A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, has called for the investigation of the immediate past governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, as well as his predecessor, Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued in Lagos, Wednesday, Mr. George said Mr. Tinubu is also complicit in the recent allegations of funds misappropriation by Mr. Fashola during his administration. “In ... Read More »
Category Archives: Politics
ARTICLE FOR THE RECORDS! FASHOLA: ORO AGBA TOLD YOU SO
Oro Agba never fails, if it did not happen in the morning, it will be vindicated at night. Politicians forget while in power that their tenure, fame or durability is transient. No honor between pen and armed robbers. Sharing the loot is not like sharing virtue, there is always a “pig” that will never be satisfied until Nigerians make Judas ... Read More »
AMBODE READS RIOT ACT TO CONTRACTORS OVER BARIGA, ALIMOSHO, OSHODI ROAD PROJECTS
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday expressed displeasure at the slow pace of work on the reconstruction of some of the road projects in the State, saying he would not accept anything that would make life difficult for the residents of the State. Speaking during a project inspection tour in Bariga, Alimosho, Oshodi, Governor Ambode reiterated his determination ... Read More »
FASHOLA ADVOCATES ACCURATE HEADCOUNT IN 2016; Tinubu, Adeola, Others Eulogise Him At Launch of Three Books In His Honour
The immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN on Tuesday stressed the need to conduct an accurate exercise in 2016 when the next National Census is due in order to ensure progress and the achievement of the desired goal in National Development. Addressing a quality audience at the capacity-filled Shell Hall of the Muson Centre, venue of ... Read More »
LAGOS DEVELOPMENT PLAN ON COURSE- GOV. AMBODE
…Restates Commitment To Run Transparent, All Inclusive Government Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday restated his administration’s commitment to implementing the Lagos Development Plan saying his administration has fashioned out a framework to commence the implementation. The Governor, who spoke when a delegation of the UK Department for International Development (DFID) led by the Country Representative, Mr. Ben ... Read More »
ATTACK ON FASHOLA : CACOL Warns President Buhari Against Appointing Fashola Into His Govt.
A group, Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders, has warned President Muhammadu Buhari against appointing former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola into his government. The group accused Fashola of being in the centre of too many controversies which he failed to address before leaving office This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of the group,Debo Adeniran, during an interview with Punch on Thursday, August 6, 2015. ... Read More »
An Article: Fashola’s Indestructible Record By Wale Olaleye
Despite orchestrated misgivings, former Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has an immutable record in the court of public opinion, writes Olawale Olaleye Some days ago, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria and his team paid a private visit to the residence of Mr. Babatunde Fashola, immediate past governor of Lagos State. It was an interactive meeting designed to rub ... Read More »
Okowa Signs DESOPADEC Amendment Bill Into Law
Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, signed the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC Amendment bill into law, yesterday, after the cause of disagreement was resolved with oil communities. Speaking after signing the bill, Governor Okowa said, “You have just witnessed the signing into law of the DESOPADEC amendment bill, 2015 to the original law of 2006 ... Read More »
If Igbos Are Butchered Again, Nigeria Will Break; Fani- Kayode Warns
Former Director of Publicity, Peoples Democratic Presidential Campaign Organisation, PDPPCO, Chief Femi Fani- Kayode Monday lampooned the Convener of the Coalition of Northern Politicians, Academics, Professionals and Businessmen, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, describing his comments that President Muhammadu Buhari owes Igbos nothing as most most insensitive, cruel and Puerile. Responding to comments credited to Junaid, Fani- Kayode in a message to ... Read More »
Olisa Metuh and Emeakayi Remain Suspended, PDP Warns
It has come to our notice that Olisa Metuh and Ken Emeakayi have been running around deceiving the people of Anambra state on the status of their suspension from the PDP. Ken Emeakayi and Olisa Metuh remains suspended. Any person, persons or group of persons transacting party business with the duo on behalf of the PDP Anambra State does so at ... Read More »