Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
116 suspects arrested in Gombe for various crimes
The Gombe Police Command on Saturday said it has arrested 116 suspects for various crimes so far in 2018.
Police arrest five in Bauchi by-election
Bauchi State Police Command says it has arrested five persons in connection with electoral offences committed during Saturday’s Bauchi South…
Two killed in Kogi bye-election
Police in Lokoja have confirmed the death of another person during Saturday’s bye-election to fill the vacant Lokoja /Kogi seat…
Niger detains 159 straying animals
Niger State Environmental Protection Agency (NISEPA), has detained 159 animals for straying and constituting nuisance in Minna.
Drama as Bauchi women kiss ballot paper, shout ‘Sai Baba’ before casting vote
Some female voters at a polling unit in Bauchi caused a stir when each of them kissed her ballot paper…
Pereyra hits brace for Watford in win over Brighton
Roberto Pereyra scored both goals as Watford opened the new Premier League season with a comfortable win over Brighton at…
Bournemouth too good for newcomer, Cadiff
Ryan Fraser and Callum Wilson were on target as Bournemouth kicked off the season with a 2-0 win over newly-promoted…
Palace beat Fulham 2-0 away from home
Fulham began their return to the Premier League with a 0-2 home defeat by Crystal Palace, who matched the new…
Tottenham begin league with away win
Tottenham opened their Premier League campaign with a victory at Newcastle for the second year running as goalline technology set…
Chelsea in impressive start, put three goals past Huddersfield
Maurizio Sarri made a winning start as a Premier League manager as his Chelsea side produced a dominant performance to…
Kogi by-election begins on peaceful note
The Lokoja-Koton Karfe, Kogi State federal constituency by-election into the House of Representatives commenced peacefully as early as 8a.m on…
Oshiomhole’s call for my resignation, wishful thinking – Saraki
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has said that the call for his resignation by National Chairman of…
Messi takes over from Iniesta as Barcelona’s captain
Lionel Messi has succeeded Andres Iniesta as captain of Barcelona, after the Spaniard ended his 22-year stay at the club…
Rivers’ Attorney General, Aguma dies in London
The Rivers State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Emmanuel Aguma, SAN, is dead.
Manchester United begin Premier League season with win over Leicester
Manchester United captain Paul Pogba scored the opening goal as the Red Devils beat Leicester 2-1 in the first game…
Fifth columnists in our recent history
Once upon a time a General took over the reigns of power in Nigeria. He was determined to straighten Nigeria…
Accident claims 5 in Kogi
Five persons on Friday died in an auto accident at Ogbabo village on Ajaokuta-Ayangba road in Kogi.
Oshiomhole: Saraki defected from APC on personal and not national interest
National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole, said President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, never acted…
Body fitness: UNIBEN organises Walk and Jog exercise for staff
Ahead of the forthcoming Nigerian Universities Staff Sports Association (NUSSA) Games, billed for September 21 and 30, 2018, the University…
Three victims of foiled Edo bank robbery attack are robbers – Police
The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Johnson Kokumo, has confirmed that three of the victims of the foiled Igarra bank…
Suspected fake Assistant Sheriff arrested at Lagos High Court
Vigilant security men attached to the Lagos State High Court, Lagos Island, Lagos have apprehended a suspected fake Assistant Sheriff…
NPF Bank celebrates 25 years with customers
The management of the Nigerian Police Force Micro Finance Bank Plc in Lagos on Thursday rolled out the drums to…
Osibanjo to visit Zamfara on Tuesday
Acting President, Yemi Osibanjo is to visit Zamfara on Tuesday to inaugurate some projects, Alhaji Lawal Liman, the Chairman, state…
Saraki, Ekweremadu raise alarm over plot by FG to implicate them in NASS invasion
The Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu have raised the alarm that the Federal Government…
You can’t remove Saraki, Ekweremadu – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday said the All Progressives Congress (APC) lacked the legislative number and constitutional facilities…
LAUTECH: ASUU calls for payment of 10 months outstanding salaries of members
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has called for the immediate payment of 10 months outstanding salaries to its…
Daura’s sack hasty, says N-ADC Chairman
Chief Precious Elekima, Protem National Chairman, New African Democratic Congress (N-ADC), has described sack of Director-General of Department of State…
Man stabbed in the tummy in Osun
A 35-year-old man, Aliu Kazeem, who allegedly stabbed a man in the stomach, was on Friday brought before an Osogbo…
Gunmen kill nine people in fresh Benue attack
Suspected gunmen have attacked Tse Ujoh community in Ikyurav-Tiev in Katsina Alla local Government area of Benue State and killed…
Stakeholders call for review of nation’s security architecture
Stakeholders have called for the review of the nation's security architecture in view of the rising wave of insecurity in…