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Meet Kenny Blaze, The Lucky Nigerian Who Won N110m On Bet9ja

– The lucky bettor,  Kenny Blaze By Adeola Idris  The popular betting platform, Bet9ja addresses the massive win of N110 million through sports betting accrued by a Nigerian youth. The fortunate bettor, Kenny Blaze, shared his success story on X platform, revealing that his winnings increased from N102 million on March 7 to N110 million on March 8. While emphasizing how he beat his own personal record,… []

LIRS Reminds Taxpayers of March 31 Deadline for Annual Tax Return Submission

– Ayodele Subair,Executive Chairman, LIRS By Bunmi Onakan In compliance with the stipulations outlined in the Personal Income Tax Amendment Act (PITA) Cap P8 2011, the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), has issued a formal notification to all individual taxpayers, including self-employed individuals and employees under the PAYE Scheme to file their Annual Tax Returns on or before 31st March, 2024. Mr. Ayodele Subair,… []

Lagos Popular Church Loses Multi-million Naira Auditorium To Fire

– Remain of the burnt auditorium By Bunmi Onakan  The Household of David church in Surulere Street, Adeniyi Jones in the Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos State has lost its multi-million naira church auditorium to a fire incident that gutted the church building. Metropolix Online gathered that the incident occurred at about 10:00 am on Wednesday. Confirming the incident the Lagos State Fire Service… []

Lagos Shuts Down Redeemed Church Six Others Over Noise Pollution

– Pastor E A. Adeboye, General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God By Adeola Idris  The Lagos State Government, acting through the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), has closed down a branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and six other establishments due to noise pollution. LASEPA also shut down Dominion City Church, Red Bar, Farm City, The Odyssey Apartments, Acuma Event… []

LSBCA Begins Removal Of Illegal Shops, Shanties On Lagos Island

– Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu By Bunmi Onakan Removal of illegal shops and shanties built on roads and setbacks within the Lagos Island Business District has begun by The Lagos State Building Control Agency. According to a statement on the Lagos State official website, the exercise was aimed at creating easy access to high-rise buildings and offices in the area, especially during emergency periods, and also… []

CJPAN Honours Lagos CP, Fayoade Adegoke With Certificate Of Commendation

  – Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fayoade Adegoke being presented with Certificate of Commendation by the President of CJPAN, Ola Mohammed (r) and his Vice, Funmi Olowosegun (l) By Bunmi Onakan  Barely one month after he assumed office as the new Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Fayoade Adegoke has shown the stuff he’s made of as a well prepared man for the… []

MC Oluomo’s Aide, Kokozaria Displays Public Support For New NURTW Chairman (Video)

– Kokozaria and MC Oluomo when the going was good By Adeola Idris This seems not to be the best time for MC Oluomo’s aide, Ganiyu Oyedepo who’s popularly known as Kokozaria as the embattled personal assistant is being dragged by many faithful of Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, (MC Oluomo) who is the former chairman, National Union Of Road Transport Workers, Lagos Chapter. Kokozaria is being… []

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… []