Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Army denies killing 17 herdsmen in Kaduna
The 1 Division of the Nigerian Army, Kaduna has refuted social media reports on the alleged killing of 17 herdsmen…
NHIS uncovers 23,000 ghost enrolees
Usman Yusuf, the executive secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has said that 23,000 ghost enrolees have been…
36 States’ debt profile hits N3.4 trillion
The debt profile the 36 States in Nigeria has been put at N3.4 trillion, says the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency…
Keystone Bank names transition board
Following its sale to new investors, Keystone Bank on Tuesday announced the appointment of Alhaji Umaru H. Modibbo and Mr.…
Buhari sends names of new ministerial nominees to Senate
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent names of two new ministerial nominees to the Senate for confirmation.
Brazil demolish Paraguay 3-0, become first country to qualify for 2018 World Cup
Brazil become the first country to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia on Wednesday, as the Selecao demolish…
I’m back after 15-month doping ban-Sharapova
Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova says she has got her "day job back" as she prepares to return to…
Bolivia beat Argentina in World Cup Qualifying after Messi’s ban
Argentina lost 2-0 to Bolivia in World Cup qualifying, five and a half hours after captain Lionel Messi was given…
Trump scraps Obama climate policies
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order rolling back Obama-era rules aimed at curbing climate change.
British Prime Minister signs letter to trigger Brexit
Theresa May has signed the letter that will formally begin the UK's departure from the European Union.
Suicide: Lagos sets up Aquatic Respond Squad
Kazeem Ugbodaga *Records 80,000 Emergency Calls Daily The Lagos State Government says it is planning to set up a Marine…
Ile-Ife Crisis: Stop provoking Hausas, Arewa group warns Yorubas
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) on Tuesday warned Yoruba groups, including the Afenifere over comments credited to the latter…
Tax evasion: FG goes after Nigerian billionaires
The Federal Government says it will soon clampdown on Nigerian millionaires and billionaires who evade payment of tax.
Buhari, Osibanjo, Ambode, others honour Tinubu at 65
Eminent Nigerians, including President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and others on Tuesday honoured the…
Tinubu Warns Buhari Against Selling Nation’s Refineries
The National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has warned the President Muhammadu Buhari's led Federal Government…
Nigeria’s AMCON recovers N682 billion debt in six years
Nigeria's state-owned Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has recovered N681.5 billion over the past six years from debtors in…
Groups hail Ambode for transforming Lagos
Lagos State-based political groups have described Governor Akinwunmi Ambode as a very hard working man who has transformed the state…
‘I didn’t want to be seen’-Evans reveals torment over Towell’s death
Dale Evans says he could not leave his house and considered quitting boxing after opponent Mike Towell died following their…
Tricycle, Mini Vehicle App for Launch in Lagos
Lagos State transportation system is set to witness another revolution as an IT firm, Matatu has concluded plans to launched…
Lagos unveils 50-day event plan for Golden Jubilee
By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos @ 50 Planning Committee on Monday unveiled range of activities for the final celebration of…
Depression, Lagos Lagoon and the Allure of Suicide
Recent research reveals that about 480 million people across the world experience depression during their lifetime. According to a WHO…
Obasanjo’s wife files suit to stop son’s wedding
Mrs Taiwo Obasanjo, one of the wives of former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has filed a suit at an Ikeja…
Obasanjo Hosts Envoys’ Conference
Nigeria's former President, Olusegun Obasanjo will on Thursday host a two-day Embassies and Consular Missions Conference, ECMC in Abeokuta, Ogun…
Safety of Lagosians not negotiable-Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday launched the rebranded Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, with a pledge that the…
AMCON hands over Keystone Bank to new investors
Following the sale of Keystone Bank to Sigma Golf-Riverbank Consortium by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), the new…
Russia opposition leader, Navalny jailed
Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny has been jailed for 15 days for resisting police orders during mass protests on Sunday.
Lagos to immunise 4.9 million children against Polio
The Lagos State Government says it is targeting the immunization of 4.9 million children in the ongoing National Immunization Plus…
Obama Triumphs As Trump, Republicans Withdraw Health Bill
Seven years of Republican efforts to eradicate President Barack Obama's proudest domestic achievement ended Friday before a single vote was…
Ambode: We’re on a mission to regenerate Lagos Island
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday revealed plans of his administration to regenerate the Lagos Island axis of…
LFZ: Lagos, investors to inject $64 million in six months
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday disclosed that the government and China Africa Lekki Investment Limited (CALIL), will in…