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The Cabinet , led by the Ag Governor, Barr Adebayo Lawal celebrated Prince Dotun Oyelade who clocked 73 today. The event took place after the Executive Council meeting at the Executive Council Chambers. The Secretary to the State govt, Prof Olanike Adeyemo, the Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni MNI and Hon Commissioners were all on hand to celebrate with the Journalism Icon

A former member of the Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), Oyo State chapter, Mr Oyejide Adetoyese Adeniyi, has announced his resignation from the organisation, citing personal and ethical reasons. In a public statement issued, Mr Adeniyi formally renounced his membership of both the state chapter and the youth advisory council of the NYC. He explained that his decision was due to an increasingly demanding schedule, which would no longer permit him to contribute meaningfully to the activities of the Congress. “I have lots of things on my table to deal with, which means I won’t have enough time for the…

NYC infant dead after mom’s boyfriend allegedly bashed in her skull during assault: cops A Bronx infant has tragically died about a week after her mother’s boyfriend allegedly beat her so badly that doctors needed to remove a portion of her skull. Imani Mitchell, 1, was rushed to Harlem Hospital in critical condition after Jerome Thomas – who was watching her the evening of Aug. 28 – allegedly “struck the child twice on the side of the head with a ‘heavy hand,’” causing her to cry, according to cops and prosecutors. The helpless infant suffered “extensive subdural hemorrhaging on the right side…

The Idoma Area Traditional Council has declared null and void the chieftaincy title conferred on President Bola Tinubu and four others at the Igede Agba yam festival in the Oju Local Government Area of Benue State. The title, received on behalf of the President by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, was bestowed by the Adiharu of Igede, His Royal Highness CP Oga Ero (retd.), during Saturday’s celebration. Four other dignitaries were similarly honoured at the event. But in a statement on Monday, the Idoma Area Traditional Council, led by its President and Och’Idoma V,…

Beginning January 1, 2026, Nigerians will no longer be able to open or operate bank accounts, run businesses, or access financial services without a Taxpayer Identification Number (Tax ID or TIN). This landmark reform, contained in the newly signed Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, is being described as the most significant change in Nigeria’s financial and tax system in decades. WHAT THE LAW SAYS Signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in August, the Act makes it compulsory for: Individuals: No bank account can be opened or operated without a Tax ID. Businesses: From roadside traders to multinationals, all…

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria on Monday urged the Federal Government to cancel the planned five per cent tax on petroleum products. The Labour Centre, in a press statement issued in Lagos said it outrightly rejects the Federal Government’s planned 5% tax on petroleum products, describing the proposal as an act of economic wickedness against already overburdened Nigerians. The Federal Government introduced a five per cent surcharge on petrol and diesel sales, a measure that has sparked debate among citizens, businesses, and policy analysts. The levy is part of the newly signed Nigeria Tax Administration Act, one of four…

Veteran Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba, has been evicted from his multi-million-naira property in Victoria Island following a protracted ownership dispute. The property, located at 324A Akin Ogunlewe Street, Victoria Island, was originally purchased by Ali Baba through his company, XQZMOI TV, from the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) in 2021 for ₦220 million. Eyes Of Lagos reports, The Dispute Behind the Luxurious Property The building had been seized by AMCON, which claimed it was recovering debts allegedly owed by Harold Expansion Industries Nigeria Limited. However, the company disputed the debt, insisting that repayments had…

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, warning that it has crossed the country’s statutory threshold and now threatens fiscal sustainability. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa Association of Public Accounts Committees (WAAPAC) at the National Assembly, Abuja, Abbas said Nigeria’s debt had reached “a critical point” and called for urgent reforms in borrowing practices and oversight. “As at the first quarter of 2025, Nigeria’s total public debt stood at N149.39 trillion, equivalent to about US$97 billion. This represents…

The West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) has launched the 2025 edition of Malnutrition Awareness Week with a strong call for collective action against what it described as the “silent epidemic” of hospital malnutrition. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, the President and Founder of WASPEN, Dr. Teresa I. Pounds, said this year’s campaign, themed “United Against Malnutrition”, underscores the need for global and regional collaboration to address malnutrition in both communities and healthcare facilities. Dr. Pounds stressed that hospital malnutrition remains a critical but under-recognized challenge, with global estimates showing that one in three hospitalized…

A Councillor representing Kinkiba Ward in Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Sunusi Hashim, has appointed 18 special advisers to strengthen his grassroots administration. The aides were inaugurated on Sunday during a ceremony held at L.E.A. Primary School, Kinkiba, which was attended by APC stakeholders, party loyalists, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community members. Hashim said the appointments were made in recognition of the appointees’ loyalty, dedication, and service to the progress of Kinkiba Ward. “I urged them to serve with respect, integrity, honesty, transparency, and compassion for the people. “My ambition is to work collaboratively as a team…