The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to reject a fundamental rights suit filed in the name of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to stop possible arrest by the anti-graft agency. In its counter-affidavit opposing the suit, the EFCC described the legal action as speculative and a … Read more
The Lagos State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to intervene in the ongoing crisis between the management of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, and that of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Ikeja. The development led to the recent announcement of the interdiction of the … Read more
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says achieving Nigeria’s projected 3.1 per cent economic growth outlook for 2024 is dependent on implementing stronger reforms. Christian Ebeke, IMF Resident Representative, said this on Tuesday at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Business Conference and Expo 2024, which has the theme “Invest Nigeria.” Mr Ebeke … Read more
African countries could be better developed and be of more use to the rest of the world than China, the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Alfonso Browne has said. He said this was possible if Africa puts to good use a significant number of resources on the continent, and every African country becomes … Read more
Following a PREMIUM TIMES exposé on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s abandonment of work for a fun trip to Grenada for days, the Lagos State helmsman has been making frantic efforts to misinform and mislead citizens and residents to believe he travelled to the Island for ‘state business’. In a tweet on his official X account @jidesanwoolu, … Read more
Following the affirmation of his re-election by the Supreme Court on Friday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the apex court’s verdict is a victory for the rule of law and the entire people of Lagos State. He said this in a reaction after the panel of Justices of the Supreme Court unanimously affirmed his election, … Read more
