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Hardship: There’s Hope, I’m Ready To Listen, Tinubu Tells Catholic Bishops
Amid the hardship rocking the country, President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of hope, reiterating his commitment to running a government that listens to the needs of Nigerians.
Lagos Govt seals illegal building construction in Ikoyi-Obalende/Lekki environs
The Lagos State Government has initiated enforcement action against illegal building construction in parts of Obalende, Ikoyi, and Lekki areas of Lagosians.
Lagos POS operator docked for absconding with colleagues’ N17m
A 24-year old Point of Sale (POS) machine operator in Lagos identified as Shamsudeen Ishiaka has been arraigned for duping five of his colleagues of the sum of N17 million.
Woman jumps into Lagos lagoon, dies
A yet-to-be-identified woman has been confirmed dead after jumping into the lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State.
Court rejects bail applications of four alleged associates of bandit kingpin Turji
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, dismissed the bail applications filed by four suspects linked to notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji.
Tension in Lagos as Okada riders resist Taskforce, 79 motorcycles impounded
Lagos State Taskforce officers have stormed several locations in Lagos to enforce the ban on commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, in a sweeping operation that saw 79 bikes impounded across key highways and restricted routes.
How ex-IRT boss, Abba Kyari, got N200m with 10 bank accounts —Witness
Trial of a detained Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, over his alleged non-disclosure of his assets, resumed before the Federal High Court, in Abuja, yesterday, with a witness narrating how investigations exposed that the defendant received over N200 million through 10 different bank accounts.
Tax reform bills: Reps adopt 7.5% VAT, reject increase to 15%
The House of Representatives has retained Value Added Tax, VAT, at 7.5 per cent and rejected a staggered increase to 15 per cent by 2030 as proposed in the Tax Reform Bills being debated at the National Assembly.
Malami dismisses Obasanjo’s corruption claims over presidential pardons
The immediate past Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has stated that decisions regarding presidential pardons are legal matters handled by a designated committee, with the Attorney General’s role limited to presenting the committee’s report.
Death toll in Lagos gas explosion hits five
Akintayo Akinjoye, one of the victims of last Tuesday’s gas explosion on the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, has died from his injuries, increasing the death toll to five.