Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Nasarawa Amazons lifts Women Super 4 trophy
The Nasarawa Amazons football club on Friday evening emerged champions of the 2016/2017 Nigeria Women Football League Super 4 tournament.
Foundation builds N600m housing estate for IDPs
The Muhammadu Indimi Foundation, a humanitarian organisation founded by Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi, the Executive Chairman of Oriental Energy Resources Limited,…
North Korea renews threat to launch missile towards Guam
North Korean state media on Friday renewed a threat to launch missiles toward the US territory of Guam, warning that…
Aguero may face Stoke City on Saturday
Sergio Aguero could feature against Stoke on Saturday, two weeks after breaking a rib in a car crash, says Manchester…
Guardiola’s comment disrespectful – Pochettino
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says Pep Guardiola's comments about his side's reliance on Harry Kane were "very disrespectful" and "sad".
Trump to reveal tough new Iran strategy
US President Donald Trump is expected to set out a more confrontational strategy towards Iran, accusing it of pursuing "death…
Amnesty: 500 Anglophones arrested in Cameroon
More than 500 people have been swept up in mass arrests following violent demonstrations in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions earlier this…
Bodies recovered from Kaduna boat mishap
The officials of the Kaduna State Emergency management Agency recovered the bodies with the support of the local divers.
Tackling corruption in Nigeria through whistle blowing
I crave your indulgence to preface this speech by reiterating what all of us already know: that corruption is the…
UNILORIN produces 89 First Class graduates
Prof. AbduGaniyu Ambali, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Ilorin, has said the institution produced 89 first class graduates in 2016/2017…
N1.5bn contract scam: Edo APC woman leader, 4 others granted bail
Justice Ohimai Ovbiagele of Benin High Court (Criminal Division) on Friday granted bail to Edo Woman Leader of All Progressives Congress…
Infrastructure: Nigeria asks World Bank, IMF to scale up Renewable Energy
Nigeria has asked the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to scale up the provision of and…
Buhari, South East leaders meet in Abuja
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari and leaders of thought from the South East are currently meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Presidency: Buhari’s discussion with World Bank President twisted
The Presidency on Friday said the discussion between President Muhammadu Buhari and the World Bank Group President, Jim Yong Kim was…
Harvey Weinstein: US actress Rose McGowan makes rape allegation
The scandal deluging Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has deepened after US actress Rose McGowan publicly accused him of raping her.
Nigeria overnight rate drops to 20 percent as cash squeeze bites
Nigeria’s overnight lending rate dropped to 20 percent on Thursday on expectation that a cash squeeze will ease after money…
Chad withdraws troops from fight against Boko Haram in Niger
Chad has withdrawn hundreds of troops from neighbouring Niger, where they were helping local forces fight Boko Haram Islamist militants,…
Police Service Commission didn’t demote Lagos CP – Okiro
The Chairman, Police Service Commission, Dr. Mike Okiro on Thursday disowned a letter from the commission purportedly demoting the Lagos…
Northern Govs. Select GE to Boost Healthcare Development
The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has selected GE Healthcare, a leading global provider of transformational medical technologies and services,…
Lessons from Ijebu-Jesa
"Two things define you: your patience when you have nothing and your your attitude when you have everything. Every artist…
NNPC operates outside the Law!
In his defence of the allegations of unilateral award of $25 billion contracts and sole management of the Nigerian National…
Oba of Benin inaugurates alternative dispute resolution committee
The Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, on Thursday inaugurated the Benin Customary Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (BCADRC), to arbitrate in…
Ambode to unveil Fela’s statue Sunday
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to honour the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, as the week-long activities marking…
Photo: Adeosun attends Commonwealth Finance Minister Meeting
Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has represented Nigeria at the Commonwealth meeting of Finance Ministers in Washington on Thursday.
Ladoja returns to PDP
The former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rasidi Ladoja has confirmed his return to the people’s Democratic Party ( PDP)…
Three female bombers killed in foiled Maiduguri hospital attack
Three female bombers have been killed in attempt to gain entry through the rear exit gate into the premises of…
Woman kills 3-year old son for looking like his father
Australian Supreme Court on Thursday sentenced a mother, who killed her three-year-old son “because he looked like his father,” to…
LASU throws out 33,000 admission seekers
The Lagos State University has shut its door against 33,000 students seeking admission into the institution for the 2017/2018 academic…
Israel to join US in pulling out of UNESCO
Israel has said it will join the US in pulling out of the UN's cultural organisation Unesco, after US officials…
Ambode seeks Lawmakers’ support for reforms in key sectors
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday urged lawmakers to support the ongoing efforts of his administration to effect…