Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
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.
SERAP to Buhari: Sharing $322m Abacha loot to households mis-targeted
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has said the plan by the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to share…
Macron’s visit: Lagos announces traffic diversion in Alausa, African Shrine axis
Ahead of the historic visit of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron to Lagos, the State Government on Sunday announced…
Uruguay knockout Portugal from World Cup
Edinson Cavani's double earned Uruguay a 2-1 win over Portugal and a World Cup quarter-final against France, with a tearful…
Oyo reopens Bodija Market
The market operators at Bodija Market, Ibadan, capital of Oyo State have heaved a sigh of relief as the State…
Nigeria and New wave of drug abuse
Despite efforts to prevent substance abuse and the laws that regulate drugs in the country, the use, misused and abuse…
Black Thursday, Otedola Bridge and articulated vehicles
On May 28, it was a Black and hurriedly forgotten Thursday in Lagos as tragedy struck at the popular Otedola…
Super Eagles and the curse of Argentina
In local football parlance, when a football team constantly thrashes another soccer squad at every given chance, the one on…
Businesswoman loses N22m wares To 2 workers
A businesswoman and importer who operates a shop at Balogun Street, Idumota, Lagos Island, Lagos, Onasanya Adetoun has dragged her…
Businessman arraigned over alleged theft of N14.8m cars
A businessman at Ladipo Market, Mushin area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, Abiodun Miller, 44, has been arrested and charged before…
Labour Party condemns move by NLC to destabilise party
The National Leadership of Labour Party has condemned the moves by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC to destabilize the party.…
Labour Party worries over continued killings in Nigeria
Labour Party (LP) said it is worried over continued killings across the country, especially the Jos killings.
Osinbajo lauds new 12,500 jobs created through Lagos ETF
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has commended the Lagos State Government for establishing the Employment Trust Fund (ETF) through which…
NYCN endorses Ambode for second term
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State Chapter, has endorsed Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State for a…