Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
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Chad has withdrawn hundreds of troops from neighbouring Niger, where they were helping local forces fight Boko Haram Islamist militants,…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…
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…