Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Joanna, British javelin thrower suspended in doping case
British javelin thrower Joanna Blair has been provisionally suspended after failing an anti-doping test.
Gatlin, World 100m champion left off athlete of the year shortlist
World 100m champion Justin Gatlin is not one of the 10 male nominees for the IAAF 2017 World Athlete of…
Las Vegas shooting ‘an act of pure evil’ – Trump
President Trump condemned the mass shooting in Las Vegas in remarks from the White House Monday morning, calling it “an…
Update: Death toll in Las Vegas shooting hits 58, 515 injured
At least 58 people have been killed and 515 injured in a mass shooting at a Las Vegas concert, United…
Nigeria @ 57: Calls For Restructuring, Prospects And Forging Ahead In Nation Building
57 years after independence, the clamour for ‘restructuring’ continues to resonate and as the next general elections closes in, it…
Eight shot dead in Cameroon’s Independence protest
Soldiers in Cameroon shot dead at least eight people during independence protests in the English-speaking parts of the country.
Isco brace gives Madrid 2-0 victory
Isco scored twice as Real Madrid beat Espanyol to secure their first La Liga home win of the season.
Catalonia has ‘won right to statehood’
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont says the region has won the right to statehood following Sunday's contentious referendum which was marred…
CP orders Task Force to raid 17 ‘black spots’ in Lagos
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP, Imohimi Edgar has ordered the state's Task Force to raid 17 'black spots' areas…
Lagos Task Force arrests 76 hoodlums in Oshodi, Iyana-Ipaja
Officials of the Lagos State Task Force on Saturday arrested 76 hoodlums in Oshodi and Iyana-Ipaja area of Lagos, Southwest…
Ambode: A quiet but virtuoso performance
In his 27 years as a civil servant in Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode was a quiet, solid achiever of immense…
Lagos pays N711 million to 287 retirees
The Lagos State Government has paid N711 million to 287 retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) for the month…
Bayern’s poor run continue despite Ancelotti’s sack
Bayern Munich were held to a draw at Hertha Berlin as they began life after the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti…
Same old story for Liverpool
Liverpool endured a familiar frustrating afternoon in front of goal as they were held to a draw at Newcastle.
Arsenal level on points with Chelsea after win over Brighton
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger celebrated the 21st anniversary of his arrival at the club with a routine victory over Brighton.
Barcelona cruise to 3-0 victory despite protest for Catalonia Independence
Barcelona's La Liga game against Las Palmas was played behind closed doors as a protest after their request for it…
761 injured in Catalonia’s Independence Referendum
Catalan emergency officials say 761 people have been injured as police used force to try to block voting in Catalonia's…
Two children burnt to death in overnight fire in Lagos
It was weeping and wailing on Saturday night as two children of the same parent were burnt to death in…
RSW: Lagos sets to place 1,000 final year campus students on Internship
As the second edition of the 'Ready. Set. Work.' (RSW) winds to a close, the Lagos State Government is set…
Clashes as Catalan voters defy Madrid
Catalonia's independence referendum has descended into chaos, with clashes occurring as police attempt to prevent the vote from taking place.
Buhari visits troop in Maiduguri to celebrate Independence
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari is currently in Maiduguri, Borno State, Northeast Nigeria to celebrate the nation's 57th Independence anniversary with…
FG Supported States With N1.6tn In Three Years, Says Buhari
In order to stabilise the polity, the Federal Government supported states with N1.641tn between 2015 and 2017.
Nigeria At 57: This Is Not A Time To Call For Division, But Uphold Our Unity – Ambode
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday joined other Nigerians in celebrating 57 years of nationhood, stating that…
Agodi zoo shut down as lion mauls handler
The Oyo State Government has announced the immediate closure of Agodi Zoo.
Health workers suspend strike
The Joint Health Sector Union has suspended its industrial action in principle.
Nigeria @ 57: Okowa, Obaseki call for strengthening of bond of unity
As Nigerians roll out drums to celebrate the country's 57th independence anniversary, the Governors of Delta and Edo State, Senator…
Independence Anniversary: Ajimobi pardons 21 prisoners
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has pardoned 21 convicts on the occasion of Nigeria’s 57th independence anniversary celebrations, among…
Abducted Edo Catholic Priest released, Ogba Zoo Director still in captivity
Edo State Police Command on Saturday confirmed the release of the Parish Priest of St. Benedict Catholic Church, Iddo 2,…
300 youths for Independence Day Gospel Mega Jam Concert
Over 300 youths from Agege, Alimosho and Ikeja are expected to gather in Alimosho area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on…
Africa’s Biggest Entrepreneurship Reality TV Show Begins Sunday
Season 2 of the reality TV show of Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs (A.Y.E), the world’s largest entrepreneurship network with over twelve…