We need to talk, address tax reform concerns – NLC President Ajaero to FG
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has called for constructive dialogue with the Federal Government regarding the Tax Reform Bill, particularly its implications for the workforce across the nation.
No reason to think Osinbajo has left politics – Akande
Spokesperson to former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Mr Laolu Akande, says there is no reason for anyone to think Osinbajo has left politics or has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Akande, a former Senior Special Assistant on Media & Publicity to Osinbajo, said this in an interview with Newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. […]
IGP orders commands for new year strategic action plan towards crime reduction
In a proactive move to bolster public safety and enhance operational efficiency, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has issued a comprehensive directive to all police commands and formations across the country for the implementation of a New Year Strategic Action Plan aimed at crime reduction and improved law enforcement effectiveness.
Tax reform: Don’t abolish TETFUND, ASUU tells FG
The Owerri Zone of Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has called on the federal government not to hide under the proposed tax reform to kill the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFUND.
Forgive Speed Darlington. prison not nice place – Bobrisky appeals to Burna Boy
Crossdresser Bobrisky has appealed to Afrobeats star Burna Boy, urging him to facilitate the release of singer Speed Darlington, who has been in police custody since November 27.
SERAP takes Tinubu govt, governors to ECOWAS court over ‘misuse of Cybercrimes Act’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the government of President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria’s 36 governors over “the repressive use of the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024 to criminalize legitimate expression and violate the human rights of Nigerians, including activists, journalists, bloggers and social media users.”
Lagos records 1,675 fire, road disasters in 2024
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has revealed that a total of 1,675 disasters involving fire, building collapse, road, boat mishaps, among others occurred in the state between January 1-December 31, 2024, with Alimosho Local Government Area, LGA, topping the list of occurrence. The figures were contained in the 2024 Annual Data Analysis, released […]
TCN denies national grid collapse, clarifies Saturday power outage
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has denied reports of a national grid collapse on Saturday, calling the claims inaccurate. TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, made the clarification in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday. Mbah explained that earlier on Saturday, at approximately 1:41 p.m., the Osogbo-Ihovour line tripped, followed […]
Tinubu should give youths pictures of Nigeria in 30 years – Sam Adeyemi
Senior Pastor of the Lagos-based Daystar Christian Centre, Sam Adeyemi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to present a compelling long-term vision for Nigeria’s future to inspire the nation’s youth.
Rethink planned strike for amicable resolution of dispute, Lagos govt urges workers
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has urged Labour unions in the state-owned broadcasting stations to have a rethink on their planned industrial action slated for Monday, January 13, 2025. The state Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Afolabi Ayantayo, called on the workers in a statement on Saturday. The statement read in part: “Labour […]
Seyi Tinubu can become next Governor of Lagos — Youth Minister
By Bayo Wahab The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has amplified the narrative about Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son to become the next Governor of Lagos State. Conversations about Seyi succeeding Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu started late last year when a socio-political organisation, Friends of Seyi Tinubu (FOST) endorsed him for the number one […]
Some govs were not aware of the extent of reform in tax bills — Sanwo-Olu
•’No emotion, bills are not anti-North’ •ON FOURTH MAINLAND BRIDGE: We are working tirelessly pending FG’s sovereign guarantee By Olasunkanmi Akoni Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu speaks, in this interview, on infrastructural projects in Lagos State, local government autonomy, forthcoming council elections, and the controversial tax reform bills, among other issues. Excerpts: On the Lagos transformation project This […]
I might have to move to Lagos — American rapper DDG ponders amid LA wildfires
American rapper and YouTuber Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., popularly known as DDG, has expressed uncertainty about continuing to live in the United States.
‘Have more children, siblings make life easier’, Osita Chidoka advises young people
Former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, has encouraged young people and couples alike to have more children, saying that having siblings makes life better.
Hospital-in-a-box reaches the unreached, makes healthcare affordable
“Hospital-in-a-box is a state-of-the-art integrated medical device created out of the need to take quality healthcare to those who need it wherever they are,”
60th Birthday: Aiyedatiwa pardons 40 prisoners
Ondo state governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pardoned 40 convicts serving various jail terms in the state, as part of activities to mark his 60th birthday.
