Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
2019: Peter Obi divides PDP in South East
The choice of Mr Peter Obi as the running mate to the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in…
100,000 Germans march against far right
More than 100,000 people have been marching in the German capital Berlin to protest against xenophobia and the increasing influence…
Death toll rises to 24 in Abia pipeline explosion
The death toll from Friday’s oil pipeline explosion in two Abia communities in Osisioma Local Government Area of the state…
PMB is on a rescue Mission
“Nothing was more difficult to bring about than a new order of things, because those who profit from the old…
Ex-militants call for sack of Dokubo over non-payment of bursary
Ex-Niger Delta militants and graduands of Benson Idahosa University, Benin, on the Federal Government's Amnesty Program on Friday protested alleged…
SDP State Secretary resigns, alleges electoral fraud during primaries
The State Organising Secretary, of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Ogun State, Mr Suleiman Abiodun-Alli has resigned his appointment and…
2,034 set of twins participate in Oyo Twins festival
About 2,034 set of twins and tens of multiple births on Saturday converged at Igboora, Ibarapa Central local Government area…
Super Ighalo hits hat-trick as Nigeria thrash Libya 4-0
Super Eagles star, Odion Ighalo hits a hat-trick on Saturday as the Nigerian side thrash Libya 4-0 in a Nations…
Buhari bans 50 persons on watch-list from foreign trips
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has ordered that 50 high profile persons on watch-list be stopped from leaving the country pending…
Lagos to sanction 20 LAGESC officers for assaulting residents
The Lagos State Government has directed that officers from Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), who were reportedly involved in…
16 Ekiti LG Council Chairmen fail to stop possible removal by Fayemi
Apprehensive about their survival under the incoming Kayode Fayemi administration, 16 Local Government Chairmen elected on the platform of the…
Corps member drowns in Bauchi river
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Bauchi, Joseph Adebayo, who went on a picnic to celebrate the…
Landslide kills 40 in Uganda
A landslide following heavy rains in eastern Uganda has killed more than 40 people.
Peter Obi named Atiku’s running mate
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has been pencilled down as the running mate of the Peoples Democratic…
Cristiano Ronaldo: German magazine ‘stands by reporting’ of rape allegation
The German magazine that reported a rape allegation made against footballer Cristiano Ronaldo says it has "no reason" to doubt…
2019: Ribadu steps down for Dankwambo
Alhaji Muhammad Ribadu, Senatorialcandidate, Gombe North Senatorial District under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has relinquished his candidature…
NRC boss, Sandamu dies at 68
The Board Chairman of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Mr Usman Sandamu died on Thursday in Abuja at the age of…
Ace Music Promoter, Ekundayo to be honoured in Canada
Like a gold fish that has no hiding place, Samuel Ekundayo is about to be unveiled to the world. The…
LASEMA partners UNILAG on emergency management
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has reiterated its readiness to partner with relevant institutions and other stakeholders towards…
Buhari, Atiku and the battle ahead
With the primaries of the two major political parties, the All Progressives Congress, APC and the Peoples Democratic Parties, PDP,…
APC yet to issue certificate of return to any candidate – Spokesman
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has not issued certificate of return to any candidate after its primary elections across the…
Delta South Senate: I’ll sponsor bills to legalise local refineries – Uduaghan
Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta South Senatorial District, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has promised to work…
Obasanjo is heaping God’s curses on himself for endorsing Atiku – Buhari Campaign Organisation
The President Muhammadu Buhari Campaign Organisation on Thursday said former President Olusegun Obasanjo is heaping God's curse on himself for…
I never said I made First Class – Kachikwu
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, has described as false and baseless report making rounds that…
2019: Atiku best among presidential candidates – Campaign coordinator
As campaign for the 2019 general elections draws nearer, the Atiku Campaign Organisation has described former Vice President Atiku Abubakar…
2018/2019 legal year: Edo Chief Judge, judiciary workers walk for charity
The Edo State Chief Judge, Justice Esohe Ikponmwen, on Thursday led members of staff of the state judiciary on a…
How Lagos can realise its Smart City dream – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said that efficient public service and positive attitude to work is crucial to…
APC Lagos Reps primaries: Bush-Alebiosu urge Buhari, APC NWC to dissociate from democracy destroyers
Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, a former lawmaker. who represented Kosofe Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives has urged President Muhammadu Buhari,…
Atiku Abubakar is Nigeria’s next President, I have forgiven him – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has pledged his support for his former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and the presidential candidate…
Ekiti Assembly impeaches Speaker, Deputy
The Ekiti State House of Assembly has impeached its Speaker, Kola Oluwawole and the Deputy Speaker, Sina Animasaun.