Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
2019: CUPP adopts Atiku as consensus candidate
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has adopted the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar, as its consensus…
Minimum wage will determine workers’ voting pattern in 2019 elections – NLC
The National Minimum Wage will determine the voting pattern by Nigerian workers in the 2019 general elections, the Nigeria Labour…
Fayose escapes death in auto crash on 3rd Mainland Bridge
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose escaped death on Wednesday when he was involved in an auto crash on…
Kogi Speaker acts as governor in Yahaya Bello’s absence
Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Matthew Kolawole, has presented an official letter from the state governor, Yahaya…
Amosun, Okorocha cannot stop APC from winning Ogun, Imo – Oshiomhole
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on Wednesday said the anti-party activities of Governors…
Why I resigned from Ambode’s cabinet to join Agbaje’s campaign team – Commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Olawale Oluwo has said he resigned from the cabinet of Governor…
I want Fury rematch to settle score while ‘the iron’s hot’ – Wilder
It’s arguably the biggest fight that can be made in boxing right now, and WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder says…
Anthony Joshua: I’m ready for Wilder or Fury in 2019
Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn says he wants to match him against Deontay Wilder or Tyson Fury in 2019.
Serena confirmed for Australian Open return
Serena Williams will resume her quest for a record-equalling 24th grand slam title at the Australian Open in January after…
Atiku’s Policy Plan lacks remorse and people orientation – BCO
A policy group in Nigeria has picked some loopholes in Atiku Abubakar’s policy plan, noting that, it lacks remorse and…
May suffers three Brexit defeats in Commons
Theresa May has suffered three Brexit defeats in the Commons as she set out to sell her EU deal to…
Nigeria’s Leon Balogun scores stunning goal as 10-man Brighton beat Crystal Palace
Brighton produced one of the best Premier League performances of the season to sweep aside Crystal Palace despite playing for…
Manchester City move five points clear after beating Watford
Goals from Leroy Sane and Riyad Mahrez gave Manchester City a hard-fought win at Watford which re-established their five-point cushion…
You must produce Alison-Madueke in 72 hours, Court orders EFCC, DSS
A Federal High Court judge gave what appears to be a tall order to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…
2019: Osinbajo begins door to door campaign at Nyanya, Karu in FCT
Nigeria's Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday commenced door to door campaign at Nyanya and Karu suburbs of the…
17,000 Ondo youths endorse Buhari for 2nd term
No fewer than 17,000 youth from Ondo on Tuesday staged a road walk with placards seeking the re-election of President…
No end in sight: FG, ASUU meeting deadlock again
The meeting between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) ended without any conclusion on Tuesday.
Death toll in Port Harcourt 7-storey building collapse rises to 10
The Death toll from the collapse of a 7-storey building in Port Harcourt has risen to 10 following Tuesday’s recovery…
2019: Politicians found with firearm will be arrested – DIG
Adejoke Adeleye, Abeokuta The Deputy Inspector General of police for South West, Agboola Oshodi-Glover has warned that any politician found…
How I will solve incessant ASUU strike in Nigerian universities – Ezekwesili
The presidential candidate for the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has proffered solution to the frequent shut…
Cross River violence: Buhari expresses concern, calls for calm
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concern over reports of violence in four communities in Biase Local Government Area of Cross…
Suspected hoodlums sent to prison for removing police officer’s teeth
The police at the Ilasan Division, Lekki, Lagos have arrested eight suspected hoodlums for allegedly attacking two police officers with…
Davido, Itodo, others battle for Future Awards Africa Prize for Young Person
The Central Working Committee (CWC) of The Future Awards Africa has unveiled the list of honorees for the most coveted…
Police arrest journalist in Uyo for publishing story against Akpabio
Obong Ndutim, the publisher of an online news portal, 'thefactreporters.com,' a local content publishing website, based in Uyo, the Akwa…
EU bank to spend $1bn for youth empowerment to discourage irregular migration
African countries fighting the scourge of irregular migration and human trafficking are to benefit from European Union bank's youth empowerment…
Breaking: Singer, Small Doctor freed
An Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday released popular singer, Adekunle Temitope, aka Small Doctor.
Video: Buhari visits Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, Poland
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, in Oświęcim, Poland, where he paid tribute to Holocaust…
Those fanning embers of discord in Nigeria are illiterates, ignorant – Buhari
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Poland said those fanning embers of discord in Nigeria are illiterates and ignorant.
Buhari to Swiss President: We won’t rest until remaining Chibok girls are released
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has pledged that his government will not rest until the remaining Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko…