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NDLEA Arrests 6, Seizes 104 Kg Of Indian Hemp In Kogi

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kogi says it has arrested six persons and seized 104.150 kg of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp between Oct. 25 and Saturday.

The agency Commander in the state, Idris Bello, said this while parading the suspects and the illicit substances on Tuesday in Lokoja.

He said the arrests and seizures were made in different locations in the state.

Bello said that a 65-year-old man from Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State was arrested with 90.7 kg of the illegal substance on the Okene-Lokoja highway on Oct. 25.

He said another 19-year-old from Ofu Local Government of Kogi was arrested with 400 grams of Indian hemp and a bottle of banned codeine cough syrup at Central Hotel in  Lokoja on Nov. 13.

Two suspects, both aged 25 from Kano, were arrested on Nov. 16 at Kasuwan-Ruwa area of Lokoja with 500 grams of Indian hemp.

Bello said the suspects would be prosecuted after due investigation, adding that the command would continue to map out strategies to ensure that the rate of illicit drugs in circulation was reduced.

The commander, however, advised parents and guardians to be alive to their responsibility by monitoring the activities of their children and wards.

He also urged parents to send in their children and wards suspected to be involved in the use of hard drugs for counselling and rehabilitation.

The NDLEA boss commended the state governor, Yahaya Bello for his efforts at providing a rehabilitation centre for the command.

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GAC’s Endorses New Lagos Speaker, Meranda

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GAC’s Endorses New Lagos Speaker, Meranda

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

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The newly sworn-in Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda on Tuesday, received the endorsement of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, of the All Progressives Congress, APC August24news.com can authoritatively reveal.

The leadership of GAC, gave the endorsement on Tuesday, at a closed door meeting with Meranda and some key principal officers, held at Lagos House, Marina.

Meranda, it was gathered sought the cooperation and understanding of the council members to in the discharge of her duty as speaker.

President Bola Tinubu, APC National leader then, created the GAC, which is the highest decision making body of the party in the state.

Fielding questions from the media after the meeting, the Speaker, said, “We briefed the GAC about what happened at the state House of Assembly and to seek their blessings which we have gotten.”

Meanwhile, the GAC, led by Tajudeen Olusi, declined to make any comment on the meeting.

It was however, gathered that the State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, left Nigeria on Monday night for an official event.

Recall that former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, who is currently abroad, was impeached by members of the House of Assembly on Monday over various allegations of misconducts and financial misappropriations.

Meranda, was immediately elected and sworn-in, replacing Obasa. 

Also, the Clerk of the House, Olalekan Onafeko was removed, while all standing committees of the House dissolved.

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Quick Facts About Rt Hon. Mojisola Meranda

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Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda was born on the 16th day of August, 1980, to the family of late Ojora of Lagos, T. A Lawal Akapo and Princess M. A. Lawal-Akapo of the royal families of Ojora, Aromire, Onitana, Oloto, and Oniru. (Her late father was a legislator at the local level before becoming the Ojora of Lagos).

She attended Anglican Girls Grammar School and later Ansar-Ud-Deen Secondary School, earning her West African Senior Certificate (WASC) in 1998.


Meranda obtained a Certificate in Software Development (Network Engineering) from NIIT in 2005.


Between 2007 and 2008, she worked in the oil and gas industry as a procurement manager at Cirrus Nigeria Limited.

She began her political journey in 2008, first serving as Senior Special Assistant on Intervention and Intergovernmental Affairs to the then Chairman of Apapa Local Government, Ayodeji Joseph, and later as Supervisory Councillor for Health.

In 2013, Meranda earned a B.Sc. in Public Administration from Lagos State University (LASU) and went on to obtain a Master’s in Public and International Affairs (MPIA) from the University of Lagos in 2020.

In 2015, she was elected as a member of the House of Assembly, representing Apapa Constituency I.


In 2023, she was elected the Deputy Speaker in 2023 Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Public Sector Management at the University of York, UK.

As an advocate for gender equality, Meranda has consistently called for greater representation of women, particularly in political spaces, championing their rights to fair and equal opportunities.

Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim is the Publisher of August24news.com and a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly Correspondent known as (LAHACA)

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LIRS Sets January 31 Deadline for Annual Tax Returns Filing by Employers

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LIRS Sets January 31 Deadline for Annual Tax Returns Filing by Employers

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The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has issued a reminder to all employers in Lagos State to fulfill their statutory obligation to file annual tax returns for the 2024 financial year on or before January 31, 2025. This requirement is in line with the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) Cap P8 LFN 2004 (as amended).

In an official statement, the Executive Chairman of LIRS, Dr. Ayodele Subair, emphasized that meeting this deadline is a legal obligation. He warned that failure to comply will result in statutory sanctions, including penalties, as prescribed by law.

Section 81 of PITA mandates employers to submit comprehensive annual returns detailing all emoluments paid to employees, including taxes deducted and remitted to relevant tax authorities. These returns must be filed no later than January 31 each year and cover the income and taxes paid during the preceding year (2024).

Dr. Subair stressed, “Employers must prioritize the timely filing of their annual income tax returns to avoid penalties. Submitting returns on or before the deadline ensures compliance with the law and supports accurate revenue tracking, which is essential for Lagos State’s fiscal planning and sustainability.”

To simplify the process, LIRS has transitioned to a fully digital filing system. Employers must file their annual tax returns exclusively through the LIRS e-Tax portal at https://etax.lirs.net. Manual submissions are no longer accepted. Mr. Subair described the e-Tax platform as secure, user-friendly, and designed to provide employers with a convenient way to manage their tax obligations.

Employers are reminded to include the Payer ID of all employees in their returns. Employees without a Taxpayer ID are advised to generate one immediately on the e-Tax platform to prevent disruptions during the filing process.

To assist employers, LIRS has deployed staff across its offices to provide guidance on using the e-Tax portal and addressing related concerns. Employers are encouraged to act promptly to meet the deadline and ensure compliance with tax laws.

For further information or assistance, employers and taxpayers can use the following support channels:

            •           Website: www.lirs.gov.ng

            •           Social Media:

            •           Facebook and LinkedIn: Lagos State Internal Revenue Service

            •           Instagram and YouTube: @lirsgovng

            •           X (formerly Twitter): @lirs_govng

            •           Email: etaxinfo@lirs.net

            •           Customer Care Hotline: 0700-CALL-LIRS (0700-2255-5477).

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