Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Kaduna benefits over N13.5bn from FG’s Social Investment Programme – minister
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, says Kaduna State has benefited more than N13.5 billion from the Federal Government’s…
Police parade 33 suspected IPOB members in Anambra
Police on Sunday said they arrested 33 people persons suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra…
Boko Haram attack: SERAP writes Buhari, seeks probe of military spending
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari requesting him to use…
Rivers collapsed building update: 6 dead, 38 rescued; Wike orders arrest of owner, others
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has ordered the arrest of the owner of the collapsed 7-storey building, the contractor…
Education, key to industrialization, development – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari at the weekend said that education is the key element to the nation's industrialization and development.
Ex-Ghanaian President wants graduating students to proffer solution to African problems
John Dramani Mahama, the immediate past President of Ghana, has urged Nigeria and Ghana to leverage on their human and…
UI re-opens International School for academic activities Monday
The Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, UI, Professor Abel Olayinka has ordered the reopening of International School, Ibadan for academic…
Nigeria’ll overcome her challenges – Buhari, Gowon, Kumuyi
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari; former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon and the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life…
2019: We will end APC’s reign in Lagos – PDP
The Lagos State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday said it was sure to defeat the All…
We must win war against Boko Haram terrorists – Army
Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have been charged to be alert, courageous and more decisive in the fight against Boko…
Tottenham stop Chelsea’s season unbeaten run
Tottenham outplayed Chelsea to inflict the Blues' first Premier League defeat of the season which shows they are capable of…
LASPOTECH gets license to operate radio station
The Lagos state polytechnic has acquired a license to operate a radio station.
Ekiti indigenes in Lagos drum support for Fayemi
Members of Ekiti Parapo, a forum for Ekiti indigenes in Lagos have drummed support for Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode…
94-year old Mugabe can no longer walk
Zimbabwe's former President Mugabe, 94, is unable to walk because of ill health, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.
Unstoppable City put four goals past West Ham
Manchester City recorded an eighth consecutive victory in all competitions as they swatted aside West Ham 4-0 in the Premier…
Manchester United fumble to goalless draw at home
Manchester United suffered more frustration as they were held to a goalless draw by a spirited Crystal Palace - the…
Liverpool thrash Watford 3-0
Mohamed Salah set Liverpool on their way to victory over Watford to keep them within two points of leaders Manchester…
FMBN recovers N3bn debts, records stronger result in 2018
Managing Director, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Ahmed Dangiwa, said the bank has recouped more than N3 billion in…
Peaceful 2019 Election: Sultan urges Nigerians to hold Buhari to his words
Sultan of Sokoto Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Saturday urged Nigerians to hold President Muhammadu Buhari to his words on the…
Niger Pension Board receives N3bn to settle retired workers, others
The Niger government has released N3 billion to the pension board to settle outstanding pensions, gratuities and death benefits owed…
Osinbajo urges Church to continue to pray for survival of Nigeria
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday urged the Church to continue to pray for the survival and progress of Nigeria.
Troops arrest 20 suspects, recover arms, ammunition in Kogi
The combined forces of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies have arrested 20 suspected notorious criminals that have been…
N200m loan: Finance Minister tasks beneficiaries on repayment
Hajiya Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance on Saturday tasked beneficiaries of the Kaduna State Women Empowerment Funds (KADWEF Loan) on…
155 ex-Boko Haram fighters set for release into society – OSC
No fewer than 154 ex-Boko Haram ex-Boko Haram terrorists that have been rehabilitated under the De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR)…
Buhari: I’m committed to free, fair 2019 elections
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday reassured Nigerians that the forthcoming general elections in 2019 will be free and fair.
Blac Chyna falls in love with Nigerian Jollof Rice
American Super Model, Angela Renee White a.k.a. Blac Chyna who is set to launch her whitening cream has arrive Lagos…
Pressure on Solari as Madrid crash 3-0 to lowly Eibar
Santiago Solari's winning start as Real Madrid coach ended with a dismal 3-0 defeat at Eibar as the Basque outfit…
34 suspected members of IPOB arrested after police inspector killed
The Police Command in Anambra has arrested 34 suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra ( IPOB) in…
Rivers building Collapse: 1 dead, 20 rescued
The number of those rescued from the seven-storey building that collapse on Friday evening in Port Harcourt ,Rivers State has…
Wilder or Fury: Who has the better chin?
All other possible scenarios aside, might the fast-approaching Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury heavyweight showdown come down to one thing: who takes…