Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Lagos and the 2025 Budget of Sustainability
The 2025 budget proposal consists of a recurrent expenditure of N1.239 trillion, representing 41 percent of the total budget, and…
Okpebholo appoints Aledeh as MD of State-Owned TV, Radio Stations, EBS
Prior to his appointment, Aledeh was a prominent news anchor at Arise News and regularly shared his insights on Classic…
Lagos driver Bello accused of diverting customer’s N293m Spare Parts remanded
After a detailed investigation led by Inspector Ayo Odudu and his team, Bello was charged before the Igbosere Magistrates’ Court,…
Water scarcity paralyses Tinubu Magistrate’s Court facilities
Speaking at the court, a litigant, Mr John Adoghe, commended Justice Alogba for his contributions to infrastructure development in the…
Enzo Fernandez shines as Chelsea edge Leicester
The second half saw Chelsea extend their lead in the 75th minute. Enzo Fernandez capitalised on a rebound inside the…
Regina Daniels celebrates milestones: Five years of bliss, 15 million followers
In the same post, the actress celebrated reaching 15 million followers on Instagram, describing the achievement as a collective victory…
Lizzy Gold lights up screens with thrilling new movie ‘Ezekweche’
The movie, featuring legendary actor Kanayo O. Kanayo, is produced and directed by Jamagold Movies. Ezekweche is currently available for…
Sanwo-Olu swears in eight Perm. Secs, charges them on integrity, innovation
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony at the Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu said: “Today’s event underscores our unwavering commitment to…
Lagos housewife Florence Moses faces trial over drug-related allegations
Prosecutors N.J. Manza and J.O. Negedu stated that the substances are prohibited under Section 11(c) of the NDLEA Act, Cap…
Customs busts ₦117m drug smuggling ring in Ogun
Customs Area Controller, James Ojo, attributed the operation's success to credible intelligence and strategic measures, reaffirming the Service's commitment to…
15,000 applicants battle for 900 jobs in Oyo, govt. to conduct CBT
The Chairman of the Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Alhaji Kamoru Abiodun Aderibigbe, disclosed this at his office in Ibadan,…
Sanwo-Olu urges Lagosians to champion peace, unity at Community Day Celebration
Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing the needs of Lagosians, noting that initiatives such as the EKO CARES programme,…
Tinubu seeks Global Investment to transform Nigeria’s Livestock Sector
Speaking in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Thursday during the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Nigerian Government…
Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff
Tinubu appointed Oluyede as the Acting Chief of Army Staff on October 30 following the illness of Lieutenant General Taoreed…
University of Ibadan immortalises Wole Soyinka with new Institute
According to Adebowale, the institute was designed to “serve the global community in research, performance, teaching, and exchange endeavours on…
Plan your movement: Lagos locks down Ikeja roads for Capital City Race
The statement said the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi advised motorists to be patient as all affected…
Ekpa’s arrest ends reign of terror in Igbo land, says Ohanaeze
Ohanaeze Ndigbo noted the widespread relief following Ekpa's arrest, evidenced by the calm that has settled across the region's 95…
Lagos drivers accused of stealing employer’s ₦4.2m Minibus remanded in prison
When Ozurumba waited for days without sighting his bus and received unsatisfactory explanations from the defendants, he reported the matter…
MultiChoice: Subscriber base dip reflects difficult consumer environment
There is ample evidence that businesses are bleeding on account of the rough economic weather. Guinness Nigeria Plc reported a…
Senate Leader Bamidele slams allegations of fight with Akpabio as Fake News
Contrary to Ude’s claims, the Directorate highlighted that the Senate Leader and Senate President, along with other principal officers, had…
Obasa hits back at detractors: ‘I am qualified to become Lagos Governor’
Obasa added, "Also, becoming governor is secondary; it is something that I have not given serious consideration. Nevertheless, that does…
Sanwo-Olu unveils ambitious ₦3 trillion budget proposal for 2025
He detailed that the total revenue included ₦1,970,897,000,000 in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and ₦626,137,000,000 in federal transfers.
Boost for Nigeria’s oil sector as NNPCL’s Utapate Crude hits global market
The Utapate crude oil blend has garnered positive feedback in the global market due to its premium qualities. Operated jointly…
Nigeria’s Banks mobilise N1.7 trillion for Capital boost via digital platform
With a cumulative target of N4.14 trillion, the recapitalisation effort has a March 31, 2026, deadline. The initiative aims to…
Naira dips further, trades at N1,687.52 in Official Market
Data from the FMDQ Exchange revealed the loss in value occurred alongside a surge in daily turnover, which rose to…
Jigawa Tanker tragedy: 209 lives lost, 99 injured – Official report
Inuwa presented the panel’s findings to the governor in Dutse on Wednesday, revealing that 38 of the injured are still…
Wahab clears the Air: Lagos’ Sanitation drive not borne out of wickedness
Wahab highlighted that Lagos, with its unique topography and small landmass, is home to about 10% of Nigeria’s population and…
NNPCL slams Dangote Refinery’s legal action, demands case be thrown out
Popoola argued that the NNPCL, as named in the lawsuit, was not a legal entity and thus could not be…
UBA releases important update that could affect customers: Read it now
In a message sent to customers on Wednesday, UBA stated that in line with a directive from the Central Bank…
Okpebholo sacks Governing Councils of all State-owned Tertiary Institutions
Ikhilor instructed members of the dissolved councils to hand over all government properties in their possession to the heads of…