Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Fayemi mourns Dipo Famakinwa’s death
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has commiserated with the family of Mr Dipo Famakinwa, the…
Ibrahimovic suffers cruciate knee-ligament injuries
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and defender Marcos Rojo have both suffered cruciate knee-ligament injuries and face lengthy spells out…
Dogara calls for probe into death of 30 football viewers in Calabar
Mr Yakubu Dogara, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has urged the state government to conduct a thorough investigation…
How Nigerian Army defeated Boko Haram
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai said the lessons he learnt from the Bangladesh National Defence while on…
Bournemouth massacre Middlesbrough 4-0
Middlesbrough's hopes of avoiding relegation suffered a major setback as they lost heavily at Bournemouth after playing for 70 minutes…
Ikorodu Killings, The Police And The Fall Of Mighty
Recently, Ikorodu area of Lagos was thrown into confusion as suspected militants struck at Woodland Estate area, Ishawo in Ikorodu.…
ARG mourns death of Famakinwa
The Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG, mourns the passing of one of its key members, Dipo Famakinwa, the pioneer Director-General of…
Federal Government And The Abuja Airport
The announcement by the Minister of State for Aviation, Mr. Hadi Sirika, that the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in…
‘Ikoyigate’ Latest And The Conspiratorial Silence Of Wike, Fayose And FFK
Following the EFCC discovery and recovery of about $43 million from a private apartment in Ikoyi, Lagos state recently, tongues…
Bariga: Lagos Water Corporation Denies Alum In Water
The Lagos Water Corporation, LWC, has denied the feel of Alum in water supplied to the residents of Bariga, Lagos,…
We’re addressing problem of poverty in Lagos with empowerment-LASG
The Lagos State Government says several training and empowerment programmes it had embarked upon in the last two years have…
Lagos shuts 34 hospitals, 126 Illegal Pharmaceutical outlets
The Lagos State Government has shutdown 34 hospitals and 126 illegal pharmaceutical outlets in the state for operating without the…
Lagos Promises 3 New General Hospitals In 2017
The Lagos State Governor says plans are underway to commence construction of three new ultra modern General Hospitals in the…
Lagos Denies Involvement In Demolition Of Berger Retail Market
The Lagos State Government on Friday debunked reports linking it to the demolition of Berger retail market, saying that the…
30 football viewers electrocuted in Calabar
Over 30 people are feared dead at a football viewing centre in Calabar, the Cross River State capital after being…
Russia bans Jehovah’s Witnesses from operating in the country
Russia's Supreme Court has banned Jehovah’s Witnesses from operating in the country henceforth.
Maritime sector key to Nigeria’s economic revival – Dogara
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has expressed dismay that Illegal Unreported and Unregulated ( IUU )…
Ooni must demand release of Yoruba youths, oba by police
Prince Adedipe Ewenla, the Crown Prince of Ilugun Asalu in Abeokuta North, Ogun, Southwest Nigeria has charged the the Ooni…
Firm Petitions IG Over Cover-up of Ladipo Market Murder Suspect
The Law firm of Ubani and Co has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris over an alleged cover-up of…
Africa: World Bank Group Launches New Programme to Support Africa’s Top Digital Entrepreneurs
The World Bank Group has launched XL Africa, a five-month business acceleration programme designed to support the 20 most promising…
2 aircraft collide at Lagos Airport
A ground collision of two aircraft belonging to Air Peace has been reported at the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos…
Rashford’s extra-time goal sends United to Europa Semi-finals
Marcus Rashford scored in extra time to send Manchester United through to the Europa League semi-finals at the expense of…
Bayern goalkeeper, Neuer to miss rest of the season
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will miss the rest of the season after fracturing his left foot during the Champions…
British Olympic medalist die in motorcycle crash
British Olympic high jump silver medalist Germaine Mason has died aged 34 after a motorcycle crash in Jamaica.
Lagos begins Health Insurance Scheme November
The Lagos State Government on Thursday said the much awaited State Health Insurance Scheme (LSHS) will commence in November, 2017.
Ambode Calls For Harmonisation Of Forex, Interest Rates To Stabilize Economy
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday called for a convergence in the foreign exchange rates as well as…
Lagos drags Nigeria Govt to Supreme Court over Stamp Duties Act
The Lagos State Government has dragged the Nigerian Government to the Supreme Court seeking interpretation of the provisions of the…
Lagos Paid N16.9Bn To Pensioners In One Year – Ambode
A total of N16.9 billion was released as payment of pension arrears to pensioners in Lagos State between April 2016…
LASTMA Declares Zero Tolerance On Violation Of Traffic Laws
By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Thursday urged motorists to voluntarily comply with the…
Lagos allays fear over heavy Rainfall
As the 2017 rainy season gathers momentum, the Lagos State Government has allayed the fears of residents over the torrential…