Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Buhari elected new Chairman of ECOWAS
Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari has been elected as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Why I dumped APC, moved back to PDP – Saraki
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has given reasons why he moved back to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, from the All…
Oyo decries slow pace of ongoing road projects
Oyo State Government has expressed displeasure over the pace of some road projects going on in the state, saying that…
Kwara Governor, Ahmed quits APC for PDP
Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed has decamped from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
At last, Saraki dumps APC
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has finally dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Lagos moves to sanitise Idi-Araba
The Lagos State Government in its bid to achieve a cleaner and healthier environment has moved into the Idi-Araba area…
Rivers boat mishap: Divers battle to rescue remaining 8 passengers
Divers are still battling to see if they can rescue the remaining eight passengers out of the 24 persons who…
Drama as Court halts swearing-in of new deputy governor in Imo
The Imo State High Court on Tuesday halted the swearing-in ceremony for the new Deputy Governor-designate, Callistus Ekenze.
Nigerians look up to the Judiciary to save Democracy
The events of the past few days, in Imo and Benue States, have become worrisome, especially in relation to the…
N7.6bn fraud: Court dismisses Kalu’s no case submission
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday dismissed the no-case submission filed by former Governor of Abia State,…
Lagos begins campaign against sexual harassment in workplace
The Lagos State Government under the aegis of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) has commenced…
We have no plan to place religious leaders on salary – LASG
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday debunked viral report on the social media suggesting that it was planning to commence…
Ecobank fire incident: No loss of life, only tanker, generator house burnt – Management
The Management of Ecobank Nigeria has said that there was no loss of life in Tuesday's fire incident at the…
Traffickers now recruit people for organ harvesting – NAPTIP
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, (NAPTIP) on Monday raised the alarm that human trafficking now…
Drama in Imo as lawmakers impeach Deputy Governor, despite court restraint
There is drama in Imo State, as members of the State House of Assembly on Monday impeached the Deputy Governor,…
Ogun former Deputy Governor, Kaka declares governorship ambition
Former Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Senator Adegbenga Kaka on Monday declared his intention to contest the governorship seat in…
Court restrains Imo lawmakers from impeaching Dep. Gov
The Imo State High Court on Monday restrained the panel set up by the Chief Judge of the state, Paschal…
Al-Makura sacks nine commissioners
Governor Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State on Sunday sacked nine commissioners and two Special Advisers in a cabinet reshuffle exercise.
121 Nigerians killed in South Africa in 18 months – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has lamented that 121 Nigerians have been killed in South Africa in the last 18…
How Osun APC voted for Continuity
At last, Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola is the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming governorship election…
Nigeria’s pension fund hits N8.14 trillion
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) said that the total pension fund assets stood at N8.14 trillion as at May, 2018.
Buhari deploys fighter jets, security forces to hunt down Zamfara bandits
The Federal Government has assembled 1000-strong military force, comprising the army, air force, police and the civil defence to launch…
Abductors of Ex-Ondo chairman demand N10m ransom
The abductors of a former Chairman of Akure North Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State, Mr Dele Fagoriola, have…
Liverpool maul United 4-1 in friendly
Xherdan Shaqiri scored an exquisite overhead kick as Liverpool thrashed Manchester United 4-1 in the International Champions Cup in front…
Rooney scores first MLS goal, breaks his nose
Former England striker Wayne Rooney scored his first goal for DC United and also broke his nose in a 2-1…
Lagos sets to train Task Force personnel
The Lagos State Government is set to train Nigeria Police personnel attached to the Lagos State Task Force on 'Active…
‘Why defections will not affect Buhari’s victory in 2019’
The Director of Strategic Communications, President Muhammadu Buhari 2019 Presidential Campaign, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has explained why the gales of…
Group tasks APC members on collection of PVCs, membership card
The Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard, an Independent Campaign Group has stressed the need for members of the All Progressives Congress…
HIV/AIDS: Oyo enjoys low level of stigmatization – OYSACA
The Oyo State Government at the weekend stated that the level of stigmatisation against Persons Living With HIV, PLWHIV, in…
Ambode, Obaseki, others celebrate retiring clergy, Ademowo at 70
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode and his counterpart in Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki on Sunday heaped accolades on…