Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
APC sweeps Kogi LG elections
Instead, Eri simply announced the names of the winners and their respective parties, omitting the vote counts or the number…
LASBCA issues two-week ultimatum to residents of distressed Iponri buildings
He stated, “Requesting residents to leave distressed buildings to facilitate their demolition is in the public’s best interest. The deteriorating…
Nigeria’s Flamingos unleash fury, crush Ecuador in spectacular showdown
As the match drew to a close, Moshood sealed the victory with her second goal in added time, making it…
Makinde sets the stage: ‘I’m old enough to declare my Presidential ambition
Speaking to reporters at Fashola Farm in Ibadan on Saturday, following a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) retreat, Makinde clarified that…
Osimhen’s acrobatic magic lights up Galatasaray’s crushing win at Antalyaspor
Then came the magic. In the dying minutes of the match, Victor Osimhen, having been a menace throughout, finally had…
Breaking: Tinubu returns to Nigerian after two weeks working vacation in UK
Tinubu had travelled to the UK on 2 October for a two-week vacation as part of his annual leave.
Arsenal derailed: Bournemouth’s late surge stuns 10-Man Gunners
Bournemouth capitalised on their numerical advantage in the second half. In the 70th minute, Ryan Christie latched onto a clever…
From penalty miss to hero: Boniface hits winner in Leverkusen’s epic comeback
Then, in the 72nd minute, came Boniface’s moment of redemption. After seeing his earlier penalty saved and several chances go…
Why National Grid collapsed on Saturday – NERC
NERC also noted that, as part of the Electricity Act 2023, the unbundling of the system operator function from the…
Peckham shootings: Seven London men sentenced to over 100 years in prison
Metropolitan Police detectives launched an investigation as part of their ongoing strategy to combat firearms offences in the capital.
World Bank’s 15-year death sentence on Nigeria
Ecuador, too, suffered a devastating financial crisis when it adopted policies that hollowed out its middle class. The World Bank…
Tribute to the late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu
Chief Iwuanyanwu was enterprising. He believed in Nigeria's human and material abundance and fecundity, and his investments across sectors and…
Jigawa Commissioner for Special Duties arrested with married woman in Kano
"Yes, I can confirm that Sankara was arrested at a hidden location along Lamido Crescent Road. He is now at…
Jonathan reveals deep bond between him and Iwuanyanwu
Iwuanyanwu, a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had unsuccessfully contested the presidency three times. Despite his political…
Zero Tolerance: IGP vows to crush corruption within police ranks
During the meeting, attended by Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commissioners of Police, and other senior officials, the IGP urged senior…
Panic turns tragic: Man jumps to death in Lagos canal to evade arrest
Hundeyin emphasized that the police did not chase, engage, or interact with the man before his fatal decision.
Kano donates ₦100 million to Jigawa fire victims
In a statement released by Yusuf's spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor emphasized that the funds are intended to…
Fubara announces N85,000 as new Minimum Wage for workers
Fubara, in a Facebook post on Friday said after meeting with the traditional rulers, he also met had had productive…
Fayose’s N6.9bn fraud trial: Witness confirms N2bn transfer for security purposes
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has since called witnesses, including Mahe, who outlined his role in the disbursement…
Lagos to shut down Olusosun, Solous dumpsites for Waste-to-Energy Project
Speaking at a one-day Stakeholders’ Forum on Sustainable Waste Management, held at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, LAWMA's…
Starmer: No tears for Sinwar, pushes for ceasefire, diplomacy
While reiterating his support for Israel's right to self-defence, Starmer stressed that there is no military solution to the conflict,…
Sacked police officers in Court: Charged with homicide over shocking death
The trio, who were dismissed from the force following an internal investigation, have now been remanded in prison custody, awaiting…
FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N1.298 trillion for September
The N1.298 trillion was allocated from a gross total of N2.298 trillion, which included Gross Statutory Revenue, Value Added Tax…
Lagos partners financial institutions to empower women traders
To benefit from the programme, women traders must have a National Identification Number (NIN) and be registered with the Lagos…
Sinwar killed in Rafah while fleeing, Netanyahu claims
In his address, Netanyahu defended Israel's ongoing military actions, saying, "It is now clear why we refused to end the…
Sinwar’s reign ends: Israeli Forces confirm death of Hamas Leader
Earlier, Israel had been working to verify whether Sinwar had been killed. A joint statement from the Israel Defense Forces…
21 years after, Lagos Assembly to scrap 37 LCDAs created by Tinubu in major overhaul
The bill further mandates the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to conduct elections for the 20 constitutionally recognized LGAs.
What Tinubu told Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi, on his 50th Birthday
The President further commended the Ooni’s tireless advocacy for youth and women empowerment through education and entrepreneurship, alongside his philanthropic…
Tension as CNG explosion rocks Benin, three injured
The explosion reportedly happened while filling CNG into the newly installed gas tank of an Audi vehicle, which was brought…
Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar feared killed in Israeli operation in Gaza
Sinwar, who was released from Israeli prison in 2011 during a high-profile prisoner swap, rose to prominence within Hamas as…