By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) and National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) have confirmed a boat mishap involving a Savvy Marine passengers boat on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at approximately 8:35 p.m, along the Nigerdock axis of the Igbologun water channels.               LASWA/ NIWA. A statement Signed by   Wuraola Alake, Head, Public Affairs Unit, for    the Waterways Authorities, said  the boat was en route from Ilashe Beach House at the time of the incident. "Upon receiving a distress alert, they immediately activated their Search and Rescue (SAR) teams, which responded promptly and worked in close collaboration with the Marine Police and other first responders." According to the report, four (4) passengers have been successfully rescued and transported to a nearby hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention, while   six (6) other passengers were recovere...

By  Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) calls on Nigerians to back the new tax laws, as it expressed strong support for the implementation of of the tax laws, scheduled to commence, tomorrow,  January 1, 2026. The Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, (NECA) Wale Smatt-Oyerinde,  said this during a media parley held in Lagos on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 . DG NECA speaking at the Media Parley.  He commended the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms for doing a lot to constructively engage with all the stakeholders, despite efforts to misinform the Nigerian populace on its intention, and urged the Federal Inland Revenue Service to step up to its responsibility by working with the organised private sector to deepen awareness on the tax laws. Cross section of Media personalities at the parley. The DG, who expressed great satisfaction with the level o...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Director General of National Pension Commission, Ms Omolola Oloworaran has pledged that the Commission will fast track and work towards Lagos State government paying retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme what is due to them like their federal counterparts. She made the pledge at a media workshop in Lagos for journalists. The Director General was surprised when she was asked why the Template for the payment was not released to Lagos State government for the payment of backlog of areas and allowances as approved by the Federal government, which Federal retirees are currently enjoying.         PenCom DG, Omolola Oloworaran  She thereby directed her staff to work on the Lagos State matter to settle the matter towards making the Lagos State government have all the necessary information needed to pay the retirees. The PenCom Director General noted that Lagos State government was one of the few states that keyed into the progra...

B y Afolabi Oyekunle. In the last few months that he assumed office, as Chairman Agbado-Oke Odo LCDA, he has proved to be the choice of the people, politicians, and Elders, through his positive actions, and affection for all . He is no other person than, Honourable Jimoh Isola, who is marking his birthday today. To show their love for him, the people are rallying round him through their prayers and affection for him. The celebrant, Mayor Jimoh Isola One of the Leaders in the LCDA, who is also the APC Organizing Secretary, South-West, Honourable Lateef Ibirogba, thanked God for the life of Honourable Jimoh Isola, describing him, as a humble personality, who has affection for the people. Honourable Ibirogba said through his actions he has proved to be  God sent to the people. He prayed for him for more years on this planet.          Honourable Lateef Ibirogba  In his own words, the Vice Chairman of the council, Honoura...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Many passengers have been taking advantage of the 50percent discount on train fares announced by the Federal government for the festive period. The 50 percent discount Yuletide Train Ride approved by the Federal Government commenced yesterday nationwide, recording a large turnout of passengers across major railway corridors.  At major stations along the Lagos–Ibadan, and Abuja–Kaduna, as well as key narrow gauge routes, passengers turned out in large numbers, with several train departures operating at near full capacity as early bookings reflected strong public response to the 50% discount initiative. The festive rail service, being implemented by the Nigerian Railway Corporation, runs from Tuesday, 23 December 2025 to Sunday, 4 January 2025, during which passengers enjoy a 50 percent discount on train fares nationwide to ease the cost of festive travel. Many passengers who interacted with NRC officials expressed appreciation for the 50% discounted ...

  By Afolabi Oyekunle. This year 2025, Great Carol Service by Candle light by Rhema Christian Church and Towers turned  to be a wonderful, explosive and beautiful occasion with great scenes, melodious Christmas carols, and displays. Choir rendering glorious Xmas Carol songs. The event  held on Sunday, 21st December, at the Church Cathedral, along Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Temidire, Sango-Ota,  attracted many people. The event witnessed the lightening of Candles by attendees, while Christmas carols were rendered by the Church Choir and special rendition by Ballet Dancers from Rhema branch, Olosun.      Director Media, Pastor Adeola Salako at the Carol service. It was also a delight as there were also special rendition in Urhobo/Isoko dialects. In his message, Archbishop Taiwo Akinola reminded the congregation that Jesus paid the prize for everyone by coming into the World and died for the redemption of so...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. There are leaders who don't need too much noise before you know they are working through their actions. One of such leaders is Agbado-Oke Odo LCDA Chairman, Honourable Jimoh Isola who recently marked his 100days in office. By what he has achieved within 100days in office through infrastructure development and addressing the needs of the people, it's not difficult to know that Honourable Jimoh Isola is God sent to meet the needs of the people. To mark his 100days purposeful leadership in office he showered love and affection to the people. On Thursday, 18th December 2025, he put smiles on the people as a sum of 100thousand naira each was distributed to 300 people amounting to 30million naira. Speaking on the necessity for the grant, Honourable Jimoh Isola said it's a commitment and intervention to strengthen the financial capabilities of the people. "The Eji/Renewed Cash grant came to life as we commenced the disbursement of financial support and su...