Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Actress Regina Daniels drums support for creation of Anioma State
Daniels, in a video on her Instagram page on Friday said "I lend my voice to support the recently sponsored…
Why I wrote a new book at 90 – Soyinka
Soyinka added that "Then, I told them I wanted to see their treatment of that episode in their imaginative reconstructions. …
Abacha was mad, obsessed with me, It was a bit miracle I survived his period – Soyinka
"I consider it a bit of a miracle that I managed to survive that period. Because Abacha was mad. He…
Deadly Nigeria’s Osibodu, six others jailed 150 years cumulatively in London for murder
Osibodu, 25 of Riverdale Road, Erith was convicted of murder and section 18 GBH. Osibodu was sentenced to life, with…
Plan your movement: Lagos shuts popular bridge on Ikorodu Road for repair
Osiyemi stated that the first phase of the repairs would cover the Ojota-bound lane while the Second Phase would cover…
Uzodimma charges Nigerians to promote patriotism, sacrifice for nation’s progress
Uzodimma also stressed the importance of meritocracy in public and private life, ensuring equal opportunities for all citizens regardless of…
Heavy gunshots as Shaibu, Okpebholo arrive Benin airport, several injured
The shots, audible inside the Airport Arrival Hall and along Airport Road, caused widespread panic, as businesses closed and drivers…
Prolific child predator Miah to rot in London jail for 20 years
The Met Police said Miah was previously found guilty at the same court in April of 18 counts of sexual…
AAAN’s 51st AGM/Congress begins in Ogun
The three-day event, to be flagged off by the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Adedapo Abiodun, will also have in…
81-year-old Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again
The White House said he would be returning to Delaware where he would self-isolate and would continue to carry out…
DSVA wades into report of randy policeman defiling child at police station
The DSVA said upon receiving the report, it immediately facilitated the necessary referrals for comprehensive medical and psychosocial support, which…
Dangerous London rapist Foster jailed 16 years after raping woman in hotel room
The court unanimously found guilty of rape on Friday, 26 April following a trial supported by extensive and damning evidence…
Katsina Gov. Radda reshuffles cabinet
Also affected were Alhaji Yusuf Rabiu-Jirdede, transferred from the Ministry of Rural and Social Development to the Ministry of Special…
Senate reviews 2023 Finance Act to tax banks’ foreign gains
Debating the amendment bills on Wednesday, Bamidele explained the intent of the proposed finance legislation, noting that it was designed…
Lagos extends amnesty for existing buildings without planning permit
The Lagos State Government had in April announced the provision of an amnesty period of 90 days, from 2nd May…
Tinubu charges African leaders to combat illegal solid minerals exploitation
“We will lead the continent to self-realization on the value of our minerals and economic ingenuity, and this will occur…
Tinubu appoints new Federal Head of Service
Ngelale said President Tinubu, while thanking the outgoing Head of Service for her stewardship, tasked the incoming Head of Service…
Sanwo-Olu appoints new Chairman, members for LASIEC
The appointment of new chairman for LASIEC was as a result of the expiration of the tenure of the former…
Food crisis: Fubara receives 21,650 bags of grains from presidency
Fubara stated this while receiving the donation of 21,650 bags of grains from President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government.
Student loan: Tinubu presents cheques to students as 103,000 apply
Tinubu added that education was the greatest weapon against poverty in any society, which he said was essential for vision,…
Kano Commissioner’s daughter, sister, brother’s wife burnt to death in fire tragedy
Kofar-Mata said his daughter, Maimuna, elder sister, Hajiya Kadija and his brother's wife, Juwairiyya lost their lives in the fire…
Tinubu writes Senate, requests injection of N6.2trn into 2024 budget
Tinubu explained that the appropriation act amendment bill sought to amend the principal act to provide the sum of N3,200,000,000,000…
Septuagenarian who survived nine years on death row killed, buried in shallow grave in Edo
The deceased was said to have been sentenced to death in 1986 for a crime he did not commit and…
Blatant lie! We didn’t re-introduced monthly Environmental Sanitation – LASG
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement said the viral news was the work of…
Unemployment: Methodist Bishops urge support for youths in entrepreneurship
The Bishops also called on the government at all levels, including the private sector to implement comprehensive measures to combat…
Sanwo-Olu unveils special portrait of Soyinka (Photos)
"His Nobel Prize win many years ago opened the door for many to dream and believe that greatness is achievable.…
Ohanaeze directs Igbo not to participate in nationwide protest against Tinubu
The apex Igbo body, in a statement issued by its Secretary General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro on Tuesday, said it had instructed Igbo…
Lagos launches Mobile App for easy registration, certification, regulation of water service providers
Adepoju said the App would simplify registration and certification, making it more accessible and convenient for water service providers.
No man’s land: Popular Lagos family charges LASG to sponsor documentation of Lagos history
By Kazeem Ugbodaga Members of the popular Finnih family of Lagos on Tuesday charged the Lagos State Government to sponsor…
The many ways Soyinka supported me – Gbenga Daniel
Daniel, who was the chairman of the occasion, narrated how Soyinka encouraged and inspired him to carry out the modernization…