Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Trump vows Iran will be hit very hard in escalating conflict
The conflict has expanded beyond Iran, with strikes and interceptions reported in Gulf states and Israel as missiles and drones…
Sanwo-Olu declares Lagos living proof of Africa’s vast economic possibilities
According to him, the state has accelerated the development of a multimodal transport system, including the commencement of passenger operations…
VIOs banned after commercial drivers’ protest
The administration also announced that the daily ticket for tricycle riders had been cut from ₦1,200 to ₦500. However, tricycle…
From the Streets of Lagos to Global Icon: Asisat Oshoala’s Unbreakable Bond with Nigeria
The turning point for her, and arguably for modern African women’s football, was the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.…
Valverde’s stoppage-time strike seals dramatic win for Real Madrid at Celta Vigo
With the game heading into added time, Madrid pressed for a winner and finally broke through when Valverde unleashed the…
Tinubu assures Troops Nigeria will defeat Terrorism, Sacrifices not in vain
The president said the federal government remained committed to improving the welfare and operational capacity of the military through continued…
Apapa LG boss disburses ₦30m Palliative to 300 Residents, targets 4,000 beneficiaries
Senbanjo noted that the initiative was originally inspired by market women in the area who requested identification cards to streamline…
Tinubu orders fierce Military offensive after deadly Boko Haram attack in Borno
The attack, which occurred around March 4-5, saw insurgents overrun parts of a military base, burn homes and vehicles, kill…
Asake surprises father with 2025 Toyota Prado
The clip, which the singer later reshared on his social media page, captured the moment Odunsi appeared visibly moved as…
Iran fires fresh barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel
This latest barrage comes amid a broader war that began in late February 2026, when joint U.S. and Israeli strikes…
Tinubu inaugurates Committee to launch GAMCO, fix Nigeria’s troubled Power Grid
Part of its mandate includes examining the legal status and contractual obligations of assets owned by the Niger Delta Power…
Witness claims EFCC forced him to implicate Emefiele in $4.5bn fraud trial
According to him, the incident occurred during an interrogation session when his lawyer, Nnamdi Offiah, was asked to leave the…
Breaking: Trump removes Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary
Noem, who previously served as governor of South Dakota before joining Trump’s cabinet in 2025, had been a central figure…
U.S. Embassy in Kuwait suspends operations as tensions escalate
Authorities also maintained the travel advisory for Kuwait at Level 3-Reconsider Travel, urging U.S. citizens to carefully review the latest…
APC names Bamidele to lead Oyebanji’s re-election Campaign in Ekiti
He described the appointment as both a privilege and a significant responsibility, pledging to work closely with the council members,…
UK deploys extra Typhoon Jets, Helicopters, Warship as Middle East Conflict escalates
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced deployment of RAF Typhoon jets, anti-drone Wildcat helicopters and a Royal Navy destroyer…
HEFAMAA warns herbal practitioners against mixing Orthodox Drugs with Traditional Remedies
Idowu stressed that the agency’s role is not primarily punitive but focused on education and guidance to help practitioners operate…
How Soyinka led Pyrates Confraternity to give Jeyifo befitting burial
In keeping with tradition, the group accorded Jeyifo a symbolic “Pyratical burial,” a ceremonial farewell that celebrates the life of…
Saka’s strike sends Arsenal seven points clear after Brighton win
Saka delivered the breakthrough in the ninth minute, cutting in from the right flank and unleashing a shot that deflected…
Joao Pedro’s hat-trick fires Chelsea past Aston Villa in dominant style
With Villa struggling to contain Chelsea’s attacking momentum, Pedro completed a memorable night in the 64th minute. Latching onto a…
Man City stumble in Title Race as Forest snatch dramatic draw
City dominated much of the contest and broke the deadlock in the 31st minute when Semenyo volleyed home from close…
Ten-Man Newcastle stun Man. United, end Carrick’s unbeaten streak
Osula, introduced late in the match, latched onto a long ball during a swift counterattack, burst past the United defence…
Explosions rock Tehran as Israel begins new wave of attacks
The renewed bombardment follows an earlier large-scale attack by Israeli forces on a compound in eastern Tehran that reportedly housed…
Tinubu sends powerful message to Obasanjo
Tinubu recalled that Obasanjo first assumed national leadership as military Head of State between 1976 and 1979, a period that…
FirstBank opens N100m Property Loan Window under MREIF Initiative
Backed by a N1 trillion MREIF fund designed to bridge Nigeria’s housing deficit, the initiative empowers Nigerians with long-term, low-cost…
Tinubu sends five-member delegation to attend Jesse Jackson’s burial
Jackson’s burial programme began on February 26 with a lying-in-state at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. Additional memorial…
Breaking: Tinubu suspends Airport Toll Cashless policy over massive gridlock
The decision, announced by Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo following Wednesday's Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja,…
Breaking: FIFA delivers final Verdict on Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup hopes
Nigeria had filed a formal protest following the decisive encounter, which finished 1–1 before being settled on penalties, with DR…
I Love Nigeria wholesomely, I’ll die Loving It – Obasanjo
“I love this country with all its contradictions, and I will die loving it. I love Nigeria wholesomely and totally…
Madagascar reopens its mines: public-relations gambit or strategic shift?
Mining represented 43.8% of national exports and 4.5% of GDP in 2022. With growth above 4% in 2024, momentum appeared…