Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Edo records steady increase in sickle cell cases in 4 years
The Board Chairman of the Edo State Sickle Cell Centre, Prof. Caroline Omoti, has raised the alarm over a steady…
Benin Zonal EFCC secures 9 convictions, recovers N312.61m
No fewer that nine persons have been convicted for various financial crimes in suits preferred against them by the Benin…
500 Shanties, illegal structures demolished at Oko-Oba Abattoir
Over 500 shanties and illegal structures within and outside the Oko-Oba abattoir and Lairage Complex in Agege area of Lagos…
Musa fires Eagles to 2-0 victory over Iceland
Sensational Ahmed Musa has fired the Super Eagles of Nigeria to 2-0 victory over Iceland as the Eagles move closer…
The Kingibe Question
I had thought that time had passed on my Kingibe question with the passage of time. But President Muhammadu Buhari’s…
Croatia humiliate Argentina 3-0 to reach knockout stage
Croatia have reached the knockout stage of the 2018 World Cup after beating Argentina 3-0 with a sublime display on…
France reach knockout stage, send Peru home from World Cup
Kylian Mbappe's first World Cup goal was enough to send France into the last 16 with a 1-0 win against…
Australia scores penalty to rescue a point from Denmark
Denmark manager Age Hareide said video assistant referees are taking the "charm" out of the World Cup after Australia scored…
CodeLagos: 337 Schools to participate in Coding competition
Over 337 schools across the six Educational Districts in Lagos are all but set to slug it out in a…
Nigeria and the ISIS threat alert
Recent reports by a United Kingdom newspaper, The Sun, that leaders of the terrorist group, Islamic State, are sneaking battle-hardened…
Viral Video: Lagos Police Inspector isn’t worth N2bn – Police
The Lagos State Police Command on Thursday debunked allegation raised by a masked lady in a video on the social…
2019: Bayelsa PDP denies endorsing Atiku as Presidential candidate
The Bayelsa State Chapter òf the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has said that it has not endorsed former Vice President,…
We’ll fight drug abuse to a stand still – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday condemned in strong term the excessive and persistent self-administration of drugs without regard…
Lagos, NARTO collaborate on Apapa clean-up
The Lagos State Government has said that it would collaborate with the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) for…
We didn’t lock-up tenants during LASBCA’s enforcement – LASG
The Lagos State Government on Thursday said officials of the State's Building Control Agency, LASBCA, did not lock-up tenants during…
Two ISIS Commanders arrested in Abuja
The Department of State Services, DSS, on Thursday said it has arrested two Islamic State, ISIS, in West Africa commanders…
Spain beat Iran 1-0 to move closer to knockout stage
Diego Costa's 54th minute goal was all that Spain need to beat Iran 1-o to claim all three points in…
Diezani’s $300m loot: Court reserves judgement in Aiteo’s fundamental right suit
A Federal High Court in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria has adjourned till 27 September, 2018 for judgement in fundamental rights suit…
Uruguay join Russia in knockout stage as Egypt, Saudi Arabia crash out
Uruguay's slender victory over Saudi Arabia ensured that they and host nation Russia reached the last 16 of the World…
A Case for Early Childhood Education in Nigeria
Education is a vital investment for human and economic development and is influenced by the environment within which it exists.…
MKO Abiola’s son joins race for APC Youth leader
Ahead of this weekend's National Convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, holding in Abuja, the son of late…
Road construction: LASTMA adopts new strategy to enhance free movement
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Wednesday lauded motorists and commuters for their understanding, support and cooperation since…
Ronaldo sends Morocco out of 2018 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo continued his sensational start to the World Cup with the winner as Portugal knocked Morocco out of the…
Group canvasses more women participation in politics
A group, operating under the auspices of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard has urged women to take advantage of the current…
Sex for mark: OAU sacks randy professor
The Management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile Ife on Wednesday sacked Professor Richard Akindele for allegedly demanding sex…
Egypt lose 3-1 to Russia, crash out of World Cup
Egypt have become the first team and African side to crash out of the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia…
N1.580trn Capital Cost released to MDAs in 2017 – FG
The Federal Government has announced that a total of N1,580,270,755,084.44 capital cost was released to Ministries, Departments and Agencies for…
Japan down 10-man Colombia
Japan profited from Colombia's nightmare start to the World Cup as they secured a victory against 10 men in their…
Tragedy: Generator fume kills mother, 5 children in Edo
Tragedy struck in Benin, Edo State on Tuesday, as six members of a family of seven were found dead in…
Senegal salvage Africa’s pride, beat Poland 2-1
Senegal have salvaged Africa's pride at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia as the African side beat Poland 2-1…