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Portrait of the tiger Ambode rode – by Yinka Odumakin

Yinka Odumakin writes on Bola Tinubu’s stranglehold on Lagos politics.

Ambode visits scene of school building collapse, vows to demolish weak structures

There are no official figures on the number of casualties in the incident.

#LagosAPCPrimaries: Babajide Sanwo-Olu declared winner at Abesan Ward

Newsroom can exclusively report that Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been declared winner of the APC primary…

APC Lagos primary: Sanwo-Olu preferred choice of party members at Abesan ward

  Members boldly display Sanwo-Olu’s poster at Abesan. There are threats directed at members who…

Lagos 2019: APC primaries kick off; Ambode seeking to defy Tinubu and beat Sanwo-Olu to clinch ticket

After two postponements, the primary elections to choose the APC flagbearer at the gubernatorial polls…

Members grumble as APC postpones governorship primary election again

The election involving party members which was scheduled to hold Monday (today) will now hold on Tuesday, October 2.

Lagos 2019: Ambode accuses Sanwo-Olu of being a drug addict in fiery press conference

Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode in a press conference moments ago declared his refusal to…

Akinwunmi Ambode: The desperate incumbent whose forced humility may not be enough

Akinwunmi Ambode may make history when his party decides its candidate in the 2019 gubernatorial poll next Tuesday.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu: The man seeking to right Ambode’s wrongs

Jide Sanwo-Olu has said he has a strong conviction that God had prepared him to be the next governor of Lagos state.

JUST IN: Tinubu, Ambode exchange handshake, share table at Lagos event

Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode both shared a table at the launch of Jim Ovia’s memoir.

“There is no fight anywhere” – Ambode dismisses rumour of rift with Tinubu

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has denied any rift with political leader Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

Serious knocks for Ambode, as commuters experience hell on Iyana Ipaja – Ikeja road

Commuters are calling on Governor Ambode’s government for urgent completion of the Iyana-Ipaja – Ikeja road.

Governor Ambode seeks Lagosians’ support as he declares second term bid

The present Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode declared his intention to run for a second…

“This is a miracle”- Parents of 11-year-old artist say, as Ambode pledges to support his education

Governor Ambode has pledged to support 11-year-old hyper-realist artist, Waris Olamilekan’s education.

Lagos residents trek, lament hike in transport fare as President Buhari visits state

In very rare cases where the buses were available, ridiculous amount of fare was demanded.

JUST IN: LASG releases new breakdown of reviewed Land Use Charge

Ambode has reviewed the Land Use Charge following fierce criticisms by the public.

JUST IN: Ambode listens, reduces controversial Land Use Charge

The governor’s decision to increase the tax rates has been met with fierce criticisms.

Ambode announces 25-year jail term for rape, domestic violence offenders

GovernorAmbode of Lagos State has recommended a minimum sentence of 25 years for rapists.