Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Why is Macron in Nigeria?
Being a proud fan of Fela and a respecter of the legacy of the Afrikan Shrine, it was a surprise…
Macron Endorses Ecobank’s commitment to creative industries
France President, Emmanuel Macron, was fulsome of praise at Africa’s culture and its creative industries on display during his visit…
Oshodi Interchange: Contractor complete Skywalk of two terminals
The contractor handling construction of the iconic Oshodi Transport Interchange on behalf of the Lagos State Government, Planet Projects Limited…
Employment scam: Graduate arrested in Edo
A graduate of Public Administration from Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Benjamin Chukura, has been arrested by the Edo police…
Edo court remands 52-year-old man who defiles daughter
A 52-year-old man, identified as Monday Ovbovbo, has been remanded in prison custody by an Egor Magistrate Court, in Benin,…
Nigeria has a subsisting Debt Management Strategy – DMO
The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Wednesday refuted a report published by a national daily that the country had no…
Lagos Youth Parliament advocates active participation of youths in 2019 elections
Members of Lagos State Youth Parliament have called on other youth across the country to make their impact felt in…
‘make it’ to announce maiden winner of “Entrepreneur of the Month” Thursday
The winner of the maiden edition of ‘Entrepreneur of the Month’ will be announced on Thursday, July 5.
Developer to maintain Ile-Epo Market for 27 years
The Developer of the popular Ile-Epo Market in Abule Egba area of Lagos, Total Value Integrated Limited, has been given 27…
It’s time for Nigerian youths to get involved in politics – Macron
France President, Emmanuel Macron says it is time Nigerian youths participate actively in politics to be elected into public offices.
Gunmen shoot dead 7 policemen in Abuja
Unknown gunmen on Tuesday shot dead seven policemen who were on patrol along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Road, Federal Capital Territory,…
Ambode warns directors against making counter-productive decisions
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday warned directors in the state public service against making counter-productive decision that will…
Keystone Bank has changed the narratives in banking -Ohiwerei
Mr. Obeahon Ohiwerei is the Group Managing Director/CEO of one of the fastest growing financial institutions in Nigeria, Keystone Bank…
Belgium come from behind to beat Japan 3-2, qualify for quarter-final
Belgium completed a remarkable revival as they came from the World Cup abyss and beat Japan to reach the quarter-finals.
Ambode decorates Task Force Chairman with new rank
The Chairman of the Lagos State Task Force, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi was on Monday decorated with his new (CSP) rank…
UI Promotes 20 dons to professorial cadre
The Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, UI, Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka has announced that the institution’s Appointments and Promotions Committee…
$40m fraud: Court dismisses Jonathan’s cousin suit to stall EFCC investigation
A Federal High Court in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria presided over by Justice Mojisola Olatoregun on Monday dismissed a fundamental right…
Presidency summons IGP over protest by Police in Maiduguri
The Presidency on Monday summoned the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, over the reported protest embarked on by police personnel…
NFF crisis: FIFA’s hammer may descend on Nigeria soon
Barely any last minute change, the Federation of International Football Association's, FIFA, hammer may descend on Nigeria again following a…
Brazil knockout Mexico to reach World Cup quarter-final
Second-half goals from Neymar and Roberto Firmino saw Brazil beat Mexico 2-0 to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals in…
Lagos court sentences rapists to life imprisonment for defiling 16-year old girl
Justice Hakeem Oshodi of the Lagos State High Court has sentenced a 25-year old man to life imprisonment for defiling…
Lagos to prosecute truck owner, driver over Otedola tanker explosion
The Lagos State Government is perfecting plans to prosecute the owner and driver of the ill-fated fuel tanker which exploded…
Otedola tanker explosion: Death toll hits 12; Lagos begins DNA to identify dead bodies
Death toll in last Thursday's oil tanker explosion on Otedola Bridge, inward Berger area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, has hit…
Ecobank, TRACE celebrate African Culture during Macron’s visit
France President, Emmanuel Macron, will make an official visit to Lagos, Nigeria on Tuesday, July 3rd 2018, during which he…
Delta court sentences 2 to death by hanging for armed robbery
Justice A. A. Onojovwo of the Delta State High Court, Warri, has sentenced two members of a notorious gang of…
Senate 2019: Uduaghan, best man for Delta South -Isoko Group
Ahead of the primary elections, an Isoko group, Isoko Political Revolutionary Force (IPRF) has thrown its weight behind the candidature…
Court grants Dasuki N200 million bail
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted N200 million bail to the former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo…
Russia dump Spain out of 2018 World Cup
Host Russia have sent Spain crashing out of the 2018 World Cup after winning a penalty shoot-out on Sunday.
Tanker explosion: Lagos issues 30-day ultimatum to articulated vehicles to obtain Road Worthiness Certificate
Following the tragic tanker explosion on Otedola Bridge inward Ojodu Berger along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway which claimed lives and property, the…
Volunteerism key to communities development – LASG
The Lagos State Government at the weekend said self-help through volunteerism is the key to developing communities in the state.