Tag: governor fashola

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…

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Fashola reacts to N78m ‘personal website’ upgrade

Social media has been abuzz for the past 24 hours over a discovery that N78 million was awarded in 2014, for the upgrade of the personal website of the former…

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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…

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#NigeriaDecides: See what Gov. Fashola is doing right now… (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs You guessed right - the governor, just like many Lagosians, is monitoring the on-going announcement of the election results by INEC. He is surrounded by his family…

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The streets of Lagos are beautifully decorated for the New Year celebration (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs In spirit of the festive season, the city of Lagos has been beautifully transformed by Governor Fashola. Several streets on Lagos Island have been decorated in preparation…

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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…

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Jonathan will get 5.9million votes in Lagos – PDP Chairman

by Anike Jacobs The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in the South-west, Makanjuola Ogundipe, is confident that President Goodluck Jonathan will win 75 per cent of the votes in…

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Fashola hosts winners of The Future Awards Africa 2014

by Jewel Stephen After an evening of inspiration and glitz, the governor of Lagos, governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola, hosted the winners, hosts and organisers of Africa's biggest youth event, The…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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:…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Governor Fashola’s father dies at 79

by Oge Okonkwo Ademola Fashola The father of the Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola, is dead. Ademola Fashola died on Monday morning which was  few days to his…

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“Go to emergency wards and see what ‘okada’ has caused” – Fashola

By Rachel Ogbu Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola has asked everyone to build a consensus that the idea behind the new traffic law was to make sure life and assets…

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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…

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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,…

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3 years for ‘one-way’ driving: Law to jail Lagos traffic offenders

by Isi Esene Traffic offenders in Lagos are in for a difficult time if the proposed law by the Lagos State House of Assembly which seeks to prohibit the act…

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#FasholaVsLagosStateDoctors: 3 patients dead in LASUTH

by Seyi Lawal   photocredit: The Guardian   The case between the Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola and its doctors seems to be a taking a drastic turn. Just earlier this…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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