Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Tourism: Lagos’ll be key in our strategy branding – UNWTO Scribe
Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili on Wednesday said that Lagos would play…
Pay Expo 2018: Ecobank showcases bouquet of digital products
Ecobank Nigeria, a member of the leading Pan African Banking Group, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated is showcasing a bouquet of digital…
Lagos pays N280 million insurance benefits to 110 deceased’s families
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday presented N280 million to the families of 110 deceased staff of Local Governments and…
FEC holds valedictory session for Fayemi
Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Etiti State on Wednesday formally bowed out of office…
Buhari must be held accountable for actions of his IGP, appointees – National Assembly
The National Assembly on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari must be held accountable for the actions of his appointees, including…
You can’t get information on Buhari’s treatment abroad without his consent, Court rules
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that information about the amount of taxpayer fund suspected to have been…
Ambode: Civil Servants must be passionately committed in pursuit of excellence, quality
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday charged civil servants in the state to be passionately committed to the pursuit…
Lagos shuts 5 banks, 80 buildings at Allen Avenue
Officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, on Tuesday shutdown five banks and over 80 buildings at Allen…
Ambode’s wife flags off distribution of 50,000 shoes, socks to Lagos pupils
Wife of the Lagos State Governor and founder, Hope for Women in Nigeria Initiative, HOFOWEM, Mrs Bolanle Ambode on Tuesday…
ICPC arraigns suspended SEC DG, Gwarzo over N115m mismanagement
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC, has arraigned the suspended Director-General of the Securities and Exchange…
NSC Petitions China Govt over fraudulent trade practice by China-owned COSCO
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, has petitioned the Consulate General, People’s Republic of China over alleged unfair and fraudulent trade…
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The New PDP has withdrawn from its scheduled talks with the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Monday.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…