Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Mugabe’s successor, Mnangagwa returns from exile
Zimbabwe's former vice-president, whose sacking sparked events leading to the shock resignation of long-time leader Robert Mugabe, will be sworn…
Gridlock: Lagos Begins Evacuation Of Articulated Vehicles On Apapa- Oshodi Expressway
In its determination to ensure free flow of traffic and safety on the road, the Lagos State Government on Wednesday…
First Bank staff sent To Prison For Stealing N7.1m From customers accounts
A 26-year old staff of First Bank of Nigeria Plc, Anthony Oghenakhogie has been arrested and arraigned before a Lagos…
Police officers’ children bag 5-year jail term for burglary
Two men said to be police officers' children at Ijeh Police Barracks, Obalende, Ikoyi, Lagos have been sentenced to five…
Mnangagwa to be sworn-in on Friday as Zimbabwe president
Zimbabwe’s former vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa will be sworn in as president on Friday marking a new era for a…
Buhari sets up audit committee for recovered Loot
Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari has set up an Audit Committee to look into assets and loots recovered by government agencies.
Nigerian prophet predicted Zimbabwe crisis
Senior Pastor of Champions Royal Assembly, Kubwa, Abuja, Prophet Joshua Iginla, has predicted the crisis in Zimbabwe few months before…
Sevilla came from behind to hold Liverpool to a draw
Liverpool conceded a stoppage-time equaliser as Sevilla fought back from 3-0 down at half-time to take a point from a…
City maintain 100 percent win with Sterling’s lone strike against Feyenoord
Manchester City secured top spot in Champions League Group F as Raheem Sterling's late goal gave them victory over Dutch…
Tottenham spank Dortmund 2-1 to win group
Tottenham sealed their passage into the Champions League knockout phase as Group H winners, after coming from behind to win…
Ronaldo, Benzema score brace as Madrid put six goals past APOEL
Real Madrid have qualified for the Champions League knockout phase as Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema scored brace in 6-0…
Two men arraigned in court for impersonation
Two men, Chester Ukandu and Achi George who allegedly claim to be directors of Mainstream Bank Registrar were on Tuesday…
Several injured as Fulani herdsmen clash with hosts community in Oyo
There was pandemonium in Igangan town under Ibarapa North Local Government in Oke-Ogun Area of Oyo State as Fulani herdmen…
Vantage Capital provides $12.5 million of funding to Purple Capital
Vantage Capital, Africa’s largest mezzanine fund manager, announced on Tuesday that it has provided $12.5 million of funding to Purple…
Receiver Manager takes over Ladoja ‘s house over unpaid N207.15M loan
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday granted leave to the receiver manager, Mr Owolegbon Olamide appointed by Guaranty…
Maternal mortality: Ambode’s wife charges expectant mothers to utilise PHCs
Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has again called on expectant mothers in the state, to…
Lagos pays N141.59 billion to bond holders
The Lagos State Government has paid the total sum of N141.59 billion to bond holders in its various fixed rate…
Finally, Robert Mugabe Resigns
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe president has resigned after impeachment process commenced on Tuesday.
Kaduna Education Commissioner dies at 55
Prof. Andrew Nok, Kaduna State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, died at his home in Kaduna on Tuesday at…
Mugabe allowed wife to usurp constitutional power – Zanu-PF
Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party is set to begin impeachment proceedings against President Robert Mugabe on charges that include allowing his…
Ambode mourns Ekwueme
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday expressed sadness over the demise of the first Vice President of Nigeria…
Federal Govt floats US$3bn dual-tranche bond
The Federal Government on Monday announced that it has priced its offering of US$3 billion aggregate principal amount of dual…
Why West Brom sacked Pulis
Tony Pulis was sacked as West Brom coach due to poor run of form and series of defeat which has…
Ex-Wimbledon Champion, Novotna dies of cancer
Ex-Wimbledon champion, Jana Novotna has died of cancer at the age of 49. She was said to have died peacefully,…
MD Sent To Prison For Allegedly Defrauding Customer $94,000
The Managing Director of Palilar International Limited, Olawale Ibikunle Talabi, 59, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court for…
Ekwueme’s death a huge loss to Nigeria – Shagari
Nigeria's former President in the Second Republic, Alhaji Shehu Shagari has described the death of his former Vice President, Alex…
Car Dealer Sent To Prison Over Alleged Fraud,Threat To Life
A 36 years old Odunayo Owoleye, who claimed to be a Car dealer has been arrested and arraigned before a…
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Tragedy And The ‘Ember’ Months’ Myth
According to reports, five persons died and many others were seriously injured in an early morning compound road mishap at…
CMC receives 4,000 complaints monthly – LASG
The Lagos State Citizens Mediation Centre, CMC, now receive 4,000 complaints monthly, the Lagos State Government has said.
Communication expert warns Nigeria Media against giving prominence to disruptive issues
By Kazeem Ugbodaga Former Dean, School of Communication, Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Lai Osho has charged Nigerian media to…