Tag: Ambode
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Three months after: Baby reunites with parents as Ambode’s wife clears hospital bill
The joy on the faces of the Oaikhenas knew no bounds on Wednesday when they were informed that wife of Lagos Governor, Abimbola Ambode had cleared the hospital bill of their child three months after delivery. For the first time since he was born in February 2018, Baby Ighodalo Oaikhena joined his family at their…
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Third year anniversary: My success in office may possible by God – Ambode
Governor Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos State, on Sunday, attributed the success, prosperity and developmental strides made by his administration in the last three years to God. Ambode made this remark at a thanksgiving service held at the Lagos House, Alausa, to commemorate his third year anniversary in office with the theme, “Praise His Majesty”. He…
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Judiciary, Security Sector Reforms Targeted At Growing Lagos GDP – Ambode
…Osinbajo, CJN Urge Judges To Be Above Board, Uphold Ethical Standards …As Lagos Judiciary Holds First Biannual Public Lecture Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said the major reforms being implemented in both judiciary and security sectors in the State were targeted at creating a sound pedestal for residents to be productive and…
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What Nigerians should learn from Gani Fawehinmi’s legacies – Ambode, others
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday urged Nigerians to draw strength from the legacies and exemplary life of the late human rights lawyer, Chief Gani Fawehinmi. He urged them to do so in fighting poverty and improving the society for the benefit of generations to come. Ambode, who was represented by his Deputy,…
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Oba Akiolu to Buhari: Grant Lagos a special status or forget 2019
The Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu I, has declared that the only way the people of Lagos will support President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term dream is to grant the state a special status. The monarch made the statements while speaking yesterday, during the second quarter of 2018 Town Hall Meeting with residents, at Apapa…
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Presidential visit: Lagos truly deserves special status, Ambode tells Buhari
…Urges FG To Cede National Stadium, Surulere, Arts Theatre To State Govt …President Visits Eko Atlantic City, Says Project’ll Boost Nigeria’s Economy Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday evening urged President Muhammadu Buhari to seriously consider the possibility of granting Lagos a Special Status to enable it sustain its position as the driver…
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Ambode visits Japan, woos investors on transportation, urban development
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State is holding talks with the Japan-African Union Parliamentary Friendship Committee in Tokyo on how to improve transportation in the state. Ambode, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Habib Aruna, said the meeting which was to woo Japanese investors, was being attended by two members of…
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Buhari appoints Abba Kyari, Boss Mustapha, Emefiele, Ambode, 17 others members of NFSC
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday approved the constitution of the National Food Security Council (NFSC). The council, to be chaired by the president, will be inaugurated on Monday. It will have as members, the Governors of Kebbi, Taraba, Plateau, Lagos, Ebonyi and Delta States. Other members are the Secretary to the Government of the Federation;…
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Ambode recommends 25-year jail term for rapists
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday recommended minimum sentence of 25 years for rapists, saying rape should not be met with light sentencing. Ambode made the recommendation during a symbolic walk against domestic and sexual violence at Alausa. “It is highly recommended. We need new laws which will respond adequately to the nature…