Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
FG arraigns eight Chinese nationals, Nigerian over illegal mining
Upon hearing the pleas and arguments from both sides, the defendants were remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre until the adjourned…
How Soyinka did me priceless favour, shocked my friends – Osinbajo
Osinbajo made this revelation while delivering a speech entitled "Soyinka; The Imperative of a Public Conscience" at the Soyinka International…
400,000 Nigerians benefit from FCMB, Foundation’s free eye programme in 15 years
The programme, highlighted by a recent outreach event in Calabar, Cross River State, provides testing, optical services, surgeries, and disease…
Tinubu meets Labour leaders, says Nigerian workers deserve better wages
However, the President called for realistic expectations as regards the minimum wage question, stating: "You have to cut your coat…
Lagos lawmakers invite Attorney-General over Supreme Court judgement on LGs
A seven-man panel of the Supreme Court had declared on Thursday that the 774 local government councils in the country…
Tinubu reacts to Supreme Court judgement affirming autonomy for LGs
The President stated that a fundamental challenge to the nation's advancement over the years had been ineffective local government administration,…
Plan your movement: Lagos announces total closure of popular road in Ikoyi
Osiyemi said motorists from Victoria Island were expected to go through Falomo Roundabout to link Awolowo Road and access 3rd…
Obidient Movement biggest threat to national security – Reno Omokri
According to Omokri, they set up crowdfunding to report the social media profiles of their opponents and write bogus petitions…
Are you a content pirate?
Soon, local productions are replaced with mainstream, one-size-fits-all material, which means there’s less and less work for local content creators…
U.S. demands release of 700 people unjustly detained in Cuba
Blinken said "Three long years later, nearly 700 individuals remain unjustly detained in Cuba due to their participation in these…
S/Court judgement: 36 governors, Wike get 7-day ultimatum to return LGA funds
“If the governors and FCT minister fail to account for and return the funds meant for local governments in their…
Lagos’ll exploit potential in creative industry to grow economy – Benson-Awoyinka
The commissioner also noted that Lagos is renowned as the largest black cultural melting pot in the world, leading in…
Super-sub Watkins’ late strike sends England to Euro 2024 final
Palmer displayed great vision and sent a pass to Watkins, who showed brilliant composure inside the box to bury the…
#EndSARS: ECOWAS Court orders Nigeria to pay three victims N6m compensation
Delivering judgment, Justice Sengu Koroma, the Judge Rapporteur, held that Nigeria must pay each applicant N2 million naira as compensation…
Emefiele, wife not beneficiary of money paid into three companies’ accounts – Witness
Ogbonnaya said the customer's instructions to honour transactions on any of the accounts did not emanate from the Emefieles, as…
PFL Africa launched, MMA Superstar Francis Ngannou to serve as Chairman
PFL Africa will introduce an engaging sport-season format with a Regular Season, Playoffs, and Championship featuring top African fighters with…
Sanwo-Olu appeals to Nigerians to embrace peace, unity for National progress
According to him, at this crucial time, both the nation and the church needed visionary leaders to rise and rebuild…
Tinubu taps ex-INEC boss Jega to head Committee on Livestock Reforms
“From here, I will appeal to everyone to remove every iota of partisan politics from this. I will assume the…
Spain hit Euro 2024 final after moving past France in explosive match
The 16-year-old Yamal unleashed a powerful shot from long distance. His precise attempt glanced off the post into the top…
Sanwo-Olu assures stakeholders of conducive business environment
Speaking on the importance of the Lagos Corporate Assembly, the governor said the Assembly is a testament to his administration's…
Lagos unveils 24-hour Customer Service Centre to enhance traffic management
Speaking at the inauguration, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation Sola Giwa officially opened the Customer Service Centre…
69 Boko Haram terrorists surrender in Cameroon, Niger
The information officer added that Muhammad had escaped from Boko Haram camp, located at Libye Soroa, following pressure mounted by…
NAFDAC seizes N20m banned Agrochemicals in Sokoto markets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized over N20 million worth of substandard, falsified,…
Day Sanwo-Olu put smiles on faces of retirees in Lagos
The employees of Lagos State Government who retire from the civil service will now get their full pension benefits and…
Lagos businessman Asekeji jailed for life for defiling 12-year-old daughter
According to her, the father of the convict, who is 75 years old, testified against him that he defiled his…
Euro semi-final: Spain dare France as Netherlands battle England for final spot
France, on the other hand, have managed to advance to the semi finals without scoring from open play as Les…
Understanding the Tinubu tax reforms
There are however indications that the new withholding policy which replaces the one that had been in place since 1977…
Why fuel scarcity, queues at filling stations return – NNPCL
The NNPCL also stated that due to flammability of petroleum products and in compliance with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET)…
GTCO to raise N400.5bn capital through public offer
Agbaje outlined the plan to issue nine billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at an offer price of N44.50…
Paris Olympics: Tinubu approves full budget for Team Nigeria
The Minister said that the approval of the entire budget submitted for the Olympics and Paralympics was a sign of…