Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
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…
NSE : Trading closes on negative note, market capitalisation loses N18bn
Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) reversed to the negative territory on Wednesday due to profit taking with the…
Uzodinma: I wasn’t arrested, I remain focused on governorship race
The Imo State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, has denied reports of his arrest.
Only leaders with integrity can drive Nigeria’s economic growth – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said if Nigeria must develop and have sizable improvement in the nation’s…
Accidents during ‘Ember’ months caused by human errors – LASEMA
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA on Wednesday said accidents and deaths during the 'ember' months are mostly caused…
N110m fraud: Court remands 2 businessmen in Kuje prison
FCT High Court in Apo on Wednesday ordered two business men, Moses Esuga, and Nasir Mohammed, to be remanded in…
Governors hold emergency meeting tonight in Abuja over Minimum Wage
The 36 state governors in Nigeria are going to hold an emergency meeting tonight in Abuja to deliberate on the…
Kidnapping: Council chairman offers N5m to rescue female twin in Zamfara
The chairman of Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara, Dr Awwal-Bawa Moriki has offered to give N5 million to anyone…
2,045 PVCs stolen from our office in Akwa Ibom – INEC
) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said 2,045 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) had been stolen from its office in…
EFCC Intercepts N211m Gold at Lagos airport
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have intercepted gold worth about N211 million being illegally transported through…