Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Spanish PM dissolves Catalan parliament
Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy says he is dissolving the Catalan parliament and calling regional elections over its push for independence.
Six more Monkeypox cases confirmed in Abuja, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Enugu
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire has announced laboratory confirmation of six additional cases among the suspected…
Jumia sets to make 2017 Black Friday biggest Nigeria ever seen
Jumia Nigeria has announced the dates and partners for its biggest sales event of the year, Jumia Black Friday 2017.
You can’t go, Madrid votes to impose direct rule on Catalonia
The Spanish government moved to impose direct rule over Catalonia on Friday, stripping the region of its autonomy less than…
Joshua weighs in at heaviest ever 18st 2lbs
WBA and IBF world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua said he will fight "like a challenger" as he weighed in heavier…
Ghananian Maid Sent To Prison For Stealing Employer’s N.8m Jewelries
The Police at the Ikoyi Division, Ikoyi of the Lagos State Police Command, Lagos, Nigeria have arrested a Ghanaian housemaid,…
Court decides Evans’ applications to quash murder charges Nov. 10
A Lagos State High Court at Igbosere, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria has fixed November 10 to rule on whether to quash…
Equatorial Guinea VP sentenced in France
A French court has handed down a three-year suspended jail term to Equatorial Guinea's Vice President Teodorin Obiang for corruption.
Switzerland to repatriate $321 million stolen by Abacha to Nigeria December
Nigeria's Federal Government says negotiations with Switzerland on the repatriation of $321 million stolen by former military leader Sani Abacha…
Exxon, Chevron third-quarter profits jump on rising commodity prices
Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) and Chevron Corp (CVX.N), two of the world’s largest oil producers, said on Friday their quarterly…
Catalan parliament declares independence from Spain
The Catalan regional parliament has voted to declare independence from Spain, just as the Spanish government appears set to impose…
When Will The PSP Operators Overcome Their Challenges?
This has been the question agitating the minds of concerned community stakeholders with particular reference to waste disposal that poses…
African Writers, Readers, Historians Gather in London
African writers-novelists, playwrights, poets and their readers as well as art critics and historians would gather in the United Kingdom’s…
Hamstring injury keeps Kane out of Man. United match
Tottenham striker Harry Kane has been ruled out of his side's trip to Manchester United on Saturday with a hamstring…
Akeredolu takes breast cancer campaign to FMC
The Founder of Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN) and wife of Ondo State Governor, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu has led some…
FSARS Recovers Diverted N5m Goods From 3 Suspects In Oyo
Crack detectives attached to the Federal Special Anti-robbery Squad, FSARS, at Adeniji Adele Road, Lagos have arrested three suspects in…
Spain PM demands direct rule on Catalonia
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has called on senators to approve direct rule over Catalonia, amid an escalating crisis over…
Road Infrastructure: FEC Approves Tax Relief Scheme for Private Sector
The Federal Executive Council on Thursday approved a tax relief scheme to attract private sector involvement in the provision of…
Airport Road: Ply one-way, face prosecution, LASTMA warns motorists
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Thursday warned stakeholders in the aviation sector and members of the public…
Why Lagos cultural values must be preserved – Indigenes
Lagos Indigenes have advocated the need to preserve the cultural heritage and values of State, saying that all hands must…
Carabao quarter-finals fixtures released
The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw paired Bristol City with Manchester United after technical problems kept fans waiting almost two hours…
UN: 2,000 refugees fled Cameroon to Nigeria in 2 weeks
More than 2,000 people have fled southern Cameroon and entered Nigeria over the past two weeks, fallout from renewed oppression…
FEC approves 2018 budget draft
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Thursday approved a draft 2018 budget that will now be sent to lawmakers, the…
Wenger: Arsenal Board decides my fate at end of season
Arsene Wenger has confirmed that the Arsenal board will review his position as manager at the end of the season.
Venus beats Muguruza to reach WTA Semi-finals
Venus Williams beat Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza in straight sets to reach the last four at the WTA Finals, ending…
24.2 percent of Lagos women have sexual intercourse before age 18 – LASG
Lagos State Government on Thursday disclosed that 24.2 percent of women in Lagos State have their first sexual intercourse before…
COWLSO: Women must be aggressive to contribute to national development
The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO, has charged women to be positively aggressive and assertive in words…
Pasuma Pays Homage To Ooni, Seeks Fatherly Prayers For 50Th Birthday
The multi talented Fuji mega star, Alhaji Wasiu Alabi, popularly called Pasuma Wonder was on Wednesday at the palace of…
Donald Trump notes Xi Jinping’s ‘extraordinary’ rise
US President Donald Trump has congratulated Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on his "extraordinary elevation" after he consolidated his power at…
Willian scores late winner for Chelsea against Everton
Willian scored the decisive second as Chelsea advanced to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with victory over a rejuvenated Everton at…