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LASGEMS Service Provider Hails Tinubu’s Innovation, Urges Lagos Govt To Restore Project

Nov 6, 2023.Nov 5, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

LASGEMS was introduced by President Tinubu when he was Lagos governor. Applied Services Limited was exclusively contracted as service provider for the project. However, the statutory legacy solution was surprisingly replaced by what has been described as a “failed system” in 2016, disrupting the evolving unique system. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr. Yomi Erogbogbo, … Read more

Retreat: Sanwo-Olu Charges Cabinet Members On Strict Enforcement Of State Laws

Sep 17, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged newly inaugurated cabinet members and Permanent Secretaries to ensure strict implementation and enforcement of all state laws for Lagos residents to live in a sane, safe and secure society. He urged the new members of the State Executive Council to hit the … Read more

Fashola, Ambode Lecture Sanwo-Olu’s Cabinet Members On Good Governance

Sep 17, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Lagos Governor, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola, and successor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, on Saturday in Epe were among those who tutored the newly inaugurated cabinet members of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on delivery of good governance to the people of the state. The two former governors were among the facilitators who … Read more

VIDEO: Ambode Receives Hero’s Welcome At Oluwo Fish Market In Epe

Aug 28, 2023.Aug 28, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Ambode's chef Former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode

Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwumi Ambode, recently received a hero’s welcome at the Oluwo Fish Market in Epe, Lagos. Ambode left the governor’s office on May 29, 2019, but his latest reception indicates his enduring popularity as marketers trooped out to enthusiastically welcome him. Ambode missed out on a … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Appoints Veteran Broadcaster Sola Kosoko To Steer The Ship Of LTV As Substantive General Manager

Aug 9, 2023.Aug 9, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Sola Kosoko joined LTV as a presenter/newscaster in 1999. She rose through the ranks to become the TV station’s acting General Manager in June. The state governor has now approved her as the substantive General Manager. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Mrs Sola Kosoko, the … Read more

El-Rufai, Ganduje, Wike, Other Ex-Govs Make Tinubu’s Ministerial List – Report

Jul 10, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Rural Electrification Agency MD, Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad suspended by President Bola Tinubu

President Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023. An amendment to the 1999 constitution mandates him to appoint his ministers within 60 days of his inauguration. He has less than 20 days to submit the list per this law. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu is set to forward his ministerial list to … Read more

‘Thank You, Akin’ — Tinubu ‘Glad’ To See Ambode At Lagos Reception

Jun 30, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

L-R: Former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode; Incumbent governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, President Bola Tinubu, and Former Lagos governor, Babatunde Fashola at the reception on Thursday, June 29, 2023

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday night expressed excitement to see former governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode. Ambode was at the Lagos House, Marina, to honour an invitation to the reception held in honour of the president. Tinubu had on Tuesday returned to Lagos after a seven-day trip abroad. Ambode’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, Ambode Reunite At Lagos State Reception For Tinubu

Jun 30, 2023.Jun 30, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that the trio of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and former Lagos governors Akinwunmi Ambode and Babatunde Fashola were on Thursday seen together for the first time in years. The governor and former governors met at the State Reception held in honour of President Bola Tinubu at Lagos House, Marina, on … Read more

WATCH: ‘You’ll Be Called To Serve’ — Sanwo-Olu Showers Encomiums On Ambode At 60th Birthday Party

Jun 15, 2023.Jun 15, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode

Ambode clocked 60 on Wednesday. Sanwo-Olu was one of the friends, family, and acquaintances who joined the former Lagos governor in celebrating the milestone. The former rivals had kind words for each other. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, sang praises of his predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode, at his 60th … Read more

PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu Graces Ambode’s 60th Birthday Party

Jun 15, 2023.Jun 15, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Ambode clocked 60 on Wednesday. He celebrated the milestone with a birthday party at his residence. His former rival and incumbent governor was around to celebrate with him. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, graced the birthday party of his predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode to celebrate his Diamond Jubilee with … Read more

Akinwunmi Ambode: 60 Garlands For A Seasoned & Transformative Administrator

Jun 14, 2023.Jun 14, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Akinwunmi Ambode left office as the governor of Lagos State four years ago, leaving behind an enduring legacy of transformational growth and development. He turns 60 today, June 14, 2023, and he deserves to be celebrated by all lovers of good and citizen-friendly governance. He is in the exclusive club of leaders who made transformational … Read more

2023: Ambode Has Not Joined Labour Party –LP Chairman Reveals

Jul 8, 2022. by Praise Ben

Ambode Has Not Joined Labour Party –LP Chairman Reveals
There had been speculations that Ambode dumped the ruling party for LP to contest in the 2023 governorship election on the party’s platform

EDITOR’S PICK

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Labour Party in Lagos State, Ifagbemi Awamaridi, on Thursday, debunked the report that the former governor of the state, Akinwunmi Ambode, has joined the party.

Awamaridi disclosed that Ambode is still a member of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

There had been speculations that Ambode dumped the ruling party for LP to contest in the 2023 governorship election on the party’s platform.

The former governor of Lagos State trended on the microblogging platform, Twitter after some social media users claimed that Ambode would run on the platform LP.

A source close to the former governor also stated that Ambode has not dumped the APC for LP.

The source who spoke to Premium Times on condition of anonymity said, “He’s a bona fide and committed APC member who will work for the success of the party’s candidate at the state and federal levels.”

FURTHER READING

Ambode has been away from the political scene since losing the primary of the APC to the current governor of the state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

He was defeated by Sanwo-Olu who had the backing of the national leader of the party, Bola Tinubu in 2019.

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Lagos 2023: Ambode Will Announce Plans This Week- AMCO

May 4, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Akinwumi Ambode will announce plans for the 2023 elections within the week.- AMCO That statement by the APC PRO that AMCO has been banned is a completely reckless statement.- Oluwo EDITOR’S PICK: Resident Trapped As 3 Storey Building Collapsed In Lagos (VIDEO) Worker’s Day: Lagos Workers Endorse Sanwo-Olu For Second Term 2023 Presidency: Again, Peter … Read more

2023: We Are Not Aware Of The Ambode Campaign Group – Lagos APC

May 2, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Ambode Campaign Group is just a distraction, Caucus activities banned by the party – Lagos APC We are Proud of landmark achievements of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu – Lagos APC EDITOR’S PICK: Lagos 2023: Ambode Will Defeat Sanwo-Olu – Campaign Group Worker’s Day: Lagos Workers Endorse Sanwo-Olu For Second Term 2023: Church Ministers Proclaim Tinubu As … Read more

Lagos 2023: Ambode Will Defeat Sanwo-Olu – Campaign Group

May 1, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Ambode Will Defeat Sanwo-Olu in 2023, he performed better than Sanwo-Olu – AMCO GAC Sponsored their Candidate, We’ll field our candidates across all level, let Party Members decide – AMCO EDITOR’S PICK: Massive Crowd Overwhelms Peter Obi In Computer Village (Video) Lagos 2023: Sanwo-Olu’s Deputy, Obafemi Kadiri May Settle For Senate Parks And Garden In … Read more

Ambode Hails Okanlomo Of Epe Kingdom, Alhaji Wasiu Abiola Anifowoshe @70

Apr 2, 2022.Apr 2, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

Ambode Hails Okanlomo Of Epe Kingdom, Alhaji Wasiu Abiola Anifowoshe @70 You are indeed 1 in a million as your chieftaincy title portends, Okanlomo of Epe Kingdom, Happy Birthday. – Ambode Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akin Ambode, has congratulated his ex-commissioner, the Okanlomo of Epe Kingdom, Arc … Read more

Ambode Stresses Importance Of Youths In Entrenchment Of Nigeria’s Democracy

Feb 1, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Ambode Stresses Importance Of Youths In Entrenchment Of Nigeria’s Democracy EKO HOT BLOG reports that the immediate past governor of Lagos State, the Epe-born technocrat cum politician, Akinwunmi Ambode, has reiterated the importance of mobilising the youths towards the 2023 election. The youths can form a critical mass if only they leverage on their numerical … Read more

PHOTOS: Luxurious Bus Operators Commence Lagos-East Transport From Oshodi Interchange

Aug 10, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Luxurious bus operators have commenced Lagos-East Transport from the Oshodi Interchange. EKO HOT BLOG reports that luxurious bus operators have commenced Lagos-East Transport from the Oshodi Interchange which was largely constructed by the Akinwunmi Ambode administration in Lagos State. The company in charge of the transport infrastructure disclosed that luxurious bus operators commenced operations from … Read more

Ambode: How Epe Division Defied The Rain In Their Thousands

Jun 23, 2021.Jun 23, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

By Otunba TJ Abass It was the day for the historic 1 million man-march in support of the second term bid of the incumbent governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, a son of the soil, and the Epe people did make a profound statement of it. Epe, one of Lagos’ sprawling neighbourhoods had never … Read more

The Million Man March Is Finally Here

Jun 23, 2021.Jun 23, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

In this write-up, our columnist, OTUNBA T.J ABASS, the Aremo of Epeland, takes a look at the upcoming 1 million man march scheduled for Epe on June 16, in support of the second term bid of the Governor of Lagos, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, and submits that it would be epochal indeed Epe, one of Lagos’ … Read more