Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
20 dead as boat capsizes in Sokoto
At least 20 persons have been killed in a boat accident, which occurred in Gandi District of Rabah Local Government…
Police are looking for me to kill me – Dino Melaye
The lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Dino Melaye, says the police have been looking for him to kill.
Saraki has stepped on banana peel, he will soon fall – Adamu
Senator Abdullahi Adamu, (APC-Nasarawa) has faulted the defection of the President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, from the All…
Woman kills own granddaughter in Minna
A Minna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered a 45-year-old woman, Aisha Ibrahim, to be remanded in prison custody for…
Court orders First Bank to pay Agbakoba N266m for Shares Mismanagement
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered First Bank Nigeria Ltd to pay Mr Olisa Agbakoba, SAN the sum…
Power generation rises to 7,000 mega watts – Fashola
Nigeria's Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, says the nation's current power generation has reached 7000 Mega Watts.
Ekiti poll: PDP candidate files 700-page petition against Fayemi
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in the July 14 election in Ekiti, Prof. Kolapo Olusola-Eleka has…
I’m authentic, not factional chairman, Adebayo warns
The Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chairman, Engr Adebayo Dayo has warned that nobody should refer to him as…
634 Lagos pilgrims airlifted to Saudi Arabia for Hajj
No fewer than 634 Lagos pilgrims have so far been airlifted to Saudi Arabia for this year's hajj.
Container-snatcher docked for stealing N35m Supermaster tyres
Policemen from the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department (SCIID), Panti-Yaba, Lagos, have arrested an alleged container-snatcher, Uchenna Obidile, popularly…
Ecobank’s manager, guard withdraw N400m from customers’ accounts
A security man, Sule Oladepo, 38 attached to the Warehouse Road, Apapa, Lagos branch of Ecobank Nigeria Plc has been…
Saraki, others’ defection can’t stop Buhari’s re-election – Tony Momoh
A former Minister of Information, Chief Tony Momoh, on Friday, said the exit of some bigwigs from the All Progressives…
Ambode approves recruitment of 2,200 teachers
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday approved the recruitment of 2,200 teachers for public primary and secondary schools…
PDP’s claim that Buhari’s travelling abroad to allow unconstitutional actions ridiculous – Presidency
The Presidency on Thursday described claims by the Peoples Democratic Party that President Muhammadu Buhari had taken a 10-day leave…
2019 elections: God’ll continue to fish out bad eggs among us – Buhari
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday told the All Progressives Congress (APC) party supporters in Bauchi State that God will continue…
Saraki, others’ defection from APC unconstitutional – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, on Thursday said the defection of some lawmakers, including Senate President, Bukola Saraki, from…
There is cheapening of lives under Buhari’s administration – Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka on Thursday lamented that the lives of Nigerians have been so cheapened under the administration…
2018 Lagos HOS Cup begins Monday
The 13th Edition of the Lagos State Inter Ministerial -Agency Football Competition, tagged “Head of Service Cup’ will kick off…
Man arrested for sleeping with daughter for 8 years
A 45-year old man, Julius Ochim has been arrested by policemen in Ogun State for having sexual intercourse with his…
Suspected herdsmen attack 50-year old farmer in Edo
Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have allegedly attacked a 50-year old farmer, Bashiru Aliu, in his farm at Ubuneke-Ivbiaro,…
756,000 PVCs uncollected in Oyo State – REC
Oyo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Mutiu Agboke, has appealed to owners of the 756,000 unclaimed Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs…
Oyo provides free cancer screening for over 16,500 women
The Oyo State Government has expressed determination to reduce the prevalence of breast and cervical cancer among women in the…
EFCC arraigns 3 Osun INEC officials for alleged money laundering, bribery
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned another set of three Osun State Independent National Electoral Commission…
Protesters lock down Ogbomosho-Oyo road
Residents of Ogbomoso community on Wednesday shutdown the Ogbomosho-Oyo axis of the Ibadan-Oyo-Ogbomosho-Ilorin express road as they peacefully protested the…
Photos: Buhari inspects Campaign Office
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday paid an unscheduled visit to his renovated campaign office at Plot 718, Herbert Macaulay…
Saraki has to vacate his seat as Senate President – Oshiomhole
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole says the right thing for Senate President, Bukola…
APC didn’t gain anything from Saraki as Senate President – Lai Muhammed
The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, has criticised the Senate President’s defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the…
Carnation Registrars promises innovative services
The management of Carnation Registrars Limited, formally Mainstreet Bank Registrars Limited, has promised to provide innovative, efficient and excellence service…
Hoodlums jailed for robbing motorists in Lagos
An Igbosere Magistrate Court, Lagos has sentenced three hoodlums terrorising and robbing members of the public and motorists of their…
I’m still in APC, Bolaji Abdullahi debunks rumour
Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, the National Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed speculations that he has resigned his…