Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
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.
Buhari sends special envoy to Mali
President Muhammadu Buhari, as Chairman, ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, has sent a Special Envoy to Mali…
Atiku pledges to revamp Nigerian economy, fight corruption – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said its Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, was set to revamp Nigerian economy through the creation…
Police nab 3 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers
The Nigeria Police Force said it had arrested three suspected kidnappers and armed robbers in Masaka, Nasarawa and Kano states.
Why govt imposed 24-hour curfew on Kaduna – Spokesman
The Kaduna State Government on Sunday said the imposition of a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna metropolis and environs was a…
Amosun dismisses alleged defection from APC after meeting with Buhari
Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun has dismissed as mischief the insinuation that he had defected from the ruling All Progressives…
Abductors of Kaduna monarch releases wife
The abducted wife of the Chief of Adara in Kachia Local Government, Kaduna State, Mrs Victoria Galadima has been freed…
Don’t drag name of Deeper Life into politics, DCLM warns members
The Deeper Christian Life Ministry has warned followers against dragging the church into politics, saying it remains purely a faith-based…
Minimum Wage: Organised Labour vows to go on strike Nov. 6
The Organised Labour says it will embark on nationwide strike on November 6, if the Federal Government fails to meet…