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October 9, 2016
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Let’s talk about the demolition exercise that affected many in Abule Egba

Are we all going to go about our day and pretend like we are not aware of the thousands of Lagosians that have been rendered homeless and helpless by the demolition exercise in Abule Egba area of Lagos? On Wednesday and Thursday, residents of Abule Egba watched as their homes, shops, banks, religious centres and... Read More
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April 20, 2015
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But really, what impact will Nollywood’s anti-piracy march make?

by Anike Jacobs One of the biggest problems that Nollywood is facing today is piracy. It actually became a big deal following the release of pirated copies of Kunle Afolayan award winning movie ‘October 1’ a few days back. Other recently pirated movies include ‘Phone Swap’ and AY’s highest grossing Nollywood film ’30 Days in Atlanta’. The issue... Read More
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December 23, 2014
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Fashola reunites with ‘Bible Knowledge’ teacher 38 years after (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs What a reunion! The Lagos state governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, hosted his former Bible Knowledge teacher at Birch Freeman High School, Surulere, Mrs. Felicia Iyabode Adefunke Akinola in his home on Monday, December 22. Mrs. Akinola taught him in 1976 and back then, they were each other’s favorites (favorite teacher, favorite pupil).... Read More
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September 1, 2014
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Real Estate Unite 2014 officially launches: Gov. Fashola to give keynote address at October event

by Jewel Stephen 3Invest Ltd on Wednesday 27th August held a media conference to officially launch Real Estate Unite 2014—the International Business-to-Business event that convenes players from across Africa’s real estate industry. The annual event in its third year is scheduled to take place from 2nd – 3rd October 2014 at the prestigious Intercontinental Hotel... Read More
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July 23, 2014
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Did you know Governor Fashola could play football? (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani We love to see our politicians being ‘everyday’ people. Famous photographer Ty Bello shared these photos yesterday night with the caption: “GUESS WHO? There is a Governor of the Federal Republic of Nigeria mid air on the extreme right of this picture. If you guys guess right I’ll begin a new series... Read More
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May 22, 2014
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Abimbola Adelakun: Fashola was half-right in his response to calls for a Christian successor

by Abimbola Adelakun As a Muslim himself, he is perhaps not in the best position to shut down voices calling for a Christian governor.   Some years ago, someone told me a private experience he had on the admixture of religion and politics. A “Christian” had just won a governorship election in a state. The... Read More
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December 20, 2013
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PDP slams APC and Fashola, alleges corruption in Lagos

by Oge Okonkwo The Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State has accused the All Progressives  Congress, Babatunde Fashola of mismanagement of state resources, corruption and human rights abuse. The Lagos PDP described Governor Babatunde Fashola as insincere. Addressing PDP members at the party’s General Assembly in Lagos on Thursday, the chairman of the party in the state, Olatunji Shelle said... Read More
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December 3, 2013
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We would recognise those eyes anywhere: Its Governor Fashola as a boy (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo Judging from the looks of this little boy, it looks like he already knew he was going to be governor someday. Well he is here now, the governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Raji Fashola. He certainly has not changed in his looks only grew older. Time has really been good to him.
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December 2, 2013
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A rejoinder: How Gov. Fashola’s successor will emerge

by Adewole Joseph In between making specious claims and engaging in childish pranks, Mr. Thomas also takes time off to pronounce some categorical falsehoods and proclaim bizarre logic. Hear him: “The plan of APC to become a major rallying point for all progressives nationwide can only be realized if Lagos regains the high political tempo... Read More
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September 13, 2013
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The chase begins: APC reportedly asks Fashola, others to woo ‘rebel’ PDP gov’nors

by ‘Jola Sotubo In a bid to cash in on the current crisis plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has reportedly directed its governors to use the opportunity to increase the ranks of the APC. The APC governors were reportedly directed to enter into talks with their... Read More
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August 17, 2013
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Opinion: What they did not tell us about the ASUU strike

by Adeola Adelabu Where was ASUU when Governor Fashola successfully commercialized education in Lagos State University? Who rents out their Boys Quaters to students who are not connected enough to get accommodation in the Halls of residence at outrageous prices (even though it’s illegal)? Nigerians were once reputed to be the happiest people in the... Read More
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August 7, 2013
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Okey Ndibe: Lagos deportations and crisis of citizenship

by Okey Ndibe There’s some irony in the fact that Governor Fashola has done far more than most Igbo governors in recruiting people from other states, including Igbo, to work in his government. But that does not justify his government’s policy of seizing Nigerians in Lagos and deporting them to their states of origin. he... Read More
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October 22, 2012
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Rough Riding: Okada operators stage another protest in Mushin against new traffic law

by Isi Esene The enforcement of the new Lagos Traffic Law has continued to generate protests. Motorcycle operators, popularly called ‘Okada’, came out in their numbers in the Mushin area of Lagos on Monday singing solidarity songs in protest against the activities of the police and traffic management agencies in the state over the enforcement... Read More
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August 7, 2012
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Lagos beggars ‘occupy’ LASG Secretariat, protest harassment

by Isi Esene Beggars in Lagos State yesterday expressed their displeasure over the unfair treatment which they are subjected to by the government. The beggars – came in their hundreds, carrying placards, singing solidarity songs – temporarily ‘occupied’ the Lagos State secretariat and the House of Assembly to make their grievances known to the state... Read More
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May 5, 2012
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“This is a very painful period for me”- Governor Fashola wants sympathy as he sacks doctors

by Lekan Olanrewaju Lagos State Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola has spoken out once more on the ongoing strike action by doctors in the state. Adressing protesters at his office on Friday, Fashola apologised for the situation, expressing his displeasure at the turn of events, especially at the fact lives had been lost. “Let me apologise... Read More
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May 4, 2012
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“We want to educate you”- ACN throws more barbs at PDP over Fashola criticism

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Lagos State Chapter of the Action Congress of Nigeria has come to the defence of Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola, dismissing criticism directed his way by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as “childish”. Governor Fashola had been criticised by the PDP for the celebration of days in office and achievements, which the party described as... Read More
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January 20, 2012
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#IncaseYouMissedIt: Policemen attack protesters at Alausa

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Policemen interrupted an #OccupyNigeria protest that went from Alausa to Ojota from 10am. The small group of elder statesmen and women who were protesting on permission. The theme for the rally which was tweeted from the handles of @MrSleevesUp, @gbengasesan and @wildeji was #DefyTheDictator with a message to get the soldiers off... Read More
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