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    Women     By Aderonke Ojediran The Women in Leadership Advancement Network (WILAN) has urged Nigerians to support women’s leadership and engage actively in the democratic process ahead of the 2027 elections.   The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that WILAN, founded in 2018, is a non-profit organisation promoting women’s leadership across all levels.   WILAN Executive Director, Abosede George-Ogan , made the call in Lagos at the close of the Leading Women television programme with the theme ‘The Nigeria We Want’.   She said the initiative challenges entrenched perceptions about leadership and promotes gender balance in governance.   “Nigeria is almost evenly split, with women about 49 per cent, yet representation in leadership, especially politics, remains in single digits.   “The highest we have reached is 7.6 per cent . That is a problem we must confront,” she said.   George-Ogan said societal conditioning had long discouraged...

     Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has admonished Christian intending pilgrims to conduct themselves as worthy ambassadors of Christ and the state during the pilgrimage exercise. Sanwo-Olu gave the admonition at a Service of Dedication organised by the Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board ahead of the Y2025 pilgrimage exercise. This was contained in a statement signed by Mrs Folasade Adebayo, the Public Affairs Officer of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr Ibrahim Layode, urged the pilgrims to uphold exemplary conduct throughout the spiritual journey. “You are not only representing your faith but also Lagos State and Nigeria. Your behaviour should reflect Christ-like values wherever you go,” Layode said. He encouraged the pilgrims to use the pilgrimage period to pray fervently for peace, unity and development in Lagos State and the country at large. Layode assured the pilgrims of the st...

The Professional Golfers’ Association of Nigeria ( PGA ) has dissociated itself from an alleged illegal Emergency General Meeting ( EGM ) scheduled to hold in Lagos on Tuesday. The Executive Director of the Association, Dr Tony Philmoore , said the planned meeting was unlawful and did not have the approval of the PGA’s recognised leadership structure. Philmoore said a competent court of law in Nigeria had ruled against the convening of the meeting, rendering it invalid and without legal standing. According to him, the President of the Nigeria Golf Federation ( NGF ) had also directed the cancellation of all EGMs during a peace meeting held on Jan. 21 , in an effort to restore harmony within the association. “The PGA of Nigeria respects the rule of law and the intervention of the Nigeria Golf Federation. Any gathering that goes against these resolutions cannot stand,” Philmoore said. He explained that the PGA Executive Committee , in compliance with the NGF’s directive, had officia...

   The Coalition Against Corruption and Bad Governance (CACOBAG) has faulted the implementation of the Federal Government’s new tax reform laws, describing them as anti-people and demanding their immediate suspension pending public review. Speaking at a press conference in, CACOBAG Chairman, Mr Toyin Raheem, said the tax reforms signed into law by President Bola Tinubu lacked transparency and were rushed through the National Assembly without adequate consultation. Raheem said the coalition was concerned that the gazetted tax laws were allegedly different from what was passed by the legislature, insisting that no law should be implemented amid allegations of alteration. “The implementation of a tax law whose authenticity is being questioned is unacceptable.  "A law built on a faulty foundation cannot stand,” he said. He warned that the coalition would approach the court to halt the implementation of the tax laws if the Federal Government failed to heed public concerns. Acc...

     The Chairman of Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Dr Bayo Adefuye, has urged residents to participate in the e-registration exercise of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to validate their membership. He said that the registration will also allow them prepare ahead of the 2027 general elections. Adefuye gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the council secretariat, assuring that measures had been put in place to make the e-registration process seamless for interested members. He said that the exercise was aimed at strengthening inclusion and participation, adding that the government was committed to ensuring that residents feel involved. “We want people to understand that the government cares about them and that the e-registration process is important for proper documentation and participation,” he said The council chairman also cautioned residents against indiscriminate dumping of refuse on road medians and into drainage...

  Christian clerics on Saturday emphasised the importance of wellness , unity and positive citizenship as the Potter House of Lagos embarked on a five-kilometre fitness walk tagged “ Walk for Life ” in Lagos . The Resident Pastor of the Potter House of Lagos, Pastor Emmanuel Uzugbo , who led members of the congregation from Iponri to the National Stadium and back to Costain , said physical wellness was essential for effective service to God and humanity. Uzugbo said regular exercise, balanced diet and routine medical check-ups were critical to sustaining both spiritual and physical wellbeing, noting that believers must remain healthy to function optimally in society.  “Wellness is foundational to purpose. If you are not well, you cannot serve effectively in God’s house or contribute meaningfully to the nation,” he said. He urged Nigerians to embrace peace and unity, speak positively about the country and pray fervently for its progress.  “Nigeria is a blessed nation. W...