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LIRS Announces Deployment of Upgraded Revenue Collection Process for Hospitality Sector in Lagos State

– Executive Chairman of the LIRS; Ayodele Subair By Adeola Idris  The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has announced the immediate deployment of an upgraded process for the collection of Hotel Occupancy and Restaurants Consumption Tax (HORCT) in Lagos State. The Executive Chairman of the LIRS; Ayodele Subair, in a public notice directed at members of the public, operators and owners of hotels, event… []

Reactions As Lady Reveals ‘There’s An Association Of Married Women In VGC That Share Young Boys Among Themselves’

– Aerial view of VGC  By Bunmi Onakan  A lady has exposed the immoral activities of some married women with wealthy husbands residing in the Victoria Garden City (VGC) area of Lagos State. She alleged that they have a group where they share young boys among themselves. She made this known in a podcast, where she claims the married women are trying to snatch the… []

Woman In ‘Mummy Calm Down’ Viral Video, Reportedly Commits Suicide

– Oreoluwa of ‘Mummy Calm Down ‘ fame with late mum By Adeola Idris  Many Nigerians would not forget in a hurry a viral video of a young boy whose name was later given as Oreofeoluwa Lawal-Babalola who was seeing begging a woman believed to be his mother to ‘Calm Down’ and rest a little when she tried to beat him, the woman in question… []

LIRS Shuts Down 34 Companies Over Tax Debts, More To Go

  – File photo of LIRS logo By Bunmi Onakan  The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has closed down 34 corporate organizations for failing to remit Personal Income Taxes of their employees and for non-remittance of Consumption Taxes by operators in the hospitality sector to the Lagos State Government. Some of these companies include NTS Nigeria Ltd., Med-In Hospital & Pharma Services Ltd., Danvic… []

How Teacher’s Car Crushed Pupil To Death In Lagos School

– The school where the incident happened By Bunmi Onakan  A 10-year-old pupil who was identified simply as Rofiat died as oncoming Nissan car which belongs to a teacher knocked her down. The sad incident happened at the premises of her school, Isiu Grammar School, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. Gathered that it occurred on Friday, September 29. Rofiat was said to have… []

Middlechase Property In Alleged Property Scam

By Adeola Idris  Once again, controversial Real Estate company, Middlechase Property Ltd., is in the news for another unpalatable story as Olayemi, a Lagos based banker has accused the company of failing to construct on a two-bedroom apartment on his behalf. Olayemi explained he made a part payment of N3.7 million for the commencement of the project to Middlechase Property Ltd. in 2020. Olayemi also… []

Residents, Commuters Cry Out To Sanwo-Olu Over Near Collapse Ikotun Market Bridge

– Section of the collapsed bridge By Adeola Idris  Section of Ikotun Market bridge linking Egbe and its environs in Alimosho Local Council of Lagos State the near collapse. The bridge collapsed during heavy rains last month. The downpour on September 16 destroyed a large portion of the support structure, creating a huge gully that dovetailed into the canal. Consequently, motorists and other road users… []

Parents Are Critical To Preventing Sexual Abuse Before It Destroys Children’s Destinies- Lagos SSG

– Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin By Adeola Idris  The Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Mrs. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, has said that most children who are sexually abused often have their destinies altered, stressing that parents must pay special attention to their children. Speaking yesterday at a Safeguarding and Child Protection Programme organised by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency,… []

Reactions As Oba Solomon Agbaye Takes To Social Media Begging Nigerians For N2m

– Oba Solomon Agbaye By Bunmi Onakan  Prophet Adekunle Adelana, the popular social media analyst popularly called Oba Solomon Agbaye surprised many of his fans on recently as he appeared on his Facebook wall with a video post which he did in Yoruba language mixed with his Ikale/Ilaje accent. Oba Solomon started by telling viewers that he’s currently being hit by ‘Sapa’, Nigeria’s slogan for… []

Lagos-wide Inspection: Sanwo-Olu Considers Return Of Monthly Sanitation Exercise

  – Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu By Bunmi Onakan Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has hinted at the possible return of the state-wide monthly sanitation exercise. He made this remark during an inspection on Friday, September 22, while assessing various areas of the state to ensure compliance with the government’s environmental sanitation initiatives. The governor expressed displeasure at the continued disregard for environmental laws, especially those trading under… []

Abia Gov Declares Support For Big Brain Naija As An Intellectual Alternative To Big Brother Naija

– Governor Alex Otti By Bunmi Onakan  Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has shown interest in the proposed intellectual Reality TV show tagged Big Brain Naija. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor, Ferdinand Ekeoma has hinted that his principal will support the proposed show. A week ago, Nigerian South African-based businessman, Charles Awuzie, proposed Big Brain Naija after expressing his disappointment… []

Notorious Land Grabber, Sir K Oluwo Dares Court, Police, Goes After Jiboro Family

– Sir. K Oluwo (arrowed) and his cohorts By Adeola Idris  Sequel to the story written here concerning the land tussle between the Jiboro family and dreaded land grabber, Kamoru Lamina known widely as Sir K Oluwo who is violently encroaching into the family’s land.  The wicked and unrepentant  land grabber who is  known to be an evil to realtors and land owners all around… []

Mohbad’s Father Accuses Late Singer’s Wife, Her Mother Of Holding Onto His Valuable Property And Documents

– Mohbad By Bunmi Onakan  Family members storm Mohbad’s dad’s house over money late singer deposited for new Range Rover Velar Mohbad had paid a hefty sum as a down payment for a Range Rover just days prior to his untimely demise. Out of curiosity, his family members paid a visit to his father seeking updates on this matter. Family members residing in the very… []

Notorious Land Grabber,  Sir K Oluwo In Another Tussle, Threatens To Kill The Jiboro Family One By One

– Lamina Kamoru aka Sir. K Oluwo (Arrowed) By Ademola Idris  The family of Jiboro has called on the Federal government, the state government, Ikorodu Local government chairman , the state police department and the people of Nigeria to come to there aid in a case that they described as land grabbing. The plea was made by the head of the family, Alhaji Tajudeen Ojifini,… []

Lagos Govt To Close Third Mainland Bridge For Two Consecutive Sundays

– Third Mainland Bridge By Ademola Idris  The Lagos State Government, on Friday, announced palliative works to be carried out by its Public Works Corporation and the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing on failed sections of the ever-busy Third Mainland Bridge. The state Ministry of Transportation, in a statement by its Permanent Secretary, Abdulhafiz Toriola, explained that the repairs would go on for two… []

It’s An Illegal Structure – Ogun Govt Says After Demolishing Gbenga Daniel Wife’s Plaza

– Gov. Dapo Abiodun, Former Gov. Gbenga Daniel. Insert is the demolished plaza (photo credit: The Nation) By Ademola Idris  Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun has ordered the demolition of Datkem Plaza, a building owned by Olufunke Daniel, wife of Gbenga Daniel, former governor of the state. The building, which is situated in the Ijebu Ode area of the state, was demolished early Sunday morning…. []

How Fire Outbreak Razed Section Of Lagos International Airport

  – The fire outbreak By Ademola Idris  Pandemonium broke out hours ago as fire outbreak razed a section of the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos State, Wednesday morning. The incident affected the primary gateway section of the airport, halting some operations. It was gathered that firefighters were swiftly mobilised to contain the inferno while passengers and airport personnel have been evacuated… []

Concerned Constituent Writes An Open Letter To Hon. Ojema Ojotu On Salient Issue Affecting Communities

– Hon. Ojema Ojotu By Comrade Paul G. Edoh It is not uncommon to see some concerned Nigerians write to express their feelings, views or opinions on certain bothering issue. This however is what Comrade Paul G. Edoh has done as he’s calling the attention of Hon. Ojema Ojotu, Member representing Apa-Agatu Federal constituency of Benue state to pay attention to the problem faced by… []

Vehicle Theft: LASTMA Denies Knowing Perpetrator

– File photo of a LASTMA officer By Bunmi Onakan  Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has disassociated its official from a video circulating on social media, alleging the use of LASTMA towing van to steal a vehicle at 6am at Somolu area of Lagos. A statement by its Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, said the driver of the towing vehicle was not… []

CJPAN Begins Annual CSR Project Foluke Daramola-Salako, Atawewe Join Celebrity Publishers To Clean Lagos.

– Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola -Salako with CJPAN members during the exercise  It was an enthusiastic moment when the popular and prestigious Celebrity Journal Publishers’ Association of Nigeria CJPAN rolled out her second edition of Clean Up Lagos, its Corporate Social Responsibility CSR in order for the reputable Association to contribute its quota to the society and Nigeria at large. The event which was held… []