Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
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…
How female POS operator facilitated ₦4 million kidnap ransom for just ₦40,000
Edafe pointed to the alarming case of the female operator, cautioning others that participating in such deals could lead to…
Nigeria’s Flamingos dazzle with crushing win over New Zealand in FIFA U-17 opener
Abdulwahab extended Nigeria’s lead to 3-0 in the 28th minute with a stunning strike. Captain Taiwo Afolabi then added a…
Customs strike again! N1.1 billion worth of deadly drugs seized at Apapa Port
Olomu revealed that the seized items included 236,783 bottles of cough syrup containing codeine and Barcadin cough syrup, packed in…
No vacuum in leadership: Presidency clears air on Tinubu, Shettima’s absence
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, reassured Nigerians…
Sanwo-Olu unveils N85,000 minimum wage for Lagos workers
By Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that the minimum wage for workers in the state has…
Crackdown at sea: NDLEA shatters drug cartels with record seizures
The NDLEA chief disclosed that 15 of the 41 suspects apprehended have already been prosecuted and jailed, with seized drugs…
Tinubu sends high-level delegation to Jigawa after tanker fire claims 105 lives
The delegation is set to visit the disaster site to evaluate the damage and meet with those injured in the…
Lagos sets ambitious goals for Agricultural transformation on World Food Day
To align with these objectives, Sanwo-Olu revealed plans to rebrand the Ministry of Agriculture as the Ministry of Agriculture and…
Lagos hails Oshodi’s historic rise to ATTF Presidency
The governor highlighted Oshodi's contributions to youth development, noting how his leadership helped discover talents such as Quadri Aruna and…
AfDB names Kennedy Mbekeani as new Director General for East Africa
Before joining the Bank, Mbekeani worked for the United Nations Development Programme as a trade, debt and globalisation advisor for…
GITEX Nigeria: Lagos ready to host global tech event, says Hamzat
Hamzat highlighted the significance of hosting GITEX in Lagos, a city recognized for its vibrant tech landscape in Africa. He…
Corruption charges: Yahaya Bello fighting from the Backdoor
According to them, the provision of the Constitution necessitated the majority of the states' Houses of Assembly agreeing to bringing…
VP Shettima jets to Sweden for high-stakes bilateral talks
Accompanying Shettima will be twelve Nigerian private sector companies independently attending the meetings as a business delegation to further strengthen…
Sanwo-Olu kicks off commercial operations of Red Line with inaugural ride
Taking charge of the boarding announcement, the Governor signalled the start of the train service, which swiftly made its first…
Why I will vote for Tinubu ahead of Atiku, Obi in 2027 – Reno Omokri
Omokri stated that he would vigorously support Tinubu's candidacy, citing the President's superior qualities in loyalty, economic management, dispute resolution,…
Persistent Grid collapse, a National shame – Peter Obi
Obi lamented the prolonged struggle of Nigerians in coping with the unreliable power supply, noting that the collapse reflects the…
Lagos pushes for stronger Cyber Safety in schools
Mojola reiterated the Lagos State Government's commitment to combating cyber threats, stating that the decision to start with schools is…
EFCC Vs Bello: What does the future hold?
Depending on the trajectory of the investigations, Yahaya Bello may attempt to reposition himself politically. Having run for the presidency…
Court orders VeryDarkMan to delete defamatory posts about Falana, Falz
According to Justice Dawodu, the defamatory posts had continued to circulate on the defendant’s various online platforms, and that as…
Drama at Enugu Radio Station: EFCC seizes Presenter during live broadcast
According to the statement, armed EFCC officers forcibly removed the presenter and confiscated broadcasting equipment without providing a reason.
Countdown to Boxing spectacle: GOtv Boxing Night 32 fighters sign contracts
“The December edition of GOtv Boxing Night is always a major festival for both boxing and music fans. This year,…
Scandal in uniform: Police Constable Watts charged with rape in London
The Met Police said the case stems from an incident reported in May 2022, which is alleged to have occurred…
‘We must promote oneness’: Lekan Ogunbanwo speaks as Kwenu 93.9FM turns one
Emphasising the need for unity, Ogunbanwo said, “This is our country, and we must focus on what unites us rather…
Breaking: Nigeria battles Inflation spike as rates hit 32.70% in September
Additionally, the NBS reported that on a month-on-month basis, the headline inflation rate for September 2024 was 2.52%, 0.30% higher…
Mob kills three suspected kidnappers after grisly corpse discovery in Edo
In retaliation, the mob stormed the police station, set it on fire, and forcibly took the suspects. The suspects then…
Abiodun sets new national standard with N77,000 minimum wage
Speaking on behalf of the Governor, Talabi explained that Governor Abiodun had instructed that no worker in the state should…
Total blackout grips Nigeria as National Grid collapses again
Similarly, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) confirmed the collapse on its X (formerly Twitter) account: "Dear Valued Customer, please…
AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles’ ordeal at the hands of Libyans – NFF reveals details
Frustrated, Olajire said the NFF President condemned the "despicable" behaviour, which he said had no place in football, saying that…