Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Nigeria’s inflation rate drops in October – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measured inflation for October decreased to 0.74…
We want 2nd Niger Bridge ready in 24 months, Southeast governors tell Buhari
South-East Governors’ Forum on Wednesday appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that the construction period of the Second Niger…
Buhari meets Ekweremadu, Southeast governors at Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met behind closed doors with Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, four Southeast governors and Deputy…
Senate orders investigation into sealing of Akwa Ibom House of Assembly
The Senate, on Wednesday, ordered an investigation into the sealing of the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly by security operatives.
Oil rises above $63 after slide
Oil bounced above 63 million a barrel on Wednesday to claw back some of the previous day’s six per cent…
Police arrest 7 Customs officers for killing woman
The Nigeria Police in Badagry, said it had arrested seven customs officers over the killing one Mrs Patience Oni and…
AWCON: Super Falcons weep Shepolopolo of Zambia 4-0
Nigeria’s Super Falcons beat the Shepolopolo of Zambia 4-0 on Wednesday at Cape Coast in Ghana to return to contention…
Jonathan’s book is simply fiction, devoid of facts swept under carpet – Shettima
The Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima has accused former President Goodluck Jonathan of sweeping the report by an investigative panel…
Lagos begins biometric verification for 9,000 pensioners Monday
No fewer than 9,000 Lagos State pensioners under the defined benefit scheme otherwise known as “Pay As you go” are…
More Nigerians turning to digital solutions to manage their Travel – Travelport Research
Nigerian travellers are forward-thinking and ready to embrace new technologies more readily than their counterparts from Europe and other parts…
Amosun Presents N402.6 billion 2019 budget to State Assembly for approval
Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun on Wednesday presented to the State House of Assembly a budget of N402.6 billion for…
Bello promises N100 million reward for information on aide’s killers
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Wednesday promised a N100 million reward to anyone with information that could lead to…
Group endorses Buhari, Sanwo-Olu, vows to mobilise millions of votes for them
An independent political group, 'Project LOUD' on Wednesday endorsed the candidacy of President Muhammadu Buhari and that of the APC…
Governorship, State Assembly elections hold March 2 – INEC
Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on Wednesday said all Governorship and State House of Assembly elections…
Handshake across History?
Let us begin with some collective introspection. I have become increasingly convinced that, between leadership and the led, there is…
Boko Haram attacks leave 53 soldiers, farmers dead in pre-election show of force
Boko Haram jihadists have killed 53 soldiers and farmers in three days of attacks in northeastern Nigeria, security sources said…
50 killed in suicide bombing in Kabul
A suicide bomb attack on a gathering of religious scholars in the Afghan capital, Kabul, has killed at least 50…
Malaria affects 219 million people in 2017, kills 274,000 in 11 countries
Reductions in malaria cases have stalled after several years of decline globally, according to the new World malaria report 2018.
Fayemi reinstates five Perm Secs sacked by Fayose, to get salary arrears
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has ordered the reinstatement of all the five Permanent Secretaries that were retired in 2014…
Obama pushed for my defeat in 2015, Jonathan says in new book
Nigeria’s former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has accused Barack Obama of pushing for his defeat in the 2015 Presidential election.…
South Korea airline orders $4.4bn 40 Boeing
Jeju Air Co Ltd, South Korea’s biggest low-cost carrier, purchased 40 Boeing (BA.N) 737 Max 8 planes worth 4.4 billion…
Yuletide: Drivers involved in accidents to remain behind bar till January 15 – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has warned that reckless drivers who get involved in road crashes during the Yuletide…
Oyo workers receive Sept., Oct. salaries
The Oyo State Government has disclosed that the September and October 2018 salaries approved by Governor Abiola Ajimobi has been…
8th Senate worst in attendance – Ndume
Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, on Tuesday described the 8th Senate as the worst he had seen in terms of…
Ekiti bank robbery: Number of dead policemen rises to 3 as police close on bandits
The number of policemen killed by armed robbers who invaded a bank in Ijero Ekiti in Ekiti State on Monday…
Jonathan, more of an academic in politics – Mahama
Former President of Ghana, John Mahama, says ex-President Goodluck Jonathan is more of an academic who found himself in politics.
Eid El Maulud: Amosun Felicitates with Muslims, calls for prayers towards 2019 Polls
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has felicitated with Muslim faithful on the occasion of the Eid El Maulud celebration.
Gunmen kidnap Plateau traditional ruler
Unidentified gunmen have kidnapped Mr David Dongbam, a second class traditional ruler of Dorock Kingdom in Shandam Local Government Area…
Army urges families of kidnap victims to intimate security agencies of demand for ransom
The Nigerian Army has urged the family members of kidnap victims to intimate security agencies of demand for ransom payment…
US Judge blocks Trump’s order denying asylum to migrants
A US federal judge has blocked an order issued by President Trump to deny the possibility of asylum to migrants…