Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Fight Povetkin now or lose your belt, WBA orders Anthony Joshua
World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua must sign a deal to fight the WBA's mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin "with immediate effect".
US Supreme Court upholds Trump’s travel ban
The US Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Trump administration's travel ban targeting people from several Muslim-majority countries.
Incredible! Woman throws 12-day old baby into Latrine
A 21-year old woman, Amudalat Taiwo has thrown her 12-day old baby into a latrine in Ogun State due to her inability…
Suicide: LASU student jumps into river from Falomo Bridge
A student of the Lagos State University, LASU, on Monday jumped into the river from Falomo Bridge in a bid…
Saudi Arabia beat Egypt 2-1 to claim third in Group A
Mohamed Salah scored his second goal of the World Cup but Egypt ended their campaign pointless with defeat by Saudi…
Uruguay thrash Russia 3-0 to top Group A
Russia's impressive start to the World Cup took a downward turn as they had a man sent off and were…
Bureau De Change Association Chairman sent to prison for allegedly stealing N78m
The Chairman of Alade Shopping Complex Bureau de Change Association of Nigeria in Ikeja, Lagos, Alhaji Samaila Abubarkar,48, aka Dan…
FSARS operatives arrest driver for stealing employer’s SUV
Operatives of the Federal Special Anti-robbery Squad, FSARS at Adeniji Adele Road, Lagos have arrested a driver, Joe Zangir, 37,…
Lagos, Netherlands mull collaboration in water transportation
The Lagos State Government and the Netherlands are considering collaboration in the area of boosting water transportation in Lagos.
Tension in Edo Assembly, as Deputy Speaker faces allegation of leaking official secret
Palpable tension on Monday pervaded the Edo State House of Assembly, following allegations of breach of legislative powers and leaking…
Coronation Merchant Bank’s Commercial Paper records over 180% subscription
Coronation Merchant Bank Limited, a leading investment bank in Nigeria, has recorded a very strong performance in its inaugural Commercial…
Lagos, UNFPA, others seek inclusion of sexual education in school curriculum
The Lagos State Government, United Nations Population Fund, UNPFA and some key stakeholders in sex education have called for the…
Buhari: Human life becoming increasingly cheap in Nigeria
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has decried how increasingly cheap human life was becoming in Nigeria, as desperate people pursued their…
FG deploys Intervention Force, helicopters, APCs to quell Plateau mayhem
The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has deployed the Police Special Intervention Force to Plateau State to quell mayhem…
Death toll in herdsmen’s attack in Plateau hits 86
The police in Plateau State have confirmed 86 people dead in the violence that erupted on Saturday in Barkin Ladi…
Hunters kill 32 villagers in Mali
Traditional hunters have killed 32 civilians in an isolated village in central Mali, a local group says.
We’ll not tolerate illegal development in Lagos – LASBCA
The Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA has warned residents that the government will no longer tolerate illegal development across…
Poland crash out of World Cup after 3-0 defeat to Colombia
Radamel Falcao scored his first World Cup goal as Colombia got their tournament in Russia up and running with an…
Nine kidnapped passengers rescued in Rivers
Nine passengers, made up of five female and four male who were kidnapped by armed men at Igwuirita, in Ikwerre…
Herdsmen attack: Plateau imposes curfew in LGs
The Plateau State government has imposed a curfew in three troubled Local government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
Oshiomhole sworn-in as APC National Chairman
Former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has been sworn in as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress.
SERAP wins battle to compel Adamu, Ogbeh to account for water spending
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has won the latest round in the legal battle to compel the Minister…
MTN Faces N112.5bn Copyright Infringement Suit Over Wrongful Use Of Comedy Brand
A content producer who specializes in the business of events productions, promotions and marketing with particular focus on comedy, Femi…
Kane hits hat-trick as England spell Panama with goals to reach knockout stage
England achieved their most emphatic World Cup result as Harry Kane's hat-trick helped them thrash a poor Panama side 6-1…
Belgium put five goal past Tunisia to reach knockout stage
Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard both scored twice as Belgium strengthened their lead above England at the top of World…
Germany come from the dead to beat Sweden 2-1 to revive hope
Toni Kroos' injury-time winner against Sweden revived defending champions Germany's hopes of becoming the first side to retain the World…
Lagos unveils initiative to improve reading culture
The Lagos State Government has unveiled an initiative aimed at improving the reading culture among residents of the State.
Fleeing driver arrested for stealing Chief Magistrate’s car
A driver, Timothy Yashim, 35, who escaped after allegedly stealing a Toyota Corolla valued at N5m belonging to his employer,…
Lagos seals Total Filling Station over pollution
The Lagos State Government has sealed Total Filling Station in the Akoka area of Lagos State due to alleged pollution…
Extra-judicial killing: Appeal Court denies dismissed cop bail
Justice J.O. Bada of the Court of Appeal, Benin Division on Friday dismissed the bail application filed by a dismissed…