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Lagos govt. shuts 6 firms over N11.3m tax evasion

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The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has shut down six companies for failing to remit N11.3 million personal income taxes of workers to the state government.
The new Head of the LIRS, Distrain Unit, Ajibike Oshodi-Sholola, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday that the companies were sealed on July 9 during a state-wide tax law enforcement exercise.

The team leader said the affected companies’ tax liabilities were for a period of four years.

Ms. Oshodi-Sholola said the companies affected by the enforcement included hotels, oil and gas firm, micro-finance bank and digital photo laboratory.

She said the enforcement would continue until taxpayers imbibed the culture of voluntary tax compliance, adding that tax evasion was a criminal act.

“Tax payment is a civil responsibility of everyone because that is the only way government can provide the necessary infrastructure for the citizens and also improve their standard of living,” she said.

Ms. Oshodi-Sholola urged companies to remit taxes deducted from workers’ salaries promptly to avoid their premises being shut.

She said that LIRS sent demand notices on tax liabilities to defaulting companies before the clampdown.

According to her, LIRS notices of intent have been sent to the affected companies as required by the Personal Income Tax Act Amendment 2011.

“As to whether they received the notices or not, that is purely an internal matter of the companies,” she said.

The team leader also urged companies operating in the state to remit their taxes promptly, adding that they should not wait for the government to enforce the tax law.

Ms. Oshodi-Sholola took over from Folashade Coker-Afolayan who was promoted to an assistant director in the service.

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Prophet Dr. Godwin Ikuru to be Honored as Ambassador of Peace at Grand Celebration

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The Council of African Youth is set to honor Prophet Dr. Godwin Ikuru with the prestigious Ambassador of Peace Award at a grand birthday celebration. The exclusive event will take place at No. 23 Gbemisola Street, Off Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos on Sunday, March 16, with attendance strictly by invitation.

The occasion will bring together an array of distinguished personalities from politics, business, security, and the religious sector. Lagos State Governor, H.E. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will serve as the Chairman of the Occasion, while H.E. Seyi Tinubu will be the Special Guest of Honor.

Other notable guests expected at the event include:

H.E. Governor Monday Okpebholo(Edo State)
H.E. Governor Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa State)
Hon. Betta Edu
AIG Adegoke (Zone 2)
AIG Igwe (FCT)
Mr. Obi Cubana & E-Money
Chief of Staff to Edo State Governor, Gani Adams
APC Youth Leader, Hon. Isreal
Dr. Chris Okafor (Liberation City)
Archbishop Isaac Idahosa
Football Legend, Victor Ikpeba
Dr. Chima Anyaso
Chief Dr. Chidi Anyaegbu
Chief Solomon Ogbonna
Hon. Duro Meseko
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This high-profile event will celebrate Prophet Ikuru’s contributions to peace, unity, and leadership across Africa. The gathering is expected to be a landmark occasion, uniting top figures from various sectors in recognition of his achievements.

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TM Foundation Launches Major Food and Welfare Distribution Drive in Nigeria

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TM Foundation Launches Major Food and Welfare Distribution Drive in Nigeria

TM Foundation Launches Major Food and Welfare Distribution Drive in Nigeria

 

 

 

 

In a powerful demonstration of humanitarian commitment, TM Foundation has embarked on a large-scale food distribution drive across Nigeria, alongside a crucial welfare initiative targeting young girls and students in Ogun State.

 

 

TM Foundation Launches Major Food and Welfare Distribution Drive in Nigeria

 

This transformative outreach took place at Igbore High School, Ilugun High School, Unity High School, and Salai Abiola Comprehensive High School from March 5th to 9th, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The initiative brought much-needed relief to hundreds of individuals facing economic hardship, reinforcing TM Foundation’s mission of compassion and community support.

 

 

 

Fighting Hunger: A Lifeline for Communities

 

TM Foundation Launches Major Food and Welfare Distribution Drive in Nigeria

 

With Nigeria grappling with rising food insecurity, TM Foundation’s intervention comes at a critical time. The foundation is distributing essential food items to underprivileged families, ensuring that vulnerable communities receive vital nourishment. This initiative aims to alleviate hunger, bringing hope and sustenance to struggling households across the region.

 

 

Empowering Young Girls: Sanitary Pad Distribution

 

TM Foundation Launches Major Food and Welfare Distribution Drive in Nigeria

 

Recognizing the urgent need to address menstrual hygiene challenges, TM Foundation has also launched a large-scale sanitary pad distribution campaign. Many young girls face difficulties accessing menstrual hygiene products, which can negatively impact their health, confidence, and education. By tackling period poverty, the foundation is fostering an environment where girls can focus on their studies without unnecessary obstacles.

 

 

Education for a Brighter Future: School Bag Donations

 

Furthering its commitment to empowering the next generation, TM Foundation has distributed school bags across four schools in Abeokuta. These essential supplies will provide students with the necessary resources to carry their educational materials, reinforcing the foundation’s dedication to fostering academic success and a brighter future for Nigerian youth.

 

 

A Call for Support and Solidarity

 

TM Foundation Launches Major Food and Welfare Distribution Drive in Nigeria

 

As TM Foundation continues its impactful initiatives, it calls on individuals, organizations, and stakeholders to support this noble cause. The foundation’s unwavering dedication to humanitarian service is transforming lives, and this latest drive stands as a testament to its mission of spreading hope and relief.

 

 

 

According to the Founder and CEO, Olatunde Mukaila Lawal, “TM Foundation is committed to bringing relief and support to communities in Nigeria. Through food distribution, sanitary pad donations, and educational support, we aim to make a lasting difference.”

 

 

 

Stay tuned as TM Foundation continues to change lives—one meal, one school bag, and one act of kindness at a time.

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Soludo you’re wrong,PMF president Bishop Anthony explodes

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The president of Pentecostal Ministers Forum of Nigeria,PMF, bishop Chidi Anthony has criticised the governor of Anambra state, Charles Soludo for placing a ban on market evangelism and preaching on the streets Anambra

Bishop Anthony was enraged and infuriated by Soludo’s daring and audacious move against men of God and preachers of the gospel in Anambra state “as the president of Pentecostal Ministers Forum of Nigeria, there’s no better time to speak than now, we were commanded to go into the world and preach the gospel without limitations, it’s a pity that Soludo has decided to fight the Almighty God that gave him breath,he must have read or heard of the story ofNebuchadnezzar who refused to acknowledge the supremacy of God,if Solodu truly acknowledges God as the creator of the entire universe and his own creator,who can take life out of someone at any time he wishes,he would not have made such obnoxious law against the people of God:Soludo is indirectly in contest with God without knowing”

He advised him to abolish the law with immediate effect because it’s capable of ruining and devastating everything he has ever achieved “governor Soludo God is a patient and a merciful, you need to stop that law from taking effect so that the wrath of God will not be kindled against you, don’t be an enemy of God because it will lead you to unforgettable and everlasting regret ”

Finally, he recapitulated that nobody can stop the gospel of Jesus Christ because those that tried to stop it never ended well “my dear governor,you need to retrace your steps and stop fighting the gospel, look at those that built titanic,they believed it was indestructible and nothing could ever happen to it until it wrecked, the supremacy of God can’t be questioned and no mortal can face his wrath,as the president of PMF, I’m appealing to you,to abolish that law because one day your tenure will be over and you will become an ordinary man, we were happy when you became the governor because we believed that you’re a good Christian, please retrace your steps “.

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