Olayiwola Oshunrinade The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has described the period before the removal of the petrol subsidy in Nigeria as one characterized by “window-dressed realities.” Speaking at The Platform, an annual event organized by Covenant Nation in Lagos, Oyedele outlined how previous subsidy regimes perpetuated […]
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The Lagos State government on Friday evoked the Child Rights Act and the Lagos State Policy on Safeguarding and Child Protection against a teacher, Stella Nwadigbo, of Christ Mitots Nursery and Primary School, 5, Ifelodun Street, Off Yewa Road, Isawo Agric, Ikorodu, for indecently treating a toddler and pupil of the school, Master Abayomi Michael. […]
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The newly-appointed Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Justice Bola Okikiolu Ighile, and other members of the electoral Commission, including Samson Ajibade, Oluwo Akim Durojaiye, Metilelu Olumide Olusola, Aileru Abeeb Dapo, and Oladele Adekanye, have been advised to prioritize transparency, fairness, and impartiality in the discharge of their duties. Sanwo-Olu gave the […]
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Olayiwola Oshunrinade In a major operation, the Lagos State Taskforce has apprehended 53 suspected drug dealers in Gowon Estate, Ipaja, targeting illicit drug activities that have plagued the area. The sting operation, which was executed after weeks of surveillance, focused on notorious black spots for drug distribution, including the 31 Road Junction, Bless Jah Street, […]
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A human rights activist and Executive Director of the Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence (CAIDOV), Gbenga Soloki, has called on Lagos State residents and government functionaries to intensify efforts in combating sexual and domestic violence. Soloki made this call while addressing the case of Dr. Femi Olaleye, who faced allegations of sexual misconduct brought […]
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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday signed into law the N3.36trn 2025 Appropriation Bill. Governor Sanwo-Olu, while speaking after signing the 2025 Appropriation Bill, christened: “The “Budget of Sustainability” into law at the Lagos State House, Ikeja, restated commitment to the successful implementation of the budget to ensuring the real dividends of democracy for […]
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Olayiwola Oshunrinade Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday at his residence in Lagos State. Joshua, a British-Nigerian boxer and two-time world heavyweight champion, presented the president with an autographed glove inscribed with the words: “To the Great Asiwaju Jagaban Borgu of Africa, Bola A. Tinubu.” […]
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Olayiwola Oshunrinade To end speculations over the forthcoming council polls in Lagos State, the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) has disclosed that the election will hold across the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The party added that elections scheduled for 2025 will hold across the LCDAs […]
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In 2025, the Lagos State Government, through the state’s Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) will conduct elections into the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas of state. This was revealed by state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), according to a statement credited to its chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, who said the […]
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Omoniyi Sulaiman This December, the iconic on-air personality Yaw will join forces with the legendary Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt to present an unforgettable night of nostalgia and music. The Rewind ‘A Flashback’ Concert is set to take place on Monday, December 30th, 2024, at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The star-studded concert will bring together some of […]
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