Tag: Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu

MURIC accuses Lagos Education Officials of christianising muslim students, calls for urgent government intervention

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Lagos State Chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised alarm over what it described as the “Christianisation” of Muslim students in Lagos public schools through religious programmes disguised as educational empowerment initiatives.   In a strongly worded statement released on Monday and signed by its Chairman, Dr. Busari Muhammad Jamiu Ademola, MURIC accused officials in various Lagos Education Districts of collaborating with Christian organisations to coerce Muslim students into participating in Christian activities.   “It is with heavy hearts and a sense of urgency that we send…

MURIC faults Sanwo-Olu over alleged ‘All-Christian’ Permanent Secretaries

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has faulted Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State over the alleged appointment of an “all-Christian” set of permanent secretaries, otherwise referred to as tutor generals, in the state. The allegation was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Founder and Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, who accused the governor of religious imbalance, administrative exclusivity, and disregard for constitutional provisions. According to the group, the nine new tutor generals announced on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in a circular released by the Head…

Nigeria’s future ‘ll be powered by Technology, not Oil — Bosun Tijani — NITDA DG: Lagos is Africa’s unicorn factory, ready for future economy — Sanwo-Olu: Lagos driving Africa’s Digital and Economic Transformation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria is positioning itself as Africa’s hub for innovation, technology, and the future economy, as the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, declared that “technology, not oil, will power Nigeria’s future.”   Speaking at the ongoing GITEX Nigeria in Lagos, Tijani reaffirmed Lagos as Africa’s undisputed innovation capital, noting that the city attracts over 2,000 new residents daily growth that continue to fuel startups, creativity, and technology. He highlighted that Nigeria has become Africa’s largest telecom market, with ICT contributing between 16 and 20 percent of…

Gov Sanwo-Olu lauded as NiDCOM Boss visits ‘Door of Return’ Project Site in Badagry

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The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for his approval and commitment to the ongoing construction of the permanent “Door of Return” project site in Badagry. During her visit to the site on Wednesday, Dabiri-Erewa described the project as a landmark initiative with the potential to reconnect Nigeria with its African diaspora and promote cultural and heritage tourism on a global scale. According to her, the project is not only symbolic of the historical return of descendants of…

For Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu By Lasisi Olagunju

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“When lions battle, jackals flee.” Isaac Newton wrote that to his bitter rival, Gottfried Leibniz. It was a barbed remark on their feud over who between them invented calculus. The more you read of the mutual respect those two had for each other, the more you wonder why they ended their respective careers in very bitter, reckless animosity; the more you also ponder over the cost of that fight and whether it was worth the troubles. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos are two big men…

Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat sponsor free medical screening for Lagos 2025 Hajj intending pilgrims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bid to ease the financial burden on intending pilgrims amid Nigeria’s current economic challenges, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, and his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, have fully sponsored the mandatory medical screening for the State’s 2025 Hajj pilgrims. The announcement was made by the Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode, during the official flag-off of the screening exercise at the Badagry Local Government Secretariat, Ajarah, on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Hon. Layode, who also serves as the State’s Amir-ul-Hajj, disclosed that…

EFCC clarifies Achimugu’s investigation, denies political Links to Atiku, Sanwo-Olu

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted media speculations linking its investigation of Ms. Aisha Achimugu to political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.   In a statement released on Friday by EFCC’s Head of Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the anti-graft agency maintained that Achimugu’s case is strictly a criminal investigation with no political connections.   “We wish to state unequivocally that the investigations of Achimugu have no correlation of any kind with the two political actors. She is being…

Sanwo-Olu, Prelate Abah, Bishop Okupevi, Orelope-Adefulire call for Unity and Patience …… Pledge Renewed Commitment to Governance

Abubakar Yusuf

Political and religious leaders, including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria Dr. Oliver Ali Abah, Right Reverend Ifedola Senasu Gabriel Okupevi, and Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, have called for unity and patience as Nigeria tackles economic challenges. Speaking at a Christmas service at the Anglican Church, Marina, Lagos, Orelope-Adefulire sympathized with families affected by recent stampedes, pledging better event planning to prevent future tragedies. In his remarks,Governor Sanwo-Olu reassured Nigerians of ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of…

JUST IN : Sanwo-Olu announces ₦85,000 minimum wage for Lagos workers

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The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that his administration is planning to increase the minimum wage for workers to N85,000.   He disclosed this while speaking on Channels Television on Wednesday evening.   Sanwo-Olu said, “You mentioned minimum wage and what I need to throw in for my people. I’m glad to let you know that the minimum wage for Lagos, which we’ve discussed with our union, is N85,000 today.   “It’s not a competition, so I’m not going to say that we’re paying more than…

Dabiri-Erewa lauds Gov Sanwo-Olu for creating Diaspora Agency In Lagos

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:Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has applauded the gesture of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state by creating a full fledged Diaspora office in the state to take care of the interests and welfare of the indigenes in the diaspora. In a congratulatory letter to Gov. Sanwoolu she said the creation of the office will further engender closer relationship and fast track development in the state with its diaspora. Àccording to her, Lagos has joined the league of states like Abia,which has a Diaspora Commission, Ondo…