Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
2019 Budget: Economist reacts to Buhari`s proposal on New Minimum wage
A Political Economist, Mr Ismaila Suleiman, has said that the decision of President Muhammadu Buahri to set up a technical…
Don’t distort Buhari’s 2019 budget, Oshiomhole tells National Assembly
National Chairman, All Progressive Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, on Wednesday appealed to the National Assembly not to distort the…
N1.4bn fraud: CACOL urges EFCC to conclude Usoro’s trial
The Centre for Anti-Corruption n and Open Leadership (CACOL) has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) not to…
2019 Budget: PDP lawmakers total disgrace to Nigerians – Group
A political group in Nigeria has strongly condemned the unruly attitude and chants of Peoples Democratic Party lawmakers during President…
Police apprehend suspect for impersonating as retired AIG
The Police Command in the FCT has arrested one Olawole Olatunji, 58, who claimed to be a retired a Assistant…
Buhari gives security agencies marching order to find killers of Alex Badeh
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the killing of former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (rtd) as…
Update: 38 vehicles, 71 shops, houses, petrol stations razed in Abule Egba pipeline fire
No fewer than 38 vehicles, 71 shops, a church, houses, petrol stations and others were razed in Wednesday pipeline fire…
Buhari presents N8.83trn budget for 2019 to National Assembly
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday unveiled a federal budget of N8.83 trillion for the 2019 fiscal year.
Pirates free kidnapped crew off Nigerian coast
All of the crew kidnapped by pirates from a container ship off the coast of Nigeria in October, including eight…
FIFA bans Gambia football head for 4 years for corruption
FIFA has banned Seedy Kinteh, former president of the Gambia Football Federation, from all football activities for four years after…
Trump’s Charity Foundation to close down
US President Donald Trump's troubled charity foundation has agreed to close down amid allegations that he and others illegally misused…
Al Ain shock River Plate to reach Club World Cup final
Hosts Al Ain caused a huge shock by beating River Plate on penalties to reach the Club World Cup final.
City beat Leicester 3-1 on penalty to reach Carabao Cup Semi-finals
Holders Manchester City edged through to the Carabao Cup semi-finals by beating Leicester City 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1…
IPAC threatens to disqualify Dapo Abiodun
Ogun State chapter of the Inter Party Advisory Committees, IPAC, has threatened to disqualify the governorship candidate of the All…
APC candidate emerges winner of Councillorship by-election in Lagos
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress ( APC ), Olufemi Sowande, has been declared winner of the Councillorship by-election…
Kogi PDP: Crisis as Aidoko opens parallel Atiku campaign office
All seems not to be too well with the Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) going by…
2019: Why you must vote PDP – Atiku, others
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, has assured Nigerians of peace and development in the country, if…
Alleged exam malpractice: FG re-arraigns Adeleke
The Federal Government on Tuesday, re-arraigned Sen. Ademola Adeleke on seven counts amended charges on examination malpractice.
Projects: Siemens to invest additional 500m euro in Africa
Siemens will invest additional 500 million euro ($569 million) in Africa to support crucial projects such as the expansion of…
Adelabu unveils 7-point agenda for Oyo
Chief Adebayo Adelabu, the All Progressives Congress(APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, has unveiled a seven-point agenda that would form…
Messi wins record fifth Golden Shoe award
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi says he "never imagined having so much success" after being presented with a record fifth European…
SSANU-ABU protest non-payment of N8bn earned allowance
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria branch on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest…
Ambode launches Lagos Health Insurance Scheme
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday launched the much-awaited health insurance scheme of the State Government, saying it…
Unveiling an African poverty clock: Leaving no one behind
Moving into 2019, there is reason to celebrate. Latest estimates by World Data Lab show that, for the first time…
ADC Oyo guber candidate condemns monetisation of election
The Oyo State Governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin has condemned the monetisation of elections…
2018 NUJ Press Week: TECH-U VC charges Nigerian Journalists
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan Against the daunting challenges confronting the Nigerian media, the Vice Chancellor, First Technical University, TECH-U, Professor Ayobami Salami…
Ogun revenue service generates N45.8bn in 10 months
Adekunle Adeosun, Chairman, Ogun Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS), on Tuesday said that the agency generated over N45.8billion revenue to the…
We’re ready for Buhari’s 2019 Appropriation bill presentation – Reps
The House of Representatives has resolved to admit President Muhammadu Buhari on the floor of the green chambers to present…
Buhari congratulates Leemon Ikpea at 62
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with a major investor in the oil and gas industry, Dr Leemon Ikpea, as he…
Court dissolves 16-year-old marriage over constant wife battering
A Grade ‘C’ Customary Court, Bode Igbo, Ibadan, has dissolved the 16-year-old marriage between Taiwo Philip and his wife, Bukola,…