Sister of past Chief Judge of Lagos state sworn in as new Chief Judge (Photos)

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History was made today August 20th in Lagos state as Hon. Justice Oluwafunmilayo Olajumoke Atilade (pictured centre), the younger sister of the immediate past Chief Judge of the state, Justice Ayotunde Philips (left) who retired in July, was sworn in as the new Chief Judge of Lagos state by Gov Babatunde Fashola at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Lagos state Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.  

This is the first time in the history of the state judiciary siblings will succeed each other as Chief Judge of the state. Continue...

Gov. Fashola blasts GEJ & VP Sambo, says Nigeria is worse off under their leadership

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In a speech he delivered yesterday August 14th to mark the 50th birthday of former Bayelsa state Governor, Timipre Sylva in Abuja, Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola said despite the academic qualifications of both President Jonathan and VP Namadi Sambo, their leadership skills have by no means benefited the living standard of the normal Nigerian, insisting that the lives of Nigerians is worse off now than what it had been four years ago. 

"Even recently, we all used to think that our National development was inhibited by the fact that we never had a university graduate as leader of any national government in an executive capacity. This perhaps alludes only faintly to some of what I have discussed about the elite consensus  but it is not quite the same. Thankfully, the myth for graduate leadership, desirable as it is has now been exploded. We now have two graduates, a Zoologist and an Architect at the helm of our National affairs and I think that the majority of Nigerians would tell you today that their lives are worse off today than they were 4 years ago. Clearly in my view there must be more to leadership than a University degree and educational qualification.

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Ambode, Hamzat may pitch Tinubu against Fashola - The Guardian Nigeria

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EARLY in the week, the leadership of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) reportedly held a crucial meeting where several issues, including who succeeds the outgoing governor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola in 2015, was tactically debated.

From the grapevine, it became obvious that the ambitions of the former Lagos State Accountant-General, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and the incumbent Commissioner for Works, Mr. Obafemi Hamzat, to succeeds Fashola may pitch the governor against his predecessor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the duo are showing interest in different directions.
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Exclusive: Gov. Babatunde Raji Fashola Wastes $500,000 On Kim Kardashian’s 45 minutes Appearance

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The Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola blew  a whooping $500,000 on “appearance fee ‘for American reality television personality, Kim Kardashian.

Pointblanknews.com learnt that the extra budgetary largese excludes first class tickets for she and her crew, accomodation, logistics, security etc.

Despite staying less than a day in the city of Lagos the pregnant star was paid a reported $500,000 for her fleeting visit, angering some commentators and citizens of the state.

Gov. Fashola declares Today June 12 public holiday

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Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola,  approved Thursday, June 12, 2014 as public vacation in urban center to commemorate the June twelve 1993 presidential election that was won by Late Chief Moshood Abiola.


The approval was contained during a circular signed  by the top of Service urban center State, Mrs Oluseyi Williams. The circular reads in part;

“In commemoration of June 12, 1993 as significant in the actualization of Democracy in Nigeria, it is hereby notified for general information that His Excellency, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, the Governor of Lagos State, has approved Thursday, 12th June, 2014 as a work free day.”

I'm sure Lagos state workers will be happy to hear this. Work will resume on Friday, June 13th.

Gov. Fashola Reiterates Need To State Police.

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The Governor of Lagos state, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) has reiterated the need for state police in Nigeria.
He said this at the occasion of 11th Executive/legislative parley organized by ministry of political and legislative powers Bureau, held between 8th - 10th may, 2014, at Golden Tulip Hotel, Festac, Lagos.
Fashola urged the representatives of the state at the National Assembly to take urgent step, in order to bring collaborative capacity to policing and law enforcement.

Alleged US Advisory: Fashola Cautions against creating Panic with improperly managed Information

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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Monday spoke on the reported issuance of a travel advisory by the United States to its citizens to avoid visiting certain places in Lagos, maintaining that if indeed the statement was issued, it clearly violated the conventional global obligation on freedom from fear.

The Governor who spoke in an interview with State House Correspondents at the Lagos House, Ikeja added the first poser he would like to raise was whether the travel warning was a US Government release and that if indeed it was, it raises new dimensions in the obligations of nations to secure peace and cooperate with one another.

'Facts About The New Lagos State Smoking In Community Areas Law'

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Article submitted by Choices Nigeria.

There were different views on the recently passed smoking law since it had been signed by the Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola on 17^th of February 2014. 

We've now obtained a copy of what the law states and are surprised to see that unlike what some individuals think, what the law says only becomes effective on the 17^th of August 2014, which will be 6 months after the Governor signed.

Lagos Hands over 2 Micro Water Projects to 2 Rural Communities

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Lagos State Government has handed over two rehabilitated and upgraded Micro Water Projects to Ejinrin and Sekungba Communities in Ikosi Ejirin LCDA of the State.

The Commissioner for Rural Development, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi while handing over the project said the State Government acceded to the request of the Honourable Member of the State House of Assembly representing the area, Hon. Segun Olulade to rehabilitate the two projects which have been abandoned for over 20 years In order to ensure uninterrupted supply of water to its rural communities and reduce incidence of water borne and water related diseases as well as loss of man-hour in search of potable water.

“A Commitment to Change” His Excellency, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN

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Commencement Talking Points
“A Commitment to Change”
His Excellency, Mr. BabatundeRajiFashola, SAN
Governor of Lagos State
APC National Summit, Abuja
March 6, 2014

It is my privilege to welcome all of you to the inaugural All Progressives Congress National Summit.

This is a historic day not only for the APC but also for our nation.

The work we begin today is the work that will build a New Nigeria.

"Life without Oil" - Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola

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If George Etomi had not become such a successful legal practitioner, one thing I know he would have done extremely well and indeed on a global scale is to play squash rackets.

Many years back in Surulere, precisely over two and a half decades, it was a marvel to watch this graceful sportsman play this game, (whose evolution it is rumoured is located in some not too palatable origins), with the precision, competitiveness and expertise, that humbled his opponents, and dare I say frequent victims in the finest traditions of sportsmanship of honour in victory and gracefulness in defeat that I have never seen on our land.

Gov. Fashola Appoints Kasim acting CEO Ibile Holdings

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola has approved the appointment of Fauziyyah Kikelomo Kasim as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Ibile Holdings Limited. The appointment takes immediate effect.

According to a statement issued by the Head of Service, Mrs. Oluseyi Williams, Kikelomo Kasim was until her appointment a finance and investment practitioner,

Gov. Fashola Signs Laws to regulate smoking in Public Places, use of Emergency numbers

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN (2nd left), signing a Law to establish the Lagos State Emergency Command and Control Centre, regulate the making of Telephone calls to the Centre and for connected Purposes, and a Law to provide for the Regulation of Smoking in Public Places in Lagos State and for Connected Purposes at the Conference Room, Lagos House, Ikeja, on Monday, February 17, 2014. With him are: Deputy Governor, Hon. (Mrs.) Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire (2nd right), Deputy Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Kolawole Taiwo (left) and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ade Ipaye (right).

…Says law will help government discharge responsibility to citizenry more efficiently

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Monday signed into law two bills establishing the State Emergency Command and Control Centre and the Regulation of Smoking in Public Places, stating that the two bills would help to strengthen the administration to more efficiently discharge her responsibility to protect life and property.

PHOTONEWS: Billionaire Entrepreneur, Aliko Dangote, On Hand To Woo Neighborhood Chiefs In Ibeju Lekki To Surrender Their Places

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PDP lambastes Fashola For Jumping Road Demarcation (SEE Photo)

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The Governor of Lagos State Babatunde Raji Fashola is under fire again, this time for a jump.  According to the tweet of OccupyNigeria, the PDP slams Gov. Fashiola for jumping road demarcation
The tweet also noted that the ruling party addresses LASTMA, asking to prosecute the Governor for violation of traffic law.
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We'll not Abandon our Responsibilities - Fashola

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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Raji Fahola has assured citizens of the State of the determination of his administration to continuously live up to its responsibilities as a government.

Governor Fashola, who spoke while handing over the Ejigbo-Ajao Link Road and Bridges recounted the commitment made by the former governor of the State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu which led to the construction of the roads and bridges.

Lagos Records 125% last Quarter Budget performance in 2013

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….Tasks Permanent Secretaries to take leadership of their various MDAs

Lagos State Government closed 2013 with an impressive 125 percent last quarter budget performance and a cumulative year round record of 85 percent.

The State which ran a N507.105Billion Budget at a Capital to Recurrent ratio of 54 to 46 percent, recorded a cumulative third quarter performance of 71 percent which it beefed up to 85percent at the close of the year because of its last quarter performance.

Lagos Counsels against Chieftancy Disputes

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Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) has warned against incessant boundary, chieftaincy disputes, illegal sand dredging, aiding and abetting of smugglers, illegal immigrants and land grabbing among others in the state.

He stated this at the occasion of the 5th coronation anniversary celebration of HRM Oba Adekanmi Oyekan Ilufemiloye Ajose Possi (the 3rd) Alapa of Egun Awori Apa Kingdom in Badagry West LCDA.

Gov. Fashola Appoints 7 new permanent Secretary /Tutors general

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The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, has approved the appointment of seven new Permanent Secretaries which includes three Tutors-General in the State Public Service.

A statement issued and signed by the Head of Service, Mrs. Josephine Oluseyi Williams, stated that the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are Engr. Olujimi Nunayon Hotonu; Mrs. Oluwatoyin Adepeju Adegbuji-Onikoyi; Mrs. Jokotola Ojosipe-Ogundimu and Mr. Micheal Olajuwon Dawodu while the three Tutors-General appointed include Mrs. Florence Adebola Ogunfidodo, Mr. Yinka Gbemi Olaniyi and Mrs. Margaret Titilayo Solarin.

Ọmọ Oódua Man of The Year 2013 - Babatunde Raji Fashola

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omo oodua man of the year 2013

Babatunde Raji Fashola, was born in Lagos at the Island Maternity Hospital on June 28, 1963. A fifth generation Lagosian and a direct descendant of the patriach of the Fashola family in Isalegangan. He is also a descendant of the Shomade family of Isale Eko through his paternal grandmother as well as a descendant of the Bashua and suenu families of Lagos.


He studied at the University of Benin from where he graduated with a Bachelor of Laws, LL.B.(Hon), degree in 1987.