Governor Akinwunmi Ambode – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 06 Feb 2016 00:45:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Governor Akinwunmi Ambode – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Muslim Women Praise Ambode, Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/muslim-women-praise-ambode-buhari/ Sat, 06 Feb 2016 00:45:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120001 Muslim women in Lagos State have praised President Muhammadu Buhari and Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, for their pro-hijab stance, Dailytrust reports. This is following the World Hijab Day which was marked on Monday, February 1. At a media briefing in Lagos, the women, under the umbrella of Al-Mu’Minaat Organisation, commended the president and [...]

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]]> Governor Ambode Pays N4.5 billion To 1,200 Retirees https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ambode-pays-n4-5-billion-to-1200-retirees/ Sun, 10 Jan 2016 01:07:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117763 The Lagos State Government has paid over N4.5 billion to 1,200 retired public servants as Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration promises better times for pensioners. While announcing the development at the 19th batch retirement benefit bond certificate presentation at the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) House, Alausa, the Director-General of Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), Mrs. [...]

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]]> Why We Demolished Oshodi Market – Commissioner https://www.theinfostride.com/why-we-demolished-oshodi-market-commissioner/ Thu, 07 Jan 2016 20:52:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117525 The Lagos State Government says the demolition of Owonifari Market in Oshodi area of the state was done to further ensure security and bring sanity to the area. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Steve Ayorinde, gave the explanation at a news conference on Thursday while clarifying issues involved in the demolition exercise. [...]

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]]> Governor Ambode Signs N662.588bn Appropriation Bill Into Law https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ambode-signs-n662-588bn-appropriation-bill-into-law/ Tue, 05 Jan 2016 16:04:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117271 Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday assented to the 2016 Budget, saying it will be primarily driven by Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). Ambode said this while signing into law the 2016 Appropriation Bill at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja. It was presented to him by Mr Rotimi Olowo, Chairman, Lagos State House of [...]

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]]> Lagos Set To Construct Two Flyover Bridges In Abule-Egba And AJah https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-set-to-construct-two-flyover-bridges-in-abule-egba-and-ajah/ Sun, 13 Dec 2015 20:28:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112548 The Lagos State Government through the State’s Executive Council has approved the construction of two flyover bridges for the State’s high-density traffic zones (Abule Egba Junction and Ajah Roundabout). The two major projects have been duly awarded to contractors for a speedy commencement of work. In a press release issued on Sunday by Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the [...]

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]]> Governor Ambode Approves Special Games For Physically Challenged Athletes Starting From 2016 https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ambode-approves-special-games-for-physically-challenged-athletes-starting-from-2016/ Sat, 12 Dec 2015 23:38:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112352 Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has approved the holding of a Special Games for physically challenged athletes in the State from Year 2016 as a way of giving them a sense of belonging in the society. This was disclosed recently by the Chairman of the State Sports Commission and Special Adviser on Sports to [...]

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]]> Governor Ambode Justifies Needs For CCTV In All Public Places In Lagos State https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ambode-justifies-needs-for-cctv-in-all-public-places-in-lagos-state/ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 14:31:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107807 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has said that the state needs Close Circuit Cameras (CCTV), in all public places and data of all suspected criminals to make the state more secure. Ambode said this at a dinner organised in honour of outgoing and incoming board members of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), [...]

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]]> Armed Robbers Attack FESTAC Town For The Second Time This Month https://www.theinfostride.com/armed-robbers-attack-festac-town-for-the-second-time-this-month/ Wed, 18 Nov 2015 15:14:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107616 For the second time in less than a month, daredevil armed robbers have attacked FESTAC town in Lagos State, shooting sporadically. According to eyewitnesses, the shooting occurred on Tuesday around 7th avenue in FESTAC. The latest attack on FESTAC is coming on the heels of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s assurance to make Lagos safe and secure [...]

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]]> Traffic Robberies: Police Increase Presence On Lagos Roads To Curb The Menace https://www.theinfostride.com/traffic-robberies-police-increase-presence-on-lagos-roads-to-curb-the-menace/ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 09:02:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107064 Amid the hue and cry of the residents of Lagos State over the increasing spate of crime, especially gridlock robberies, the Police have increased their patrols on major roads to curb the menace. It is known that the criminals who rob motorists and commuters in traffic jams are most times people who pretend to be [...]

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]]> Governor Ambode Tackles Okada Riders, Hawkers, Others Over Traffic Gridlock https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ambode-tackles-okada-riders-hawkers-others-over-traffic-gridlock/ Sun, 08 Nov 2015 09:46:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=106378 Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday read the riot act to commercial motorcycle operators popularly called Okada riders, commercial buses and street hawkers, saying that the state government will no longer tolerate their nefarious activities on the streets and highways which he said, have caused untold hardship for the people of the state in recent [...]

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]]> Governor Ambode Appoints Olakpe As New LASTMA Boss https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ambode-appoints-olakpe-as-new-lastma-boss/ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 17:03:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=105150 The Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday approved the appointment of a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Mr. Christian Akioja Olakpe as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). According to a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Habib Aruna, the [...]

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]]> Lagos PDP Accuses Governor Ambode Of Attempt To Embezzle Money Through Plan To Purchase Helicopters https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-pdp-accuses-governor-ambode-of-attempt-to-embezzle-money-through-plan-to-purchase-helicopters/ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 17:00:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=105148 Lagos State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the plan by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to procure three helicopters for security and monitoring traffic in the state as conduit to embezzle money. While describing the plan as fraudulent and wasteful venture, the PDP asked the Lagos State Government to explain to people of the [...]

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]]> Lagos Police Command Arrested 40 Miscreants During Black Spots Combing https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-police-command-arrested-40-miscreants-during-black-spots-combing/ Mon, 19 Oct 2015 06:08:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=103084 Lagos State Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad (RRS) during the weekend combed some black spots in the state and arrested 40 miscreants. “As part of the ember months programe of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, we are to rid every part of the state of criminals and hoodlums hiding in the dark to perpetuate [...]

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]]> Governor Ambode Promises To Boost Tourism, Create Jobs Through Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ambode-promises-to-boost-tourism-create-jobs-through-sports/ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 11:32:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101665 The Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode has reiterated his administration’s commitment to using sports as a veritable tool to take the youths off the streets and provide them with a means of livelihood. He also plans to use it to boost tourism in the state. “I am committed to continue in the tradition of [...]

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]]> Vice-President Osinbajo Tasks Politicians On Selfless Service To Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/vice-president-osinbajo-tasks-politicians-on-selfless-service-to-nigeria/ Mon, 28 Sep 2015 23:33:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101235 Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has called on Nigerian politicians to be more selfless in their service to the country. Osinbajo made the call at a reception organized in honor of Muiz Banire, the National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Oceanview Restaurant of Eko Hotels, Lagos, on Saturday. Banire was [...]

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]]> Governor Ambode Distributes 2,400 Life Jackets To Students In Riverine Areas https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ambode-distributes-2400-life-jackets-to-students-in-riverine-areas/ Sat, 26 Sep 2015 07:23:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100930 Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has distributed 2,400 life jackets donated by Total Nigeria Plc to students of primary and secondary schools and boat operators in Sabokoji community, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, appealing to parents to ensure their wards use it when on board. The Governor who was represented by the Managing Director of [...]

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]]> Lagos Governor Ambode Seeks Strict Usage Of Life Jackets On Waterways https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-governor-ambode-seeks-strict-usage-of-life-jackets-on-waterways/ Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:31:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100870 Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday began his campaign of Water Transport Safety Awareness Programme with distribution of 2,400 life jackets donated by Total Nigeria Plc to students of primary, secondary school and boat operators in Sabokoji community, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area. He also used the occasion to appeal to parents to ensure their [...]

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]]> Governor Ambode Incompetent and Unprepared to Lead – Lagos PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ambode-incompetent-and-unprepared-to-lead-lagos-pdp/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 14:01:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100501 Lagos State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a swipe at Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for his management of the state since he took over almost four months ago, saying he is incompetent and unprepared to lead. The opposition party was reacting to Monday’s traffic congestion on the Third Mainland Bridge, Ikorodu Road, Ojuelegba, [...]

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]]> Lagos > Traffic Management Authority Introduces Booking Of Traffic Offenders https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-traffic-management-authority-introduces-booking-of-traffic-offenders/ Tue, 22 Sep 2015 08:26:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100358 Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Friday commenced the booking of motorists that breach traffic laws as advocated by the state governor. Governor Ambode had advocated the booking of offenders as against the arrest and impounding of their vehicles which was the erstwhile practice of LASTMA. With the new method of traffic management booked offenders [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Lagos House of Assembly calls for FERMA probe https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-lagos-assembly-calls-for-ferma-probe/ Wed, 16 Sep 2015 15:30:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-lagos-assembly-calls-for-ferma-probe/ The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) to institute a proper probe into the activities and funding of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, FERMA in the state in the past eight years. The Assembly decried agency’s failure to carry out its responsibilities in the state, noting that despite the [...]

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]]> #Lagos > Group Knocks State Government For Removing Fashola’s Budgetary Spending From Website https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-group-knocks-lagos-govt-for-removing-fasholas-budgetary-spending-from-website/ Wed, 16 Sep 2015 11:30:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-group-knocks-lagos-govt-for-removing-fasholas-budgetary-spending-from-website/ A group which advocates transparency in government and public spending BudgIT, has knocked the Lagos State Government for removing the budgetary spending of former Governor Babatunde Fashola from the website of the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency. Fashola, according to information posted on the state government’s website, spent N78.3m on his personal website, www.tundefashola.com, and [...]

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]]> #Lagos > PDP’s Clamour For LG Polls Laughable – APC https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-lagos-pdps-clamour-for-lg-polls-laughable-apc/ Wed, 16 Sep 2015 11:30:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-lagos-pdps-clamour-for-lg-polls-laughable-apc/ Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC)  has described as laughable, calls for the conduct of local government elections by the Peoples Democratic Party. The PDP had faulted Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for failing to set a date for the conduct of local government elections, saying fear of defeat at the polls was responsible for [...]

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]]> #Lagos > Governor Ambode’s Only Achievement In 100 Days Is Fighting Fashola – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-ambodes-only-achievement-in-100-days-is-fighting-fashola-pdp/ Thu, 10 Sep 2015 11:30:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-ambodes-only-achievement-in-100-days-is-fighting-fashola-pdp/ The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has said Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s only achievement in his first 100 days in office is fighting his predecessor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola. The Lagos PDP Publicity Secretary, Mr. Taofik Gani, made the party’s position known on Wednesday in an appraisal of Ambode’s first 100 days. According to the [...]

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]]> Lagos Governor Ambode Commiserates With His Kaduna Counterpart El-Rufai Over Father’s Death | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/ambode-commiserates-with-el-rufai-over-fathers-death-nigeria/ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 19:30:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/ambode-commiserates-with-el-rufai-over-fathers-death-nigeria/ Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has expressed his condolence to his Kaduna State counterpart, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, over the death of his foster father, Malam Yahaya Hamza, in the late hours of Tuesday. Hamza, who was a renowned educationist and former Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education, died after a brief illness. This [...]

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]]> Governor Ambode Must Probe Fashola Now, Lagos PDP Insists https://www.theinfostride.com/ambode-must-probe-fashola-now-pdp/ Mon, 17 Aug 2015 09:23:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/ambode-must-probe-fashola-now-pdp/ The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has denied rumours making the rounds that it is behind the recent call for the probe of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s predecessor, Babatunde Fashola (SAN). Nonetheless, the PDP urged Governor Ambode to probe the immediate past administration of Fashola. The PDP, which denied having complicity in the alleged [...]

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]]> Lagos PDP Tackles Governor Ambode Over N39bn World Bank Loan https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-pdp-tackles-ambode-over-n39bn-world-bank-loan/ Sun, 26 Jul 2015 22:15:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/lagos-pdp-tackles-ambode-over-n39bn-world-bank-loan/ The Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for hurriedly obtaining a loan of 39.4 Billion Naira from the World Bank. In a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Taofik Gani, on Sunday, the opposition party in Lagos also advised the governor to rescind the decision pending the book check on [...]

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