Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Why we are subjecting drivers to drug tests, eye screening – LASG
The Lagos State Government has explained that the ongoing drug screening of commercial drivers is a proactive move to curb…
Sesko strikes at death to rescue draw for Man. United
In the 50th minute, Tomáš Souček reacted quickest inside the area to convert a low finish following a perfectly weighted…
Leeds shock Chelsea at Stamford Bridge with stunning late comeback
However, Leeds refused to fold and their resilience was rewarded midway through the second half. A clumsy challenge from Moisés…
Dangote Refinery sparks market war, slashes Petrol price again
The move reverses part of an earlier increase in January 2026, when the refinery hiked the gantry price to N799…
Tinubu sends powerful message to Nigerian Stars after Seahawks Clinch Super Bowl Glory
Among the standout players of Nigerian heritage celebrated by the President are quarterback Jalen Milroe, defensive force Nick Emmanwori, veteran…
Sacked Met Officer Doyle charged with rape, abuse, misconduct
He was initially arrested on June 24, 2024, and immediately suspended from duty pending investigations. Following internal disciplinary proceedings, Doyle…
Senate makes U-turn, endorses Electronic Transmission of Results with Condition
Lawmakers, however, agreed that where internet connectivity is unavailable, Form EC8A will serve as the recognised instrument for result collation.
Lagos puts Procurement Officers on spotlight over 2026 Budget delivery
Addressing participants, the Commissioner for Finance and Chairman of the Agency’s Governing Board, Abayomi Oluyomi, described procurement as the “engine…
Plan your movement: Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to be shut partially 28 days for repair
Osiyemi added that, similar to Phase One, construction would be executed in halves, allowing traffic to be redirected to completed…
Federation Account swells to ₦35 trillion as reforms boost revenue
Also speaking, the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, through the Director of Home Finance, Ali Mohammed, assured participants…
Another Nigerian Uzor shot dead in South Africa
The union disclosed that the deceased, who hailed from Nkerefi in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, was…
Naira dominates Dollar in stunning rebound
The Naira has been on a gradual upward trajectory in recent weeks, breaking below the psychologically significant N1,400 mark earlier…
Appeal Court backs Senate, upholds Natasha’s controversial suspension
The decision overturns part of a Federal High Court ruling last year, which had earlier described aspects of the suspension…
U.S. outraged as Hong Kong jails Jimmy Lai for 20 years in political crackdown
Republican Senator Rick Scott, a vocal critic of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), condemned the sentence as an injustice against…
Lagos moves to curb road crashes with free eye, drug tests
He added that the approval of free eye screening and drug tests for 10,000 drivers, alongside free recertification training for…
Truck crushes Cyclist in Lagos as driver attempts escape
Preliminary findings indicated that the incident occurred as both the cyclist and the heavy-duty truck, approaching from the Maryland axis,…
35 key Takeaways from Tinubu’s address at NEC Conference
Collaboration among federal, state governments and the private sector is non-negotiable.
Real Madrid sink Valencia as Mbappé strikes in stoppage time
Deep into stoppage time, Kylian Mbappé sealed the victory in the 91st minute, latching onto a superb through pass and…
US AFRICOM delegation meets Tinubu in Abuja (Photos)
This visit comes on the heels of recent announcements regarding enhanced US-Nigeria security partnerships.
Osimhen strikes again in Galatasaray’s dominant win over Rizespor
Galatasaray doubled their advantage just after the hour mark in the 62nd minute. Yunus Akgun met another superb delivery from…
Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians to embrace community service over personal wealth
Sanwo-Olu described the celebrant as a product of purposeful leadership, noting that Alhaji Shakiru Seriki Bamu’s enduring relevance lies in…
Nnamdi Kanu orders cancellation of Sit-at-Home in South East permanently
IPOB also cautioned residents against possible false-flag operations or intimidation by opponents seeking to create confusion or unrest, urging the…
Met Police smash major drug network, arrest 23 In overnight raids
Inspector Kevin Chambers, who led the operation, said the raids demonstrated a coordinated show of force involving more than 300…
SERAP petitions CCB over alleged Electoral Act, Tax Laws manipulation
The petition, dated 7 February 2026 and signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, said the allegations raise serious issues…
Lagos shuts popular Ladipo Spare Parts Market
Wahab had repeatedly stressed that markets must adopt best practices in waste disposal, and the government maintains zero tolerance for…
China-bound drug dealer caught with 95 Cocaine wraps inside Stomach
Babafemi said the suspect was taken for a body scan after raising suspicion, which confirmed that he had ingested illicit…
Falconets snatch crucial win over Senegal in World Cup qualifier
Nigeria, however, suffered a setback when striker Janet Akokoromowei was forced off through injury in the first half, raising concerns…
Nollywood Icon Omosexy marks 48th birthday with glamorous photos
In her X post, which garnered over 16,800 likes in mere hours, Jalade-Ekeinde invoked Isaiah 40:31 from the Bible: "Those…
INEC records 573,395 new voters as BVAS shines in FCT test
According to figures released by INEC, 281,502 registrants completed their registration through the online pre-registration platform, while 291,893 finalised the…
Lagos female Sales Manager Adijat arraigned over alleged N70m fraud
Investigations revealed that before Yusuf returned to Nigeria, Adijat allegedly sold goods belonging to her employer valued at N70 million…