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Buhari Seeks Public Help To Nab Corrupt Officials

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday night appealed to Nigerians that have evidence against corrupt persons in government to make it available.   He made the appeal while answering questions during a live TV programme tagged ‘The Candidates’, anchored by Kadaria Ahmed. The Programme is sponsored by MacArthur Foundation and NTA.   Buhari was reacting to the allegations that his government’s anti corruption war shielded members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).   The President was asked why the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir David…

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APC Primary: What Ambode’s Acceptance Of Election Result Means – Lagos Majority Leader

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The Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, Sanai Agunbiade has described the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode as a man of honour for his display of sportsmanship after failing to win the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket for the 2019 election. Agunbiade, representing Ikorodu Constituency I in the Assembly, told newsmen in Lagos that Ambode had followed a path of honour, which according to him, is exemplary to other politicians.   “The incumbent governor, in his democratic disposition, came out and accepted the result, with a pledge to…

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APC National Assembly Primaries: Hon. Gbajabiamila, Hon. Taiwo, Hon. Benson, Prince Sanusi, Others Secure House of Reps Tickets

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Kunle ADELABU – Remi Tinubu, Olamilekan Adeola, Bayo Osinowo also secure Senatorial ticket The Majority Leader of the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has again secured the candidature to vie for the Surulere I Federal Constituency seat in the Federal House of Representatives in the 2019 general elections.   The ranking lawmaker’s name is among the  names of the 24 successful candidates released by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State on Tuesday (yesterday). He secured 28, 995 votes in the primary election held across the state…

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2019: Resolve Your Feud With Ambode Now, Buhari Charges Tinubu

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…As Ambode knows fate on Saturday Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has charged the National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to resolve all feud with the incumbent Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode to allow him run for a second term. Buhari was said to have met with Tinubu in Osun on Tuesday and directed that the feud should end. With the entrance of former Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Babajide Sanwo-Olu into the governorship race, Ambode’s political future has been uncertain. With the mandate…

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Order Banning LG Traffic Officials From Lagos Roads Still In Force – LASTMA GM

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– Urges motorists to report any extortion to appropriate authorities The directive of the Lagos State Government ordering Local Government traffic officials to vacate roads in the State and desist from controlling and enforcing traffic laws is still very much in force, General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr Olawale Musa has said.   Addressing motorists and commuters at the agency’s head office in Oshodi who had come to complain about the excessive activities of Local Government traffic officials who operate in mufti, Musa said for the…

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Tears, Tribute As Deji Tinubu Makes Final Journey Home

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, his counterpart in Ogun, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and wife of Nigeria’s Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo on Tuesday led thousands of friends, family members, colleagues and well wishers‎ to pay last respect to late Deji Tinubu who passed on last Thursday, January 25, 2018.   At a well attended lying in state and funeral service held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Victoria Island, Lagos, tributes, eulogies and tears poured in freely for Tinubu, who until his demise was the Special Adviser to Governor…

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Ambode Keen On Marketing Lagos Tourism Values Globally

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The administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is very keen on marketing the tourism values of Lagos State to business and leisure travellers across the globe, says Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Steve Ayorinde. Ayorinde, who spoke on the assumption of office as Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture on Monday, January 15, 2017, said this strategy is expected to be driven by the Ministry and would in essence necessitates positioning of the State tourism potentials for better respect and appreciation by different segments of the tourism market. He stated that…

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We’ll Restore Lost Glory Of Lagos Island – Ambode

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-Performs ground-breaking ceremony of J.K. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, said his administration was making strategic efforts to transform Onikan-Marina axis to a world class tourism hub that would go a long way to restore the lost glory of Lagos Island. The Governor, who spoke at the foundation laying ceremony of the J.K Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Onikan, Lagos, said the Centre was part of a grand plan by his administration to turn the Onikan…

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Lagos Police Arrest Badoo Cult Leader, Chief Herbalist

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-Demolish Shrine In Imosan Village The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday made a major breakthrough in the fight against the menace of Badoo cult with the arrest of the group’s herbalist, Fatai Adebayo alias Alese. The notorious activities of the dreaded cult group prevalent in Ikorodu and Epe axis of the State had sent many of the victims to their early graves with cruel killings through the smashing of mortar and pestle on victims’ heads. Adebayo, 34, who specializes in administering oath on members of the group before they launch any…

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Pen Cinema Bridge: Lagos To Enforce Partial Restriction Of Movement Jan 4

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-Announces Traffic Diversion Routes The Lagos State Government on Monday announced plans to enforce partial restriction of movement for motorists in Agege axis to accelerate the ongoing construction of Pen Cinema Flyover starting from January 4, 2018. In a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Engr Olujimi Hotonu, the State Government said there would be a complete closure of the roads in the axis at some point during the construction but that it would start with partial restriction of movement. While assuring that adequate arrangements have…

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