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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu received his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat who have been on a consultation train on his governorship ambition for the 2027 election.  Dr Hamzat is hoping to clinch his party's governorship ticket for the next general elections. The Deputy Governor, Dr Hamzat via his X platform said "Today, I am honoured by the endorsement of my Governor, my brother and my friend, HE Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. "His trust means a great deal to me. We’ve worked side by side in the service of Lagos State, and I don’t take this vote of confidence lightly. "I remain committed to building on the progress we’ve made together, and look forward to serving Lagosians with integrity, focus and a clear sense of purpose." With the All Progressives Congress, APC primaries not far fetched to officially pick her flagbearers for the next general elections, aspirants continue to seek supports from party faithful, power blocs and groups within the party. ...

Surveyors in Lagos State have been urged to actively participate in politics and governance to promoting value-driven leadership and national development. The Guest Speaker, Mr Adewusi Ademola, stated this at the 2026 Annual General Meeting and Luncheon of the Association Of Private Practicing Surveyor of Nigeria, APPSN, Lagos State Branch "themed:" Politics and Governance: Enhancing Value-Driven leadership in the Professional and Political Landscape", held at Magodo. From left: Representative, Executive Chairman Ikorodu Local Government Area, Mr Babawale Alogba; Representative, Guest Speaker, Mr Adeusi Ademola; Chairman Association of Private Practising Surveyors of Nigeria (APPSN) Lagos State Chapter, Mr Afolabi Olaoluwa and Representative, Deputy President, Nigeria Institution of Surveyors (NIS), Mr Afolabi Sholesi during the 2026 APPSN Annual General Meeting & Luncheon in Lagos on Tuesday. He emphasized that professionals in politics must steer value-driven gover...

  As the permutations for the 2027 Lagos governorship race continue to gather momentum, one name stands taller, stronger, and more convincingly than the rest — Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode. Across the political landscape of Lagos State, from the grassroots to elite policy circles, from community stakeholders to seasoned party faithful, the conversation is becoming clearer by the day: Ambode is not just in the race, he is ahead of the field. In every serious political contest, there are many names, but only a few carry genuine weight. And in this unfolding discussion over who succeeds Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at Alausa in 2027, Ambode’s name continues to resonate with unusual force because it is backed by something many others cannot boast of — a verifiable record of impactful governance, administrative brilliance, and enduring public goodwill. Unlike speculative aspirants whose strength exists mainly in whispered endorsements and political trial balloons, Ambode’s appeal is rooted...

Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday, joined in the celebration - a prayer session, ahead of the 74 th birthday of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, PBAT, organized by the Mandate movement. Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode speaking on Saturday at the Mandate Movement prayer session in commemoration of the 74th birthday of PBAT at the Police College ground in Ikeja. Ambode urged party faithful and Nigerians not to deter but keep faith with President Tinubu’s leadership and vision for the country, underscoring the need for the nation’s unity and collective dedication to ensure the success of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the continued progress of Nigeria. The former Governor, speaking at the prayer session in commemoration of the 74th birthday of PBAT at the Police College ground in Ikeja, said he associated himself “totally and fully with the event” averring to what President Tinubu has done and the “greater prosperity of Lagos sti...

L-R: Chairman, Governor's Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Olusi; former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; Women Leader, Chief (Mrs) Jumoke Okoya Thomas and Senator Musiliu Obanikoro during the Lagos APC State Congress, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026. L-R: Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Chairman, Governor's Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Olusi and former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode during the Lagos APC State Congress, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026.   L-R: Chairman, Governor's Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Olusi; former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; Women Leader, Chief (Mrs) Jumoke Okoya Thomas; Senator Musiliu Obanikoro and Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshinlokun during the Lagos APC State Congress, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026.  MORE PHO...

Former Vice President of Nigeria and founding member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has officially resigned from the party, citing deep concerns over its current direction. In a letter posted on the X-platform by Atiku’s Media Adviser, addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in J ada 1 Ward, Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State, the ex-vice president  announced his immediate withdrawal from the party, ending a decades-long relationship that began with the PDP’s formation in the late 1990s. “I am writing to formally resign my membership from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect,” he stated. Atiku, who served two terms as Vice President from 1999 to 2007 and contested for the presidency twice under the PDP banner, described the decision as “heartbreaking,” but said it had become necessary due to what he views as a deviation from the party’s original values. “Serving two full terms as Vice President of Nigeria and being a President...

In a display of mutual respect and camaraderie, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State has dismissed any notion of discord between himself and his long-time mentor and leader, President Bola Tinubu during a cordial visit that took place at the President's Lagos resident -  Bourdillon in Ikoyi, earlier today. Sanwo-Olu made the visit with the Lagos APC Governance Advisory Council, GAC.  While fielding questions from reporters, he said "Did you see any discord? That's what we need you to clarify. "Can't you see, you're smiling, I'm smiling. There's none." The visit, described as warm and friendly, aimed to reaffirm the strong personal and political ties between the two. Dismissing speculations of a rift, Sanwo-Olu noted that some individuals “believe they are more Catholic than the Pope” and tend to amplify tensions that simply do not exist. “There are those who cry more than the bereaved,” he added, emphasizing the strength of his bond ...