Governor Fashola's Father Dies At 80

Alhaji Ademola Fashola, the father of Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State died in the early hours of Monday at the age of 80.

According to statement released by the Chief of Staff to the state governor, Mr. Lanre Babalola;

“In total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, we announce the passage of our husband, father, grandfather  and great grandfather, Ibrahim Ademola Bayo Fashola,  which occurred on Monday August 5, 2013, at the age of 80. He is survived by his wives, children and grandchildren and great grand children. He will be buried at Vaults and Gardens, Ikoyi at 1pm on Tuesday (today).”

Ademola had been battling with an illness since last year and was even flown abroad for medical treatment. The governor, who is on Umrah in Saudi Arabia has cut short his visit to be in the state on Monday (yesterday).

Ademola worked in Daily Times, where he rose to become an Advert Manager in the company. He is survived by eight children. May his soul rest in perfect peace, Amen.

Fire Scare at Lagos Deputy Governor's Residence

There was a fire scare today at the official residence of the Deputy Governor, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire as one of the rooms in the Boys Quarters, went up in flames.

The official residence is located at Osborne Road, in Ikoyi. The fire was said to have started from the boy’s quarters around 6.22 pm and was due to an electrical spark.

Special Assistant to the Deputy Governor on Media, Tunde Abatan said there was nothing to worry about as it was just a minor spark and that it was extinguished before officials of the Lagos State Fire Service got to the scene.

According to him, no one was at the boys quarters when the incident occurred, saying that “the spark was quickly fixed; it did not cause fire at all. I can assure you that the deputy governor is in her apartment.”

Also, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Aderemi Ibirogba said it was just a spark and that it was quickly attended to.

Source: PM News

Fashola Signs Lagos Road Traffic Bill into law

Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola on Thursday signed the state’s Road Traffic Law which recommends psychiatric, breath and urine tests, fines and prison terms, among others for traffic offences. And if you've forgotten the laws read them HERE.

Lagos State Launches its First Traffic Radio Station, 96.1FM

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), Tuesday handed over to Lagosians the first ever traffic radio station in Nigeria, the Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1, with an appeal to motorists in the State to put their vehicles on the roads only when absolutely necessary in order to ease traffic.


According to him, “The Lagos Traffic Radio will help you make informed choice as to the route to follow when you set out to work or business in the morning. The radio  will give you first hand information on the traffic situation so that you can manage your time well and save cost”.


The Governor advised that people could also use their mobile phones to transact business or contact friends without necessarily using their vehicles or make their trips after the rush hours adding that doing otherwise would only compound the traffic situation and increase travel time with all its disadvantages.