Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Fani-Kayode Challenges Court’s Jurisdiction over alleged N4.9bn Fraud
A former Minister of Aviation, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, has asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to hands off his…
Dino Melaye: Dead people are on recall list to INEC
The Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has described his recall process as a hoax, saying that even dead people…
U.N. Security Council backs West Africa force to fight Sahel militants
The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday unanimously backed a West African force to combat militant groups as well as…
FSARS smash Indian hemp ring, recover bags worth N4.1million
Operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, FSARS at Adeniji Adele in Lagos have swooped on an Indian Hemp distribution…
Mother of 4 dupes Facebook lover N5 million
A single mother of four, Aishat Akintunde, 33, has been arrested in Lagos for allegedly defrauding her Facebook lover of…
Ronaldo’s goal gives Portugal 1-0 win over Russia
Portugal went top of Group A at the Confederations Cup following a 1-0 win over Russia on Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo…
Yoruba Don’t Need Consultative Meeting with Osinbajo – ARG
The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) on Wednesday rejected a request by its sister organisation, Afenifere that the Acting President, Prof.…
Reshaping the Future of Real Estate for African Cities
While Africa’s cities are growing rapidly in population, they are developing informally as current urban planning has proven to be…
N/Assembly has powers to add, reduce and review budget estimates – Court
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has ruled that the National Assembly has the power to increase or review upward budget…
Guard jailed for theft 2 days after employment
An 18-year old security guard, Abudul Maliq Tijani attached to the Trinity House of God Church, Victoria Island, Lagos, Southwest…
INEC receives signatures on Melaye’s recall
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC on Wednesday received signatures from the electorates in Kogi West Senatorial District, asking for…
Mourinho denies tax evasion
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has released a statement through his agent Jorge Mendes' company Gestifute to stress that he…
Boko Haram terrorists kill two again
Suspected Boko Haram militants killed two people and wounded six others in an ambush on a police convoy in northeast…
Battle for Lagos throne: I’m the rightful king, Akiolu tells court
Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu on Tuesday insisted before an Ikeja High Court that he remains the rightfully elected monarch…
Police sack two traffic wardens over extortion
The Nigeria Police Force, on Tuesday, said it had dismissed two traffic wardens attached to the Wuse Police Division from…
Firefighting plane crashes in Portugal
A water-bombing plane fighting huge forest fires in central Portugal has crashed, local officials say.
US ‘downs Iran-made drone’ over Syria
A US jet has shot down an Iranian-made drone operated by forces backing the Syrian government in the south of…
Ambode Preaches Love, Tolerance At Ramadan
Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has called for love and peaceful co-existence among the citizenry,…
‘Ikoyi, Banana Island, FESTAC belong to Lagos Government’
The Special Committee on Federal Government Assets in Lagos State says Ikoyi, Banana Island, FESTAC and other federal government assets…
Traffic violation: Drivers to undergo psychiatric test in Edo – FRSC
Edo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Samuel Odukoya, has disclosed that drivers who violate traffic…
Obaseki appoints 18 commissioners, sends list to Assembly for approval
Seven months after his inauguration as Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki on Tuesday appointed 18 commissioners for his…
You’re an idiot, Maradona slams Alves
Diego Maradona has slammed Dani Alves after the Juventus full-back criticised the Hand of God, insisting the defender is an…
Ronaldo to appear in court July 31 over €14.7 million tax evasion allegation
Cristiano Ronaldo will appear in court on July 31 following allegations of tax evasion from Spanish prosecutors, according to reports
Mourinho accused of €3.3m Spanish tax fraud
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been accused of tax fraud by Spanish prosecutors investigating his time as Real Madrid's…
Woman stabs 4-year old daughter to death
A Houston woman Laquita Lewis has appeared in court on a capital murder charge for stabbing her young daughter to…
Access Bank, others take over Etisalat Nigeria over N541 billion debt
A consortium of banks, led by Access Bank PLC and other Nigerian and foreign banks, has taken over the management…
SERAP drags Nigerian govt, Queen’s College to UN over students’ death
SERAP has petitioned four UN special rapporteurs urging them to urgently request the Nigerian government and the authorities at Queen’s…
Germany overcome Australia 3-2 in Confederation Cup
World champions Germany beat Australia in Sochi to get their first Confederations Cup campaign since 2005 off to a winning…
Keystone Bank restates support for SMEs with Growbiz Account
In line with the Federal Government’s recent drive to support growth of SMEs through its policies, Keystone Bank Nigeria Limited…
Real President yet to speak to Ronaldo about future
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says he has not spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo about his future, but will do so…