Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
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…
Police Invitation: Saraki fights back
The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has reacted to the invitation extended to him by the police over the Offa…
PDP expels Senator Kashamu for hobnobbing with APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the expulsion of senator Buruji Kashamu, a senator representing Ogun East.
EFCC begins prosecution of ex-Access Bank staff for stealing N1.2bn from customers
Following the startling discovery of a whopping N1.2bn fraud, allegedly committed by one Olayinka Sanni, a former staff of Access…
Apapa gridlock: Lagos issues 30-day ultimatum to tank farms to get holding bays or face sanction
The Lagos State Government on Monday issued a 30-day ultimatum to tank farm owners in Apapa area of the state…
Oshiomhole blows hot, threatens to suspend Chris Ngige from APC
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole on Monday said if President Muhammadu Buhari condoned disrespect…
Woman kills partner by pouring hot water on him
A 57-year-old woman admitted in a German court on Monday to having killed her partner with boiling water so as…
5,000 Nigerian doctors are in South Africa – Consul General
The Consul General (CG) of Nigeria in South Africa, Mr. Godwin Adama, has said there were 5,000 Nigerian Medical practitioners…
Nigeria’s Inflation drops by 0.37 percent in June
Nigeria's inflation has dropped by 0.37 percent in June, 2018, the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, reports on Monday.
Insecurity: Buhari should resign, get out of office – Bishop Oyedepo
The founder, Living Faith Church International, Bishop David Oyedepo on Sunday asked Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari to resign and get…
Police sack four SARS operatives for robbery, kidnapping
The Nigeria police have sacked four operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS in Ikeja, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria and arraigned them…
Court dismisses businessman’s suit to stop EFCC’s investigation
A Federal High Court in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria has dismissed a fundamental right enforcement suit filed by a Lagos businessman,…
Ekiti State Government dragged to court over unpaid debt
In a bid to recover the balance of contract awarded sum of N237,519,250.90 a Nigerian based Italian company, Borini Prono…
Chevron contributes N20.6bn to 400 communities
Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL, has contributed over N20.6bn to the Regional Development Committees (RDCs), that represent the over 400 communities…
Lagos charges 5,000 RSW participants to carve niche for themselves
Participants in this year’s edition of Ready. Set. Work, RSW, an employability and entrepreneurship training initiative of the Lagos State…
Lagos International Food, Beverage Fair postponed
Convener of the annual Lagos International Food and Beverage Fair and Festival (LIFBEF) has announced that the 2018 edition of…
Gunmen killed 11 taxi drivers in South Africa
Gunmen in South Africa have killed 11 taxi drivers in an ambush, police say.
The unhealthy retention of ‘charms Plc’ by NBA for 2018 elections
The recent scandal involving the ICT provider and one of the Presidential candidates in the NBA 2018 election compelled Mr…
Apapa gridlock: Lagos Task Force frees service lane to ease traffic
The Joint Task Force set up by the Lagos State Government involving security agencies and stakeholders in the maritime sector…
Rivers bans public protest from Monday
The Rivers State Government says it has placed a temporary ban on protests around Isaac Boro Park and Government House…
Atiku flags off Presidential ambition, says APC fails to secure lives, properties of Nigerians
Nigeria's ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigerians to support the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the nation prepares…
Kogi shooting: I will honour Police’s invitation – Dino Melaye
Dino Melaye, the lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, has said he will honour the invitation by the police.
Flying Eagles demolish Mauritania 5-0 to qualify for 2019 AYC
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday at the Agege Stadium, Lagos demolished their Mauritania counterpart 5-0 to qualify for the…
Our education system has no idea of what to do with creativity – Anchor VC
Vice Chancellor, Anchor University, Lagos, Prof. Joseph Afolayan, has lamented that the nation’s educational system has no idea about what…