Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Met Police raid West London, arrest seven, seize £1m drugs, £10,000
They also seized in excess of £10,000 in cash, as well as drugs estimated to be in excess of £1…
Crypto Mogul Sam Bankman-Fried jailed 25 years for multi-billion dollar fraud
Prosecutors say Bankman-Fried took more than $10bn (£7.9bn) from unsuspecting customers in "one of the biggest financial frauds" in US…
Native doctor, 25 carjackers busted in Rivers
On his part, Kelechi Uzo-Igwe, 30 who is from Isialangwa North, Imo State, has been in Port Harcourt since 2008.
Tinubu @ 72: You’re a courageous, audacious, passionate leader – Sanwo-Olu
Sanwo-Olu further described the President as a visionary and master strategist whose democratic credentials are scholarly materials for study in…
Terrorist leader Junaidu Fasagora, scores of his fighters killed in Zamfara
According to the military, the successful operation is a clear assertion of Nigerian Army's relentless pursuit of peace and stability…
Heavy gun battle in Benue, two notorious bandits shot dead
According to him, a team from Operation Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF), led by its Commander, ASP Felix Nomiyugh, swiftly…
Dollar crumbled before Naira at official market
It appreciated by N82.52 to reach N1,300 per dollar, compared to N1,383 recorded on Tuesday.
U.S. congratulates Faye for winning Senegal’s election, sets agenda for him
According to the United States, "We look forward to working with President-elect Faye and his administration. Senegal’s leadership is essential…
Lagos VIS impounds 50 rickety commercial vehicles
Debunking the misconceptions about the VIS's enforcement focus which was said to target more on private vehicles, the Director, Vehicle…
Tinubu offers scholarships, housing to families of slain soldiers
The President, who announced this at the funeral of the personnel at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja, on Wednesday, directed…
Nigeria prepared to expedite sustainable development in collaboration with partners – Tinubu
Tinubu said Nigeria is a necessary partner for the sustenance of democracy in Africa and beyond, noting that as the…
Tinubu establishes PECC, names Dangote, Elumelu, Rabiu, others as members
The PECC comprises Tinubu as chairman and Vice President Kashim Shettima as vice chairman. Members are President of the Nigerian…
Dangote donates 80,000 bags of rice to Lagos residents as palliatives
According to Dangote, the gesture was part of the over one million 10kg bags of rice that would be distributed…
Nemsia Films celebrates 11 nominations at AMVCA for “Breath of Life”
Directed by visionary filmmaker BB Sasore, produced by the talented Eku Edewor, and with Derin Adeyokunnu serving as the Executive…
Sanwo-Olu and his Sailors
Water transportation has deep historical roots in Lagos State. In the past, the waterways played a crucial role in trade…
Toothless Super Eagles crumbled to defeat against Mali
The Malians opened the scoring in the 18th minute of the match through El Bilal Toure, who plies his trade…
Spain, Brazil settle for draw in six-goal thriller
He home side had opened the scoring in the 12th minute from the penalty spot. Rodri put the ball into…
We must treat kidnappers as terrorists – Tinubu
''We must treat kidnappers as terrorists. They are cowardly. They have been degraded. They look for soft targets. They go…
Six people missing after popular bridge collapses in U.S.
Six people are missing as the Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in the United States collapsed on Tuesday after a…
After decades of neglect, FG approves dualisation of Ado-Ikare Road
The highway, according to the senate leader, was equally captured in the 2024 Appropriation Act purely enacted to implement strategic…
Prepare for heavier, unusual rainfall, Lagos warns residents
Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources said the State is expected to experience more than normal amount…
JUST IN: CBN jacks up interest rate to 24.75%
The apex bank hikes the rate from 22.75 percent to 24.75 per cent. The bank had earlier in February raised…
Benue farmer Ikyausu accused of killing woman remanded in prison
Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Insp. Jonah Uletu, told the court that the case was transferred from the Divisional Police Headquarters,…
What the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund means
With eyes on raising N20 Trillion, about $14 billion take-off capital, the Fund will support projects that will promote growth,…
“Why I joined the U.S. Navy,” Nigeria’s Ayoola shares unforgettable experiences
Ayoola says the skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Lagos. He…
Dangote truck crushes woman to death in Lagos
The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq in a statement said the body of the woman…
CBN approves sales of $10,000 to BDC at N1,251/$1
The apex bank directed the BDCs to sell to eligible users at a spread of not more than 1.5 per…
Tinubu approves Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund
The Fund will invest in critical national projects that will, among other things, promote growth; enhance local value-addition, create employment…
Gumi not above the law, he’s being questioned on bandits activities – FG
Mohammed Idris, the nation's Minister of Information and Orientation, told newsmen in Abuja on Monday that the security agencies would…
Omokri disagrees with Ned Nwoko, says Nigerians can’t bear arms for self-defence
The lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District had on Thursday, explained in detail his proposed bill that will allow Nigerians…