Tag: Ambode
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Only 600,000 people pay tax out of 22 million population in Lagos – Ambode
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has said it was high time Lagosians voluntarily carried out their civil responsibilities by ensuring prompt payment of their taxes irrespective of their income. The governor explain that the state needs the funds to accelerate development and also address the myriads of challenges confronting it. The governor spoke at a workshop on…
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We will ensure best solution to Lagos flooding – Ambode
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State says his administration is taking immediate steps to find a holistic solution to the problem of flooding in the state. Ambode spoke on Monday at the Water Technology and Environmental Control (WATEC) sensitisation programme in Lagos. The country’s commercial nerve centre has been battling with flooding which hit several…
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Badoo cult: Ambode reinstates commitment to flushing out menace, says they are not spirits
…says some influential people are behind them Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Thursday assured residents that his administration would curtail the activities of the notorious group known as ‘Badoo’ in the Ikorodu axis of the state. Ambode, who gave the assurance while commissioning a rehabilitated fire service station in Epe axis of the…
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Photo News: Ambode celebrates Eid-el Fitri with Muslim faithfuls across Lagos
Following his decision to host Muslims in the state for the 2017 Eid-el-Fitri celebrations across the 20 Local Government Areas, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode made well his promise as he was physically present to celebrate with them in some LGAs in the state. He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode. See pictures from the…
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Eid-el-Fitri celebrations: Ambode hosts Muslims in 20 centres
Governor of Akinwunmi Ambode Lagos State on Friday said his administration would host Muslims in 20 centres across the state for the Eid-el-Fitri celebration as part of its strategy to bring about bonding among the people and enhance community participation in governance. Speaking at the Lagos House where he received members of the Lagos State…
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Epe Kidnap: ‘I feel inadequate not yet securing students’ release’ – Ambode laments
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Thursday said he feels inadequate because of his inability to quickly rescue the pupils recently kidnapped from the Lagos State Model College, Igbonla-Epe. Ambode spoke with journalists in Abuja in the wake of the recent kidnapping and a fresh threat by the kidnappers to attack the Lagos Model…
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Return all Lagos lands, buildings in your care, Ambode tells Fashola
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Tuesday asked his predecessor and Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, to use his office to ensure that the federal government releases all the disused and disputed assets to the state government. The governor noted that some of the properties were in a dilapidated and wasteful…
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BREAKING: Court rules in favour of Otodo Gbame residents, says eviction by LASG unconstitutional
Justice Surajudeen Onigbanjo of the Lagos State High Court, Igbosere, has on Wednesday ruled in favour of residents of several waterfront communities in a suit they brought against Lagos state government. The judge released his verdict on June 21, 2017, ruling the evictions as unconstitutional, saying it violates the rights of the residents, especially as…
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June 12: We must keep hope alive – Ambode
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday urged Nigerians to keep the spirit of June 12 alive and strong by remaining united and hopeful of a more prosperous future for the country. Ambode, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Idiat Adebule, made the call at an event organised to mark the 24th anniversary…