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JRB 159th Meeting: Sanwo-Olu commends LIRS, seeks autonomy for state tax agencies
… says IGR driving Lagos development Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday commended the performance of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), describing it as a critical driver of the state’s economic growth, while calling for greater autonomy for tax agencies across the country. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the State House, Marina, while…
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2027: BENUE LAWMAKER RAISES THE ALARM OVER INSECURITY
The state lawmaker representing Agatu state constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly, Godwin Edoh, has raised the alarm that conducting 2027 general elections in the local government may be difficult unless government decisively tackles the incessant attacks on the people of the area. Edo spoke with journalists in Makurdi while decrying the…
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IJAW LEADERS BACK ORETTE, MOVE AGAINST SPOILERS
Ijaw politicians were on Wednesday urged to put aside pride, pettiness and partisanship. They were also advised to work with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to strengthen democracy in Nigeria and effective government in the South-South geo-political zone. ‘’The Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC) is gathering momentum. It is the fastest growing party in the…
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CANAAN LAND GOLF COURSE AND COUNTRY CLUB SET FOR SECOND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
ALFRED TEMILE, AWARITSE, OTHERS NAMED PRIME PROMOTERS The stage is set for the second anniversary of Canaan Land Golf Course and Country Club. ‘’Necessary preparations, logistical arrangements and planning have been completed for the second anniversary and this year’s international golf tournament in Koko, headquarters of Warri North Local Government Area’’ In a statement…
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Ojota–Opebi Link Bridge is a bridge to opportunity – Tinubu
We’re deeply proud to deliver this historic project, says MD Julius Berger President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Wednesday formally inaugurated the long‑awaited Opebi–Mende–Ojota Link Road and Bridges in Lagos, marking a major milestone in the state’s urban transport architecture and traffic decongestion strategy. The historic commissioning ceremony, held amidst elaborate pomp and pageantry, formed…
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VP SHETTIMA TO LAUNCH FIRST UNIVERSITY PODS IN NIGERIA AT UNILAG
The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima will, on Tuesday, April 7, perform the formal flag off the first University Innovation Pods (UNIPOD) in Nigeria at the University of Lagos. UNIPOD, an initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria, aims to reconfigure Nigeria’s development architecture to transform…
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THE RAPE OF DEMOCRACY BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE
Of all kinds of governments, the most difficult kind of government is constitutional democracy. This is because it requires full participation of the citizens. When practiced according to the norms, it is antithetical to a military dictatorship. Military dictatorship is a top down, and one size fits all approaches, and the whims of…
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ORETTE IS IN SENATORIAL RACE TO WIN – DELTA SOUTH YOUTHS
Youths of Delta South on Sunday identified a festering crisis going on in the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a major factor that can swing the odds in favour of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in 2027. “The Nigeria Democratic party (NDC) is a party to look up to. It is a party…
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LIRS EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR FILING OF INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL INCOME TAX RETURNS TO APRIL 14, 2026
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing of Individual annual tax returns by two weeks, from April 1 to April 14, 2026. In a statement issued on Monday, the Executive Chairman of LIRS, Dr. Ayodele Subair, explained that the statutory deadline for filing of individual annual tax returns is…
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IWD: SANWO-OLU, WIFE CALL FOR BOLD ACTION TO SECURE WOMEN’S RIGHTS, ECONOMIC POWER
PRESS RELEASE The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening systems that protect women’s rights while expanding opportunities for their economic and social advancement. He said empowering women economically remains a strategic pathway to inclusive growth, noting that investments in social protection, legal enforcement, and leadership opportunities…