Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Killing of aid worker by Boko Haram heinous – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned and described as heinous and despicable, the killing of Ms Saifura Hussaini Khorsa, an aid…
Lagos Assembly postpones resumption by 3 weeks
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday postponed its resumption earlier scheduled for Sept. 17 to Oct. 8.
Ambode extols Jim Ovia’s contribution to accounting, banking profession
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday highlighted the contributions of the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank, Jim…
Alvarez claims WBC, WBA title after defeating Golovkin
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez claimed the WBC and WBA world middleweight titles by inflicting a first career defeat on Gennady Golovkin…
Ronaldo scores first two goals for Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first two goals for Juventus as the Italian champions maintained their perfect start to the season.
7 APC governorship aspirants call for direct primaries in Zamfara
The seven governorship aspirants in the forthcoming 2019 general election under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara,…
Lasun refutes dumping APC
The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yussuff Lasun, on Sunday, denied reports going the round that he has dumped…
Osun poll: IGP deploys 40,000 policemen, 2 helicopters, 30 APCs
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Ibrahim Idris, has deployed 40,000 policemen, two helicopters, 30 Armoured Personnel Carriers, APCs to Osun…
2019: Kogi PDP denies Sen. Attai Aidoko automatic ticket
All is not going well concerning the bid by the lawmaker representing Kogi East Senatorial District of Kogi State, Senator…
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…