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The official twitter account of the Lagos State Government.Get timely updates of news, tweets, photographs & videos about the activities of the State Government
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36 roads, 5 bridges across Lagos State. @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @gbenga_omo @gboyegaakosile @BSaluHundeyin @Mr_JAGs .#AGreaterLagosRising .#LASG
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The Abiola-Onijemo link road and bridge: A promise kept. @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @gbenga_omo @gboyegaakosile @BSaluHundeyin @Mr_JAGs .#AGreaterLagosRising .#LASG
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Sanwo-Olu effect on the provision of adequate road infrastructure. @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @gbenga_omo @gboyegaakosile @BSaluHundeyin @Mr_JAGs .#AGreaterLagosRising .#LASG
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Update! . Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed that enforcement of the 24hour curfew in the State should not start until 9pm to enable people stuck in traffic get to their destinations. @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat .#LASG #ForAGreaterLagos .#EndSARS
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Breaking. !!! Lagos State civil servants from Grade Level 1-12 should stay at home for the next 14 days with effect from tomorrow 23rd of March, 2020 - - - @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @JokeSanwoolu @YArobieke @gboyegaakosile @Mr_JAGs @LSMOH @Fmohnigeria @Oreoluwa_Finnih
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RE: MASS BURIAL OF ENDSARS VICTIMS (MISCHIEF MAKERS AT WORK). The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to some social media publications about a purported mass burial plan for casualties of the 2020 #EndSARS incident. Peddlers of the news are deliberately
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As part of the preventive measures against the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Lagos State Government is closing down all public and private schools from Monday, 23rd March 2020.@jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @ProfAkinAbayomi @osaelagos @hc_education #LASG .#COVID19LAGOS
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LASG SET TO TRANSLATE STATE'S LAWS INTO YORUBA LANGUAGE. Says Initiative Will Create More Inclusive, Transparent Legal System. @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @Lagos_LawReform @lshaofficial @gbenga_omo @gboyegaakosile @BSaluHundeyin @Mr_JAGs @Riddwane
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Considering the level of compliance with government's directives on limiting the spread of Covid-19 in a Lagos State, should the State Government impose another lockdown or not? @jidesanwoolu @JokeSanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @ProfAkinAbayomi @LSMOH @gboyegaakosile @Mr_JAGss.
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The Governor declared a toll-free passage at the toll plaza on Lekki-Epe Expressway and the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge between 6:30am and 9:30am in the morning, and also at the peak period in the evening (4:30pm to 8pm). #LASG #ForAGreaterLagos
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NOISE POLLUTION: LAGOS SHUTS QUILOX CLUB. Read more: @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @LasepaOfficial @gbenga_omo @hmokunola_ @fjaji .#LASG .#ForAGreaterLagos
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The Lagos State Government has condemned the vandalisation of the warehouse at Mazamaza housing the food palliative packages donated to the government by the Private Sector Coalition against COVID-19 (CACOVID) group. @jidesanwoolu @lagosagric1 @Abi_Olusanya.#ForAGreaterLagos
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The Lagos State COVID-19 Taskforce, mandated by LASG to monitor and enforce compliance against public gatherings exceeding 25 people, was on Tuesday attacked by some Muslim worshippers at the Agege Central Mosque.@jidesanwoolu.#LASG. Read More.
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Covid19: Stop the Stigmatisation of Covid19 Survivors. Lagos State Government has provided testing centres in its 20 LGAs and note that Covid19 is not a death sentence. Stay Safe and Act Responsibly. @jidesanwoolu @LSMOH @gbenga_omo @Mr_JAGss.#LASG #ForAGreaterLagos #CovidLASG
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Covid19 Appreciation: To the corporate giants and individuals whose handsome donations in materials and finance have helped to strengthen our hands in this battle, we are truly grateful.@jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat #LASG #ForAGreaterLagos #CovidLASG #LagosAgainstCovid19
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In a bid to curb public disturbance of residents by its officers, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has instructed the Public Relations Officer of the Command to roll out the telephone numbers of the Public Complaint Bureau.@jidesanwoolu @rrslagos767
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The Lagos State COVID-19 Taskforce, on Wednesday, arrested more than 50 youths who had attended a party at 84, Parks and Gardens, Idi-Oparun Bus Stop, opposite Abattoir at Abule Egba, Lagos in violation of the lockdown directives of the Federal and State governments.#CovidLASG
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Today, we took delivery of a 110-bed isolation facility on the Lagos Island jointly built with Guaranty Trust Bank for the management and treatment of confirmed cases of COVID-19. @jidesanwoolu @ProfAkinAbayomi @gtbank.#LagosAgainstCovid19. Read More.
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LASG TO DEMOLISH 17 DISTRESSED STRUCTURES IN ALABA MARKET. … Says Affected Building Owners Disregarded Govt Notices Since 2016. Read more: @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @LasbcaA @ud_mpp @hmokunola_ .#LASG .#AGreaterLagosRising
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GOV. SANWO-OLU VISITS DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE STATE FOR AN ON-THE-SPOT ASSESSMENT OF VANDALISED PUBLIC ASSETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTIES DURING ENDSARS PROTESTS, ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2020.@jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @gboyegaakosile @gbenga_omo @Mr_JAGss .#LASG #ForAGreaterLagos
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LASG FROWNS AT CULTURAL MISREPRESENTATION BY PROMOTERS OF "GANGS OF LAGOS" FILM/SERIES. Read more: @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @LagostourismO @gbenga_omo @gboyegaakosile @fjaji @hmokunola_ @Mr_JAGs .#LASG .#AGreaterLagosRising.#ForAGreaterLagos
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Alimosho General Hospital on Friday 31st, March 2023 launched Automated Queuing Machine to effectively control overcrowding at service point, enhance transparency, standardise patients waiting time, among others. @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @alimoshoGH @gbenga_omo.#LASG
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We are appealing to everyone that were on these two airlines - .Turkish flight of 14th of March, 2020 TK1830 and Lufthansa Flight of 13th of March, 2020 LH568 to self isolate and contact Lagos State Ministry of Health on 08000CORONA.@jidesanwoolu @ProfAkinAbayomi.#COVID19Lagos
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The Lagos State Sports Commission is rooting for Tunde Onakoya as he strives to break the world record for the longest chess marathon. Your grit and prowess inspire us all. @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @gboyegaakosile @gbenga_omo @Mr_JAGs @thelssc @BSaluHundeyin .#LASG
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The reconstructed International Airport Road has completely changed the look of Lagos. The project has drastically reduced travel time in and out of the Airport, while the 10-lane super highway is also a beauty to behold, especially at night. #ItesiwajuIpinleEko #LASG
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Gov.@jidesanwoolu has announced that no congratulatory advertisements should be placed in newspapers to celebrate his birthday tomorrow. He advised his well-wishes to instead, put smiles on the faces of people around them.#ForAGreaterLagos.Read More.
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Response from Public Procurement Agency, Lagos State. @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @Lsppagovng1 @gbenga_omo @gboyegaakosile @BSaluHundeyin @Mr_JAGs .#LASG .#AGreaterLagosRising
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CURFEW UPDATE. The curfew in Lagos State has been reviewed. Restriction time is now 8pm to 6am. Lagosians are enjoined to plan their journey times as they go about their lawful businesses. All Public & Private Schools remain shut till further notice. @jidesanwoolu.@gbenga_omo
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Officials from the Vector Control unit of the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources fumigating major bus stops in Surulere against the spread of COVID-19.@jidesanwoolu .@drobafemihamzat .#LASG .#ForAGreaterLagos .#LagosAgainstCovid19
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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his wife worship online for Easter Service on Sunday, April 12, 2020.@jidesanwoolu @JokeSanwoolu @gboyegaakosile.#LASG #ForAGreaterLagos
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Letters of Apology signed by Naira Marley and Babatunde Gbadamosi.@jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @LagosMoj .#LASG #ForAGreaterLagos #LagosAgainstCovid19
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Daystar Christian Centre has donated some Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), comprising packs of N95 facemasks and surgical gowns, to Lagos State University Teaching Hospital to complement government efforts in the fight against COVID-19.@jidesanwoolu @LASUTHikeja #CovidLASG
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There have been reports of shooting at the Lekki Toll Plaza, following the 24-hour curfew imposed on Lagos State to stop criminals who hid under the #EndSARS protests to unleash mayhem on innocent citizens. @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @gbenga_omo @gboyegaakosile #LASG
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Our Public Works Corporation would come out and start fixing all the potholes on our roads. We would soon publish the numbers that people would be calling to notify us of wherever there are potholes in the state- Gov. Sanwo-Olu #ForAGreaterLagos #LASG.
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The Lagos State Police Command has vowed to resist any form of planned protest, procession or gathering under any guise or nomenclature in Lagos as the government and residents of the State recover from the devastating havoc and violence unleashed by suspected hoodlums. #LASG
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EKO RICE HITS THE MARKET, AS SANWO-OLU LAUNCHES N5 BILLION FORWARD CONTRACTS FOR PADDY SUPPLIES. • Commodities Exchange lists, trades Lagos’ rice at N33,000 per 50kg bag. • State projects 2.5 million units in annual rice sales. Read more: @jidesanwoolu
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SANWO-OLU CALLS FOR CALM. We have got reports of friction in some parts of Lagos this morning. All is calm now. There is no need for violence, which is not part of our culture. @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @gbenga_omo @gboyegaakosile @hmokunola_.#LASG.#AGreaterLagosRising
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The Special Adviser, Office of Civic Engagement, Princess Aderemi Adebowale, leading the distribution of Stimulus Food Package at Epe Local Government, Ikosi Ejirin and Eredo LCDAs.@jidesanwoolu .@drobafemihamzat .@IruVI_Sole.#LASG .#ForAGreaterLagos .#LagosAgainstCovid19
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The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to reports that an #ENDSARS protester has been killed in Surulere. This is not true. @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @gbenga_omo @gboyegaakosile @Mr_JAGss .#LASG #ForAGreaterLagos
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Happy Ìṣẹṣe Day. @jidesanwoolu.@drobafemihamzat @gbenga_omo.@gboyegaakosile @Mr_JAGs @BSaluHundeyin. #IseseDay2024 #OurCultureOurPride.#AGreaterLagosRising .#LASG
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Five more patients, including a 10 year old girl have tested negative to #COVID19 and have been discharged, bringing the number to a total of 29 patients, who have fully recovered and discharged from our facility at Yaba.@jidesanwoolu.#LASG. Read More.
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'OUNJE EKO' FOOD MARKETS OPEN ACROSS LAGOS FROM SUNDAY. Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has directed that 'Ounje Eko' food markets should commence discounted sale of food items across the five divisions of Lagos effective from Sunday, March 17, 2024. @jidesanwoolu .#LASG
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Happy Birthday Mr. Governor . @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @JokeSanwoolu @hmokunola_ @gboyegaakosile .#LASG .#AGreaterLagosRising
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LAGOS STUDENTS SET TO HOLD SOLIDARITY WALK IN AUGUST, DISSOCIATE THEMSELVES FROM PLANNED NATIONAL PROTEST. Hail Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to education in Lagos. @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @gboyegaakosile @gbenga_omo @BSaluHundeyin @Mr_JAGs .#LASG
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Gov. Sanwo-Olu has announced that his administration will soon release emergency hotlines to the public to call the Lagos State Public Works for immediate fixing of potholes and roads that need urgent repairs. #ForAGreaterLagos #LASG.
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Covid19 : Easing of the lockdown is not a reason to rush out. We must ensure that all safety guidelines like social distancing, washing of hands, using of facemasks and others are observed. Stay safe, take responsibility @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat .#CovidLASG #LASG
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SANWO-OLU AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP TO CHILDREN OF POLICEMEN WHO DIED IN LAGOS VIOLENCE. •Also To Compensate Their Families.•Lagos To Rebuild Burnt Police Stations, Give Life Insurance For Officers.@jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @rrslagos767.#LASG.Read More.
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Another update from Lagos State Incident Commander @jidesanwoolu on COVID-19. Today, we released another 11 patients from our facility in Yaba, making a total of 18 patients so far discharged since the index case was reported in the State. Read More.
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The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to some unverified reports in the social media alleging that the government-sponsored thugs to disrupt the #EndSARS protest. This is untrue and wicked. @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @gbenga_omo @gboyegaakosile #LASG
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UNSTOPPABLE ! Our journey towards a GREATER LAGOS: Construction of Agege Pen-Cinema Flyover is steadily on -- 90% completed. We remain focused. We remain resolute. @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @gbenga_omo @gboyegaakosile1 @Mr_JAGss .#LASG #ForAGreaterLagos #BuildingLagos
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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved a 400 percent increment in the hazard allowance for all Health Officers in Lagos State from N5,000 (Five Thousand Naira) to N25,000 (Twenty Five Thousand Naira) for the month of April 2020.@jidesanwoolu @HMOKUNOLA1.#LASG
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The distribution was on-going but had to be halted due to protests, before the invasion of the warehouse today. #LASG #ForAGreaterLagos
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Disclamer: No curfew in Lagos. Gov. @jidesanwoolu dropped the idea of imposing a curfew in the state meant to allow the fumigation exercise of public space. Relying on experts advice, the Governor said the disinfectant is non toxic, noting that the exercise has commenced.#LASG
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Lagos State Government took delivery of more disinfectant equipment as part of Governor Sanwo-Olu's aggressive efforts to combat the novel Coronavirus in the State.@jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @JokeSanwoolu @Mr_JAGss.#LASG .#ForAGreaterLagos .#LagosAgainstCovid19 .#COVID19Lagos
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Obey all traffic rules because a new Sheriff is in town. #ForAGreaterLagos .#LASG.@jidesanwoolu.@drobafemihamzat @oluwakaponeski .@brodashaggi .@iambisola
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LASG says 14-day restriction announced by President Muhammadu Buhari will not affect governance in the State . As members of Lagos State EXCO holds first-ever virtual meeting in the history of governance in the State. Nigeria?.#LASG . Read More.
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The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the full resumption of operations of both food markets and non food markets. They are now to open daily. @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @mlgca_lasg @gbenga_omo @Mr_JAGss @gboyegaakosile .#LASG #ForAGreaterLagos
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Gov.@jidesanwoolu has disclosed that Lagos State is considering full re-opening of it's economy, with the introduction of the Register-to-Open initiative as a process to guide the re-opening.@drobafemihamzat.#CovidLASG #ForAGreaterLagos . Read More.
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Lagosians might experience another lockdown if they continue to disregard government's directives on breaking the cycle of covid19 transmission - Gov. @jidesanwoolu .@drobafemihamzat @ProfAkinAbayomi @HMOKUNOLA1.@gbenga_omo.#CovidLASG . Read More.
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A testimonial from a covid-19 survivor from our facility who also re-echoed the need for social distancing. Lagosians, please, let's embrace this practice in order to limit the spread of this deadly virus.
Today, I am PROUD to inform you that I MURDERED COVID-19 & have tested NEGATIVE TWICE! I HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED!🤸🏾♂️. I bless God for His mercies.🙏🏽. The nurses at IDH Yaba were fab. They deserve accolades for their hardwork. Thank you Governor @jidesanwoolu for coming to see me.🙏🏽.
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Throwback to Queen Elizabeth II visit to Lagos in 1956, three years after ascending the throne. She was warmly received and given a royal reception by the then Oba of Lagos, Oba Adeniji Adele II. Video courtesy Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB). @jidesanwoolu
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We'll offset medical bills of pregnant women, emergency patients during lockdown. We're also reviewing the ongoing distribution of the food stimulus package based on feedback received from Lagosians.@jidesanwoolu.#LASG #LagosAgainstCovid19. Read More.
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Road Rehabilitation continues . #LASG #ForAGreaterLagos #RoadMaintenance @jidesanwoolu @LSPWC_Official
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LASG has confirmed that SMS messages received by residents who are sixty years old and above emanated from the Lagos State Residents’ Registration Agency, LASRRA, saying the aged and vulnerable residents will benefit from the stimulus food package.@jidesanwoolu @lagosagric1.#LASG
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Governor @jidesanwoolu meets Mrs. Ngozi Ilo, widow of the victim of Monday's #EndSARS protest. The Governor commiserated with her and assured that she and the entire family would get justice. #LASG.#ForAGreaterLagos
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Oke-Odo Senior High School, Alimosho has emerged champion in the grand finale of the Year 2020 Lagos State Schools Debate. @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @lasgeducation @gbenga_omo @gboyegaakosile1.#LASG #ForAGreaterLagos.Read More.
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H.E Deputy Governor of Lagos State Dr. Obafemi Hamzat on his way to LASU to deliver a lecture apprehended road users passing one-way from Carter bridge axis down to Mile 2 axis .#LASG .#ForAGreaterLagos
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Lagos State Governor @jidesanwoolu has received a cheque for the sum of 1billion naira from the United Bank for Africa as part of the bank's commitment to help curb the devastating effects of the novel coronavirus in the State.@UBAGroup.#LASG. Read More.
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LAGOS ELECTION TRIBUNAL: LP’S MEDIA CLAIM ON HAMZAT INACCURATE, MISLEADING . Read more: @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @gboyegaakosile @hmokunola_ .#LASG .#AGreaterLagosRising
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DISCLAIMER.Attention of the Office of @drobafemihamzat Lagos State,has been drawn to an online picture of an individual captioned" “The Lagos State Deputy Governor’s son @drobafemihamzat, joins the obidient rally in support of Peter Obi” which has gone viral on the social media.
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Throwback to the first Nigerian to receive a Grammy award. Pa Michael Babatunde Olatunji, (late) a Nigerian drummer, educator, social activist, and recording artist. @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat .#LASG #ForAGreaterLagos
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There will be road rehabilitation works in these areas this night #LASG #ForAGreaterLagos #RoadMaintenance @LSPWC_Official @jidesanwoolu
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SANWO-OLU: THOSE BEHIND LEKKI SHOOTINGS WILL ACCOUNT FOR THEIR ACTION. Gov: We'd Make CCTV Footage Available To Judicial Panel Of Inquiry.…Says What Happened In Lagos Extremely Unimaginable.@jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat #ForAGreaterLagos.Read More.
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