Sanwo-Olu’s approval of N85,000 monthly wage for Lagos workers was in line with the federal government’s approval of N70,000 as minimum wage in Nigeria.

He indicated that plans were on the way to adjust the wage for workers to commiserate with the economic reality.

According to him, “The minimum wage for Lagos is 85,000 today. It’s not a competition, so I’m not going to say we are paying more than some people. It is a function of affordability and capacity.

“We know too well that when people live in Lagos, the state has a premium in terms of cost of living. So, we actually increased our salary earlier this year, and we will continue to do that.

Similarly, the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved N85,000 as minimum wage for civil servants in the state exceeding the federal government-approved N70,000 wage.

Fubara’s announcement came two days after his Lagos counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, declared the same wage increase.

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The justices of the court of appeal in a unanimous decision dismissed the appeal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for lack of merit.

The judgment was delivered by Justice Yargata Nimpa, Justice Samuel Bola and Justice Paul Bassey.

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This demonstration came barely one week after the Muslims raised alarm over alleged marginalization in the composition of individuals expected to assist Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, pilot affairs of the state.

Despite earlier concerned raised by the Muslims for fair representation, 20 out of the 39 commissioners nominated by the governor have so far been screened by the Lagos State House of Assembly.

The demonstration on Wednesday started at about 8.30am when the Muslims stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly complex, to express their grievances against the move by the governor.

The President, Muslim Community of Lagos, Professor Tajudeen Gbadamosi is being joined by leaders of notable Muslim organisations who have been part of the struggle from inception.

The Muslims across Nigeria are demanding a total review of the list.

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Sanwo-Olu’s spokesman, Gboyega Akosile, in a tweet, revealed that this is the first time the trio will meet in over four years.

Ambode took over in 2015 but lost his re-election at the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary in the 2019 electioneering process due to intra-party squabbles as APC strongman in Lagos (Tinubu) was reported to have favoured the incumbent governor (Sanwo-Olu), over Ambode.

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On Thursday, the President, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha,attended the Wake Keep and Night of Tributes.

Others who were present are the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, Former Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, Honourable Ministers; Alhaji Lai Muhammed, Olorunimbe Mamora amongst others attended.

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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has recovered from COVID-19, after 12 days in isolation.

The governor had tested positive for the virus on December 12, 2020.

On Thursday afternoon, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Gboyega Akosile, confirmed that Sanwo-Olu has now tested negative.

Following a week of testing positive, Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has also recovered from COVID-19.

Spokesman for the Governor, Dr. Macham Makut, made this known in a statement on Thursday.

According to the statement, Lalong, who had been isolated since December 17, 2020, after testing negative for the virus appreciated God for healing him of the disease.

Makut said, “The governor is now free of the disease after his latest test returned negative. The Governor’s negative status was communicated to him on Wednesday night.”

He thanked the people of Plateau State, his friends and associates all over the country for praying for him.

Makut urged the citizens of the state to take the pandemic very seriously, adding that all protocols for prevention of infection and transmission must be observed.

He quoted the Governor as saying “having contacted the virus and undergone treatment myself, I wish to reiterate that COVID-19 is not a death sentence as early detection helps to address it and reduce chances of death.

“We should not stigmatise anyone who tests positive or is suspected of having the disease. Rather, such people should serve as motivation for others to voluntarily test in order to improve the safety of all.”

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Governor Sanwo-Olu said the preliminary and final reports on the cause of the explosion suggested negligence on the part of the gas plant operators, noting that the government would take stiffer measures against operators of gas plants and/or any combustible items in the State to avoid future recurrence of such disaster.

He said: “The gas explosion this morning has left a sour taste in my mouth. It is a reminder of the dark episode of March this year at Abule Ado Soba when innocent lives were lost to gas explosions of monumental proportion and properties destroyed. I really can’t believe that we would witness another such incident, no matter how little.”

“I wish to therefore register my heartfelt condolences to the families of those that lost their loved ones in the fire. I pray that God grant their souls eternal rest.”

“The reports I got showed that the explosion could have been avoided if the operators of the gas plant had adhered to safety guidelines. Lives would have been saved and properties too would not have been affected.”

The Governor restated his administration’s commitment to the safety of the lives and properties of Lagosians by ensuring that operators follow strict regulations in the operations of gas plants.

On this note, the governor said, the Lagos State Safety Commission and the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency have been notified of the next line of action.

The Governor commended the first responders who acted promptly on the distress call and worked very quickly to contain the fire by not allowing the ruins to go beyond what we currently have.

Sanwo-Olu enjoined residents to always report any suspicious activities that may be harmful to the citizens in their neighbourhood to the appropriate State Government agencies for preventive measures to be taken.

The gas explosion occurred around 0600hrs. Gas emission has been identified and curtailed.

The post-disaster assessment revealed by the Lagos State Emergency Agency includes five Fatalities, eight casualties with major burns and who have been transferred to the Gbagada General Hospital Burns Unit, 25 houses damaged, 16 Shops Razed by the fire, 1 Private Primary School, 1 Hotel, 3 Vehicles affected comprising a pickup truck, tricycle, and a motorcycle.

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