Hot Stories

Tyla Shakes Global Music Scene With Historic Double Win at American Music Awards

Peruzzi Opens Up on How Fame and Davido Connection Ended His 7-Year Relationship

Yul Edochie Sparks Debate as He Challenges Men Over Silence and Marital Conflict

Pep Guardiola Announces Manchester City Exit After Decade of Historic Success

Daniel Etim Effiong Sparks Debate Over His View on Handling Infidelity in Marriage

Video of Calm Chinese Police Officer Sparks Debate Among Nigerians

Nollywood Actress Soso Speaks on Onscreen Kissing, Says It’s Strictly Business

Bambam Shares Wild Lagos Road Experience After Unexpected Escort Through Traffic

Obi Cubana Sparks Speculation After Quietly Deleting City Boy Movement Posts

Ebuka Opens Up on 13 Year Smoking Addiction and Life Before Fame

NYSC Marks 53 Years as Officials Praise Role in National Unity and Youth Development

Blaqbonez Reveals Why He Rejected Reported $1M Mavin Records Deal

Chelsea Legend Azpilicueta Announces Retirement After Glorious Career

Phyna Sparks Debate Over Dignity of Labour After Public Appearance as Waitress

Davido Raises Alarm Over Alleged Move to Block Accord Party Ahead of Osun 2026 Election

Police Launch Manhunt After Nursing Student Found Dead in Imo Apartment

Anambra First Lady Boosts Food Drive with 5,000 Seed Packs for Households

Seun Kuti Sparks Massive Debate After Explaining How Crazy $1 Billion Really Is

Nigeria’s Youngest Lawmaker Rukayat Shittu Secures APC Ticket Again, Breaks Political Tradition

Slumflower Sparks Heated Debate After Saying She Brings No Traditional “Value” To Relationships

Former Lagos Governor, Fashola Receives International Award in U.S (Photo)

Posted by Lolade on Tue 27th Oct, 2015 - tori.ng

Immediate past governor of Lagos state Babatunde Fashola, was yesterday honoured in the United states of America for the visible works in the development of the state.

Babatunde Fashola receiving the award from Mo Ibrahim

Minister designate, Babatunde Fashola on Monday, October 26, received the Stephen J.Solarz Award in honour of his commitment to building a peaceful and vibrant society and work to improve social and economic conditions in Lagos as well as his role in preventing the Ebola outbreak from becoming a major crisis in Nigeria.

The former governor received the award from billionaire Mo Ibrahim, the founder of Mo Ibrahim Foundation at the 20th Anniversary Award dinner of the International Crisis Group in New york, USA.