Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Lagos shuts Access Bank over raw sewage discharge scandal
The Lagos State Government has sealed another branch of Access Bank over environmental violations involving the discharge of untreated waste…
The Governor Ogun needs in 2027
Ogun State, South West, Nigeria, is arguably one of the most endowed among the 36 states of the country in…
Sanwo-Olu pledges transparency in $500m HOPE Programme Implementation
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability in the implementation of the $500…
Stop blaming Tinubu, INEC for your woes, Presidency blasts ADC
The Presidency has asked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to stop blaming President Bola Tinubu and the Independent National Electoral…
Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi amid rising tensions over Justice Department
U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi, ending a turbulent tenure marked by political controversy, internal tensions…
High Cost of Housing could hinder inclusivity, economic growth – NESG Boss Warns
The Lagos State government has been urged to weigh in on the current high rise housing cost particularly for low-income…
Oyo, FCMB, Mastercard Foundation disburse ₦1.5 billion to Youth Farmers
Oyo State Government and First City Monument Bank (FCMB) have supported 1,000 young agripreneurs to boost food production and support…
Power, Pressure, and Oversight: Examining Festus Keyamo’s Approach to Institutional Authority
In Nigeria’s civil service circles, conversations about ministerial leadership styles rarely happen in the open. They travel quietly, through corridors…
Tinubu meets Mutfwang amid rising killings, security tensions in Plateau
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday received Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, in audience at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as part…
London monster jailed 15 years for raping girl
A South London man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of multiple sexual offences…
Panic at Lagos Airport as electrical spark hits MMIA Terminal 3, flights diverted
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has said the Temporary Terminal (T3) of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos,…
Ogundoyin gets Ibarapaland Royal Endorsement for Oyo 2027 Governorship Race
The Ibarapaland Traditional Council, comprising monarchs from all seven towns in the zone, on Wednesday converged in Eruwa to unanimously…
Inside MTN’s pipeline for female leaders
Women-owned businesses remain a vital pillar of Nigeria’s economy, contributing about 37 per cent to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product.…
Irele Tower opens, adds EDGE-Certified Green Offices in Lekki
Irele Tower has opened at Lagos Free Trade Zone, adding office capacity as the Lekki corridor expands and Nigeria attracts…
33 Banks meet targets as CBN concludes ₦4.65trn Recapitalisation Drive
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has concluded its sweeping banking sector recapitalisation programme, with lenders raising ₦4.65 trillion in…
Breaking: Tinubu postpones Ogun trip, heads to Jos over Plateau killings
President Bola Tinubu has postponed his planned visit to Iperu, Ogun State, earlier scheduled for Thursday, opting instead to begin…
Panic in Jos as University orders mass student evacuation amid violence
The University of Jos has ordered the immediate evacuation of all students from campus hostels following a fresh outbreak of…
FirstBank sponsors Okwaraji U-16 Championship to boost Youth Football
FirstBank has announced its sponsorship of the maiden Samuel Okwaraji Under-16 Football Championship, a nationwide school-based tournament aimed at promoting…
Tinubu renews Bugaje’s appointment as NBTE Executive Secretary
President Bola Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Professor Idris Muhammad Bugaje as Executive Secretary of the National Board for…
Why I rejected suitors to marry Autistic man – Blessing
Blessing Aboy Chibuzor, the woman who married an autistic man, Aboy Chibuzor, at Omega Power Ministries in Port Harcourt on…
FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays for Easter
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s…
Joao Felix reveals brutal truth behind dramatic Chelsea exit
Portuguese forward João Félix has spoken candidly about his departure from Chelsea, insisting he holds no regrets despite describing Stamford…
Iran blasts Trump’s ceasefire claim as baseless in sharp public rebuke
Iran’s foreign ministry on Wednesday forcefully denied President Donald Trump’s assertion that Tehran had requested a ceasefire, calling the claim…
Gains of IGP Disu’s Bold Tactical Team Reform
Over a week ago, the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, issued an internal signal that was initially misinterpreted by a…
Lebanon death toll explodes to 1,318 as Israeli strikes rage on
Lebanon's health ministry has reported that 1,318 people have been killed since the escalation of hostilities in early March, with…
DR Congo end 52-year wait with dramatic World Cup qualification
The Democratic Republic of Congo have secured a historic return to the FIFA World Cup, ending a 52-year absence with…
Super Eagles surrender lead as Jordan force dramatic draw
Jordan rallied from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against Nigeria on Tuesday, which impressed going forward but lost grip…
‘It’s fake news, I haven’t resigned as Power Minister’: Adelabu breaks silence
Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu has forcefully denied reports that he has resigned from the Federal Executive Council, dismissing the…
Sanwo-Olu, wife demand action on Women’s rights, economic empowerment
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for decisive action to strengthen women’s rights and expand economic opportunities, declaring that meaningful development…
Senate passes massive ₦68.3 trillion budget amid rising debt concerns
Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber, the Senate, on Tuesday passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill, significantly increasing the proposed national budget amid…