South-West Governors Resolve To Collaborate On Security
Southwest Governors on Monday resolved to work together to address the security challenges confronting the region and foster economic growth and well-being of the people. The Governors, in a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting of Southwest Governors’ Forum held at the Government House in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, also agreed to adopt […]
100, 000 Athletes From 27 Countries To Participate In Lagos Marathon
…As LASG Assures Of Adequate Security, Logistics A total of 100, 000 athletes from 27 countries including Nigeria will be participating in the second edition of Access Bank Lagos Marathon billed to hold from 7am to 2pm on February 11, 2017. 64 elite athletes from 26 countries and 102 from Nigeria, as well as 30 special […]
Remarks Delivered At The Signing Into Law Bills On Kidnapping, Sports Trust Fund And Sports Commission On Wednesday 1st February 2017 At Lagos House, Ikeja
I have just signed into law three very important bills: The Prohibition of the Act of Kidnapping The Sports Trust Fund Law, and the The Sport Commission Law These laws have been enacted to address key issues bordering on security and effectively harnessing the potentials in the sports sector. In recent times, kidnapping has become […]
Welcome Address Presented At The Stakeholders’ Summit On The Administration Of Justice Held At Eko Hotel Towers &D Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos On The 30th January, 2017
I welcome the Justice Community to this Stakeholders’ Summit on the Administration of Justice specifically looking at catalysts for Justice Sector Reform in the State. The essence of this Summit is to generate …/ constructive and innovative constructive and innovative ideas on the challenges in the justice sector which will serve as catalyst for further […]
Lagos State Government Commences The Implementation Of Child Protection Policy
The Lagos State Government has commenced implementation of the Executive Order ratified by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on December 16, 2016 which established the Lagos State Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The Executive Order highlights the importance and priority which the State Government placed towards protecting the lives of children and it applies to all State […]
Lagos State Government Allays Fears On Bomb Scare In Agege
The Lagos State Government on Monday allayed fears of residents on suspected explosive substance which was allegedly dropped in a manhole in one of the Streets in Agege area of the State, saying that the development was nothing to worry about. The development had led to residents scampering for safety following the bomb scare, but […]
No Substitute To Nigeria’s Unity
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday stressed the need for the continuous remembrance of the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives for the unity of Nigeria, saying that the country must remain united to celebrate and honour them. Speaking after performing the laying of wreath and release of pigeons in commemoration of the 2017 […]
Pictures: Governor Ambode At The 2017 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Parade And Laying Of Wreaths,Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos
Tragedy Averted As Two Fuel Tankers Collide, Spill Content In Lagos
What could have been a major tragedy was on Saturday averted by the combined efforts of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the Lagos State Fire Service when a tanker fully loaded with 33,000 litres of PMS fell on the Anthony Bridge Inward Gbagada. According to an eyewitness account, the incident which occurred […]