Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
50,000 adults enroll in Lagos’ Adult Literacy Programme
The Lagos State Government on Thursday disclosed that 50,000 adults enrolled into its Adult Literacy Programme in the last two…
US pulls out of UNESCO
The US is pulling out of the UN's cultural organisation UNESCO, accusing it of "anti-Israel" bias.
Zimbabwe Activist Arrested For Saying Mugabe Is ‘Walking-dead’
It has been reported that a Zimbabwean activist, Sten Zvorwadza was arrested for describing the ancient President of the country,…
Osibanjo: I approved N640 billion oil contract for NNPC
Nigeria's Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday admitted granting approval to the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC for two…
Tagbo’s death: Davido’s a liar, he knew how his friend died – Imohimi
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Edgar Imohimi on Wednesday said popular music star, David Adeleke, aka Davido lied to the…
Spain set to impose direct rule on Catalonia
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has given Catalonia's separatist leader five days to say whether or not he has declared…
Kidnapping: Judge hands-off Evans case
Justice Abdulazeez Anka of the Federal High Court, Lagos on Wednesday declined to hear a fundamental rights suit filed by…
Why Ambode Must Be Re-elected In Lagos – Groups
Two socio-political groups operating under the aegis of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vangard and United Christian Family Initiative have pledged their…
Illegal levies: Edo demotes four school principals
Edo State Government has demoted four secondary school principals to classroom teachers, for collecting illegal levies from students.
Renowned climber watches girlfriend die in avalanche, then kills himself
A world-renowned climber - forced to watch his girlfriend die in an avalanche - went on to kill himself in…
Another Youth Shot Dead On Lagos Island
Despite the presence of Special Anti-robbery squad and the Lagos State Taskforce on Lagos Island, another youth identified as Ike…
66 children murdered in Western Cape
South Africa could by the end of 2017, be recording its highest cases of murder rates since the end of…
Doctor rapes teenager during medical examination
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that a 52-years-old doctor in Limpopo has raped a teenage patient during…
Sub-Saharan Africa to grow at a slower rate this year – World Bank
The economy of sub-Saharan Africa is seen growing more slowly this year than previously forecast, largely due to weak investment…
Lagos CP: Davido’s friend, Tagbo died of suffocation
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Edgar Imohimi on Wednesday revealed that Umueke Tagbo, a friend of music icon, David Adeleke…
U.S. flies bombers over Korea as Trump discusses options
The U.S. military flew two strategic bombers over the Korean peninsula in a show of force late on Tuesday, as…
IGP: FG Files Charges Against Senator Misau
The Federal Government through the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has filed two…
Benin Monarch advocates traditional solution to kidnapping, robbery
The Benin Monarch, Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku-Akpolkpolo, Oba Ewuare ll, has tasked traditional rulers, priests, enogies and other stakeholders in…
Traffic Decongestion: Lagos To Construct Multi-Layer Car Parks In Strategic Locations
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to construct multi-layer car parks in strategic locations across the State as part…
Court orders permanent forfeiture of Diezani’s 56 houses
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the permanent forfeiture of 56 houses linked to a former Minister of…
Ajaokuta Steel and Nigeria’s industrialization dream
After Nigeria’s attainment of Independence in 1960, we have had various industrial and economic development plans, designed for the purpose…
LASPARK Declares Recreational Parks, Gardens Free For fun-seekers
In its bid to make all State owned parks and gardens more accessible to fun seekers across the State, the…
Spain rejects Independence for Catalonia
The Spanish government has rejected a statement of independence signed by Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont and dismissed calls for mediation.
California fire: 15 dead, 150 others still missing
More than 150 people are missing in wildfires that have ravaged northern California's wine region, police say.
What you must know about Russia 2018 World Cup
The start of the 2018 World Cup is just eight months away, and after the latest round of qualifiers the…
Lukaku’s next big test
Romelu Lukaku has answered every question so far but Manchester United's trip to Liverpool is a new test. Can he…
No World Cup for Sanchez, Chile after 3-0 loss to Brazil
Alexis Sanchez will not be at the 2018 World Cup after Chile missed out on qualification after a 3-0 defeat…
Messi’s hat-trick sends Argentina to World Cup
Lionel Messi scored a superb hat-trick as Argentina came from behind to win away in Ecuador and qualify for the…
Another Nigerian killed in South Africa
A 25-year old Nigerian has been killed during a police raid in Vaal near Johannesburg, South Africa.
Robben retires from International Football
Arjen Robben announced his retirement from the Netherlands after his two goals against Sweden were not enough for the Dutch…