Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
FSARS nabs buyer of Chief Magistrate’s stolen car
Operatives of the Federal Special Anti-robbery Squad, FSARS attached to the Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, Lagos have arrested the…
Managing crises: The Lagos Example
An oil truck explosion of apocalyptic magnitude occurs in Lagos, fatally charring a frightening number of lives and maiming several…
65-year old man defiles, impregnates Primary four pupil
A 65-year-old man, Matthew Omokhafe, has been arrested for allegedly defiling and impregnating a 13-year-old primary four pupil in Akoko-Edo…
Lagos recovers right of way in Badagry hinterland
The Lagos State Government on Friday declared its intention to recover the Right of Way of Aradagun-Imeke-Iworo-Ajido-Epeme-roads in Badagry Local…
Ex-internationals hail World Cup viewing centres in Lagos
Some ex-international football players have thrown their weight behind the creation of eight Viewing Centres spread across Lagos State for…
Saraki flags off $3.2 billion Indorama Fertiliser Plant in Rivers
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has laid the foundation for the construction of the Fertiliser Train 2 of Indorama Eleme Fertiliser…
Belgium in Semi-final after dumping Brazil out of World Cup
World Cup favourite, Brazil have been knocked out of the ongoing FIFA tournament by Belgium, losing 2-1 in an epic…
Court orders release of Benedict Peters’ properties in UK
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ordered the immediate release of two properties located in the United Kingdom…
Why Nigerian youths prefer studying abroad
Stakeholders have said the reason why Nigerian youths prefer to study abroad was as a result of decay in the…
Be Wary of Illegal Taxi Operators, LASTCOA warns Lagosians
The Lagos State Taxi Drivers and Cab Operators Association (LASTCOA), popularly called 'Yellow Taxi', has called on the Lagosians to…
The Fear Of Cattle…
The words of a rural farmer to his young son. To have understanding of the current climate and a mastery…
France beat Uruguay 2-0 to qualify for World Cup Semi-Final
France have beaten Uruguay 2-0 to qualify for the Semi-final in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Gambari, others to speak at the 10th Wole Soyinka Centre Lecture
Amidst mounting concerns on the unleash of violence and conflicts in some parts of Nigeria and the media coverage of…
NSC boss proffers solution to ending Lagos traffic
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers' Council, (NSC) Hassan Bello on Thursday said the solution to the endemic gridlock in Lagos,…
Ambode, Utomi charge civil servants to acquire behavioural skills
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi on Thursday charged top civil servants in the state…
Soyinka to Obasanjo: You’re unfit to lead a mission to rescue Nigeria
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has hit out at former President Olusegun Obasanjo again, saying that he is unfit to…
Okada rider punched to death over N150 ticket
An official of Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN) on Wednesday punched a commercial motorcyclist, popularly…
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…