Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Canada earmarks $3.5 billion to boost healthcare in Nigeria
Dr Christopher Thorney, Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, says the Canadian government has earmarked $3.5 billion to advance the health…
Oil price moves towards $59
Asian shares trod water in early trade on Wednesday while U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar got a lift following…
51-year old man stones woman to death
An Ota Magistrate’s Court in Ogun, on Wednesday, remanded a 51-year-old man, Preston Ogilo, in prison for allegedly stoning one…
Bravo saves three penalty as City edge out Wolves
Claudio Bravo was Manchester City's hero as they beat Wolves on penalties to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
Metuh’s trial: Jonathan fails to appear in Court
The Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has failed to appear before Justice Okon Abang, as the court begins sitting in the…
Metuh’s trial: Court strikes out Dasuki’s application against subpoena
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday struck out an application by the detained National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki,…
Trump’s a liar, debased US global standing – Republican Senator
Tennessee Senator Bob Corker has unleashed a blistering attack on US President Donald Trump, calling the president "utterly untruthful".
Senate to probe Etisalat’s $1.2 billion Nigeria loan default
Nigeria’s Senate voted in favour on Tuesday of launching an investigation into the default on a $1.2 billion loan earlier…
26 companies express interest in revamping nation’s 3 refineries at $2 billion
Nigeria's Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu said on Tuesday that 26 firms have indicated their interest in…
Oando gets court order to lift share price suspension
Nigerian oil company Oando has obtained a court order to lift the suspension of trading in its shares and halt…
Power Uti arraigned in court for killing wife
A renown wrestler, John Eke Uti a.k.a. Power Uti, was on Tuesday brought before an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court, Lagos,…
‘Why Gani Adams deserved Aare Ona Kankafo title’
The Chief Executive Officer, Adedas and Company Global Services Limited, Prince Adedipe Ewenla has said that Otunba Gani Adams deserved…
Nigeria, Indonesia Agree To Strengthen Economic Ties
Nigeria and Indonesia will work together to increase the level of economic cooperation between both countries, according to Vice President…
Southern Governors And True Federalism
Governors of 17 States of the Southern part of the country recently held an historic meeting in Lagos at the…
Women are key in nation building, Ambode, Fayose, Osibanjo’s wife insist
By Kazeem Ugbodaga Five Nigerian governors, including Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State and Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State and the…
Keyamo: Tonto Dikeh’s estrange husband planning to release edited video on her
The Festus Keyamo Chamber has raised the alarm over imminent release of edited video on Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh by…
Southern governors agitate for restructuring, unity of Nigeria
Arising from its summit in Lagos on Monday, the Southern Governors' Forum, SGF, has called for devolution of power that…
How we spent N33.4 billion Paris Club – Delta Govt
The Delta State Government on Monday gave detailed explanation of how it expended the N33.4 billion it received as its…
Evans’ arraignment stalled
A Lagos High Court at Igbosere, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Monday adjourned till 27th October, 2017 the arraignment of billionaire…
Trump couldn’t remember my husband’s name – Widow of fallen US soldiers
The widow of a fallen US soldier says President Trump couldn't remember her husband's name during a controversial phone call.
Lagos, NMRC, Developer sign MOU to deliver 20,000 housing units
The Lagos State Government, the Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company (NMRC) and developers on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU…
Everton fires Koeman after scandalous loss to Arsenal
Everton have sacked manager Ronald Koeman after Sunday's 5-2 home defeat by Arsenal left them in the Premier League relegation…
Buhari arrives Nigeria from Turkey
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has returned to the country after attending the meeting of D-8 developing countries in Istanbul, Turkey.
Monkey Pox: Inner Wheel sensitizes traders on hand washing
Following outbreak of Monkey Pox in the country, Inner Wheel District 911 Nigeria has embarked on hand washing sensitization campaign…
WHO revokes Mugabe’s appointment as Ambassador
The World Health Organization has revoked the appointment of Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador following a widespread outcry.
Al Ahly demolish Wydad 6-2 to reach African Champions League final
Egyptians Al Ahly will play Moroccans Wydad Casablanca in this year's African Champions League final after thrashing Etoile du Sahel…
Neymar sees red in France as PSG salvage a draw
Edinson Cavani scored a stunning 93rd-minute free-kick to salvage a draw for Paris St-Germain against Marseille after Neymar had been…
Madrid thrash Eibar 3-0
Real Madrid moved back into third place in La Liga with a comfortable win over struggling Eibar.
Koeman: I can turn Everton’s fortune around despite relegation threat
Manager Ronald Koeman says he can turn Everton's fortunes around after they slipped into the Premier League relegation zone with…
Rasheed Alaba Williams, company dragged to court over unpaid debt
In a bid to recover a debt of N818,416,976.26, Skye Bank Plc has dragged a limited liability company Tropical Merchants…