Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Kano CP shuns Gov. Yusuf’s order, says police will abide by court order
But Gumel at a joint security news conference in Kano on Saturday said: "The Police Command is expressly obeying the…
Four dismissed soldiers stab NDLEA officer to death in Niger
Abiodun said during the fight, an officer of the NDLEA named Kingsley Chimetalo was stabbed at the back with a…
Buhari’s government was a disaster – Soyinka
In his words: Buhari, of course, was a disaster. I made very pungent criticisms of Buhari when he was in…
Governor Yusuf orders arrest of deposed Emir Ado Bayero
However, the 16th Emir of Kano, Sanusi II was moved from Government House to the Emir's Palace at 5 a.m…
LP National Chairman Abure suspended over alleged high-handedness, fraud
The letter which was addressed to the embattled national chairman, explained that the decision was reached after a rigorous deliberation…
CBN sacks over 200 workers
In one of the sacked letters obtained, the bank said the sack was in line the new strategic direction of…
Syrian-born Nigerian faces charges of conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence
They were alleged to have conspired together to commit felony to wit: forgery, obtaining money under false pretence, unlawful conversion…
Mohbad’s Story and Lessons from Discovery ID
To thousands of Nigerians like me who follow real-life crime documentary series on Discovery ID, the news was a shocker.…
NSIB directs review of Dana Air standard operating procedure
The preliminary report of the Bureau also revealed how a popular Nollywood actor, Johnpaul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope,…
Plan your movement: Lagos shuts very important expressway for exigency situation
According to the statement, motorists would be denied access from Ram Seller area beside Gbagada General Hospital and would be…
ASUU decries FG’s alleged “silent treatment”
Oyegoke said the negotiated salary of its members had not changed since 2009 as the government had yet to commit…
Nigeria is no longer bleeding, last 12 months fulfilling – Tinubu
"It has been challenging. It has been fulfilling as well. We took over, and we have stopped the bleeding. I…
“I am not fighting Sanwo-Olu, we’re siblings from the same father” – Speaker Obasa
By Kazeem Ugbodaga Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa on Friday rubbished claims that he is…
Tribunal affirms Uzodimma as duly elected Imo governor
The three-member tribunal, chaired by Justice Oluyemi Akintan-Osadebay, affirmed the election in a unanimous judgment.
Prof. Ayo Banjo, UI’s longest-serving VC is dead
Banjo, an Emeritus Professor of English, was the longest-serving vice chancellor of the University of Ibadan.
Court orders interim forfeiture of N830m, $4.7m, properties linked to Emefiele
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed an application before the court for the interim forfeitures as the…
Lagos pays N16.63bn pension to 5,886 retirees in one year
Ayantayo disclosed that since May 2019, a total of N63,702,967,870.37 has been paid to 19,814 retirees across various sectors like…
Lagos PMO begins working tour to government parastatals, agencies in June
According to Adetutu, the exercise is set to commence in June 2024, to conduct on-the-spot assessment of the agencies’ operational…
Breaking: Gov. Yusuf confirms Sanusi 16th Emir of Kano despite court order
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Friday, presented letter of appointment to Muhammad Sanusi 11, officially confirming him as…
Lagos to host Africa Social Impact Summit
Ambrose-Medebem noted that ASIS would serve as a global platform for effective collaboration and alignment by critical players in Africa's…
Remains of Sanwo-Olu’s Deputy Chief of Staff Soyannwo laid to rest
The service was also attended by members of the Lagos State Executive Council, Permanent Secretaries, All Progressives Congress (APC), religious…
Building the Economy through Technology
70% of the population are under the age of 30 years, using technology as a spring board to position them…
Jonathan departs Abuja to lead EISA election mission to South Africa
A statement issued by Ikechukwu Eze, the former President’s spokesman quoted Dr. Jonathan as saying that he was pleased to…
Attention All Techies! Participate In the Cardtonic Upskill 2.0 and Win a MacBook
Cardtonic remains committed to fostering a thriving tech ecosystem in Nigeria. By providing devices and financial support, Cardtonic aims to…
JUST IN: Reps pass bill to revert to old National Anthem
The old National Anthem was written by Lillian Jean Williams, composed by Frances Berda and sung between 1960 and 1978.
NCAA to sanction Turkish Airlines
According to him, the agency would not hesitate to roll out stiff penalties and sanctions to Turkish Airlines as Nigerian…
Lookman makes history, hits hat-trick as Atalanta win Europa League trophy
Lookman completed his hat-trick in the 75th minute. He made a great solo run and pulled the trigger from inside…
Lagos to establish essential medicine agency for distribution of essential drugs
Abayomi highlighted several benefits of the Essential Medicines Agency, including robust regulation of medicine flow, improved access to quality drugs,…
Court grants Abba Kyari N50 million two weeks bail
Justice Emeka Nwite ordered Kyari to deposit the sum of N50 million and a surety in like sum.
Tinubu makes top fresh appointments for two Federal Agencies
He said the President has also approved the appointment of Dr. Adedeji Ashiru as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of…