Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
God has prepared me to be next Lagos governor – Sanwo-Olu
A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, Mr Jide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday said he had a…
FEATURE: 12 Days in Lebanon
As the Egyptian plane descended on the tarmac of Beirut Airport on 1 September, 2018, many thoughts filled my heart,…
Adeosun’s resignation a welcome development – CACOL
The Centre for Anti- Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL has welcomed the decision of the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun…
Complete all abandoned projects before you leave, Ogun ADC tells Amosun
As the 2019 election approaches, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Ogun State has called on the Governor, Senator Ibikunle…
Ambode may endorse Sanwo-Olu as successor on Sunday
Barely last minute change, Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode may endorse former Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Babajide Sanwo-Olu…
Spiritualist arraigned for swindling boy N.3m
A 38-year old suspected fake spiritualist, Fadayo Olaleye has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court for allegedly obtaining the…
Businessman, accomplice arraigned for duping man N92m
A businessman, Paulson Ogbonna, 58 and Chika Chikwuocha, 36 have been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court for allegedly obtaining…
Buhari mourns demise of Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar, Bawa Wase
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the sudden death of Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar, Mr. Abdullahi Bawa Wase.
Motorcyclist jailed 2 years for robbing passenger
An Ijede Magistrate's Court, Ikorodu, Lagos has sentenced a motorcyclist, popularly called 'Okada', Kehinde Awojirin 30, to two years imprisonment…
Businessman sent to prison for stealing £22,000
A businessman, Rasaki Adeyiga, 30 has been arrested and arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court for allegedly obtaining the sum…
Flood: FG approves N3bn to respond, mitigate disaster
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received N3 billion to respond to the looming flood disasters following a red…
Mayweather to fight Pacquiao this year
Floyd Mayweather has said he will come out of retirement to fight Manny Pacquiao in a rematch later this year.
Barcelona come from behind to beat Real Sociedad 2-1
Barcelona scored two goals in three second-half minutes to come from behind and beat Real Sociedad to maintain their 100%…
Arsenal secure 2-1 win at Newcastle
Arsenal secured a third successive Premier League win under Unai Emery with a 2-1 victory over Newcastle on Saturday.
City put three goals past hapless Fulham
Leroy Sane marked his return to Manchester City's starting line-up in style as the defending champions eased past Fulham 3-0…
Hazard strikes hat-trick as Chelsea put Cardiff City to sword
Eden Hazard scored a hat-trick as Chelsea swept aside Cardiff City to maintain their 100% start to the Premier League…
Liverpool beat Tottenham 2-1 to remain on top of premier league
Liverpool displayed a scintillating performance to remain top of the English Premier league with a 2-1 victory over Tottenham at…
2019: I will succeed Ambode in Lagos – Sanwo-Olu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday said he is sure of replacing…
6 dead as Prophet makes congregants drink Jik in Church
South African Prophet Rufus Phala allegedly gave his members Jik, a household bleach to drink as a sign of faith…
FG defends appointment of Bichi as DSS boss
The Federal Government says President Muhammadu Buhari is not lopsided in the totality of appointments made into public offices and…
Speeding vehicle kills mother, baby in Ogun
A Mitsubishi pick up van on Friday knocked down a nursing mother backing a baby and holding another child at…
Customs intercepts truck load of military uniforms in Imo
The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘C’ Owerri, said it intercepted a truck carrying bales of military…
LAGESC arrests handcart pusher with five live bullets, two cartridges
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has arrested a handcart pusher, Suraju Rabiu with five live bullets and two…
Obasanjo storms Alake’s 75th birthday
Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday stormed the 75th birthday celebration of the paramount ruler of Egbaland,…
Scientists accidentally create mutant enzyme that eats plastic bottles
Scientists have created a mutant enzyme that breaks down plastic drinks bottles by accident. The breakthrough could help solve the…
2019: Group rallies support for Ambode, warns APC against dropping him
A group, Ambodemania Movement Support Worldwide on Friday urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to perish the thought of ganging…
NYSC saga: Finance Minister, Adeosun resigns
Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has reportedly resigned from the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Ambode’s second term bid: Group calls for calm
The Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard, a group that has in the last months been calling for support of the re-election…
Lagos takes drug abuse campaign to schools
Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has commenced a train-the-trainer campaign against drug abuse with the aim of…
Lagos 2019: Sanwo-Olu appoints directors, coordinators for Campaign Organisation
Former Lagos State Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who is being tipped to take over from Governor…