Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Netherlands cruise into Euro quarter-finals after thrashing Romania
Three minutes into added time, an amazing individual effort from Donyell Malen ended with a strike from inside the penalty…
Nigerian writer, Professor Emeritus Funso Aiyejina dies at 75
Born in 1949 in Ososo, Edo State, Nigeria, Aiyejina graduated from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) in…
116 dead in stampede at Hindu religious event in India
A spokesperson for a senior police officer in Uttar Pradesh told the BBC it would "take hours to release the…
India-bound drug trafficker Ogbonna to rot in jail for 25 years
NDLEA's spokesman, Femi Babafemi in a statement on Tuesday said preliminary checks revealed his real identity as Freeman Charles Ogbonna…
Tragedy hits Niger Deputy Governor Garba’s family, wife in sudden death
Bago said, “It is indeed devastating news and a trying moment, not only for my deputy, but the government and…
Bill to create Etiti State in South-East passes first reading
The bill also sought to alter the listing of local governments according to states and transfer the 11 local government…
Abiodun orders manhunt for perpetrators of kidnapping on Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway
The governor said all the security agencies, including the police, army, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC), Amotekun,…
Sanwo-Olu meets First Bank’s CEO: What they discussed
Sanwo-Olu said: "Part of the consequences of our position in Lagos State is that we are home to many people.…
Cholera: Oyo Govt. calls for heightened vigilance
He lamented that the World Health Organization (WHO), has confirmed the ongoing cholera outbreak in some parts of Nigeria as…
Gospel artiste, Sunday Peters releases soul-stirring ballad: ‘MO L’oluwa’
Sunday Peters is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, worship leader and recording artiste. He started showing his passion for music…
Lagos seizes large quantity of styrofoam uncovered at warehouse in Mushin Market (Video)
Wahab said the styrofoam warehouse was uncovered based on intelligent gathering, saying that operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation…
How siblings macheted middle-aged man to death in Oyo
Ibrahim said that the defendants unlawfully caused the death of one David Olagoke, 49, by macheting him all over his…
NAFDAC shuts 100 shops, arrests four in Enugu market over adulterated products
Speaking after the raid and arrest, NAFDAC’s Director South-East Zone, Mr Martins Iluyomade, said on Monday that the suspects were…
Incredible Costa saves three penalties to send Portugal into Euro 2024 quarter-finals
Costa caught all Slovenia's three penalties, while Portugal converted all their penalties to emerge winner in an epic encounter.
Alleged $6bn Fraud: EFCC opposes Agunloye’s application for overseas medical trip
At Monday’s proceedings , Agunloye, through his counsel, Adeola Adedikpe, SAN, drew the attention of the court to his application…
Gwoza suicide bombings: Death toll now 32 – Shettima
“So far, we have recorded 32 deaths; 42 of those injured were brought in from Gwoza and about 14 have…
Deadly bank robber Basheeru jailed 12 years in London
The court heard that two men wearing face coverings entered the premises and demanded that the cashier open the till…
How Customs intercepted N13.6bn rifles, ammunition, drugs at Onne port
By Ikuru Lizzy Bashir Adeniyi, Comptroller-General, Nigeria Custom Service has narrated how 844 units of assorted rifles, 112,500 pieces of…
Lagos makes refund to 145 former subscribers of Egan Housing Estate
The Permanent Secretary also appealed to subscribers who had applied for refund but have not been paid to come down…
Nigeria Police wasn’t established to succeed – Senate Leader
Bamidele explained that the incessant deployment of the armed forces for the purpose of maintaining law and order internally was…
We’ve financed N500,000 entrepreneurs with N10bn business grants since inception – LSETF
Speaking on the employment summit slated for Wednesday, the LSETF boss said the event would offer a platform for stakeholders…
Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s N1 billion suit against DSS
Kanu, therefore, sought an order of injunction restraining and prohibiting the respondents from their act of forcible seizure and photocopying…
France move past Belgium into quarter-finals in explosive encounter
N'Golo Kante played the ball to Muani, whose deflected shot from inside the box went past the helpless Koen Casteels…
Video: I’m not dead, I’m alive – Olu Jacobs speaks
Earlier on Sunday, rumours of Jacobs death surfaced on social media. His wife and veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva dismissed…
Africa’s current crop yield falls below the global average – Olam Agri
Nair pointed out that, despite Africa's substantial share of global arable land, the continent's current crop yield falls below the…
Ex-Konga CEO Nick Imudia didn’t die of suicide – Family
The family said this was also supported by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police’s office that had vowed to investigate…
Dominant Spain thrash Georgia to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals
But Nico Williams was not to be denied some seconds later to give Spain a 3-1 lead. He finished his…
FACT CHECK: Did Peter Obi lie when he said court granted Nnamdi Kanu bail?
Obi, therefore, lied that the court granted Kanu bail and also lied when he said the government of President Bola…
Burna Boy, Tems, Asake, other Nigerian superstars could win a BET Award Monday
Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr, Asake, and Seyi Vibes have earned nominations in various categories. Tune in BET at 12am…
England in great comeback to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals
England were on the verge of crashing out of the tournament when Jude Bellingham scored a superb goal five minutes…