Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday called on Muslims in Nigeria to imbibe the values of peaceful co-existence and brotherly love as they join their counterparts worldwide to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. In his goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Habib Aruna, Governor Ambode said since Islam preaches the message […]
Lagos State Assembly approves Governor Ambode’s Request for Budget Re-Ordering
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday approved the re-ordering of the Year 2015 budget of the state government as requested by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. The House approved N19, 743, 164, 323 for capital expenditure and N5, 697, 089, 009 for recurrent expenditure bringing the total approved sum to N25, 440, 253, 332. The […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode receives Nigerian Christian Pilgrimage Commission
L-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle) with the Assistant Director, Office of Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission, Dr. (Mrs.) Ifeoma Unachukwu, Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mr. John Kennedy Opara, Federal Commissioner representing South West, Deaconess Adefemi Taire and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Mrs. Grace Oladimeji, during the Commission’s courtesy [...]
Lagos State gets New Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) Chairman
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has appointed Mr. Olufolarin Ogunsanwo as the new Chairman, of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS). Ogunsanwo’s appointment was confirmed by the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday, on the request of the Governor. Governor Ambode had earlier approved the appointment of new Directors to the Board […]
Ambode inaugurates Governing Councils of LASU, LASPOTECH, three others
…Tasks Councils to reposition Institutions as Foremost Citadels of Learning Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday inaugurated the Governing Councils of the Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED), Micheal Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED) and the Lagos State College of Health technology, with a […]
Governor Ambode submits List of 23 Commissioners, 14 Special Advisers to House for Screening
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday presented the list of would-be cabinet members to the House of Assembly for screening. The Clerk of the House, Mr. Ganiyu Abiru read the names on the floor to members. The Governor is requesting for the screening and approval of 37 persons with 23 as Commissioners and […]
Lagos State Government clarifies Fire Incident at LIRS Headquarters’ Building
The Lagos State Government has clarified reports surrounding the fire incident at the headquarters of the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) on Monday, saying no life or property was lost before the fire was contained. This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Director, Administration, Lagos Internal Revenue Service, Mr. Abbeydeen Akande. He […]
Governor Ambode, Tinubu, Others pay Courtesy Visit to Pa Olaniwun Ajayi in his Ijebu-Ishara Residence in Ogun State
L-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (2nd right) with his Osun State counterpart, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, National Publicity Secretarty, All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Afenifere Leader, Pa Olaniwun Ajayi, National Leader, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Vice Chairman, South West APC, Chief Pius Akinyelure during a courtesy visit to Pa Olaniwun at [...]
First Lady of Lagos State, Bolanle Ambode, Deputy Governor pay Condolence Visit to Late H.I.D Awolowo’s Family
R-L: Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode (3rd right) with the Iyalode-General, Lagos State, Mrs. Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, first Daughter of the deceased, Rev. (Mrs.) Tola Oyediran, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluranti Adebule, Daughter of the deceased, Amb. Tokunbo Awolowo-Dosunmu, Wife of the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mrs. Falilat […]