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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.
Nigeria Would’ve Been Bankrupt If We Hadn’t Taken Actions – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu articulated on Thursday the rationale behind his administration’s economic reforms, saying the primary motive was protecting the interests of future generations.
Tinubu Committed To Implementing Resolutions Of Youth Confab – Aide
President Bola Tinubu has assured that he will implement recommendations of the upcoming national youth conference that will enhance national development, his Senior Special Adviser on Citizenship and Leadership, Rinsola Abiola, has said.
Fubara Writes Rivers Assembly Again, Proposes Wednesday For 2025 Budget Presentation
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has again written to the Rivers State House of Assembly, proposing Wednesday, March 19, 2025, as the new date for the presentation of the 2025 state budget.
Fernandes Hat-Trick Fires Man Utd Into Europa League Quarters
Bruno Fernandes led Manchester United into the Europa League quarter-finals with a hat-trick to beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at Old Trafford on Thursday and 5-2 on aggregate.
Commissioner for Transportation Visits Gas Tanker Explosion Site at Otedola Bridge
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi has reiterated the need for safety consciousness at all times. He stated this during an assessment visit to the gas tanker explosion site at Otedola Bridge, which occurred two days ago.