The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in December 2015 carried out the first successful Bone Bridge Surgery in West Africa as well as successful Cochlear Implant surgeries on three deaf patients without the support of foreign doctors, the State Government said on Tuesday. The State Government, through LASUTH, also had its first successful Kidney […]
Pray For Nigeria’s Prosperity, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Tasks Religious Leaders
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday urged religious leaders to intercede fervently for the country in bringing about greater economic prosperity, just as he tasked political leaders to prioritize the welfare of the masses. Governor Ambode, who spoke while declaring open the 33rd Synod of the Lagos Diocese of Anglican Communion, held at the […]
Lagos Is Africa’s True Capital Of Arts, Entertainment
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode said on Saturday evening that Lagos is gradually emerging as the true capital of arts and entertainment in Africa, just as his administration is working hard to equally transform the State to the tourism hub of the Continent. The Governor who spoke at the Lagos International Jazz Concert […]
International Jazz Day: Lagos Is In Tune With The World
Let me use this opportunity to formally welcome you to the Government House here in Alausa Ikeja, to celebrate the International Jazz Day with you all. This is where I live, because I believe that Ikeja deserves to be the true capital of the state and therefore should be good enough for the Governor of […]
Jermaine Jackson Confirms Participation At Lagos Int’l Jazz Concert
Jermaine Jackson, co-lead singer of global music brand, Jackson 5 and elder brother of late king of pop, Michael Jackson on Friday confirmed readiness to participate at the star-studded Jazz concert being put together by the Lagos State Government in commemoration of the 2016 International Jazz Day. The concert, which is to be hosted by […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Commends President Buhari’s Economic Investment Drive
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja, where he lauded the President’s recent overseas trips aimed at attracting foreign direct investments into the country. Governor Ambode who spoke to State House Correspondents shortly after the visit expressed high optimism that the President’s […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Approves Payment Of Lump Sum Leave Allowance To Staff
In line with his commitment to improve the welfare of the state workforce, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the lump sum payment of leave allowance to all staff in the State’s mainstream Civil Service, Local Governments and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) with effect from May, 2016. The State Head […]
Lagos Jazz Festival Will Put State On World Tourism Map
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday expressed optimism that the activities lined up for the forthcoming Lagos International Jazz Day will go a long way to showcase the tourism potentials of the State to the World. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House, Ikeja when he played host to some of the […]
Pictures: Commissioner For Information And Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde Briefs Press On Forthcoming Lagos International Jazz Festival 2016
L-R: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information & Strategy, Mr. Fola Adeyemi; Director, Lagos International Jazz Festival & CEO, Inspiro Productions, Mr. Ayoola Sadare; Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde; Special Adviser to the Governor on Arts & Culture, Hon. Adebimpe Akinsola; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Mr. Adewale Jamiu Ashimi and […]
Lagos Evacuates 1, 340 Beggars, Destitutes In One Year
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said a total of 1, 340 beggars, destitute and mentally challenged persons were rescued off the streets of Lagos in the last one year, just as it said about 73, 664 patients were screened and helped to trace their homes through various media platforms. Speaking at the ongoing 2016 […]