Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Theresa May orders full public inquiry into London fire
Prime Minister Theresa May has ordered a full public inquiry into the fire that engulfed a west London block of…
Lagos Opens Website To Register Undergraduates For Internship Scheme
The Lagos State Government on Thursday announced the opening of its website to register intending applicants for the 2017 edition…
Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 16.25 percent
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says that the country’s inflation dropped to 16.25 per cent in May from 17.24…
Civil Societies call for cancellation of APC Lagos Council Primaries
A coalition of 25 Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, under the aegis of Grassroots Democracy Forum (GDF) on Thursday called on…
Lagos Arrests Notorious Land Grabbing Kingpin
Efforts by the Lagos State Government to curb the activities of land grabbers, popularly known as 'Omo Onile' received a…
Lagos more economically viable than West Africa countries – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said the economy of Lagos State is more viable than that of other…
Recant comment within 7 days or face legal action, Opadokun orders Al-Mustapha
Chief Ayo Opadokun has given Al-Mustapha seven days to recant his comment that he and others took bribe from those…
Chelsea face Burnley in Premier League opener
Chelsea will begin their title defence at home to Burnley when the 2017-18 Premier League season kicks off on the…
Southampton sack coach Puel after one season
Southampton have sacked manager Claude Puel after one season in charge.
United complete signing of Lindelof for £31m
Manchester United have completed the signing of defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica for £31m.
At last, Mayweather to fight McGregor August 26
Former multi-division boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather has announced he will fight UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor in Las Vegas…
Ronaldo acted legally in tax fraud case-Real Madrid
Spanish soccer champions Real Madrid said on Wednesday they were confident their star player Cristiano Ronaldo, who faces accusations of…
Uganda to finalise oil exploration deal with Nigerian firm
Uganda is set to sign on Thursday two oil production sharing agreements with a Nigerian firm, enabling the company to…
Nigeria to sell N133 billion treasury bill next week
Nigeria plans to sell N133.24 billion ($424 million) worth of treasury bills at an auction next week, the central bank…
Nigeria’s crude oil export to hit 1.84 million bpd in July
Nigeria's crude oil exports are set to reach 1.84 million barrels per day (bpd) in July, slightly higher month-on-month, because…
Niger rescues 100 migrants abandoned in Sahara
Authorities in Niger said on Wednesday they have rescued over 100 migrants in the past week abandoned by traffickers in…
Nigeria: The Marathon Path to Ease of Doing Business
Blessed with an abundance of natural resources, vast arable land, a temperate climate and a teeming population of young vibrant…
SAN: I gave judge N750, 000 as `assistance’ not bribe
Joseph Nwobike, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria on Wednesday told an Ikeja High Court that the N750,000 he gave to…
Building Collapse: Lagos Files Fresh Charges Against Lekki Gardens’ MD, Others
The Lagos State Government has filed an amended charge before a Lagos High Court in Igbosere against the Managing Director…
Obanikoro, Coca-Cola Biker Over N96.8m Judgment Debt
A Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has fixed July 11, 2017 for ruling in a motion filed by Nigerian…
LG Poll: LASIEC takes peace campaign to obas’ palaces
In continuation of its efforts towards ensuring that the Local Government elections scheduled for July 22, 2017 in Lagos State…
Brazil demolish Australia 4-0 in international friendly
Diego Souza scored after just 11 seconds as Brazil beat Australia 4-0 in their friendly at the MCG.
Ronaldo denies tax evasion
Cristiano Ronaldo's representatives have strongly denied an accusation that the Real Madrid forward concealed earnings and defrauded the Spanish tax…
Colombia show Nigeria way to beat Cameroon, humiliate African champions 4-0
African champions Cameroon were subdued 4-0 by Colombia in an international friendly played in Coliseum Alfonso Perez.
Ranieri appointed Nantes coach
Former Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri is the new boss of French side Nantes.
Griezmann extends Atletico Madrid contract to 2022
Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann has extended his contract by a year, with his new deal expiring in 2022.
10-Man France hand England 3-2 defeat in Paris
England's final game of the season ended in defeat as they were deservedly beaten by effervescent France in an entertaining…
Govt won’t tolerate threat to Igbos, Osibanjo warns
Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday warned that the Federal Government will take very seriously and prosecute any attempt…
Exchange your arms for money, Edo tells CDA members
Edo State Government has offered the olive branch to members of the outlawed Community Development Associations (CDAs), by way of…
Naira lifted again as CBN injects $418 million
The Naira is set to be given further lift in the forex market with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s…