Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Uduaghan named NOC patron, harps on grassroots sports development
Immediate-past governor of Delta State and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Delta South Senatorial District, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta…
FG moves to reduce number of children per mother
The Federal Government has said it was working hard to come out with a policy that would limit the number…
Classy City thrash Shakhtar 3-0 away from home
Manchester City produced a Champions League masterclass to sweep aside Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 in Ukraine and go top of Group…
Ronaldo stars as Juventus beat Manchester United at Old Trafford
Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return to Old Trafford with a win as his Juventus side saw off Manchester United to…
Buhari’s administration strong enough to quell threats from Kanu – Presidency
By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Presidency on Tuesday said there was no cause for worry over recent outburst by the leader…
Ernest Shonekan is not dead, Ogun Govt denounces rumour
The Ogun State Government on Tuesday said former Head of Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan is still alive and…
Gunmen abduct journalist, one other in Nasarawa State
Nasarawa State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the abduction of a presenter with Nasarawa Broadcasting Service and his friend by…
Showbiz great, Samuel Ekundayo honoured in Canada
Ace music promoter and showbiz exponent, Samuel Ekundayo, is set to be honored again in Toronto, Canada, come Friday, November…
Shehu Sani joins PRP
Senator Shehu Sani, representing Kaduna Central in the Senate on Tuesday joined the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), three days after…
Lagos meets PSP operators, restores door-to-door evacuation
The Lagos State Government has met with the Private Sector Participation, PSP, operators in Waste Management, saying they should go…
Saudi king meets slain journalist’s family as Turkey demands answers
Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince have received members of the family of murdered dissident journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, as Turkey…
NMA worries about state of NHIS
The Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Dr Akin Sodipo has shown concern over the perception of Nigerians toward National Health…
2019: We are going to campaign heavily for Buhari, Sanwo-Olu – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said he would lead a strong campaign to ensure victory for President…
Somali novelist, Nuruddin Farah headlines Ake Festival
Somali novelist and playwright, Nuruddin Farah, has been announced as the headliner of the sixth edition of the Ake Arts…
Ambode, COWLSO charge women to embrace unity of purpose, action
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO on Tuesday charged women in the…
Looters’ list didn’t violate right of alleged culprits – Court
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Apo, Abuja, on Tuesday ruled that the Federal Government’s alleged looters’…
Group hails Ambode over Oresanya’s new role in Waste Management
A group, operating under the aegis of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard, a support platform for the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi…
Naira loses marginally against dollar at parallel market
The Naira on Monday lost 50 kobo to close at N360.5 to the dollar, weaker than N360 posted on Friday…
Buhari: You may choose to leave Nigeria if you have another country
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigerians who felt that they have another country outside Nigeria may choose to go.
Cameroon’s President, Paul Biya wins 7th term in office
Cameroon's President Paul Biya has won a seventh term in office in polls marred by low turnout and voter intimidation.
Nnamdi Kanu is working for his own selfish interest – Uwazuruike
Founder of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, and Biafra Independent Movement, Ralph Uwazuruike, on…
Melania Trump is a racist – Adichie
Acclaimed Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie has described United States First Lady, Melania Trump as racist.
Uduaghan: 64 garlands for an indefatigable achiever
When great men celebrate, even the stars bow in solemn hallow. As the immediate past governor of Delta State and…
Guards, who attacked, robbed Innoson Motor’s lawyer, arrested, stolen items recovered
The Lagos State Police Command is investigating two security guards, Kingsley Okon Asuquo, 19 and Isaac Edet, 18, assigned to…
81 Students compete for N12.5 million worth of scholarships
The first edition of the InterswitchSPAK National Science Quiz Competition, an initiative of Interswitch Group, a leading Pan-African electronic payment…
Health Scheme: Lagos adopts technology to aid easy access for residents
Ahead of the soon to be launched mandatory Lagos State Health Scheme (LSHS), the State Government on Monday said it…
200,000 Atiku supporters defect to Buhari’s camp
Nigeria's ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and presidential candidate of Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has lost over 200,000 members of his…
We have no plan to impeach Ambode – Lagos Assembly
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday said it has no plan to impeach Governor Akinwunmi Ambode as being…
Tribute to my beloved mother-in-law, Mama Adegbola (1925-2018)
I thought it fit and right to write this tribute to Mama. My dad had told me stories about Baba…
18 dead as train derails in Taiwan
At least 18 people have been killed and 170 injured in a passenger train derailment in north-east Taiwan.