Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Gabon foils coup
A spokesperson for the government of Gabon has said the political situation in the country is "under control", following an…
Air strikes: NAF destroys insurgents gun trucks near Damasak, Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has destroyed some Islamic State…
Buhari will campaign for all APC Candidates – Presidency
The Presidency says President Muhammadu Buhari, who is the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its presidential candidate…
No division in South-East PDP – Obi
Mr Peter Obi, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says there is no division in the…
Why Lagos is experiencing global recognition – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday attributed the global recognition of the State as a major capital to…
Rooney arrested in U.S. for drunk-driven
English football star Wayne Rooney was arrested in December at Dulles Airport outside Washington, D.C. in the U.S. for public…
Why soldiers invaded Daily Trust offices
Armed soldiers invaded some offices of the Daily Trust newspaper on Sunday in what might not be unconnected with the…
Buhari didn’t order Pinnick’s prosecution
The Presidency has described as `fake news’ a press release in circulation, to the effect that President Muhammadu Buhari had…
Court backs EFCC on seized $2.8m
A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has refused to vacate the interim forfeiture order granted on December 28, 2018…
Police arrest 11 suspects for allegedly burning shops, houses in Ibadan
The Police Command in Oyo State said on Sunday that it had arrested 11 suspects in connection with the burning…
Nigeria’s E-payment transactions hit N56.85trn – Reports
Reports from the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS), have indicated that Nigeria’s electronic payment (e-payment) services, recorded transactions worth N56.85…
Umahi effects cabinet reshuffle
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Sunday effected a minor cabinet reshuffle which saw some commissioners swapping positions.
Ogun Police arrests four church robbers
Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta Nigeria Police Force, Ogun Command has arrested four suspected armed robbers who specialised in robbing churches and other…
Elections: Allegations against Zakari gender-biased violence against women – PGI
Proactive Gender Initiatives (PGI) says allegations being peddled against the National Commissioner, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Hajia Amina Zakari,…
Edo civil activists want BPE DG removed from BEDC board
The Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE), Alex Okoh, has been asked to disqualify himself from the…
Brexit: Theresa May warns of ‘uncharted territory’ if MPs reject deal
Theresa May has warned the UK faces "uncharted territory" if Parliament rejects her Brexit deal as she vowed to redouble…
Man. City put seven goals past Rotherham to reach FA Cup fourth round
Phil Foden scored his first goal at Etihad Stadium as a strong Manchester City side hit seven against Rotherham to…
30 dead in Afghan’s goldmine collapse
At least 30 people have been killed in the collapse of a gold mine in north-eastern Afghanistan, officials say.
Gani Adams and the preservation of indigenous culture
On 13th January 13, 2018, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, officially installed Iba Gani Abiodun Adams 15th…
SERAP issues 14-day ultimatum to Fashola to publish names of contractors who absconded with power projects money
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a Freedom of Information request to Babatunde Fashola, urging him to…
“Amina Zakari is lying about her relationship with Buhari”
In a December 27, 2018 article, Mohammed Haruna, former Daily Trust columnist and current INEC commissioner, confirmed that President Muhammadu…
Leave Keystone Bank, 9mobile alone, share your manifesto with Nigerians
There have been interesting events in the political terrain in the past few weeks, but the one that has gained…
Madagascar police fire teargas to disperse 500 supporters of losing candidate
Madagascar police fired teargas Saturday to disperse some 500 supporters of the losing candidate in last month's presidential election, in…
Britney Spears puts career on hold to look after ailing father
Pop superstar Britney Spears announced Friday she is placing her career on hold indefinitely to take care of her sick…
Violence rages over Indian flashpoint temple
Twin arson and bomb attacks rocked southern India Saturday, continuing a violent backlash that followed the entry of two women…
Three dead, four injured in California shooting
Police in California on Saturday said three people were killed and four were injured in a shooting at a bowling…
No breakthrough in U.S. shutdown talks, new meeting planned
Senior Trump administration officials and Democratic congressional staffers failed on Saturday to break a deadlock over a proposed border wall…
Video: Incredible! How can Morata miss this?
Chelsea's Alvaro Morata is guilty to have missed one of the best chances in football history to simply tap in…
Iwobi, Willock take Arsenal to the next round of FA Cup
Arsenal cruised through to the FA Cup fourth round with teenager Joe Willock scoring twice at Blackpool.
Morata grabs brace in Chelsea’s FA Cup win
Cesc Fabregas missed a penalty in potentially his last game in English football as Chelsea beat Nottingham Forest in the…