Tag: Ambode
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Ambode inaugurates 20-member Transition Committee
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday inaugurated a 20-member Transition Committee to ensure a smooth transition to the next administration. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello, Ambode pointed out that the committee would ensure that the machinery of government continued to roll smoothly to maintain stability, build…
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Ambode mourns as elder statesman, Pa Fasinro dies few months to 100th Birthday
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state on Sunday expressed sadness over the death of a founding father of the state, Pa Hassan Fasinro. Ambode, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Habib Aruna, said Fasinro was one of the greatest founding fathers of Lagos, saying that he was one of the main architects…
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Collapsed building: Ambode visits scene, vows to demolish buildings that fail integrity test
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday visited the scene of a three-storey building which collapsed in Ita Faaji area of Lagos Island, where he commiserated with families of victims who lost their lives, most of whom are children. The three-storey residential building, located at No 14, Massey Street, Opposite Oja, Ita-Faaji, housing a…
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Ambode, Tinubu, others react to Sanwo-Olu’s victory
…as APC clears all 40 assembly seats Reactions have been pouring in since the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Babajide Sanwo-Olu as winner of the March 9 governorship election in the state. The incumbent governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday sent out his congratulatory message to…
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Impeachment: Ambode bows to pressure, to present LASG budget before assembly today
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode will present the 2019 budget of Lagos State to the House of Assembly on Tuesday. Recall that the legislature had last week threatened to impeach the governor for sending the budget to it instead of appearing in person to present and defend as done in previous years. The assembly also accuse the…
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BREAKING: Tinubu wades in, saves Ambode from impeachment
Normalcy has returned to the All Progressives Congress, Lagos State chapter as the national leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu waded into the conflict between the executive and legislative body. Tinubu at a special Governor’s Advisory Committee (GAC) meeting held in Marina, Lagos, on Sunday told leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in…
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PHOTO: Ambode arrests army officer, others for violating traffic law
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday, apprehended some drivers, who were violating the traffic law by driving one-way. He ordered that their vehicles be impounded and they should be made face the wrath of the law for their actions. In a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna, Akinwunmi was returning from Abuja…
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KWAM 1 opens up on rift with Ambode
Widely acclaimed king of Fuji music, K1 De Ultimate, born Wasiu Ayinde Marshal hasopened up on his alleged rift with Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. Recall that back in 2018, K1 De Ultimate released an Instagram video where he was captured sharing his opinion on the best governors Lagos State has ever had, omitting the…
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Ambode ‘offloaded’ 21 Perm Secs to elevate Tinubu’s boy, Muri-Okunola, as HoS —Agbaje
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Mr. Jimi Agbaje on Thursday accused Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of forcefully retiring 21 seasoned permanent secretaries to favour Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola as the new Head of Service in the state. Agbaje said the action sacrificed career progression and was ‘politics taken too far.’…
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Ambode reiterates commitment to growth of tourism, entertainment sector
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Tuesday said he would continue to build an enabling environment to support the growth of the tourism and entertainment sector. Ambode gave the commitment at the 6th edition of the annual ‘One Lagos Fiesta’ at Eko Atlantic City which began on Dec. 24, 2018 and ended in a…