Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Oyo vows not to succumb to intimidation in its transformation drive
Oyo State Government has vowed not to succumb to intimidation by any individual or group to prevent it from pursuing…
74-year Old Paint Distributor Sent To Prison Over alleged N22.6m Fraud
A distributor with the Berger Paint Nigeria Plc, at Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos, Emmanuel Evbota, 74 has been arraigned…
Kukah, Mandhr, others discuss future of Africa’s democracies
On Wednesday, 8 November, 2017 at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, a book titled ‘How to Win Elections in Africa:…
Lagos And The Evolution Of Oyingbo Market
Lagos State is unique in many ways. It is the most populous state of Nigeria and is the leading non…
ANAN elects new executives
The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Ikeja Branch, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria have elected new executive members to pilot…
Group calls for Govt-Private Sector collaboration for even development
The need has been stressed for improved collaboration between government and the private sector to fast track socio-economic development of…
Kenya athlete banned four years over doping
Kenya's Olympic marathon champion Jemima Sumgong has been suspended for four years for doping.
Give us our ‘stomach infrastructure’ promise, APC members charge Obaseki
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State have called on Governor Godwin Obaseki to fulfill his campaign…
Ex-Welsh minister commits suicide over loss of job
An ex-Welsh Labour minister who faced a party investigation into allegations about his personal conduct has taken his own life,…
Saudis accuse Iran of ‘direct aggression’ over Yemen missile
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has accused Iran of an act of "direct military aggression" by supplying missiles…
We’ll Continue To Provide Quality Education For Our Children – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said that his administration will stop at nothing to provide the very…
West Ham appoints Moyes Manager
David Moyes said he has a point to prove and is "hungry to get things right" after being appointed as…
Offshore Tax Havens No Longer Offer Protection – Adeosun
The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, advised Nigerians to review any existing tax planning schemes, including those in offshore…
Lagos begins 5-day training on Forensic Evidence, Expert Witness
The Lagos State Government, in collaboratin with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, NITA, United States, has begun a five-day…
Residents flee as Boko Haram terrorists attack Adamawa Community
Gulak, the headquarters of Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, is currently under attack by Boko Haram terrorists.
Olubadan vs Ajimobi: Court adjourn till Dec. 13
The suit instituted by Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Ajeogunguniso 1, against Governor Abiola Ajimobi for installing 21 new…
Dangote Pledges US$100 Million To Fight Malnutrition In Nigeria
The recently concluded Global Nutrition Summit 2017 held in Milan, Italy, convened governments, international agencies, foundations, civil society organisations and…
Ikosi-Isheri LCDA throws out Ambode’s list of SLG, Supervisory Councilors
Pandemonium struck at Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area, LCDA over the appointment of Secretary to the Local Government and Supervisory…
Ambode: We are nothing without Civil Servants
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday commended the State Public Service for contributing immensely to the achievements recorded…
Nigeria’s Emenalo quits Chelsea
Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo has stepped down from his post after 10 years with the club.
29 Months After, Lagos Deputy Speaker Takes Over Official Quarters
Twenty-nine months after emerging as the Deputy Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Wasiu Eshilokun-Sanni representing Lagos Island Constituency…
Bonnke hits Lagos for Farewell Crusade, promises God’s outpouring
International evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke has arrived Lagos for the Farewell Gospel Crusade which kicks off on Wednesday.
West Ham sack Bilic as manager
Slaven Bilic has been sacked as West Ham manager with the team in the Premier League relegation zone.
For ‘a man of the people,’ Dapo Olorunyomi, at 60
Dapo, ‘Daps,’ ‘Dapsy’ Olorunyomi who turns 60 on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, is your quintessential humanist. It is impossible to…
Billionaire Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal arrested in corruption crackdown
Saudi Arabia's Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, a prominent member of the country's royal family and a wealthy investor, has been…
LAKE Rice: Lagos Approves More Sales Points
In an effort geared towards increasing access to ‘LAKE Rice’ and ensure effective distribution of the rice across the State,…
Son’s lone strike gives Tottenham victory over Palace
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino said goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga performed "fantastically well" on his debut as Spurs laboured to victory against…
Dominant City gun down the gunners 3-1
Manchester City prove their supremacy on Sunday as they gun down the gunners 3-1 to take a tight grip at…
All change! Nigeria is not an oil economy
Descriptions of Nigeria’s economy often include such phrases as ‘Africa’s largest oil producer’ and ‘the oil rich African nation’ but…
Lagos Targets Two Million Passengers On Water Daily
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday commissioned three newly acquired executive boats by the State Government, with a…