Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Recapitalisation explained: Where Access, FCMB and others fit
Several banks, including Access Bank, Zenith Bank, GTBank, UBA, Fidelity Bank, and First Bank of Nigeria, have already met the…
Tragedy in Lagos as 103-year-old Woman perishes in fire outbreak
He said LASEMA’s Response Team arrived at the scene by 12:13 p.m. and found a residential bungalow with two attached…
What APC Chairman said about Bisi Akande at 87 years
On behalf of the APC National Working Committee, party leaders and members across the country, Yilwatda wished Akande good health,…
Naira stages Epic week-long surge crushing Dollar dominance again
This week-long winning streak comes amid widespread praise for the CBN's aggressive reforms, which have injected stability into the forex…
London gunman who shot eight-year-old girl jailed for 38 years
Metropolitan Police detectives traced Reid’s movements using CCTV footage, mobile phone analysis and number plate recognition data.
LIRS issues deadline to Lagos employers to file Tax Returns
Subair explained that employers are mandated to file comprehensive returns detailing emoluments and compensation paid to employees, as well as…
Stock Market rebounds with ₦30bn gain as Bargain Hunting lifts key Stocks
Red Star Express topped the gainers’ chart, rising by 10 per cent to ₦13.20, followed by NCR Nigeria, which gained…
How EFCC offered me bail to force Statement against Emefiele – Witness
Emefiele, the first defendant, is facing a 19-count charge bordering on receiving gratification and corrupt demands, while Omolie, the second…
Okpebholo sacks Youth Aide in Police Custody over Ekpoma violence
Following his dismissal, Governor Okpebholo approved the appointment of Christopher Udobor Iyase as the new Special Adviser on Youth Mobilisation.
Break-up shock nearly claimed my life – Popular singer
Mzbel, who has been a prominent figure in Ghanaian music since the early 2000s, is known for hit tracks and…
Plan your movement: Gridlock imminent as Lagos begins 18-week repair of popular bridge
According to him, the rehabilitation will be executed in phases, beginning with a preliminary stage in late January, followed by…
$4.5bn fraud case: Defence alleges EFCC coerced statements against Emefiele
Testifying in a trial-within-trial ordered by the court, Mr. Nnamdi Ofia, counsel to the second defendant, Henry Omolie, told the…
Atiku’s Son dumps PDP, joins APC to back Tinubu’s 2027 Presidency
Welcoming him into the party, the APC National Vice Chairman (North-East), Comrade Mustapha Salihu, described the defection as significant, saying…
Destination Branding: How Sanwo-Olu Turned Lagos into Nigeria’s Festive Capital
Globally, December is a special month, and the Christmas period is a season when people come together to celebrate life,…
Fake Naval Captain busted as Lagos Taskforce foils bold impersonation scam
Investigations revealed that the principal suspect, identified as Mr. James K. Robert—based on the name displayed on his uniform and…
Sanwo-Olu reaffirms unwavering support for Armed Forces, honours Fallen Heroes
According to him, the dangerous nature of the task undertaken daily by the Armed Forces makes it imperative for federal…
Breaking: Inflation slumps again as Nigeria records sharp December price slowdown
The monthly inflation trend also pointed to slower price increases. The NBS reported that the month-on-month headline inflation rate stood…
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Gallant Eagles Fall to Morocco on Penalties, Miss AFCON Final
Nigeria’s successful kicks came through Paul Onuachu and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, but they were not enough to overturn Morocco’s advantage.
U.S. delivers $3m disaster aid to Cuban families hit by Hurricane Melissa
Each flight is carrying more than 525 food kits and 650 hygiene and water treatment kits, providing immediate relief to…
Mena Nath Media reaffirms PR-First strategy for iconic brand marketing
According to the agency, this approach enables brands to engage audiences authentically while preserving trust and consistency across multiple platforms.
$20m Fraud trial: Court fixes date for Ponle’s arraignment
The EFCC prosecutor did not oppose the request, prompting the court to adjourn the case to April 13, 2026, for…
Kwankwaso sets tough conditions before any possible move to APC
He referenced past experiences where alliances led to abandonment after contributions to government formation, questioning whether the APC had genuinely…
Sadio Mane’s late strike powers Senegal into AFCON Final
Earlier chances fell Senegal’s way as Nicolas Jackson and Iliman Ndiaye both threatened, while Egypt relied heavily on counter-attacks led…
Tinubu mourns Newswatch Co-founder Yusuf Mohammed
The President recalled that Mohammed founded Newswatch in 1984 alongside Dele Giwa, Dan Agbese and Ray Ekpu, a partnership that…
LASEPA shuts 244 hotels, churches, mosques, others over environmental violations
“During the year under review, LASEPA carried out 244 enforcement actions across households, markets, hotels, warehouses, service centres, churches and…
U.S. slams Visa doors on Nigeria, Russia, 73 other Countries
For Nigerians and others from the affected countries, the move represents a sharp escalation beyond earlier partial restrictions that began…
Man. City close in on Carabao Final after Newcastle win
The visitors doubled their advantage late on when sustained pressure paid off. Following a corner routine, City kept Newcastle pinned…
US designates Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist group
“Today, the Department of State announces the designations of the Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and…
Kwankwaso makes stunning U-Turn, backs Abba Yusuf’s planned APC defection
In the video, Kwankwaso explained that his endorsement aims to respect the political rights of party members and to defuse…
Nigeria–UAE trade pact to unlock duty-free access, jobs, investment – Oduwole
She added that over the next three to five years, tariffs would also be removed on Nigerian machinery, vehicles, electrical…