Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Security man jailed for stealing N.4m from Four Square Church
An Igbosere Magistrate Court, Lagos has sentenced a security man, Joseph Ayanda, 25, to seven months imprisonment for breaking and…
House help sent to prison for stealing employer’s N70.6m jewelries
The police at the Maroko Division, Lekki, Lagos have arraigned a house help, Elisha Henry, 37 before a Lagos Magistrate…
Katsina bye-election commences amidst tight security
The Independent National Electoral Commission( INEC ) has commenced the bye election into the Kankiya/Kusada/Ingawa federal constituency.
I didn’t collect salary for 8 years as governor – Aregbesola
The outgoing governor of Osun, Rauf Aregbesola has said that he did not earn salaries throughout the eight years of…
U.S.-China discord dominates APEC summit in Papua New Guinea
The United States and China swapped barbs over trade, investment and regional security at an Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC)…
Ohanaeze’s endorsement of Atiku a chaff, no substance – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that many well-meaning Igbo leaders asked him to ignore the so-called endorsement by Ohanaeze Ndigbo…
Apapa gridlock may linger for a while – Lagos FRSC boss
Mr Hyginus Omeje, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in Lagos State has said that the traffic gridlock…
White House to restore press pass to CNN reporter after court order
A U.S. judge has ordered the White House to restore the press credentials of CNN reporter, Jim Acosta, rejecting the…
World Bank grants Tanzania $300m to support education sector
The World Bank on Friday said that it had granted 300 million dollar to Tanzania to support its education sector,…
French mother who hid baby for 2 years jailed
A French court on Friday sentenced a woman, who hid her baby in a spare room and the boot of…
Eid-El Maulud: Nigerian govt declares Tuesday public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday as Public Holiday to mark the Eid-el Maulud.
Buhari appoints Shonubi as CBN Deputy Governor, others
President Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed the appointment and re-appointment of some heads of parastatals.
2019: Buhari reiterates commitment to credible polls
As the nation moves into election mode with the commencement of election campaigns next week, President Muhammadu Buhari has again…
Nigeria Breweries PLC: Lottery Commission acted within confines of its mandate – DG
The Director General, National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila has said that the Commission would continue the clamp…
I’ve ordered EFCC to ensure funds recovered from looters don’t get back to them – Buhari
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said he had ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to ensure that…
Nyame now to spend 12 years in Prison, Appeal Court rules
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered the former Taraba State Governor, Jolly Nyame, to pay a fine of…
Court grants N500,000 bail to accused for allegedly stealing N550,000 property
A 42-year-old man, Jide Oyedele ON Friday, appeared in an Ikorodu Magistrate’s Court, Lagos for alleged theft of pickup van…
N1.6bn fraud: Court orders EFCC to re-arraign ex-aide to Jonathan
A Federal High Court In Lagos, on Friday, ordered the re-arraignment of a former presidential aide, Waripamo-Owei Dudafa charged by…
Plans to rubbish NBC DG, Ishaq Modibbo Kawu uncovered
Plans are in top gear to rubbish the image of the Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mallam…
UI @ 70: The major problem of Nigeria’s universities is funding – UI VC
Behind every successful man, there is a woman; so says the maxim. On the evening of Sunday November 4, 2018,…
QFFD announces $3m funding towards eliminating neglected tropical diseases
Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed an agreement with World Health Organization (WHO)’s Regional Office for Africa worth 3…
Group hails Nigerian Govt over Tradermoni Scheme
The President General of Buhari Osinbajo Hope Movement, Hon. Seyi Bamigbade has commended the federal government for coming up with…
APC faults N80bn Bayelsa International Cargo Airport
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa on Thursday said that borrowing by the State Government to fund the N80…
3 Soldiers killed, many missing as Boko Haram attacks military base
At least three soldiers were killed and several missing after a Boko Haram attack on a military base in Nigeria’s…
Strike: FG, ASUU resume talks next week
The Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) have agreed to resume talks next week to resolve the ongoing…
EFCC arrests 24 undergraduates, others over cyber crime
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ibadan has arrested 36 suspected internet fraudsters at 21, Sawmill Road, Awa-Ijebu,…
Lagos educates boys on sexual reproductive health
The Lagos State Government has commenced a 4-day sensitization programme for school boys on Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health.
UI graduates 4,839 2nd degree students
As part of the activities lined up for the 70th anniversary of the Premier University, Ibadan, 4,839 students of the…
UI International School rejects use of Hijab
The Board of Governors of the International School University of Ibadan, headed by the UI Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Adeyinka…
Adamawa Assembly approves N5b loan for payment of LG workers` salary arrears
Adamawa House of Assembly on Wednesday granted approval to Gov. Muhammadu Bindow’s request to source for N5 billion loan from…