Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Fidelity, UBA lead gains as NGX adds N79bn to market value
Leading the gainers' chart were FCMB and McNichols, both of which gained 10% to close at N8.89 and N1.87 per…
Presidential Committee donates N1bn to Borno flood victims
Lugga noted that the 34-member committee was established by former President Goodluck Jonathan on Oct. 9, 2012, with Alhaji Aliko…
Lagos Court hears shocking testimonies in £1M fraud trial involving spiritual claims
Led in evidence by the prosecution counsel, N. K.Ukoha, during the sitting on Friday, Wasiu identified the suspects in the…
Omokri stirs reactions, compares Labour Party’s Edo votes to JAMB results
Labour Party's governorship candidate, Olumide Akpata scored a paltry 22,000 votes in the election.
‘You left unfillable void’: Tinubu mourns as elder cousin Dr. Ekemode dies
Ekemode, who received his medical training in Egypt, was also a former chairman of the Lagos State Hospitals Management Board,…
Peter Obi slams Edo Election, calls it “State Capture”
Obi criticised the process, saying, “What happened over the weekend in the name of election in Edo State does not…
Access Bank hit with N100 million suit over alleged unlawful deductions
Sanusi, a long-time customer of Access Bank, said, "What is provided in the Finance Act is that banks should deduct…
Tope Alabi set to release “God’s Servant @70” in tribute to Bishop Oyedepo
Bishop Oyedepo, the founder and presiding bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide (also known as Winners' Chapel), has been a…
Woolwich tragedy: Police investigate fatal stabbing of 15-year-old boy
Despite the best efforts of both police officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, the boy succumbed to his…
BBNaija: Can Wanni survive alone after twin sister, lover’s eviction?
Wanni has been struggling emotionally, but thanks to the support of Kellyrae, she managed to eat and regain some composure.
LASTMA cracks down on BRT Lane offenders, seizes 488 vehicles
The 488 vehicles were impounded at key locations across Lagos, including Ikorodu, Maryland, Anthony, Apongbon, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Ojuelegba, and Oyingbo.
Still on Voters’ Apathy
The truth, however, is that they have achieved greatness through the strengthening of grassroots democracy. Of course, there is no…
Super-Sub Boniface saves the day with late winner in Leverkusen’s seven-goal thriller
In the 93rd minute, the Nigerian pounced on a loose ball inside the box, firing a low shot into the…
Tinubu to Okpebholo: Don’t gloat over your victory, see it as challenging call to service
Tinubu also praised other candidates who participated in the election for their contributions to advancing Nigeria's democracy, saying peaceful political…
Edo governorship election a tragedy, travesty of democracy – Obaseki
Obaseki urged residents of Edo to be calm and shun the tendency to resort to violence and destruction of properties…
Breaking: INEC declares APC’s Okpebholo winner of Edo Governorship election
INEC's Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Minna, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta declared Okpebholo winner of the election having…
Tinubu orders crackdown on cybercriminals, transnational car thieves
Expressing concern over transnational crime groups exporting stolen vehicles to Nigeria, Tinubu lauded the collaboration between Nigerian authorities and international…
Nigerian drug mule Okafor excretes 76 Cocaine pellets after NDLEA arrest
Upon his arrest, the suspect was placed under excretion observation. After three days in custody, Okafor excreted all 76 pellets…
Late Drama: Stones rescues Man. City with 98th-minute equaliser against Arsenal
However, City's persistence paid off deep into stoppage time. In the 98th minute, John Stones pounced on a loose ball…
Okpebholo clinches Obaseki’s Oredo LG as INEC set to declare him Edo Governor-Elect
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is expected to declare Okpebholo the winner of the Edo governorship election shortly.
Lagos drug raid: NDLEA seizes Opioids worth N16.1bn, arrests key figures
“The 25 million pills of tapentadol have an estimated street value of N13.7 billion, while the codeine consignment is valued…
Okpebholo set to win Edo governorship, leads Ighodalo with 48,595 votes in 16 LGs
However, Okpebholo dominated Akoko Edo LGA, securing 34,847 votes to defeat Ighodalo, who garnered 15,865 votes. Akpata finished with 2,239…
APC’s Okpebholo sweeps Akoko Edo, four LGAs in landslide victory
In Esan West LGA, Okpebholo claimed victory with 12,952 votes, while Ighodalo closely followed with 11,004 votes. Akpata trailed behind…
PDP’s Ighodalo sweeps four LGAs in Edo Governorship Election
In Igueben LGA, Ighodalo secured 8,470 votes, defeating Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 5,907…
Trump loyalist Stella Immanuel launches 40 days of prayer to combat “Demonic” Democratic agenda
Immanuel first gained widespread attention in July 2020 for her controversial promotion of hydroxychloroquine, zinc, and the antibacterial drug Zithromax…
I have made arrangements for my death – Soyinka
In response, Soyinka, while hinting at his future, remarked that he had made arrangements for his transition. “I don't want…
Dubois destroys Joshua’s title dream in shock five-round knockout at Wembley
The former champion, who first won a world title over eight years ago, suffered his fourth loss in 32 bouts.…
Edo governorship: Ighodalo, Okpebholo in close race
In Edo North, Okpebholo gained a stronghold, sweeping Etsako West, Etsako East, and Etsako Central LGAs, though Ighodalo put up…
Ighodalo reigns supreme in own Polling Unit, Outpacing APC’s Okpebholo
Ighodalo garnered 200 votes, decisively defeating his closest competitor, Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who received 45…
Oshiomhole secures commanding victory for Okpebholo at his Polling Unit
In stark contrast, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, received only one vote, while Olumide Akpata of the…