Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
N322m fraud: EFCC opposes bid for continuation of trial by judge
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday opposed the bid for continuation of trial of the Senator representing…
Forgery: Court remands Stella Obasanjo’s brother in prison
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday arraigned a Nigerian businessman, John Abebe, who is also former President…
Offa Robbery: Saraki has case to answer, DPP Advice didn’t exonerate him – Police
The Police on Thursday insisted that Senate President, Bukola Saraki has a case to answer, saying that the advice from…
Stakeholders canvass religious harmony in Lagos markets
Stakeholders have canvassed religious harmony and peace in markets across Lagos State, charging both Muslim and Christian traders to live…
5 dead as boat capsizes in Lagos
Five people have drowned as a passenger boat capsised at Ebute Terminal, along Lagos-Ikorodu Expressway, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
Insecurity: We’re under-policed in Nigeria – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has called on the Federal Government to recruit more policemen in the country with…
Amaechi didn’t disparage Oshiomhole – Buhari Campaign Organisation
The President Muhammadu Buhari Campaign Organisation has debunked claim that the Director-General of the organisation, Rotimi Amaechi, has disparaged the Chairman…
Influx of smuggled arms, ammunition into Nigeria increasing insecurity – Buhari
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday lamented that the influx of smuggled small arms and ammunition into the country is increasing…
Oyo unveils first translation of SDGs document into Yoruba language
The Oyo State Government on Wednesday in Ibadan unveiled the 17 goals of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in…
Dangote calls for stricter border security for improved backward integration
The Founder and President/Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has called on the Nigerian Customs and border…
Your frequent travelling affecting governance, APC chieftain tells Dickson
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa, Perekeme Kpodoh, has urged Governor Seriake Dickson to reduce his…
NUC accredits nine courses for UIDLC
The Director, Distance Learning Centre, DLC, of the University of Ibadan, UI, Professor Oyesoji Aremu has disclosed that the National…
Oyo prosecutes 45 illegal street traders
Oyo State Government has prosecuted about 45 illegal street traders in Ibadan metropolis, saying that street trading would not be…
Girl-child education, a critical issue we don’t joke with – LASG
The Permanent Secretary, Office of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Yetunde Odejayi has said that girl-child education is…
We’ll resist subversion of democracy in Nigeria – IYC
Against the backdrop defections in National Assembly from one party to another, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, has cautioned…
Apapa gridlock: FG must revive ports in other States, oil pipelines to save Lagos – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday tasked the Federal Government to do everything within its powers to revive…
How citizens can use FOI Act to curb corruption in health, education, water sectors – SERAP
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has launched its latest report on how citizens can use the Freedom of…
ASLM Conference holds December in Abuja
The 2018 edition of the African Society for Laboratory Medicine Conference (ASLM 2018)) is set to hold in Abuja, Nigeria’s…
Oyo pays N201m gratuity to 90 retirees
The Oyo State Government on Monday released the sum of N201, 585,089.20 to another set of 90 retirees to offset…
Oyo CJ releases 30 inmates of Agodi Prisons
The Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Muntar Abimbola, who paid a visit to the Agodi Prison, Ibadan, on Tuesday…
Buhari mocks decamped APC members, says they have issues of zoning in their states
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has mocked the decamped members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, saying they decided to leave the…
100 mentally challenged inmates, 71 juveniles in Lagos prisons – LASG
The Lagos State Government has lamented that 100 mentally challenged inmates and 71 juveniles are currently in prisons across the…
Fake News threatening corporate existence of Nigeria – Lai Muhammed
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Muhammed on Tuesday said Fake News does not only threaten the peace of…
Nigerian Govt shifts 3rd Mainland Bridge closure to August 24
The three day closure of the Third Mainland Bridge for Investigative Maintenance Test earlier slated to begin on July 27,…
Buhari, IGP meet behind closed doors at Presidential Villa
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has met behind closed doors with the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, at the Presidential Villa,…
2019: Kogi East rallies behind Victor Adoji for Senate
The people of Kogi East Senatorial District are in for a brighter future in 2019 and beyond as Dr. Victor…
Keystone Bank emerges best Innovative Bank in Africa, as Ohiwerei bags banking CEO Africa award
Fastest growing financial institution in Nigeria, Keystone Bank Limited, has once again added to its growing list of laurels as…
Community policing, strong intelligence way to solving Nigeria’s security challenges – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said the fight against crime and all forms of criminality in Nigeria…
Saraki must honour our invitation or be forced to do so – Police
The Police on Tuesday said the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, must honour their invitation for questioning about the Offa…
Police lay siege to Saraki, Ekweremadu’s homes
Security operatives on Tuesday laid siege to the homes of the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki and that of the…