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Lagos State Government, on Wednesday, revealed that over 300 distressed buildings were demolished in the last year. The Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr Olajide Babatunde, disclosed this at the ongoing ministerial briefing to mark the first year of the second term of Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration. According to Babatunde,…
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The Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has recommended an increase in the value-added tax (VAT) rate. Nigeria's current VAT rate sits at 7.5%. The chairman of the committee, Taiwo Oyedele, made the recommendation during a policy session of the committee on Monday. Oyedele proposed a revision to the current VAT revenue-sharing formula…
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The Police, on Wednesday, arraigned seven men before an Akure Magistrates’ Court over alleged conspiracy and murder. The defendants were: Daniel Babalola, 39; Olatunji Abiola, 27; Lawal Muheez, 40; Shinal Ojo, 45; Akinyeye Babawale, 41; Lucky Akparobi, 42 and Michael Ayegbajeje, 31. They are facing an eight-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and murder. The Police…
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Simisola Kosoko, known by her stage name Simi, has responded to comments made by fellow artists, Brymo and Samklef. The controversy started when Brymo made a provocative statement suggesting he desired a sexual encounter with Simi in exchange for a music collaboration. In a similar vein, Samklef admitted to having feelings for Simi during their…
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During a sitting on 8th May 2024, Spanish prosecutors moved to close Shakira’s tax fraud case after months of opening the proceedings against the Latin pop star over an unpaid tax worth over $7 million. "The Barcelona provincial prosecutor's office for financial crimes has requested the closure of proceedings against Shakira," stated the prosecutor's office,…
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Certain disagreements may be considered healthy, perhaps even useful to ensure a robust perspective on various matters. However, when conflicts turn family members to rivals and parties are willing to take extreme measures, conflict becomes a trigger for significant damage. For family offices that are concerned with preserving multigenerational wealth and managing legacies, unresolved conflicts…
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Egypt's interior ministry said it had launched an investigation Wednesday after an Israeli-Canadian businessman was shot dead in the coastal city of Alexandria. A police statement said the man, "a permanent resident of the country" was shot dead on Tuesday. The Israeli foreign ministry said the murdered man was a businessman with dual Canadian-Israeli citizenship.…
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Nigerian radio and on-air personality (OAP) Toke Makinwa unveiled her new fragrance collection under the ‘Toke Makinwa Beauty’ brand. The perfume collection features three distinct fragrances: Dive, Rouge, and Intense. Each scent represents Toke Makinwa’s love for perfumes and her understanding of the role they play in our daily lives. In addition, the event was…
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A Nigerian tourist, Ilerioluwa Babalobi, 31, has begun a tour to visit all 54 African countries and raise awareness for social interventions. The 31-year old who started his tour from the Red Cross office in Lagos, would tour the continent spending an average of five days in each African country visited without using a plane.…
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Nigerian singer Simi is set to feature singer, Folarin Falana also known as Falz in her upcoming music. The singer also debunks dating rumours between the two artists. She disclosed this on Angela Yee's 'Way Up, show, dismissing persistent rumours suggesting a romantic connection between them. Simi instead highlighted the deep musical rapport they share,…