Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Updated: 10 vehicles burnt, nine injured after gas explosion at Mobil Filling Station
Oke-Osanyintolu said there were no fatalities but that two adult male sustained severe burns while seven individuals suffered minor injuries.
CNPP condemns raid on NLC headquarters by security operatives
CNPP, in a statement issued by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade James Ezema on Thursday, said this Gestapo-style operation,…
Nigeria fails to reach Women’s 4 x 100m Relay final
The Nigerian quartet of Justina Eyakpobeyan, Favour Ofili, Rosemary Chukwuma and Tima Godbless finished 6th in heat 2 of women's…
More woes as Nigeria crashes out of Men’s 4 x 100m Relay
The United States of America (USA) won the race in a time of 37.47 seconds to advance to the final…
Gallant D’Tigress crashes to USA in Olympics basketball quarter-final
The US ladies won three of the quarters to storm into the semi-finals of the Olympics, while D'Tigress won the…
Count us out of Economic Sabotage – NNPCL
Kyari, who was addressing the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee investigating alleged economic sabotage in the Nigeria Petroleum Industry at the National…
Tinubu appoints Governing Councils for nine Federal Universities, four others
Ngelale said President Tinubu expected that the new members of the governing boards of these institutions would perform their functions…
Quincy Hall storms to 400m gold, Nigeria’s Ogazi disappoints
Quincy Hall of the United States of America (USA) came first in the race in a time of 43.40 seconds…
DSS arrests, detains seven Polish nationals over hunger protest in Kano
Afunanya said seven persons were picked up from Kano because of where they were found during the protest and display…
Another Nigerian Onwuzurike crashes out of 200m
Onwuzurike, who started well in the race on Wednesday fizzled out in the middle of the contest and came a…
Nigeria’s Nathaniel crashes out, fails to reach Olympics 400m hurdles final
Nathaniel had broken a 12-year record at the Olympic Games in Paris, qualifying for the semifinals of the men’s 400m…
APC planning to cause civil unrest ahead governorship poll – Edo Govt
He alleged that the opposition APC planned to cause chaos under the guise of riots and protests in order to…
Edo admits receiving 20 truck loads of rice from FG
But, the state government at a press briefing on Wednesday, jointly addressed by the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris…
Paris 2024: No medal for Nigeria yet, but here are jinx broken by Nigerian athletes
Ezekiel Nathaniel broke a 12-year record at the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris, qualifying for the semifinals of the men’s 400m…
Senate raises questions over $1.5bn expended on Port Harcourt Refinery
Bamidele observed that the federation “is undergoing a truly challenging period,” pointing out that the distribution and supply of refined…
Gabrielle Thomas strikes gold in Women’s 200m in Paris, Ofili flops
Thomas reached the finishing line in a time of 21.83 seconds to win gold, while Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia…
43,000 applicants fail CBT for Oyo teaching jobs
The Oyo State Post-Primary Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) officially announced the release of the CBT results on Tuesday, saying about…
Nigeria’s Samuel Ogazi lands into 400m final at Paris Olympics
Running in the third semi-final, Ogazi came third to qualify for the final in a time of 44.41 seconds.
10 quick facts about Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ running mate
Walz joined the Army National Guard and served for 24 years, working in agriculture, manufacturing, and teaching after high school…
Met Police vow to arrest hundreds of protesters in London if they fuel violence
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine, who is in charge of the policing operation, said the country is faced with one…
Ese Brume, two other Nigerians land in Long Jump final
This is the first time in history that three Nigerian women would be qualifying for the Long Jump final at…
Nigeria’s Onwuzurike storms to 200m Repechage Semi-finals
Born in the United States, Onwuzurike represents Nigeria internationally. He was the gold medalist at the World Athletics U20 Championships in 2021.
Bad news hits Abiodun’s aide, Akinmade as father dies
The statement said that even though the family had been hard hit by the demise of the agriculturist and culture…
Lyles Noah storms to 100m gold in dramatic finish in Paris
The American passed the finish line in 9.784 seconds on Sunday night to claim gold, with Kishane of Jamaica five-thousandths…
Protests: What we are doing to revive Nigeria’s economy – Tinubu
The president said productivity is gradually increasing in the non-oil sector, reaching new levels and taking advantage of the opportunities…
Tinubu: Stop the protests now, let’s dialogue (Full Broadcast text)
Under the circumstances, I hereby enjoin protesters and the organisers to suspend any further protest and create room for dialogue,…
Protests: We won’t allow people with clear political agenda tear Nigeria apart – Tinubu
According to the president, the nation’s democracy progressed when the constitutional rights of every Nigerian were respected and protected, urging…
Julien shocks Sha’Carri to win Women’s 100m Olympics gold
By Kazeem Ugbodaga Julien Alfred shocked favourites, Sha’Carri Richardson to claim the gold medal in the Women’s 100m at the…
Man alleges threat to life after cult group attacks home in Lagos
According to residents of the area, a group of armed men stormed the home of Sanusi Adedayo, a member of…
Nigerian banks spend whopping $500 million on private jet – Otedola
The billionaire, in an emailed statement to Bloomberg, said: “Nigerian banks are spending an estimated $50 million annually just on…