Lagos Assembly backs tax unification bill, seeks robust public sensitization

Lagos Assembly backs tax unification bill, seeks robust public sensitization

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday advanced deliberations on the Harmonised Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Bill 2025, with lawmakers unanimously endorsing the unification of taxes across the state and calling for extensive public sensitisation. The bill, which passed second reading during plenary on Tuesday, aims to establish […]
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Afolashade Shona-Aluko shines at women’s award in Sierra Leone

Afolashade Shona-Aluko shines at women’s award in Sierra Leone

As a part of recognition towards her various impactful activities to humanity, Yeye Bobajiro Oodua, Chief Mrs. (Dr.) Afolashade Shona-Aluko was part of the many celebrated at the just concluded Most Influential 50 African Women Awards in Sierra Leone.

Amuwo Odofin: Group backs Umeadi for Reps seat

Amuwo Odofin: Group backs Umeadi for Reps seat

By Ebunoluwa Sessou A group, named Concerned Stakeholders for Good Governance and Progressive Representation, Amuwo Odofin Federal Constituency has signalled out Engineer Azubuike Umeadi as the most credible aspirant for the green chamber seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by the group’s convener Adesiyan Adebola, Umeadi’s leadership qualities, sense of […]

Ideas rule the world, says Soludo at UNN lecture

Ideas rule the world, says Soludo at UNN lecture

Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed concern over what he described as a growing disconnect between academic research and public policy, stressing that ideas remain the driving force of societal development.

LAGOS: Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu backs N70m fund for children’s surgeries

LAGOS: Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu backs N70m fund for children’s surgeries

By Matilda Ikediobi Non-profit organisation, Orunsii Welcare Foundation, has committed N70 million to support paediatric surgeries for indigent patients across selected hospitals in Lagos, in a bid to improve access to life-saving care for children whose families cannot afford treatment. The initiative, unveiled in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady of Lagos State, […]

Stakeholders back Rep Fuad Laguda for second term

Stakeholders back Rep Fuad Laguda for second term

Major stakeholders in Surulere Constituency I of Lagos State have declared support for the re-election of the member representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Fuad Kayode Laguda.

2027: Ajose backs due process, seeks fairness in APC governorship race

2027: Ajose backs due process, seeks fairness in APC governorship race

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Dr Samuel Mawuyon Ajose, has clarified his position on the recent endorsement of the Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Hamzat, by the state leadership. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director-General of the Ajose campaign, Mr Biodun Coker […]