Tag: Ambode
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Ambode presents N1bn cheques to 705 beneficiaries of N25bn ETF
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday presented cheques worth over N1billion to 705 beneficiaries of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (ETF) pilot scheme, charging them to utilise the funds responsibly to grow their businesses, create jobs and contribute to the growth of the Lagos economy. Ambode, who made the presentation at the LTV Blue Roof,…
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Ambode appoints Bode Agusto head of Economic Advisory Committee
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday created a 12-member Economic Advisory Committee headed by renowned accountant and financial expert, Dr Bode Agusto, to spearhead the drive to improve the business environment and advance the economic development of the State. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello,…
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Anti-Ambode protesters storm Tinubu’s house over demolition of buildings
Following what they alleged as indiscriminate demolition of their houses by the officials of the Lagos State Government, Scores of residents of the Olokonla community in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the State on Thursday marched to the Ikoyi home of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed…
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Ambode endorses Humblesmith’s gift to Lagos
Fast rising highlife artiste, Ekene Ijemba a.k.a Humblesmith met privately with the Executive Governor of Lagos State, presenting his new single dedicated to Lagos to him. The presentation was done after Governor Ambode met with all the artistes who performed at the just concluded One Lagos concert. The song titled Beautiful Lagos is a tune…
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No substitute to Nigeria’s unity – Ambode
…Underscores need for remembrance of fallen heroes Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday stressed the need for the continuous remembrance of the fallen heroes who laid their lives for the unity of the country, saying that the country must remain united to celebrate and honour them. Speaking after performing the laying of wreath…
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Bobrisky dares Ambode
Earlier in the week, club owner Pretty Mike was arrested for dehumanizing young women by putting them in dog chains. A blog did a post on him on their Instagram page asking who is next to be arrested for indecent act? Many of the individuals who commented in the comment section mentioned Bobrisky. This got…
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Just In: Tinubu, Akande, others in Ibadan for APC southwest stakeholders meeting
Reports reaching TheNewsGuru.com states that stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in the South West geo-political zone are currently meeting in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. Among those who beat the time to arrive early at the meeting billed to take place at 1pm include former interim National Chairman of the party and…
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Prepare for pleasant surprises in 2017, Ambode tells Lagosians
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday said there would be pleasant surprises in the state in 2017. Ambode gave the assurance at the state’s annual thanksgiving service with the theme “Gratitude to God” held at the State House, Alausa. He said that the surprises would be witnessed in every sector of the…
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Ambode advocates love, peaceful co-existence at Christmas
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, has advised Nigerians to embrace the virtues of love and peaceful co-existence that the Christmas season symbolised. The governor gave the advice in his Christmas goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Habib Aruna and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Lagos. He urged Nigerians to…
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Buhari lauds Ambode, Bagudu for partnering to produce LAKE Rice
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Governors Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State and Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State for the successful partnership that gave rise to the local production of LAKE Rice (Lagos-Kebbi Rice). The president applauded the efforts of the governors in bringing to fruition the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in March 2016 on…