Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
US student sent home from North Korea dies
The American student who was released last week after being held in captivity for more than 15 months in North…
Couple drown in lake while having sex
An amorous couple died after their off road vehicle rolled into a lake while they had sex , say police.
Al-Ahly can progress to African Champions League knockout stage Wednesday
Egypt's Al Ahly can reach the knockout stage of the African Champions League if they beat Wydad Casablanca in Morocco…
Court orders remand of Suswam in prison over N9.79 billion scam
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered a former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, and two of…
N1.1 billion scam: Dariye begs court to adjourn trial
Joshua Dariye, former Plateau State Governor on Monday begged an FCT High Court in Gudu to adjourn his trial over…
2017 budget: Payment of salaries, pensions remain priority – Nigerian Govt
The Nigerian government on Monday said the payment of salaries and pension remains a priority in the 2017 budget of…
SOS Children’s villages urges zero tolerance against child rights violation
As the nation marks the Day of the African Child, SOS Children’s Villages has urged decision makers to guarantee a…
MainOne launches plan to become largest internet hub in West Africa
Following the partnership of MainOne’s Data Center company, MDXi, with the Nigerian Internet Exchange, (IXPN) to improve national transit traffic…
Unathorised operators disrupting our services on Ikorodu-Oshodi corridor-LAGBUS
The Management of LAGBUS Asset Limited has attributed the slight disruption of its service on the Ikorodu -Oshodi corridor to…
Lagos’ Renewed Assault On Land Grabbing
The Lagos State Government recently arraigned a suspected land grabber, Chief Kamorudeen Lamina, before a Special Offences Court sitting in…
Psychiatric examination, another wrong-headed approach by the FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is reported to have just issued some guidelines that include compelling road traffic offenders…
Parents should be held responsible if their children are Wayward – Cleric
A top Nigerian Muslim cleric, Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello, has warned parents to be mindful of how they bring up…
Ambode Swears-In New LASIEC commissioners, DG Safety Commission, others
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday swore-in new Commissioners of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) with…
Kidnapped Epe School Students To Return Soon, AIG Assures
The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2 comprising of Lagos and Ogun States Police Commands,…
Metuh’s trial resumes Tuesday
The trial of Olisa Metuh, a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which has been on…
Caught in a Trap: Issues in Nigerian Democracy and Development
This book takes a panoramic view of the Nigerian socio-economic and political landscape. It attempts a deconstruction of the notions…
Half of govt food aid never reached victims of Boko Haram-FG official
At least half of Nigerian government food aid sent northeast for hungry people driven from their homes by Boko Haram…
How I shot policeman, killed 2 cultists –Suspect
Nurudeen Kazeem, the alleged robbery suspect, who was last week arrested by the operatives of Rapid Response Squad, RRS, of…
Saraki: Nigeria still have long way to go in anti-corruption crusade – CEDESER
A non-governmental organisation, Centre for Democracy and Socio Economy Rights (CEDESER) has declared that Nigeria is yet to get to…
Greater hope lies ahead for our children – Ambode’s wife
As Lagos joined the rest of the world to celebrate this year’s edition of the International Day of the African…
Eid-el-fitr: Lagos resumes sale of LAKE Rice Monday
The Lagos State Government says it will resume the sale of LAKE Rice on Monday at the normal price of…
61 die in Portugal deadliest forest fire
Portugal has declared three days of mourning for the 61 victims of one of the country's deadliest forest fires.
Apapa Road to be shut for one year for reconstruction
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola says on Saturday that a section of the Apapa Wharf road…
PSG prepared to meet €100m buyout clause of Oblak
Paris Saint-Germain are prepared to trigger the €100 million buyout clause in Jan Oblak’s Atletico Madrid contract, Goal understands.
Confederations Cup: Host Russia begin with 2-0 victory
Russia cruised to a comfortable 2-0 win over New Zealand as the hosts made a confident start to the Confederations…
Photo: Ambode visits Cardinal Okogie
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday paid a visit on Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
Crash: Race to find 7 missing US navy crew begins
A major search operation is under way for seven missing US sailors after their ship collided with a merchant vessel…
Michael Phelps to race a great white shark
Michael Phelps, the most successful Olympian of all time, will race against a great white shark as part of a…
Breaking: London fire: 58 missing, presumed dead – police
At least 58 people are now missing and presumed dead in the Grenfell Tower disaster, police have said.
Judge declares mistrial in Bill Cosby case
A judge has declared a mistrial in the Bill Cosby sex assault case, after the jury was deadlocked for a…