Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Honouring a Legacy: MMF unveils bold plans for Murtala Muhammed’s 50th posthumous Anniversary
To underscore his impact, MMF is organising high-level discussions featuring distinguished statesmen, governance experts, and nation-builders from across the world.
Asake sets Internet ablaze with ‘Why Love’ release
One eager listener pointed out, "Bro used Indian love vibes to shoot ‘Why Love’ LOLL," while another hyped the singer,…
Omokri taunts El-Rufai: “I’ll buy you a First-Class ticket if you can enter America”
He further accused the former governor of fabricating a narrative that President Bola Tinubu was planning to arrest him to…
Kano sets N120 billion IGR target for 2025, moves to block revenue leakages
In a goodwill message, the Special Adviser on Revenue, Prof. Ibrahim Barde, urged KIRS to address lingering challenges in revenue…
South West Governors storm Lagos for high-stakes meeting
The governors will explore opportunities for collaboration and investment to drive economic growth and development in the region.
PDP bows to Court ruling, declares Udeh Okoye National Secretary
In a statement released on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the NWC disclosed that its decision followed extensive deliberation on a…
Trump, Putin agree to immediate Ukraine Peace Talks after ‘Productive’ call
As part of the agreement, Trump said their respective teams would begin negotiations without delay, with the first step being…
N90.4m fraud allegation: Court to decide ex-NHIS boss Usman’s bail fate
Yusuf, who is facing five counts of embezzlement, undue advantage, and fraud, remains in detention at Kuje Correctional Centre after…
Tinubu seals landmark AI, Digital Innovation Talks with Google in Paris
Tinubu highlighted Nigeria’s existing strides in AI, particularly through Awarri Technologies, which is collaborating with the Federal Government to develop…
Yahoo Boys in hot water as EFCC drags 16 to Court
One of the suspects, Samuel Obi Chidera, was charged with laundering $3,000, while Okonkwo Nonso Chijioke was accused of handling…
ICRC warns: Breaking Gaza ceasefire will unleash catastrophe
The organization emphasized that breaking the truce would put hundreds of thousands at risk, with civilians bearing the brunt of…
MTN, Airtel, Glo in trouble as NLC threatens total shutdown over Tariff hike
From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM daily until the end of February, Nigerians are urged to switch off their mobile…
National Grid collapses again! Blackout hits Nigeria
This is not the first time Nigeria’s fragile electricity grid has suffered a major collapse. In recent years, the country…
Customs smash records with N50.8bn revenue in Enugu, Anambra, Ebonyi
The comptroller praised the resilience and dedication of officers and men of the command, assuring stakeholders and the C-G that…
Tinubu hails IFC as it pumps $50m into Lagos Free Zone
Strategically integrated with the Lekki Deep Sea Port, the Lagos Free Zone is designed to enhance import and export operations,…
Lagos hotelier remanded in prison for alleged sexual assault on boy
The police team stormed Macdonad's hotel, but he allegedly fled through the back door. Macdonad later reported himself to the…
Bellingham stuns Etihad! Real Madrid’s last-gasp winner sink Man. City
But Real Madrid, known for their resilience on the grandest stage, fought back with a dazzling display of attacking football.
Keystone Bank clarifies court ruling on ex-shareholders’ status
Delivering judgment on February 11, 2025, the court ordered the forfeiture of shares previously held by the former owners, transferring…
‘Outright lies!’ Akinnola rips into Togun over allegations against Fawehinmi
Akinnola dismissed Togun’s assertion as outright falsehood, stating that Fawehinmi was never a businessman and had no financial dealings with…
Shocking! Man lands in Court for refusing Naira, accepting $5,700 instead
Despite pleading “not guilty,” the prosecution, led by Hannatu U. KofarNaisa, pushed for Uzondu’s remand while setting the stage for…
U.S., U.K., Australia crack down on Russia-based Cybercrime syndicate
The U.S. Department of the Treasury implemented the sanctions under Executive Order (E.O.) 13694, as amended by E.O. 14144, further…
Lagos Businesswomen arraigned for ₦215 million fraud, money laundering
According to the charge, Chima is accused of fraudulently obtaining ₦75 million from one Lanre Afebuameh under false pretences.
Shockwaves at Meta: 4,000 workers axed despite ‘glowing’ reviews
CEO Mark Zuckerberg had warned of a tougher stance on performance management, echoing Elon Musk’s no-nonsense approach.
Lagos sex predator Garuba jailed for life for defiling neighbour’s 8-year-old daughter
The prosecution submitted that the convict owned a provision store at the front of his compound, adding that the survivor…
Reps slam brakes on ‘Insane’ 50% Telecom Tariff increase amid hardship
Other lawmakers echoed these sentiments, with Edo State’s Billy Osawaru condemning the move, questioning why economic hardships always seem to…
No more work-from-home: Sanwo-Olu orders full resumption for Civil Servants
The directive, set to take effect from March 31, 2025, mandates all government employees to fully return to their offices.
Horrifying! Mother sells newborn for ₦600,000 as syndicate resells for millions
Under the guise of offering help, the woman manipulated her into selling the child for ₦600,000, only for the baby…
CBN slaps Nigerians with higher ATM charges, scraps free withdrawals
However, customers withdrawing from ATMs located at bank branches will now be charged ₦100 per ₦20,000 withdrawn.
Farewell to a legend: Nigeria mourns Namibia’s founding father, Sam Nujoma
Dr. Nujoma, who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first President for…
Tinubu mourns legendary Publisher Joop Berkhout
At 94, Berkhout, a naturalised Nigerian, made Ibadan his home, revolutionising the publishing industry through his leadership at Evans Brothers,…