Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
APC, defecting senators and the challenge of history
Perhaps, the biggest issue the All Progressives Congress (APC) has to deal with is what is now known in the…
The coward called Godswill Akpabio
Those that do not have the courage of their convictions and that do not have the guts to stand against…
Security agencies, NASS and threats to Nigeria’s democracy
Democracy in Nigeria was brought under threat yet again when Nigerians woke up to the news of the siege laid…
Pensioners protest in Rivers, accuse Wike of owing them N70 billion
Hundreds of pensioners in Rivers State in the early hours of Wednesday stormed the State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt…
‘It’s not possible for lizard to wrestle antelope,’ Tinubu warns Senators planning to impeach Buhari
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu on Wednesday alleged that some members of the National Assembly…
Osinbajo meets Magu, new DSS boss again
Nigeria's acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday met with the acting Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS,…
Our accounts have been frozen by EFCC, Benue Govt cries out
The Benue State Government on Wednesday said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen its accounts in…
EFCC freezes Akwa Ibom Government’s accounts
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen all bank accounts owned by Akwa Ibom State Government.
National Assembly leaders meet with INEC Chairman
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, are meeting with the Chairman of…
Court orders IGP to produce INEC chairman in court August 14
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday ordered the Inspector General of Police to produce the Chairman, Independent National Electoral…
Ecobank announces finalists of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2018
Ecobank, the leading independent pan-African banking group, has announced the finalists for the 2nd edition of the annual Ecobank Fintech…
Youth development: The ‘Itesiwaju’ Dimension
We are in that time of the year that the International Youth Day (IYD) is observed. August 12, every year,…
Health is more than the absence of disease: adequate nutrition is a critical part of the equation
When faced with a crisis, our natural reaction is to deal with its immediate threats. Ateka* came to the make-shift…
CACOL okays sack of Daura, appointment of new DSS boss
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, has applauded the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on the decision to sack…
“Not too young to run:” Foundation charges political parties to reduce nomination fees
Leaders of all political parties in the country have been charged to support the 'Not too young to run' law,…
Lagos nabs 10 miscreants, demolish hideout
The enforcement unit of the Lagos Central Business Districts, CBD, Management office over the weekend arrested ten miscreants popularly refers…
Niniola makes history, hits one million listeners on Spotify
Nigeria’s award winning singer, Niniola on Monday landed another first in the nation’s entertainment industry when she made history with…
Lagos charges accountants to be Smart City compliant
Lagos State Government on Monday underscored the need for accountants to uphold the tenet of the profession which is hinged…
Tantalizer begins raining season promo
Tantalizers Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading Quick Service Restaurant chains has commenced a raining season promotion to reward valuable customers…
Court jails Ship Captain, 9 Crew members for oil theft
A ship captain and 9 screw members of a local vessel, MV Peace, were on Monday sentenced to 12 years…
Political unrest: Edo Accord commends Obaseki on unity in Edo
The Edo Accord Initiative (EAI), a socio-political movement, has commended the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for his mature leadership…
Ex-presidential Aide, Dudafa loses bid to stop N1.6b fraud trial
A former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Domestic Affairs, Waripamo-Owei Dudafa has lost a no-case submission against…
Ambode’s wife canvasses exclusive breast-feeding for babies
Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has again reminded nursing mothers and pregnant women of the need…
BUK expels 33 students over examination malpractice
The authorities of the Bayero University Kano have expelled 33 students for their alleged involvement in various forms of examination…
Seiyefa appointed Acting Director-General, DSS
Nigeria's acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has appointed Matthew Seiyefa as the Acting Director-General of the Department of State Security,…
Stakeholders harp on effective coordination during rescue operations
Effective coordination among emergency responders has been identified as the most important step during rescue operations.
Police not part of National Assembly’s takeover – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has exonerated the Nigeria Police Force from the Tuesday’s blockage of the…
Saraki, Dogara condemn siege on NASS, postpone emergency meeting
Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara have condemned the invasion of the National Assembly…
Ambode, Utomi charge public servants to prioritise on productivity
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and a Professor of Political Economy, Prof. Pat Utomi on Tuesday charged public servants in…
Presidency didn’t authorise takeover of NASS by DSS – Osinbajo
Nigeria's acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has said the Presidency did not authorise the takeover of the National Assembly on…