Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Nigeria's Marathon Queen Sets Sights On Top Five
Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Nigeria’s Marathon Queen Sets Sights On Top Five
Everybody knows that the Kenyans think that marathon running is their birthright. You’ll just be running for the bus and you’ll see a Kenyan running beside you in the off-chance that it is a marathon. And who could blame them? They’re pretty good at it. So good that last year’s winner for the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon was Kenyan Abraham Kiptum. But Nigerians refuse to be left in the shade.…
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Epe residents prevent EFCC operatives from accessing Ambode's home [Video]
Epe residents prevent EFCC operatives from accessing Ambode’s home [Video]
The residents of Epe on Tuesday refused to allow operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to gain access into the home of former governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode.
The operatives of the anti-graft agency arrived the residence of the former governor.
The EFCC responding to the report stated that it was a move to investigate a petition filed against Ambode.
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Court freezes N9.9bn accounts linked to Ambode
Court freezes N9.9bn accounts linked to Ambode
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the freezing of three bank accounts allegedly belonging to the Lagos State Government over an alleged N9.9bn fraud.
The accounts domiciled in First City Monument Bank, Access Bank and Zenith Bank are numbered 5617984012, 0060949275 and 1011691254, respectively.
Punch reports that Justice Chuka Obiozorordered the suspension of the accounts following an…
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I’m wiser now, says Ambode after meeting with Buhari
I’m wiser now, says Ambode after meeting with Buhari
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State says he is leaving office a happy person and much wiser because he has touched humanity through the services he rendered to the people of state in four year.
Ambode, who stated this when he fielded questions from State House correspondents, also expressed gratitude to God for giving him an opportunity to govern the state for the past four years.
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Ambode, an achiever Lagosians will miss
Ambode, an achiever Lagosians will miss
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) on Monday described the outgoing governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, as “an achiever and administrator per excellence Lagosians will miss”.
Mr Alex Omotehinse, the Chairman of the Lagos State Branch of CDHR, said that Ambode’s achievements were numerous for any resident to gloss over or forget soon.
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Details of Lagos Assembly move to impeach Ambode emerge
Details of Lagos Assembly move to impeach Ambode emerge
The Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, said it may impeach Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode over alleged gross misconducts.
The House also summoned Ambode to appear before it within one week over his failure to formally present the 2019 Budget before the Assembly.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there has been disagreement between the two arms of Lagos State Government over the 2019…
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Lagos APC Primary: Ambode Reacts to Sanwo-Olu's Victory
Lagos APC Primary: Ambode Reacts to Sanwo-Olu’s Victory
Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode has in reaction to the supposed party primary which took place yesterday, rejected the outcome.
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State on Tuesday night declared Babajide Sanwo-Olu as winner of the gubernatorial primary election held in the State.
The chairman of the party in the state, Tunji Balogun made the declaration at the state headquarters of…
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End of the road for Ambode as NWC affirms results The end may have come to the decision of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to seek a second term in office on the platform of the APC.
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My opponent was arrested for spending fake dollars in the US – Ambode says he had gone for rehabilitation before. The fight for the Alausa come May 2019 escalated on Sunday when the Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode alleged that his opponent is not fit for the position he is vying for. Akinwunmi Ambode Ambode, according to TheCable report, addressed a press...My opponent was arrested for spending fake dollars in the US - Ambode
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My opponent was arrested for spending fake dollars in the US - Ambode
says he had gone for rehabilitation before. The fight for the Alausa come May 2019 escalated on Sunday when the Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode alleged that his opponent is not fit for the position he is vying for. Akinwunmi Ambode Ambode, according to TheCable report, addressed a press...
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God has prepared me as next Lagos state governor - Sanwo-Olu
God has prepared me as next Lagos state governor – Sanwo-Olu
Babajide Sanwo-Olu
God has prepared me as next Lagos state governor – Sanwo-Olu.
Governor Akinwumi Ambode’s main contender, Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Sunday God had prepared him to be the next governor of Lagos state.
Sanwo-Olu who obtained the state governorship form last Tuesday on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) , promised to restore the lost glory of the state if elected.
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Ambode Visits Buhari- Says ‘I’m Wiser Now’
Ambode Visits Buhari- Says ‘I’m Wiser Now’
Ambode was at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to pay what he called, ‘Thank you visit’ to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, said on Monday that he had grown wiser politically, having spent four years in office.
Buhari had visited Lagos last month to inaugurate some projects initiated by the Ambode administration.
Ambode had lost his re-election bid after he…
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2019 Elections:Top 5 Governors That Deserves Second Term
2019 Elections:Top 5 Governors That Deserves Second Term
Nigeria politic generally is poor and most people believe there’s no saint in politics which I completely agree, but there are some of these politician who are actually good/fair.
We take you through the 5 first timer Governor in Nigeria that deserves a second term ticket come 2019 general election.
1. Mr. Akinwumi Ambode
Although the list is in no particular order but even if the list is in…
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Art x lagos exhibits contemporary Nigerian art during President Emmanuel Macron’s visit
Art x lagos exhibits contemporary Nigerian art during President Emmanuel Macron’s visit
Friday 6th July, 2018 – Lagos, Nigeria: ART X Lagos, West Africa’s foremost international art fair, curated a special exhibition of artwork during President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the iconic New Afrika Shrine. The exhibition featured works by three of Nigeria’s leading contemporary artists Victor Ehikhamenor, Abraham Oghobase and Ndidi Emefiele.
A lover of the arts, President Macron, is…
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Sanwo-Olu Cries Out Over Plans to Rig Lagos APC Primary
Sanwo-Olu Cries Out Over Plans to Rig Lagos APC Primary
Governorship aspirant under the All Progressive Congress, APC, Sanwo-Olu, has cried out over plans set in place by his fellow APC candidate, to rig the primary set for today and announce incumbent Governor Ambode winner.
Sanwo-Olu through a support group handle, named @JideSGroup on Twitter, revealed that a bribe of N50M has been made by the Governor to APC’s National Working Committee.
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