Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
U.S. rushes $8bn weapons to Middle East allies, sidesteps Congress
The administration of Donald Trump has accelerated more than $8 billion in arms sales to key Middle Eastern allies, invoking…
Barcelona edge closer to La Liga glory with hard-fought victory over Osasuna
Barcelona took a commanding step toward clinching the 2025-26 La Liga title on Saturday night, defeating Osasuna 2-1 in a…
Mo Bimpe overwhelmed by tears of joy as she breaks silence on triplet miracle
Nollywood star Adebimpe Oyebade, popularly known as Mo Bimpe, has finally addressed the outpouring of love and emotion following the…
Tinubu delays three-nation trip by one day, Presidency announces
President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled the commencement of his three-nation diplomatic trip to France, Kenya and Rwanda, shifting his departure…
Bandits storm Kwara PMF Camp, kill three Police Officers in dawn raid
Gunmen suspected to be bandits launched a deadly pre-dawn assault on a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Kwara State…
Sanwo-Olu urges preservation of Akran’s legacy at funeral thanksgiving in Badagry
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday called on residents of Badagry to preserve the enduring legacy of the…
LAWMA revokes licences of underperforming PSP operators
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has withdrawn the licences of several underperforming Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators and realigned…
Obasanjo, Makinde Attend Amosun’s Wife Installation as Yeye Moremi Oodua
The ancient city of Ile-Ife came alive on Saturday as prominent Nigerians converged for the installation of Mrs. Olufunsho Amosun…
Tragedy strikes Nollywood again as popular actress in ‘Aki na Ukwa’ dies
The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actress and filmmaker Oby Kechere,…
Man arraigned over alleged ₦200m Agrochemical theft, remanded in Lagos
Operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Lagos, have arrested a 55-year-old man, Aliyu Idris, for allegedly receiving and dealing…
Sanwo-Olu approves ₦50,000 Bonus for Lagos Workers amid hardship
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved an additional ₦50,000 salary support for all state workers for the month…
LSACA urges Lagos Workers to embrace HIV testing as 600 access free services
The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) has urged workers across the state to prioritise regular HIV testing and reject…
10 Nigerians, 15 Americans convicted in massive $215M fraud scheme in U.S.
Ten Nigerians have been convicted in the United States for their roles in a sprawling $215 million international fraud and…
Kano orders probe of sacked Head of Service over alleged ₦1.5bn salary deductions
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered an investigation into the activities of the sacked Head of Service, Abdullahi…
Man United–Liverpool clash headlines crucial Premier League weekend
The fierce rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool FC will take centre stage this weekend as both sides lock horns…
Lagos BDC Operator remanded over alleged ₦21m Fraud Scheme
A Lagos-based bureau de change (BDC) operator, Hassan Abdullahi, has been remanded in custody after being arraigned before a Magistrate’s…
Radda clears ₦45.89bn gratuities, settles 14,560 retirees’ backlog
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has disbursed ₦45.89 billion to settle outstanding gratuities and death benefits owed to…
FirstBank Confirms Ijabiyi as Group Head, Marketing, Corporate Communications
FirstBank has confirmed the appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as substantive Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, effective immediately.
“My wife doesn’t cook, it’s not her thing, I cook” – Banky W
“There are some men who insist their wives must cook, but my wife does not really cook, even though she…
MTN Nigeria approves ₦152bn fintech restructuring
Shareholders of MTN Nigeria have approved a major restructuring of the company’s digital financial services arm, clearing the way for…
UBA Drives Bank-Fintech Collaboration at Pan-African Conference
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has reinforced its commitment to deepening collaboration between banks and fintechs across Africa, following…
Lagos unveils industrial policy, targets Africa’s manufacturing leadership
The Lagos State Government on Thursday launched its Industrial Policy 2025–2030, a strategic roadmap aimed at transforming the state into…
Lagos Island LG appoints Adeyeri as Chief Press Secretary
The Lagos Island Local Government has announced the appointment of Mr. Olabode Adeyeri as the Chief Press Secretary to the…
Akiolu charges Lagos CP, EFCC on integrity, professionalism
The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has charged the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai and officials of the…
Lagos disburses ₦1.126bn to 668 Retirees under Pension Scheme
The Lagos State Government on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to retirees’ welfare as it presented retirement bond certificates worth ₦1.126…
Tragedy as man, woman found dead in hotel room
Authorities in the United Kingdom have launched an investigation following the discovery of a man and a woman, both believed…
Tinubu Secures Peace Pact, Approves N2bn Relief for Plateau Victims
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured a firm commitment from political, traditional and community leaders in Plateau State to pursue…
Arsenal, Atletico share spoils in explosive UCL semi-final encounter
Arsenal battled to a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final…
Opeifa Unveils New Cleaning SOP as NRC Targets Safer, Cleaner Train Services
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for train and station cleaning nationwide, in a…
Celebrating The Monumental Contributions of Mike Adenuga Jr @73
Dr. Mike Adenuga jr. was clearly in the mind of Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish- American industrialist and philanthropist who lived…