A major fire outbreak has been reported at the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House located on Martins Street, Lagos Island, triggering a large-scale emergency response. According to information gathered by Lagos Reporters, the fire started from an apartment on the 4th floor of the high-rise building before spreading upward to the 6th floor, raising concerns over the safety of occupants and nearby structures. Emergency response teams were swiftly mobilised to the scene, with no fewer than six fire trucks and a skylift currently deployed to battle the inferno and prevent further spread. Agencies on ground include the Lagos State Emergency...
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Says The Goal New Tax Reform Is To Protect Small Businesses And Ensure The Wealthy Meet Their Obligations
Babajide Sanwo-Olu: “Today, I shared at the Lagos Tax Reform Summit that the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tax reform will not be decided by federal laws alone. It will be decided by how well states put those laws into practice. “That is why we have already started adjusting our revenue portal ahead of the new tax framework expected to take effect in January. Our duty is to make sure policy is felt in real life by businesses, workers and families. “This summit is about turning reform into action. Lagos has always worked within the national fiscal system, and...
US Congressman Moore Responds To The Release Of Sunday Jackson.
Congressman Riley M. Moore today praised the release of Sunday Jackson, a Nigerian farmer who was sentenced to death after killing a Fulani Islamic radical in self-defense following an attack on his home, following a pardon issued by Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. For months, Congressman Riley M. Moore has publicly called for Jackson’s release, raising the case for his release during Congressional hearings, in media interviews, and in private meetings with senior Nigerian officials including meetings in Washington D.C. and during his Congressional Delegation visit to Nigeria. Sunday Jackson’s release is a positive development in the relationship between...
President Macron Reaffirms France’s Unwavering Support For The Sovereignty And Territorial Integrity Of Denmark And Greenland.
President Emmanuel Macron: “In Nuuk, I reaffirmed France’s unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Denmark and Greenland. “Greenland belongs to its people. Denmark stands as its guarantor. “I join my voice to that of Europeans in expressing our full solidarity.”
Photo Story: First Lady Of Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada Bio Attends Nigerian Afrobeats Artist Davido’s Performance At Sugarland Beach, Says Music Fosters Unity.
Fatima Maada Bio: “Last night, I graced the electrifying SugarLand Beach event headlined by Nigerian Afrobeats icon Davido, underscoring my continued commitment to youth empowerment, cultural exchange, and the growth of the creative economy. “This for me sent a powerful message to the entertainment industry about the importance of investing in African talent, fostering unity through music, and positioning entertainment as a driver of national pride and economic development, while celebrating the outstanding energy, professionalism, and world-class performance of the Davido 5 Alive Tour band.”