Tag: Babajide Sanwo-olu

Mr Macaroni Addresses Backlash Over Refusal To Greet Sanwo-Olu

Ganiyu Amodu

Popular Nigerian actor and content creator, Adebowale Adedayo, widely known as Mr Macaroni, has responded to criticism over his refusal to greet Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during a recent public appearance. In a series of posts on Monday via X, Mr Macaroni dismissed the backlash, stating that he would not greet the governor even if given another opportunity. “This is the last time I will address this matter. It is not worth my peace of mind. Since you people won’t stop attacking me because I didn’t greet Governor Sanwo-Olu,…

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Former Lagos Guber Candidate Jandor Quits PDP

Ganiyu Amodu

Abdulazeez Adediran, ex-governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, has resigned his membership of the party. Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, announced his resignation during a press briefing at Liberty Place, Ikeja, on Monday. He cited indiscipline and anti-party activities within the PDP as reasons for his departure. Jandor was PDP’s flagbearer in Lagos during the 2023 general election. He polled third with 62,449 votes behind Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who got 762,134 votes, and Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party (LP) who…

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How Book Written For Lagos Ex-HoS’s Birthday Ended Up Being Launched During His Burial

Gbenga Adeoti

‘Exemplary public servant, prominent chieftain of the APC in Lagos’ secrets Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, Adebule, others revealed about Hon. Dr. Akinsanya Sunny Ajose during public presentation of The 200-page book authored by The Nation’s Olatunji Ololade   Lagos stood still in solemn grandeur as political heavyweights, statesmen, and admirers converged for the public presentation of The Sunny Side of Ajose: Triumphs and Legacies of Hon. Dr. Akinsanya Sunny Ajose. The event, a fusion of tribute and literary celebration, sought to immortalize a man whose life epitomized integrity, governance, and service. The…

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‘She Missed #CHIVIDO2024,’ Emotional Story of Davido’s Mother Who Died At 39

Rofeequr Adeola--Yusuf

“Dr. Veronica Hailey Imade went to the church in the morning for service, on return, she locked herself in a room where she was found dead on her husband’s 40th birthday, exactly 21 years and three months before her son’s day of joy.”   Music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, tied the not with his long-time girlfriend, Chioma Rowland, at a world-class wedding tagged #Chivido2024. The event on Tuesday, June 25, graced by the high and the mighties, including billionaire father of Davido, Adeniyi Adeleke, had a face…

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Cholera Outbreak Rocks Lagos, Kills 5, 60 Hospitalised

Gbenga Adeoti

The recent outbreak of cholera in Lagos State has killed five residents as 60 others hospitalised. Platforms Africa reports that the Lagos State Health Commissioner, Professor Akin Abayomi, has urged the public to exercise extreme caution to a suspected cholera outbreak in the Eti Osa, Lagos Island, Ikorodu, and Kosofe areas. Abayomi also disclosed that sadly, five deaths have been recorded mainly from patients presenting late with extreme dehydration. READ ALSO: How Nigerian Female Pilgrim Committed Suicide In Madinah – Report “We have activated a statewide heightened surveillance and response.…

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N18m Tax: ‘What I don’t Have, I Can’t Give,’ Iyabo Ojo Dares Sanwo-Olu

Abibat Babalola

    We’re Counting Days, Pay Your N18m Tax In 7 Days or Go To Jail, Lagos Orders Actress   Lagos State Government has told Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo to pay a total sum of N18,640,092.00 as personal income tax within seven days. According to Lagos government, Iyabo Ojo has a tax liability of N7,376,000.00 for the year 2022 and an outstanding liability of N11,264,092 for 2021 income year. The actress was given a 7 days ultimatum to pay up of face consequences. READ ALSO: They Took His Car., Dumped…

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Lagos Declares Tuesday Jan. 24 To Friday 27 Work-Free Days

ADEOLA YUSUF

Full statement by Head of Service on why Lagos civil servants shouldn’t work for four days   The Lagos State Government has declared Tuesday, 24th January to Friday, 27th January as work-free days. The holiday is for public servants in the state to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) at their respective local government/local council development areas in the state. READ ALSO Pele Named Secret Daughter In His Will 17 Yrs After She Died Heartbroken YAKUTSK: The World’s Coldest City Is Currently At -50 Degrees Celsius + PHOTOS Policewoman Sleeps…

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Lagos Vows Sanction On Arise TV Anchor For Driving On BRT Lane

Abibat Babalola

Google map misled me, No You’re A Lawbreaker – Lagos CPS Gboyega Akosile, Arise TV Rufai Oseni exchange words on twitter + Police PRO Hundeyin’s reaction The Lagos State Government has vowed that necessary action would be taken against the Arise TV anchor, Rufai Oseni, for “driving on the dedicated lane for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).” Rufai had earlier in a Twitter post on Monday, August 1, 2022, alleged that a police officer pointed a gun at him while trying to enforce a traffic infraction. READ ALSO: BREAKING: ASUU Extends…

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How PDP’ll defeat Sanwo-Olu With My 20m instagram Followers -Funke Akindele

Abibat Babalola

“Acting taken too far, a poorly plotted not funny comedy that may end in theatric tragedy,” reaction trails Lagos PDP deputy governorship candidate’s statement   Funke Akindele, an award-winning actress and deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos, has boasted that her followers on social media, numbering over 20 million, will come out en masse to vote for the party in 2023. Ms Akindele was convicted and sentenced in 2020 for violating Lagos COVID-19 protocols but was granted a pardon by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Her declaration to…

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Meet Fauziyah Adegeye, Lagos Best Teacher Who Promotes Education On TikTok

ADEOLA YUSUF

Reactions as Lagos crowns Adegeye known on social.media as Teacher Sade the number one primary school teacher in the state with brand new Car   A Nigerian teacher, Fauziyah Adegeye, who uses TikTok to promote education has been named the best primary school teacher in Lagos with a  brand new car gift from the state government. The hardworking teacher, Fauziyah posts videos under the TikTok handle @teacher_sade. Her clips always have her correcting some wrongly used expressions in the English language. READ ALSO Meet Prof. Ighedo, Nigerian Who Broke S’Africa…

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