Tinubu's Death: Governor Ambode Cancels Epe Retreat To Mourn Him

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has cancelled the 3-day strategic retreat for cabinet members and directors of ministries,holding in Epe, East of the state, The retreat which began on Thursday was scheduled to end Saturday evening. But the governor announced to the grieving participants today that the retreat could no longer go on following the shocking death of Deji Tinubu, his special adviser on commerce and industry. Deji Tinubu died Thursday night during a five-aside novelty match at the venue of the retreat in Epe.

LASG Bans Use of Bangers, Fireworks, Street Carnivals During Yuletide

Lagos state government has banned street carnivals and public processions during the Yuletide season. According to Commissioner of Police in the state, Fatai Owoseni, this is also to prevent any act of lawlessness or violence during the period. He also restated the ban on bangers and other fireworks during and after the Yuletide.

Ambode Cancels Contract of Falomo Shopping Centre

The Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday, revoked the concession granted by the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation, LSDPC, to Afriland Properties for the redevelopment of the Falomo Shopping Centre, Ikoyi. He also issued stern warning to contractors handling various road projects in the state against shoddy jobs, saying the state would not accept any act that will cause untold.

Lagos Governor declares second Lekki-Epe Expressway toll-free

The Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, has assured residents that tolls will not be collected at the second toll point on the Lekki- Epe Expressway. Ambode made the remark at an interactive session with journalists at the Banquet Hall of the Lagos House, Ikeja, a statement said on Sunday.

Photos from Swearing-in Ceremony of Lagos Gov Akinwunmi Ambode

While the swearing-in ceremony of President, Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo was ongoing in Abuja, various states governors were equally taking their oath of offices. Lagos state Governor-elect, Akinwunmi Ambode was few hours ago sworn-in into office at TBS. Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot, who is stepping into Lagos House of Assembly was among various dignitaries present. Congrats to him. See photos...

Ambode Shares Official Portrait, Declares Official Name

The Lagos Governor-elect, Akinwunmi Ambode has released his official portrait. He has also urged members of the public to address him simply as Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the Governor of Lagos State.

Meet Lagos State First Lady To Be, Mrs Ambode!

Mrs Bolanle Akinwunmi Ambode come May 29th will become the first lady of Lagos State when her husband, Akinwunmi Ambode becomes the  Governor of the state. Read about her below:

Photos: President-Elect, Gen. Buhari Arrives Lagos To Campaign For Ambode

President-elect Gen. Muhammadu Buhari is presently in Lagos where he has come to campaign for Akinwunmi Ambode. Buhari was received by Gov. Tunde Raji Fashola, Rivers Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and a host of party excos. Former president Olusegun Obasanjo was also in Lagos to see him.

10 governorship candidates step down for Ambode in Lagos

Ahead of the upcoming April 11 gubernatorial election, 10 governorship candidates in Lagos State have pulled out of the race in support of the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship flag bearer, Akinwunmi Ambode. This was contained in a press statement signed by the 10 governorship candidates. The candidates stated that they have put aside their aspiration to govern the state and have decided to jointly declare support for Ambode.

Music: DA EMPEROR (@Daemperor01) – Ambode Akinwunmi

Da Emperor has released his contribution to the campaign of the Apc candidate, Ambode Akinwunmi. The jingle was produced by Justeebeats and its indeed a classic tune!

 Da Emperor who dropped the video for his hit single PARA MODE last year and was also featured by upcoming act Lyrontray on the hit track #NoLove which got massive love from fans all around the world, amongst many other jobs… Joins the list of A-list entertainers in Nigeria to drop a skit for Ambode Akinwunmi.

DA EMPEROR is presently working in the studio on a song with the musical talibán Oritse Femi titled #FIREWOOD and another tune titled #StreetIsStrict with Gabriel Afolayan Gfresh.

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I’m of Sound Mind & Body - Ambode

It has come to the attention of the Akinwunmi Ambode Campaign Organization the wicked, baseless and cowardly lies being circulated about our candidate for the Lagos State Governorship Position, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode.

INEC Should Disqualify Ambode, He Is Mentally Sick- Greater Lagos Alliance

A group named the Greater Lagos Alliance has called for the disqualification of the Lagos State governorship candidate of the All Progressives' Congress, APC, Akinwunmi Ambode. The group, which claims to be non-partisan, predicated its call on the recent discovery that Ambode allegedly has a history of mental illness. This is contained in a statement signed by the group's president, Dr Lanre Adeoye, and made available to our correspondent.

Huh? AMBODE IS SENDING BBM INVITE?

Some guys though...really I don't know how true this is but according to a twitter user, the gubernatorial aspirant in Lagos State Akinwunmi Ambode has been sending requests to people on BBM...

APC Governoship Candidate Akinwunmi Ambode Releases His Curriculum Vitae (Read)

Winner of the All Progressive Party Governorship ticket in Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode has released his resume during his acceptance speech, Read below and be WOWED!

• I was born on the 14th of June,1963 at Epe General Hospital, Epe, Lagos State.

• I had my Primary School at St. Jude’s Primary School, Ebute Meta, and Lagos. Passed the National Common Entrance in Primary 5 and gained admission into Federal Government College, Warri.

 • Recorded the second best result in the entire West Africa in the Higher School Certificate Examinations in the Social Sciences in 1981.

 • Graduated with honours in Accounting from the University of Lagos at 21.

 • I started my public service career at Lagos State Waste Disposal Board (now LAWMA) as Accountant Grade II in November 1985.

Gobe! JAMB Exposes Ambode, As Ondo Indigene, Not Lagosian As He Claimed

The Joint Matriculation Examination Board (JAMB) has punctured the claimed by Mr Akinwunmi Ambode. The newly imposed APC governorship candidate, claimed in his party’s nomination and acceptance form that he is from Lagos State.See His JAMB Form Below:

Ghen Ghen! Tokunboh Wahab Is Angry Over Ambode's Victory, Says Primaries Was A Film Trick!

I saw this coming ooo..ghen ghen...In case you don't know, Tokunboh Wahab is the "cutest" "Youngest" and "Most charming" of all the Lagos Guber aspirants. The energetic Lawyer, Tokunboh Wahab who lost out at the APC primaries for the party’s gubernatorial ticket yesterday is angry  with the party. According to what the fine man said, the primaries was stage played and if APC who should be a change factor should do this, why then should anyone blame INEC for its shortcomings...Trust me when I saw his posters all over Lagos I was just praying that this fine boy should just be our Governor...lol...no homo...Read his statement below:

Aww! So Cool! Read Akin Ambode's Acceptance Speech

BRIEF ACCEPTANCE STATEMENT SPEECH BY MR. AKIN AMBODE AFTER EMERGING VICTORIOUS AT THE LAGOS STATE GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY IN LAGOS. DECEMBER 5, 2014

A RENEWED HOPE ''My fellow Lagosians, it is with a deep sense of gratitude and humility that I accept this ticket to run as the flag bearer of our great party, APC in the 2015 gubernatorial elections. This victory was made possible by you the people. And to my fellow contestants, I have nothing but commendation and respect for putting up a good fight.  

The success of this primary and the victory that has come out of it is not just for me but for all of us that stepped into the water. It is a victory for Lagosians and for democracy.

I thank all the delegates, over 6,000 of you who voted according to your conscience. For once, you did not wavered in your faith in the process put in place by our great party, APC. To the State party Executive and the National officers, I extend my appreciation for the long hours and the experience invested in this exercise. The orderliness, the transparency of the process and the spirit of sportsmanship devoid of bitterness that characterized this process signpost a better future for our democracy. Our party has demonstrated to all that we are a party of great minds and democratic ideals. The flag of the party that you have handed over to me I accept with a deep sense of history, knowing fully well that Lagos deserves nothing but the best in terms of good governance and dynamic development. We have a legacy to build upon. We have a challenge to meet and speedily too. The responsibility belongs to all of us.

Let us put aside the disappointment of yesterday and embrace the opportunity of today. Not forgetting that the future begins today. We must never forget that the future of Lagos is bigger than the summation of our ambitions. After this victory, we must move quickly to retain the party APC in the column of the progressives by returning the APC to power in Lagos. The task ahead of is daunting, but surmountable. We have only just commenced the first phase of the execution of our political agenda. The next phase beckons. We must all work together to usher APC back into power in Lagos state.

On my part, I promise never to waiver or fail. I promise to energize and mobilize our teeming supporters in the next phase of this struggle. I put myself to the task, knowing fully well that the foundation laid must never be destroyed but built upon. I commit to the continuation of excellence and the uplifment of the lives of all Lagosians. 

I thank you and God Bless Lagos State.

Akin Ambode formally declares for Lagos governorship

 

Thousands of party members defied Friday’s hot, scorching sun to cheer Akinwunmi Ambode as he announced his intention to run for governor in Lagos in 2015.

Inside a capacity filled Onikan Stadium, in Lagos island, members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in colourful attires waved brooms and gyrated to loud music belching out from giant loudspeakers.

“The presence of thousands of supporters today is an attestation of the state-wide consultations that we commenced since last year,” said Mr. Ambode, 51, reading from a prepared speech.

“The acceptance and popularity of my candidacy, the great turnout and the fantastic support we have received from every corner of the State and beyond, from all sectors and various religious persuasions confirm that this is a divine moment in the history of Lagos State.