Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Customs distributes rice worth N4bn to IDPs
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has so far distributed 424,391 bags of rice worth N4 billion to Internally…
U.S. govt shutdown to last until agreement on border wall – Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the partial shutdown of the federal government was going to last until his…
Death toll in Indonesia Tsunami hits 429
Indonesia says it will build a new warning system capable of detecting tsunamis caused by undersea landslides, days after giant…
Pope calls for peace in conflict zone
The Pope has used his annual Christmas message to appeal for peace in conflict zones including Yemen and Syria.
Ajimobi’s wife presents gifts to Christmas babies
Mrs Florence Ajimobi, wife of the Oyo State Governor, says celebrating babies born on Christmas day is a veritable way…
Christmas: Epe agog as “One Lagos Fiesta’ begins
Epe residents were spotted around the popular Marina Waterfront, the venue of the ongoing “One Lagos Fiesta” in Epe, in…
I don’t want to fight Joshua in April – Wilder
Anthony Joshua can forget about a fight against unbeaten WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder for April 13, as the American…
We’ll dedicate 2019 budget to completion of ongoing projects – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday evening said the 2019 budget of the State would be dedicated towards…
Wike presents N480.41bn budget for 2019 fiscal year
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Monday in Port Harcourt presented the 2019 Appropriation Bill of N480.42 billion to the…
Buhari: Horrendous killings in Zamfara, others must stop
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has strongly condemned the killing of innocent Nigerians in some communities in Zamfara State, saying that…
Buhari mourns Prof. Oluwole
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Oluwole family on the death of Prof. Sophie Oluwole, renowned…
Ambode preaches love, kindness to less privileged at Christmas
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday urged Nigerians to seize the symbolic occasion of Christmas to extend acts…
Shettima presents N125.82bn budget proposal for 2019
Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno on Monday presented a N125.82 billion appropriation bill for the 2019 fiscal year to the…
Nigerian stock market grows by 3.88%, ahead of Yuletide
Few hours to Christmas, activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) opened for the week on Monday on a bullish…
Court orders EFCC to seize 46 properties owned by Jonathan’s Deputy Campaign Chairman
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the temporary forfeiture of 46 properties allegedly belonging to Dr. Ngozi…
ABB opens new facility in Lagos
Following its rapid growth in the Nigerian market, ABB Nigeria, a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion,…
Uduaghan blasts critics, says downgrade of Asaba Airport political
Immediate-past governor of Delta State and All Progressives Congress 2019 Delta South senatorial candidate, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has opened up…
Strike: ASUU may not honour further calls by FG – National President
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it may not honour further calls by Federal Government for a meeting…
The Nation “Person of the Year”
I cannot wait to congratulate The Nation Newspapers, and then the (Nigerian) nation herself, for an invigorating decision on this…
Octogenarian, 8 others arraigned for breach of peace
An 82-year old community leader, Olumuyiwa Adenuga and eight others have been arrested and arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court…
2019: Thousands of Ambode’s supporters stage solidarity march for Sanwo-Olu
By Kazeem Ugbodaga Thousands of supporters of Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday embarked on solidarity rally to…
Presidential candidate sues INEC over Buhari’s certificate
The Presidential candidate of All Grassroots Alliance (AGA), Mr Chuks Nwachuku has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before…
Dillian Whyte knocks out Chisora in 11th Round
Dillian Whyte delivered a Knockout of the year candidate with a devastating left hook in the 11th round in a…
APGA, Attack on Chief Oye and the Role of Bianca Ojukwu
For the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), things have never been the same since it conducted its nomination and primary…
SERAP sues Saraki for paying Dariye N14.2m monthly allowances in prison
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Lagos to stop…
Rampant United maul Cardiff 5-1 in Solskjaer’s first game in charge
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer got off to a perfect start as Manchester United's interim manager with a 5-1 thrashing of his…
Continue to obey your parents, Ambode, wife charge children
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and his wife, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Saturday urged children to continue to listen…
Kidnapped Bishop regains freedom after five days in kidnapper’s den
After spending five days in the den of kidnappers, the Bishop of Ahoada, Anglican Diocese, Bishop Clement Ekpeye, has been…
Ecobank Rapidtransfer eases Homebound remittances for Yuletide
In the spirit of the season, Ecobank Nigeria has called on Nigerians in diaspora to embrace the benefits of Ecobank’s…
5,000 decamp from PDP, others to APC in Kwara
No fewer than 5,000 people from different parties in Kwara South Senatorial District on Saturday defected to the All Progressives…