Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Rodri claims 2024 Ballon d’Or, crowning Spain’s triumphant year
By Kazeem Ugbodaga In a glittering ceremony in Paris, Rodri, Manchester City’s midfield maestro, claimed the 2024 Ballon d’Or, crowning…
Ondo 2024: Mandate Movement ready to rally votes for Ayedatiwa
Described as one of the most sophisticated political movements in sub-Saharan Africa, TMM is celebrated for its unwavering loyalty to…
IBILE Youth Academy will bridge leadership gap – Lagos Commissioner
Ogunlende further noted that the academy’s core values—integrity, responsibility, self-discipline, perseverance, and excellence—serve as guiding principles for effective leadership and…
Barcelona’s Wonderkid Yamal clinches Kopa Trophy as Best Young Player
The prestigious award was presented by Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit, the 1987 Ballon d'Or winner, following a tribute montage…
Tinubu intensifies efforts to resolve Northern Nigeria blackout, summons Minister
In a briefing with Minister Adelabu, Tinubu was updated on the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s ongoing repairs to the damaged…
Police sack, arraign Inspector Ozonwanji for Enugu musician’s murder
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 13, overseeing Anambra and Enugu State Commands, approved the recommendations for the officer’s dismissal…
Wike endorses Tinubu’s push for LG Autonomy
Wike praised the productive relationship he and the FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, share with the chairmen of…
Olukoyede: So far so good
Betta Edu, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, was suspended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu due to alleged…
Man. United fires Ten Hag, Van Nistelrooy takes over
The club in a statement on its website on Monday extended its gratitude to Ten Hag for his contributions, acknowledging…
Salah saves the day as Liverpool snatches late draw at Arsenal
Liverpool, however, remained undeterred. In the 81st minute, Salah demonstrated his poise, connecting with a loose ball in the box…
Red Devils crumble: Late penalty sinks Man. United against West Ham
West Ham took the lead in the 74th minute through Crysencio Summerville, who netted after a well-crafted move involving Danny…
Palmer’s stunning strike secures Chelsea’s victory over Newcastle
The second half began with fireworks, as Chelsea reclaimed the lead just two minutes in. Romeo Lavia passed to Palmer,…
Ogun Cricket Association unveils squad for National Sports Festival
Kuforiji highlighted the substantial renovations to the pavilion and cricket pitch, stating, "Our association invested around N30 million in these…
Edo Community invokes Ayelala, Sango deities to curse Police Station burglars
One elder, Pa. Sunday Iyoha, condemned the vandalism of the police station, which was intended to address local insecurity.
Chilling Crime: Cemetery worker, accomplice caught with five human skulls in Lagos
After a few minutes, two men approached and picked up the bag. The security operatives, along with some residents, confronted…
Massive drug bust: NDLEA uncovers 2,760kg of Cannabis in Lagos Shrine raid
By Kazeem Ugbodaga Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lagos apprehended suspects and seized vast quantities…
Outrage as suspected herders kill popular drummer Akhumhele in Edo
A local resident, who wished to remain anonymous, mentioned that police presence has been absent in Agenebode since the recent…
Lagos rolls out e-call-up system to end truck chaos in Lekki Free Trade Zone
Giwa further noted that the government would oversee traffic management and enforce the e-call-up system, which will regulate the entry…
NDLEA busts N16.6bn drug haul in shoe soles, hair attachments bound for US, Europe
Furthermore, Babafemi disclosed that NDLEA operatives intercepted 26.25 million tramadol tablets and 508,400 bottles of codeine-based syrup valued at approximately…
Lookman hits brace as Atalanta run riot with goals against Verona
Undeterred, Lookman opened his account in the 29th minute, weaving past defenders to bury a stunning shot into the bottom…
Nigeria’s Flamingos bow out of Women’s U-17 World Cup after defeat to U.S.
The U.S. doubled their lead in the 73rd minute, securing their path to the semi-finals and ending Nigeria's journey in…
Masterclass at the Bernabeu: Barcelona obliterates Real Madrid in massive victory
Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring in the 54th minute, drilling a powerful shot into the bottom right corner after receiving…
CFL Group unveils ambitious plan to build one million affordable homes nationwide
In a bold move to address Nigeria’s housing deficit, CFL Group of Companies, led by its Group Managing Director and…
Tragic end for Igbo-Jah: Celebrated Enugu musician shot dead by Police Inspector
According to police reports, Igbo-Jah had just concluded a friendly visit to the Tactical Squad when, under still unclear circumstances,…
Tinubu fires letter to incoming Commonwealth Secretary General Botchwey
President Tinubu looks forward to working with the incoming Secretary-General to advance the Commonwealth’s vision of fostering peace, equity and…
Filmmaker Emelonye celebrates his ‘Graceful Queen’ Amaka on her birthday
Posting on Instagram, Emelonye expressed gratitude for his wife's presence, calling her his "graceful queen" and thanking her for creating…
IBILE Academy’s quest for Lagos Youth Ambassadors nears final stage
Ogunlende highlighted the Academy as a transformative experience that instills leadership and advocacy skills, empowering youth to drive community change.
Incessant Grid collapse crippling DISCOs’ Operations – JEDC
Adakole urged the Federal Government to implement lasting solutions to this persistent issue.
Iran on edge as Israel launches retaliatory precision attacks on strategic sites
Israel has claimed responsibility for those attacks. The Pentagon clarified that the U.S. was not involved in Israel’s operation, though…
Polio: Kano, Katsina, Jigawa lead Nigeria’s unvaccinated crisis as UNICEF pushes for change
This announcement came from UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office in Kano, Mr. Rahama Rihood Mohammed, during the launch of the…