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Top govt officials, traditional rulers, others eulogise retired tourism Permanent Secretary
A member of the Federal House of Representatives, Mr. Babatunde Hunpe; Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf and Special Adviser to the State Governor, Mr. Solomon Bonu were among those who eulogised the contributions of the immediate past Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Babatunde Olaide-Mesewaku, to the transformation of Lagos' Tourism and Hospitality sector.
Former Lagos Governor, Lateef Jakande, dies at 91, biography, achievements
Jakande, aka Baba Kekere, brought a lot of development to Lagos as governor between October 1, 1979 and December 31, 1983, in line with the five cardinal programmes of the Unity Party of Nigeria founded by a former Premier of the Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo
Sanwo-Olu mourns Jakande
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passing of the first Civilian Governor of the State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande.
Jakande, a renowned journalist and elder statesman, who governed Lagos State during the aborted Second Republic between 1979 and 1983, died on Thursday at the age of 91.
Lagos APC Mourns Jakande
The Lagos State All Progressives Congress mourns the passage of the elder statesman, an administrator per excellence and…
Mai Kanuribe of Lagos, two others die in Zulum’s convoy accident
The King of Kanuri in Lagos (Mai Kanuribe of Lagos), Alhaji Mustapha Muhammadu, and two others have died in a road accident during a trip with the Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, to Mafa.
Ex-Eagles ace defender, Yisa Sofoluwe dies at 54
Former Nigerian International Footballer, Green Eagles ace defender Yisa Sofoluwe is dead. "The Minister of Defense" as popular called by sports commentators died at the age of 54 on Tuesday.
LASG seeks synergy with NIMASA on waterways, Ferry Services
•Lagos Is Best In Maritime Safety, Security – NIMASA Boss Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday…
Lagos will not condone flagrant disobedience to building regulations, Physical Planning Commissioner warns
Lagos State Government on Monday warned residents that it would no longer condone flagrant abuse of building laws and regulations of the State.
Why we banned crypto-currency transactions — CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria has explained why it banned cryptocurrency-related transactions in the country, claiming the digital currency is used for money laundering and terrorism.
Criminal Herdsmen: Soyinka wants Buhari to address Nigerians
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has added his voice to the discourse over herdsmen invasion and insecurity in the country, describing it as unacceptable and calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently address the nation on the matter.