Lagos Assembly To Hold Second Public Hearing On LG Administration Bill

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday agreed to conduct another public hearing on a bill that seeks to review the Local Government Administration law of the state. The House also invited the Attorney-General of the State, Lawal Pedro, for an interpretation of the recent Supreme Court judgement on financial autonomy for local governments. The resolutions came at a …

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Transform Your Pain To Purpose, Says Prophet Samuel Akinbodunse

Founder of Freedom For All Nations Outreach widely known as FANO TV, Prophet Samuel Akinbodunse has enjoined everyone across the globe to transform their pains to Purpose. He stated this during a live service at his ministry’s headquarters in South Africa with the theme, “Transforming your pain to purpose”   Taking reference from the bible in James 1:3-4, he charged …

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Laffmattazz: Lagos 3rd Coming Features Star-Studded Lineup with Dbanj Gandoki, Akpororo, Taooma, Seriki Dariya, others

Legendary comedian Gbenga Adeyinka is set to host the much-anticipated third edition of his comedy show, Laffmattazz: Lagos 3rd Coming on November 17, 2024. The event will take place at the prestigious Balmoral Convention Center, Victoria Island, Lagos, promising an unforgettable night of laughter and entertainment. The lineup features a mix of iconic comedians and musicians, including Omobaba No.1, Gandoki, …

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NASPRI kicks off fourth quarter courses with emphasis on collaboration, teamwork

The Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information (NASPRI) has on 18 October 2024 inaugurated its Fourth Quarter Courses 2024 which comprises of Advance Public Relations Course, X1 News Writing and Reporting and A2 Photography, with Acting Commandant Lt Col Adamu Ngulde stressing the importance of collaboration and teamwork in the field of Public Relations. At the inauguration ceremony …

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Ministerial Scorecard: Civil Society group rates Aviation Minister, Keyamo’s Performace As Superlative

The Centre for Africa Civilisation and Development (CACD) has hailed the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, as a transformative leader who has revolutionized Nigeria’s airports.  They rated his performance as superlative. Under Keyamo’s proactive leadership, the Cente said the sector has witnessed significant reforms, addressing longstanding challenges and propelling the nation forward. Speaking at a press …

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Court Orders Final Forfeiture of N2.7bn Proceeds of Illegal Mining

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of N2,739,836,331.31 (Two Billion, Seven Hundred and Thirty-nine Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty-six Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty-one Naira, Thirty-one Kobo), being proceeds of illegal mining of solid minerals in  Endo Community, Nasarawa State. The Judge gave the order following …

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FIRS allays fears over tax reform, denies new taxes

The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, has allayed fears over tax reforms that would lead to new taxing systems, stating the revenue agency was not planning new taxes. Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, stated this at an interactive session with the Senate Committee on Finance at the National Assembly Abuja on Tuesday. Reacting to a series of questions by members …

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We Must Build A Virile Legislature For The Future, Speaker Obasa Says

Speaker Mudashiru Obasa of the Lagos State House of Assembly, on Sunday, counselled members of the House to strengthen the legislative arm of government ahead of the future.   Dr. Obasa gave the advice in Abeokuta, Ogun State at the opening of a three-day budget retreat for lawmakers and staff of the House with the theme: ‘Optimising the legislature’s power …

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BREAKING! APC Suspends Petroleum Minister, Heineken Lokpobiri, David Lyon, Others

The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Southern Ijaw and Ekeremor LGAs of Bayelsa state has suspended the current Minister of State, Petroleum resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, the 2019 governorship candidate of the party, Chief David Lyon, and other party members for alleged anti-party activities. The party leaderships of the two LGAs who read out the suspensions seperately on Friday …

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Jubilation in Sokoto as Bandits’ Nemesis Matawalle Arrives to Encourage Troops on War

Sokoto residents erupted in jubilation on Wednesday as Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, arrived in the state to rally troops in the fight against banditry. Matawalle’s visit is part of the federal government’s efforts to restore peace and security in the North West Zone, which has been plagued by banditry. “I’m thrilled to see Matawalle here,” said …

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