Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Senior surgeon collapses, dies after conducting 4 operations
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), has been thrown into mourning, following the death of one of the senior…
Fayemi laments poor management of Ikogosi Warm Springs Resorts
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has decried the poor state of the Ikogosi Warm Spring Resorts, owing to deliberate…
Obaseki orders arrest of BEDC officials for removing transformer bought by Ihovbor Community
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Monday ordered the arrest of officials of Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC)…
Gunmen abduct former NBA Branch Chairman in Edo, kill wife
Gunmen terrorising motorists on the busy Benin-Auchi Road again struck on Sunday evening and abducted the former chairman of the…
International retail shopping now easy for Nigerian
Nigerian customers can now shop directly from over 100 international stores, including Amazon, Zara, eBay and Macy’s, and pay in…
We will not not join Labour’s strike – NATCA President
Mr Victor Eyaru, the President of Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), on Monday said that the association would not…
Court refuses to grant fresh order stopping Labour’s strike
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Abuja on Monday rejected a request for a fresh order stopping the organised…
Falana issues Commission 7-day ultimatum to probe killing of 492 Shiites
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, on Monday issued seven days ultimatum to the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, to…
FG, Labour lock in emergency meeting to avert strike
The meeting of the tripartite committee on new minimum wage is currently ongoing in Abuja to avert Tuesday's nationwide strike…
FG, Labour must work together to avert nationwide strike – Saraki
The President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has appealed to both the Federal Government and the leadership of…
Senate 2019: Victor Adoji, best man for Kogi East – Group
More support is coming the way of Dr. Victor Alewo Adoji, who is gearing up to represent Kogi East Senatorial…
Interswitch, Microsoft, partner to pioneer Blockchain Technology in Nigeria
Interswitch Group, a Pan-African integrated digital payments and commerce company, in partnership with Microsoft, has announced the launch of its…
Labour insists on strike on Tuesday, shuns meeting with FG
The Organised Labour on Sunday shunned a meeting called by the Federal Government as part of efforts to stop the nationwide…
ASUU begins nationwide strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Sunday ordered its members across the country to commence a nationwide strike…
Morata hits brace as Chelsea thrash Palace 3-1
Alvaro Morata scored twice to sink Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge and help lift Chelsea above Liverpool into second spot…
Missing Army General: Police parade 19 suspects in Plateau
The Plateau Police Command has paraded 19 suspects in connection with the disappearance and death of Maj. Gen. Idris Alkali…
Forged documents for UK visas attract 10-year ban – High Commissioner
The outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria. Mr Paul Arkwright has cautioned Nigerians seeking visas to the UK to avoid…
Lagos APC announces Hamzat as Sanwo-Olu’s running mate
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos State chapter has announced former Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure in the state, Dr…
FG will no longer bear cost of service charge for TSA payments – AGF
Henceforth, the Federal Government will no longer bear the service charge cost on all payments to its Ministries, Departments and…
North Korea warns of returning to nuclear policy
North Korea has warned the United States it will "seriously" consider returning to a state policy aimed at building nuclear…
Man in early 20s stabbed to death in London
Detectives have begun a murder investigation after a man in his early 20s was stabbed to death in southeast London.
Murder of Coptic Christians: Egyptian forces kill 19 terrorists
Egypt says security forces have killed 19 militants in a shootout, including the gunmen suspected of killing seven Christians in…
PDP: Buhari’s certificate saga, worst national embarrassment
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday said public demonstrations that the Presidency may have procured a forged West African…
Lagos settles N688m accrued pension rights
The Lagos State Government said it released N688 million to 178 retirees in October to offset part of their accrued…
Unstoppable Manchester City put six goals past hapless Southampton
Manchester City cruised to 6-1 victory over a sorry Southampton side to return to the top of the Premier League.
Why Buhari may win 2019 election – US agency report
The United States Institute of Peace has said that President Muhammadu Buhari may win the 2019 election. USIP noted that…
GenCos yet to receive payment for electricity since June – Official
The Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) says power Generation Companies (GenCos) have not received payment for electricity generated since…
We do not charge tuition in Unilorin -Management
The University of Ilorin on Sunday said it does not charge tuition fees in line with the policy of the…
Prince Charles to address herdsmen attacks during Nigeria visit
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Paul Arkwright, announced in Abuja on Sunday that Prince Charles would engage in…
Amaechi rescues kidnapped victim in Rivers
Former Governor of Rivers State and Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Sunday afternoon rescued a kidnapped victim along the…