Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
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…
Dogara is a “paperweight politician” – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, as“a political paperweight in…
Ekiti LG workers begin indefinite strike Friday
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Ekiti will begin an indefinite strike on Friday.
2019: Ijaw women laud Uduaghan, queue behind him for Senate
Delta South women have expressed their desire to have Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, the state’s ex-governor represent Delta South Senatorial District…
16 LG/LCDA chairmen endorse Osinowo for Senate
Chairmen of 16 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs, in Lagos have endorsed a member of the Lagos…
Buhari removes Seiyefa as DSS boss, appoints Bichi as new DG
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has removed the acting Director General (DG) of the Department of State Services, DSS, Mathew Seiyefa and…
Buhari, APC leaders mount pressure on Tinubu to endorse Ambode’s 2nd term
There is a very strong indication that Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode will be given the All Progressives Congress, APC,…
Lagos begins construction of multi-purpose centre to enhance women’s fortune
The Lagos State Government has begun the construction of a Multipurpose Centre to enhance the fortunes of women in the…
Traffic: More Lagosians embracing water transportation -LASG
The Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA, has said that the current traffic gridlock experienced across the state has precipitated influx…
2019: Mimiko joins Presidential race
Former Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko has announced his intention to run for the 2019 presidential race.
Abdulateef Wins Lagos Man Of The Year Award
Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr. Abdul Hakeem Mobolaji Abdul Lateef has emerged the winner of the 2018 Lagos…
APC chieftain detained for allegedly criticising Bayelsa governor
The Rivers State chapter of the committee of friends of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Perekeme Kpodoh,…
2019: Ambode officially declares for second term, picks guber form
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday officially declared his intention to seek re-election in 2019 on the platform…
Coronation Securities expands US capabilities using Marco Polo Regulatory platform
New York-based broker-dealer, Marco Polo Securities, has announced that Coronation Securities Limited (“COSEC"), a major Nigerian financial institution is expanding…
Lagos West Concern Movement backs Opeifa’s Senatorial ambition
A group operating under the aegis of Lagos West Concern Movement has thrown its weight behind the senatorial ambition of…
AFCON qualifiers: Super Eagles put three goals past Seychelles
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Seychelles national team 3-0 in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Cup…
Serena Williams reaches US Open Final
Serena Williams has another shot at winning her first Grand Slam title since giving birth after defeating Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova…
Ogun APC picks Akinlade as Amosun’s successor
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has picked a House of Representatives member, Abdulkabir Adekunle Akinlade, as the…
Lagos begins move to eliminate plastic waste from waterfront
The Lagos State Government has commenced the move to eliminate plastic waste from waterfronts across the State by launching the…
Hollywood star, Burt Reynolds dies at 82
Burt Reynolds, the wisecracking 1970s movie heartthrob and Oscar nominee, has died at the age of 82.
2019 Elections Battle: The Politicians to beat in Kosofe
Barring any last minute change, the All Progressive Congress (APC) will hold its primaries across the country in the third…