Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to recommit themselves to the ideals of regional integration and the vision of a prosperous, peaceful, and united West Africa. He also implored all the countries in ECOWAS to remove trade barriers by ensuring free movement in the West African corridor and build a region that is not only prosperous and peaceful but is also inclusive and equitable, as well as a region where every citizen has the opportunity to thrive. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke at the opening ceremony of the Parliamentary…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Famous Lagos politician and former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has officially left the party, citing internal betrayal, anti-party activities, and a lack of discipline within its ranks, reports thegazellenews.com. Jandor, who made this disclosure while addressing newsmen in Lagos on Monday, 3 March, 2025, said his decision came after months of reflection and consultations with his family, political associates, and supporters. The journalist turned politician expressed deep disappointment in the leadership of the party at both the state and national levels, accusing them of undermining the collective efforts…
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) reminds all individual taxpayers, including self-employed individuals, those in the informal sector, and employees under the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) scheme, to submit their Annual Tax Returns on or before March 31, 2025. This directive is in accordance with the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) 2004 as amended. Ayodele Subair, Executive Chairman of LIRS, emphasized that under Section 41 of the Act, all taxable persons must submit a comprehensive return detailing their total income from all sources for the previous fiscal year (January 1st to December 31st 2024, in this case) to the relevant state…
Leaders of the leading political organisation in Osun State, Omoluabi Progressives, have urged members of the group to remain focused and united on the mission to reclaim the state in 2026. They also canvassed for further aggressive mobilisation to the fold to strengthen its base for the task ahead. Speaking at the March monthly stakeholders meeting of Omoluabi Progressives in Ilesa, on Sunday, 2 March, 2025, former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola lauded members for their dexterity and steadfastness. He expressed confidence in the ability of the tendency to deliver responsible leadership to the people of the state. Aregbesola…
By Sunday Babatunde The recent ruling by Hon. Justice Adeyemi of the Ikeja High Court (Family & Probate) in the estate administration case of the late Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe has drawn significant attention, especially on social media. The case, Suit No. ID/7735FPM/2024, was initiated by Christian Wigwe and Pastor Shyngle Wigwe against Uche Wigwe, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, and Otutochi Wigwe. The ruling sheds light on crucial aspects of inheritance laws in Nigeria and the validity of wills and estate planning instruments. In estate law, two primary scenarios arise upon an individual’s death: testacy (where the deceased leaves a will) and intestacy…
Crystal Palace striker, Jean-Philippe Mateta, has been discharged from hospital following a horrific head-high tackle by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts. Mateta was stretchered off at Selhurst Park on Saturday , 1 March, 2025 during their 3-1 win over Millwall. Palace have now revealed that the Frenchman had to undergo 25 stitches to a “severe laceration” to his left ear. An official statement also confirmed that Mateta had normal scans and was feeling well. Referee Michael Oliver had initially shown Roberts a yellow card for the tackle. However, following further consultation on the VAR pitchside monitor, he brandished a straight red…
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has leapt into second place in the Ballon d’Or rankings for 2025, Goal reports. Last year was the first time that neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo was nominated for since 2003. In the absence of two legends, Manchester City’s Rodri won it ahead of Vinicuis Jr of Real Madrid. It is believed Salah is leading the race to win it this year. The in-form Egyptian is all but certain to win the Premier League title with Liverpool. The Reds are 13 points clear of Arsenal with 12 fixtures left to play. Salah, Liverpool mercurial winger, is…
The Osun State Government has relaxed the dusk to dawn curfew imposed on Ifon-Orolu and Ilobu communities following the outbreak of communal violence early in the year. The state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, who made this disclosure in a statement issued on Sunday, 2 March, 2025, disclosed that the decision to relax the curfew by the state government follows gradual return of peace and harmony between the warring communities. According to the statement, the state government also directed all security agencies to maintain a 24 hour security surveillance over the affected communities. The curfew earlier imposed on the…
Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has disclosed English Premier League giants Chelsea have completed deal to sign Denner Evangelista from Corinthians, reports thegazellenews.com Romano, who made this disclosure in a tweet via his X account on Sunday, 2 March, 2024, said Evangelista will join the Premier League west London club in 2026 on €10 million plus €4 million add-ons. “Denner Evangelista to Chelsea, here we go! Deal agreed for 17 year old fullback to join Chelsea from Corinthians on €10 million plus €4 million add-ons and taxes covered. “Contract until 2032 to be signed soon as he will join Chelsea in…
Operatives of the Odede police division in Ogun State have arrested a 25 years old man identified as Muniru Haruna for allegedly defiling a three-year old girl. The suspect was said to have committed the act on Saturday, 1 March, 2025 when the minor was playing nearby. Ogun State Police Command Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the development in a statement issued on Sunday, 2 March, 2025, said the mother of the survivor reported the incident. According to Odutola, the 20-year old mother named Alaba Abdullahi heard her daughter crying and on rushing down to know why,…