August 2, 2025

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Fashola, Sanwo-Olu Advocate Preservation of Lagos History Amid Street Naming Debate 

Lagos, Nigeria – Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola has called for urgent measures to preserve the state’s historical records, citing ongoing controversies around street renaming as evidence of the need for proper documentation.   Speaking at the public presentation of “Discover Lagos State: A History Puzzle Book (Volume 1)” on Tuesday, Fashola referenced archives

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Business

Sanwo-Olu Endorses GITEX Nigeria, Pledges Full Backing from Lagos Government

LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has thrown the full weight of his administration behind GITEX Nigeria, pledging strategic support for the international tech and innovation exhibition billed to hold in Lagos later this year. The governor made the declaration on Monday, July 29, 2025, during a high-level stakeholders’ engagement in Alausa, where he

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Politics

Sanwo-Olu Restricts LG, LCDA Chairmen from Appointing Key Officials Amid Governance Restructuring

In a surprising administrative directive that has sent ripples across grassroots governance in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has placed a temporary hold on the appointment of Secretaries to Local Governments (SLGs) and Supervisory Councillors by the recently inaugurated Chairmen of the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The newly

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General

Sanwo-Olu Mobilises Governors, Elumelu for ₦500bn Lagos Food Security Initiative

LAGOS, July 24, 2025 – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has intensified efforts to secure nationwide support for the ₦500 billion “Produce for Lagos” Offtake Guarantee Fund, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing food security and empowering agribusinesses across Nigeria. During a strategic engagement held at the Lagos House in Marina, Sanwo-Olu met with key

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Business

Sanwo-Olu Unveils ₦500 Billion Produce for Lagos Offtake Guarantee Fund

LAGOS, July 24, 2025 – Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has launched a landmark ₦500 billion Offtake Guarantee Fund under the ‘Produce for Lagos’ initiative, aimed at boosting food security, supporting local agriculture, and strengthening the state’s supply chain. Speaking at the launch event in Lagos, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the fund as a strategic intervention

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General

Sanwoolu, Osinbajo, Governor Abiodun and More Grace Burial of Awujale Adetona in Ijebu-Ode

On Monday, July 14, 2025, dignitaries including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu and former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo joined Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun to pay their final respects at the burial of the revered Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, held at his private residence in Ijebu‑Ode. The monarch, who passed away

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General Politics

Sanwo-Olu Hails APC’s Landslide Victory in Lagos LG Polls, Urges Unity and Service

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the sweeping victory of the All Progressives Congress in Saturday’s local government elections as a resounding endorsement of the party’s leadership and developmental agenda at the grassroots level. The APC won all 57 chairmanship seats and secured 375 out of 376 councillorship positions in the poll conducted across

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Politics

Sanwo-Olu Hails APC’s LG Poll Win, Says Victory Is for All Lagosians

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed gratitude to residents of the state following the resounding victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the July 12 Local Government Elections, describing the outcome as a triumph for democracy and collective progress. In a statement issued on Saturday evening, the Governor congratulated all newly elected

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General Policy update

Sanwo-Olu Charges Public Accountants on Skills Upgrade for Sustainable Fiscal Management

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on public sector accountants to continuously enhance their professional skills to meet the demands of modern financial management and promote sustainable economic development. The governor made this appeal while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Annual Conference of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria

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General Health

Sanwo-Olu, Remi Tinubu Commission New Primary Health Centre in Ikosi-Isheri

Lagos, July 9, 2025 — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, alongside the First Lady of Nigeria and Senator representing Lagos Central, Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday, led the official commissioning of the Ikosi-Isheri Primary Health Centre located at Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ketu. The event, which drew top government officials, healthcare stakeholders,

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