Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
CBN recovers N50 billion from ‘thieving’ banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN said on Wednesday it has so far recovered over N50 billion from erring banks…
CBN injects $195 million into currency market
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, said on Tuesday it had injected $195 million into the interbank foreign exchange market,…
Armed robber to die by hanging in Lagos
A High Court in Lagos on Wednesday sentenced a man to death by hanging for armed robbery and conspiracy to…
Achieving A Cleaner Environment In Nigeria
The strategic importance of cleaner environment as bedrock upon which development and economic prosperity rest has been an area of…
Fleeing Househelp Arrested For Stealing Employer’s N6m Jewelries
A househelp, Folake Ogunrombi, 36 who allegedly stole her employer's jewelries valued at N6 million at their Ikoyi, Lagos residence…
Court refuses to vacate forfeiture order against senator
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday refused an application by a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Mr…
Mishap: Lagos Intensifies Clampdown On Illegal Jetties, Boat Operators
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said that it has stepped up efforts to clampdown on illegal jetty and boat…
Lagos charges political class to refrain from things that can polarize state
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday charged members of the political class to refrain from things that could generate conflict…
COWLSO donates ICU, Medical equipment to General Hospitals
In a bid to stem maternal mortality rate, the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Official, COWLSO, has donated an…
Oyo to blacklist contractors over shoddy jobs
The Oyo State government has warned that it would blacklist any contractor who poorly executes its projects, emphasising the need…
Lagos Restates Commitment To Food Security
Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to boost food security in the State just as it said that various…
Insecurity: Emmanuel Solicits Increased FG’s Presence In Niger Delta
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has called on the federal government to take bold steps towards addressing issues…
Lagos orders closure of all illegal dumpsites
The Lagos State Government has ordered the closure of all illegal dumpsites across the State, saying it would not hesitate…
How Amosu diverted N22.1billion funds – EFCC investigator
An investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Tosin Owobo, on Tuesday narrated before Justice Mohammed Idris presiding…
Court orders Edo PDP chieftain to vacate apartment over N1.1m rent arrears
Jethro Ibileke/Benin An Oredo Area Customary Court, in Benin, Edo State, has ordered a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party…
Sterling Bank Drags Staff To Court For Stealing Customer’s N2m
The management of Sterling Bank Plc, Lagos has dragged its staff and a teller attached to its Wilmer Branch, Olodi-Apapa…
We’re determined to include older persons in policy formulations – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said his administration will continue to include the older persons in the policies…
Lagos arraigns two staff over fraud
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday arraigned two of its staff over allegation of fraud.
Be Vigilant Of Drug Addiction Signs, Ambode Tells Parents, Guardians
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday urged parents, guardians and caregivers to watch out for drug addiction signs…
We’ve been able to re-engineer resources of Lagos in most appropriate way – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode recently spoke in an interview on how he has been able to pilot the affairs…
23 ships with petroleum product to arrive Lagos ports – NPA
A total of 23 ships laden with petroleum products, foods and other goods are to arrive in Apapa and Tin-Can…
PDP woos Oyinlola, apologises to him over maltreatment
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appears to be wooing its former National Secretary, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola back to its fold,…
Diezani asks Court to compel AGF to bring her back to Nigeria to face trial
Nigeria's former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke on Tuesday prayed the Federal High Court in Lagos to compel…
House of Reps swear in Mato as Hembe’s replacement
The House of Representatives on Tuesday sworn-in Mrs. Dorathy Mato as a replacement for Mr. Herman Hembe, who was sacked…
Benue workers begin indefinite strike over unpaid salaries
Civil servants in Benue State on Tuesday began an indefinite industrial action over seven months unpaid salaries.
Corruption: SERAP to CJN: Lift the ‘cloud’ hanging over Justice Salami Committee
Thee Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sent an open letter to the Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman,…
Youths sue for Nigeria’s unity, kick against violence
Following wave of agitations for secession and restructuring of Nigeria’s governance architecture which brought mild unrest in some regions, youths…
Ecobank launches mVisa across 33 African Countries
Ecobank has partnered with Visa to launch Ecobank Scan+Pay with mVisa solutions to their consumers.
Lukaku pleads not guilty to noise complaint
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has pleaded not guilty after he was arrested in the United States earlier this year…
Why we played behind closed doors – Barca President
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has defended playing Sunday's match against Las Palmas behind closed doors, describing it as "one…