Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
France clinch World Cup ticket
France clinched qualification for the World Cup thanks to goals from Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud in a hard-fought 2-1…
Portugal zoom into Russia 2018 World Cup
European champions Portugal beat Switzerland in Lisbon to finish top of European Qualifying Group B and reach the 2018 World…
Who Wants To Be A Teacher?
At the moment, it will not be an exaggeration to state that the state of education in the country is…
What Is It About This Monkey Business?
According to a famous local fable in the South West region of Nigeria, the original intention of the Creator was…
Nigeria And The Metaphor Of Football
Unarguably, the most popular sport in this clime is football. At one time or the other, every child has kicked…
Lagos advocates Community Services for minor offenders
The Lagos State Prison Watch has offered free legal services to inmates in the Badagry prisons, in order to facilitate…
Family Issues Official Statement On Olugbemiga’s death
The Abiodun's family has issued official statement confirming the tragic and regrettable demise of their son, Olugbemiga.
Lagos unveils Alapere Lay-by to decongest traffic
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday unveiled the newly constructed Alapere Lay-by to decongest traffic on Lagos-Oworonshoki expressway.
Tax Amnesty: VAIDS Begins Collection Of Nigerians’ Income, Assets Data
The Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) has begun the collection of data on the income and assets of…
Catalan independence vote on hold
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has said his people voted for independence from Spain - but that he wants a negotiated…
Buhari: We’re using recovered loots to fund 2017 budget
Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari says on Tuesday that his administration is using part of the stolen funds recovered from Nigerians…
Ambode: Devolution of Power key to solving Nigeria’s problems
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said devolution of power and true federalism are key to solving the nation's…
One dead, 19 rescued as boat capsizes in Lagos
A passenger boat conveying 20 passengers on Tuesday capsized on Lagos waterways with one person dead and 19 others injured.
10 killed in California fire
Parts of California's wine region are being ravaged by fast-spreading fires that have killed at least 10 people.
Iceland become smallest nation to qualify for 2018 World Cup
Iceland became the smallest nation ever to progress to a World Cup after beating Kosovo to win their qualifying group…
2023 Beckons: Will Igbo Play The Real Politics This Time?
As we gradually move towards 2019 and 2023, I am beginning to get worried whether Igbo is putting their acts…
2 Sterling Bank Staff Sent To Prison For Stealing Employer’s N25.4m
Two officers with the Ogba, Lagos branch of Sterling Bank Plc, James Oke, 28 and Moyosore Shofowora, 27 have been…
Sports betting company berths in Ibadan
Another upscale betting game company has just sprung up in the ancient city of Ibadan.
UK-based actress, Juwon Quadri bags City People Movie Award
Fast-rising UK-based actress, Oluwajuwon Quadri won big at the maiden edition of City People Movie Awards, which was for her recognition in…
Habitat Day: Lagos plans to deliver 20,000 housing units in 3 years
As part of the efforts to tackle the problem of accommodation in an emerging megacity and make affordable housing available…
Work To Enhance Confidence In Legal System, Ambode Tells Judges, Lawyers
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday urged judges and lawyers to embrace transparency and accountability in the administration…
Corruption has produced thousands of thieves in Nigeria – Kenyan Professor
A Kenya Professor of Law, Patrick Lumumba on Monday decried rising wave of corruption in Nigeria, saying that the malaise…
Breaking: Lagos records two suspected cases of Monkey Pox
The Lagos State Government on Monday reveals that two suspected cases of Monkey Pox have been recorded in the state.
Gunmen shoot 12 people dead in Rivers
Monday was a sad day for residents of Mgbosimili-Rumueme in Obio-Akpor local government area of Rivers State as no fewer…
Lagos traditional ruler charges residents to eschew violence
A Lagos traditional ruler, the Opeluwa Onido of Lagos, High Chief Lateef Ajose has charged residents of Lagos to shun…
FG not responsble Monkey pox – Lai Muhammed
The Federal Government has denied the report that the outbreak of Monkey Pox in some parts of the country resulted…
Sagay faults Buhari’s slow action on SGF, NIA DG Probe Report
The delay in deciding the fate of the suspended Secretary to the Federal Government, Mr Babachir Lawal, and Director-General of…
No monkey pox in Rivers State – Govt
Cross River Government on Sunday denied reports that a case of monkey pox has been found in the state.
NNPC subsidiary declares N15.8bn profit after tax
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says Nigerian Gas Processing and Transportation Company Ltd. (NGPTC), one of its subsidiary companies,…
My fears for Nigeria – Emeka Anyaoku
Nigeria's former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Chief Emeka Anyaoku has said he is afraid of the future of…