Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
New PDP backs out of talk with Osinbajo
The New PDP has withdrawn from its scheduled talks with the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Monday.
Adeosun Mourns Mentor, Ex-ICAN President Olakunrin
The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, on Monday expressed her sadness over the death of a former President of…
Ambode mourns passage of first African female Chartered Accountant, Olakunrin
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday expressed shock and sadness over the death of the first female chartered…
Police order Saraki to respond to Offa robbery allegation by writing in 48 hours
The Nigeria Police Force has ordered Senate President, Bukola Saraki to respond to his allegation of indictment in the Offa…
Serena Williams pulls out of French Open
Serena Williams has pulled out of the French Open before her fourth-round match with Maria Sharapova.
Salah included in final Egypt World Cup squad
Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah was included Monday in Egypt's 2018 World Cup squad despite still underdoing treatment for a shoulder…
Itsekiri Youths support Emmanuel Uduaghan for senate
Ex-Delta State governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan's plans to represent Delta South Senatorial District in 2019 has continued to elicit…
Nigerian Pastor, Iginla gives widow, kids N1m, house, scholarship
Senior Pastor of Champions Royal Assembly, Abuja, Bro. Joshua Iginla, lived up to his tradition of giving succour to the…
FIFA World Cup trophy returns to Moscow after global tour
The much-coveted FIFA World Cup Trophy returned to Moscow after travelling to more than 50 countries during its over nine-month…
Nigeria’s ex-international, Kanu Nwankwo Robbed $11,000 at Moscow airport
Former Nigerian international, Kanu Nwankwo had $11,000 (9,300 euros) stolen from his suitcase at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport on his way…
Switzerland hold Spain at home in World Cup friendly
Spain were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland in the first of their two warm-up games for the World…
Count me out of Offa bank robbery saga, Kwara Gov. replies police
Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has denied police allegations indicting him in the Offa bank robbery saga, saying he has…
8 persons killed, several others injured in fresh Benue attack
Eight persons have been killed and several others injured following a fresh attack by armed herdsmen in Tseadough village in…
Offa robbery: I’ve no link with band of criminals, plot concocted to embarrass me – Saraki
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has denounced police's claim inditing him in the Offa robbery in which 33 people were killed,…
Driver strangles female accountant to death
A 40-year-old driver, Abiodun Idowu, has been arrested for allegedly strangling to death, a female accountant of the company he…
Neymar scores as Brazil beat Croatia in World Cup friendly
Neymar scored a brilliant goal on his return from injury as Brazil began their World Cup preparations with a win…
Nigerian youths are prepared for leadership – Young Alliance
A youth movement, Young Alliance has said youths in the nation are more than ever prepared for leadership positions in…
Lagos Police begin massive arrest of lawless okada riders June 15
The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday said it has concluded plans to commence massive arrest of unlawful commercial motorcycle…
Senate President, Saraki indicted in Offa Bank Robbery, Police invite him
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has been invited by the police to answer allegations indicting him from confessions of five gang…
Portugal play goalless with Belgium in World Cup friendly
Vincent Kompany raised concerns over his fitness by coming off early in the second half as Belgium and Portugal played…
Austria defeat Germany first time in 32 years
Germany captain Manuel Neuer's comeback ended in defeat by Austria in a friendly delayed by 105 minutes because of heavy…
Cancer, diabetes, lung, heart diseases kill 41 million people annually – WHO
Collectively, cancer, diabetes, lung and heart diseases kill 41 million people annually, accounting for 71% of all deaths globally, a new…
Poverty in United States deepens under Trump – UN Expert
Poverty in the United States is extensive and deepening under the Trump administration whose policies seem aimed at removing the…
Opeyemi: Police arrest Lagos politician
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a politician from Lagos State, said to have hired the policeman who fired…
Ooni commissions Rivers ultra-modern Rex Lawson Cultural Centre
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has commissioned the ultra-modern Rivers State Cultural Centre completed by the administration…
Late Ogundoyin’s son wins Ibarapa East by-election
In a surprising twist to the expectations of many that the Ibarapa East by-election to fill the post rendered vacant…
Williams beats Gorges to set up round of 16 meeting with Sharapova
Returning three-time champion Serena Williams set up a highly-anticipated French Open last-16 match against long-time rival Maria Sharapova by beating…
Super Eagles fall 1-2 to England in World Cup friendly
Nigeria's Super Eagles lost 2-1 to England on Saturday in a World Cup preparatory friendly game at the Wembley Stadium.
60-year old man stabs daughter to death
A 60-year old man has allegedly stabbed his daughter to death at Osikwu Village, Awgbu, Orumba North Local Government Area…
Visionscape joins Financial Times in economic diversification
Visionscape Sanitation Solutions reiterated the need for environmental infrastructure in emerging markets at the FT Nigeria Summit hosted by Financial…