Author: Citynews

President Bola Tinubu has resumed his official duties at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.This was disclosed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday.Posting on X, Onanuga said the president met with the First Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Chairman, Zach Adedeji in his office.He wrote: “President Bola Tinubu at his desk this morning, after his two-week vacation. His first meeting was with FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji.”Tinubu had travelled to Europe on a two-week leave. He returned to the country two days ago after the leave in the United Kingdom and France.Tinubu, who arrived at the Presidential…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has been celebrated once again for his prophetic warning to the Nigerian chief of army staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja about his health status which has been fulfilled.Confirmed reports have it that the army chief is currently out of the country, though the army claimed he is on annual leave, it’s been confirmed that he is receiving medical attention.Earlier reports had it that the COAS lost his life but it was debunked as the Nigerian presidency revealed that President Tinubu spoke with the army chief and ‘prayed for his quick…

…2 Blocks of 22 Classrooms At Wright Memorial Nursery/Primary School, SomoluIn their numbers, residents of Somolu Local Government Area, and Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, welcomed the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, *Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru*, FCA, as he officially handed over completed and fully equipped 2 blocks of 22 classrooms at the Wright Memorial Nursery and Primary School, Somolu  and a 40-bed Primary Health Centre constructed inside the popular Mascara Health Centre, Agboyi-Ketu LCDA.Senator Abiru, who is widely commended for his impactful programmes and projects across Lagos East Senatorial District, was joined at the well-attended event by the *Special Senior Assistant…

– as parents protestFollowing a protest by some Lagos parents over the increase in the boarding fees of the state’s model colleges, the Lagos State House of Assembly has directed the Chairman of its House Committee on Education, Hon. Mosunmola Sangodara, to invite all the concerned stakeholders and report back within a week.This directive came after the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, met with the protesters at the Assembly gate.The fees were hiked from N35,000 to N100,000 for the 2024/2025 session which commenced on September 15, 2024.During plenary on Monday, Obasa said that he had to intervene when he heard…

The Ogun State Police Command, on Monday, arraigned the Olu of Obafemi, Oba Taofeek Olukayode, before a Magistrate Court sitting in the Owode-Egba area of the state for allegedly defrauding one Michael Adeyemi to the tune of N75m and assaulting a police officer.Oba Olukayode is facing four counts bordering on felony, fraudulent conversion, and assault.PUNCH Metro reported on June 29 that some community leaders in the Agboro, Latunde, Olorode, Agbelu, Odedola, Akero, and Sagalu communities had accused the monarch of forcibly taking over 500 hectares of their land.They had told newsmen that on 24 December 2023, some “hoodlums armed with…

On Sunday, October 20, 2024, top real estate firm, Adron Homes and Properties, led by its Chairman and CEO, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, paid a courtesy visit to the Palace of His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, CFR, in Ile-Ife. This visit was to seek the revered monarch’s endorsement for the upcoming ADRON GAMES 2024, scheduled to take place in November 2024 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Following a week of celebratory activities for the Ooni’s milestone birthday, Aare Adetola, also known as Aare Akile Adimula Oodua, commended the Ooni for his unwavering support for real estate professionals in…

Here’s a shocking truth: Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies do not have the legal power to summon! Yes, you read that right. The Police, EFCC, and other security outfits can only invite you for questioning, but they cannot compel you to appear. Every day, Nigerians are harassed and pressured into showing up at Police stations or Law Enforcement Offices, at their own cost and inconvenience, under the guise of a “summons”, this is a mockery of the criminal justice process. The law is moot: only the courts—and in some cases, the National Assembly—can compel an individual to appear through a summons…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has expressed concern over the increasing number of shanties and squatters taking over abandoned and uncompleted buildings, as well as undeveloped plots across the capital city. The situation, which has led to growing security risks, has prompted the Administration to issue a strict directive to property owners to take immediate action. Chief Felix Obuah, the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) Coordinator, highlighted the security threats posed by these abandoned structures. “These buildings and undeveloped plots have become hideouts for men of questionable character, thereby posing a serious security challenge to the residents of the…

– invites Attorney-General for interpretation of Supreme Court judgementThe 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 sitting presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa.Dr. Obasa said the review of the Local Government Administration law is not aimed at scrapping the LCDAs but to further strengthen…

Telecommunications giant, Globacom, has provided an explanation for its long-standing dedication to supporting Onitsha Ofala and other premium festivals in Nigeria.According to Mr. Tochukwu Okechukwu, Divisional Head for South at Globacom, the company recognizes the importance of culture in fostering national identity and uniting people around common values, customs, and history. He made this disclosure on Saturday at the 2024 Ofala Festival at Ime Obi in Onitsha, Anambra State.Speaking further on Globacom’s support of Ofala, Mr. Okechukwu said that the arts, crafts, festivals, and tourism are examples of cultural sectors that may boost the local economy, create jobs, generate income,…