A non-profit organization founded in 2013 by the Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode to offer leadership mentoring and empowerment for the Nigerian youths, La Roche Leadership Foundation, has been formally opened to members of the public. The Foundation, which has the main mandate of attending to the welfare and prosperity of Nigerian students in […]
Breaking News: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Appoints 57 Sole Administrators For LGs
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday approved the appointment of new sole administrators expected to oversee the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas in the State. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello, Governor Ambode would on Monday, June 13, 2016, […]
Breaking News: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Approves Dissolution Of Caretaker Committees Of 57 LGs/LCDAs
Following the resolution of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday relieving the Executive Secretaries of the 57 Local Governments Councils and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the State of their responsibilities, the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the immediate dissolution of the Caretaker Committees. In a statement signed by the […]
Lagos Assembly Confirms Philips As LASIEC Chairman
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed the appointment of the immediate past Chief Judge (CJ) of the state, Justice Ayotunde Philips as the Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). Justice Philips’ appointment, which was confirmed during plenary on Thursday, followed her nomination by the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode […]
Again, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Dedicates Birthday Celebration To Fight Against Cancer
For the second year in a row, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has concluded plans to dedicate his Birthday on June 14, 2016, towards advancing the fight against cancer, just as he appealed to his family members, friends, political associates and well wishers wishing to place congratulatory messages on his birthday via newspaper adverts […]
Lagos State Government Begins Renovation Of Herbert Macaulay Public Library, Yaba
The Lagos State Government has commenced the total renovation and upgrade of the Herbert Macaulay Public Library, Yaba to international standard. The upgrade which is being carried out through a partnership with Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) as part of the Lagos State Government’s Adopt-A-Library initiative, falls under the larger objective of the State Government to […]
Lagos Moves To Revamp Primary Healthcare Centres, Reads Riot Act To Staff
The Lagos State Government on Monday stepped up its monitoring of Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state just as it read the riot act to staff who show nonchalant attitude to duty. The monitoring is part of government’s move to reposition the PHCs, make them functional and accessible to grassroots people in order to […]
Ramadan: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Enjoins Muslims To Promote Culture Of Tolerance, Peaceful Co-Existence
As Muslims in Nigeria join their counterparts across the world to commence the annual Ramadan, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode sent his heartfelt greetings to all Muslim faithfuls in the State just as he called on them to see the period as a time to promote culture of tolerance and peaceful co-existence. In […]
Ajah Flyover Bridge Construction: Lagos Announces Traffic Diversion
The Lagos State Government on Friday announced the commencement of the construction of Ajah Reinforced Concrete Flyover, just as it said that vehicular movement in and Around Ajah roundabout would henceforth be disallowed from Tuesday, June 7, 2016. The State’s Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ganiyu Johnson, in a statement he signed said the […]
Lagos State Government Handles 4, 035 Rape, Child Abuse Cases In One Year
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said in the last one year it handled a total of 4, 035 cases ranging from rape, child abuse, sexual assault, sexual abuse, defilement, divorce, matrimonial issues and child’s custody and maintenance, just as it vowed not to shy away from prosecuting perpetrators of domestic violence crime no matter […]