Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Russia now world’s largest oil producer
For the second month in a row, Russia has maintained its status as the world’s largest oil producer, ousting Saudi…
Twitter blocks 636,000 accounts over ‘terror’ promotion
Social media giant Twitter announced it has suspended 636,248 accounts since the middle of 2015 as the company steps up…
US to host Summer Manchester Derby
Manchester City will play Manchester United in a pre-season friendly in the United States on 20 July.
Attack On Amnesty International Embarrassing, Unacceptable – CACOL
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL has condemned the attack on a global Human Rights Organization, Amnesty International,…
Buhari condemns spate of killings, orders investigation
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari condemned a spate of killings in different parts of the country and ordered an investigation into…
Nigeria issues 30-day ultimatum to developers in Niger Delta to resume work
Nigeria has given contractors 30 days to resume delayed development projects in the Niger Delta oil region or face prosecution,…
Nigeria’s revenues fell to N429.127bn in February
Nigeria's distributable government revenues fell to N429.127 billion in February from N465.19 billion in January due to lower oil prices…
Former Belgium coach named Ivory Coast new Coach
Ivory Coast have named former Belgium international Marc Wilmots as their new head coach to replace Michel Dussuyer.
Ife Mayhem And The Need For Caution
It is no longer news that the ancient and mystique town of Ile-Ife was recently engulfed in an ethnic clash…
South Africa hit by new crisis after match-fixing revelations
South African football was embroiled in another scandal on Monday when FIFA said the national team's World Cup qualifying win…
U.S. firm seeks $561 million from Tanzania in power supply dispute
Symbion Power is seeking $561 million from Tanzania's state power supplier TANESCO via international mediation, accusing it of breach of…
Afenifere accuses police of bias investigation into Ile-Ife mayhem
The Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG, says it does not trust the Nigerian police to conduct a trustworthy investigation into the…
Ambode warns Civil Servants against Indiscipline
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has warned civil servants in the state against indiscipline as it will hamper productivity.
Gov. Ortom escapes death in accident
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Tuesday escaped death when a commercial Carina ll Toyota car rammed into his convoy.
No court order stopped us from demolishing Otodo Gbame – LASG
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said no court order stopped it from demolishing Otodo-Gbame and Seafront area besides Freedom…
Ex-NNPC boss, Yakubu gets N300 million bail
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to a former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum…
Police Recover Body of Doctor Who Jumped Into Lagos Lagoon
The Marine police have recovered the body of the doctor, Allwell Orji, who jumped into the Lagoon from Third Mainland…
Ex-Northern Ireland Deputy Minister, McGuinness dies at 66
Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness, Northern Ireland's former deputy first minister, has died aged 66.
Ousted South Korean president faces prosecution over corruption
Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye is being questioned by prosecutors over a corruption scandal that brought her down.
Lagos bans Live Band at beer parlours, restaurants
The Lagos State Government has banned live band music at various beer parlours, restaurants and food joints in the state…
Derek Walcott 1930 – 2017
The innings have closed for one of the greatest most revolutionary playwrights in modern English and all everybody praises are…
US billionaire David Rockefeller dies at 101
Billionaire philanthropist David Rockefeller has died in his sleep at his home in Poncantico Hills, New York, a spokesman said.…
Bus driver stabs 500-Level LASU law student to death
A commercial bus (danfo) driver has stabbed a 500 level student of the Lagos State University, LASU, to death over…
Forex: CBN lifts supply with $180 million
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday offered a total of $180 million to meet bids for wholesale auction…
Pro-democracy Activist Condemns Protest At Amnesty International’s Office
A pro-democracy activist and legal practitioner, Richard Akinola, has condemned the Global Peace and Rescue Initiatives protest at the Abuja…
Iroko Tree Catches Fire In Lagos
The Lagos State Government has reported that an Iroko Tree located at Topo Garage in Badagry area of Lagos, Southwest…
Still On Lagos And The Menace Of Okada
In a bid to enforcing the extant laws in the State especially those bordering on environmental offences and restriction of…
Ghanaian referee banned for life over match manipulation
Ghanaian referee, Joseph Lamptey has been banned for life by Fifa for what it calls "match manipulation".
No evidence Obama wiretapped Trump – FBI
The head of the Federal Bureau of Invetigation, FBI publicly challenged U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, denying the Republican's…
Body of doctor who jumped into Lagoon not yet found, search continues
Twenty-four hours after a medical doctor, Allwell Orji jumped into the Lagoon from Third Mainland Bridge, emergency responders have continued…