Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Real reasons Ogun Speaker Oluomo was impeached
The lawmakers accused the impeached speaker of embezzlement of quarters renovation fund, non-disclosure of House of Assembly finances, embezzlement of…
Shake-up in Police as IGP redeploys 54 ACPs to commands nationwide
A statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi on Tuesday, said the posting is premised on the…
Lagos Taskforce impounds 355 okadas, vows to end menace
Jejeloye disclosed that the operators of okada on highways in Lagos seemed to be daring but said they were no…
Ogun Speaker Oluomo impeached
Hon Oludaisi Elemide has been named as the new speaker.
LG chairman, one other arrested over attempt to assassinate Benue Speaker
According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that the Local Government Chairman allegedly contracted a militia with the sinister intention of…
How Christian leaders can support my administration’s fight against corruption – Tinubu
Tinubu called on Christian leaders to support the administration’s ongoing fight against corruption by encouraging Nigerians to have a change…
Tinubu orders expansion of student-loan to include skill development
The President said it is important for the scheme to accommodate those who may not want to pursue university education,…
Rivers Police parade three cops for kidnapping, extorting $3,000 from victims
Iringe-Koko emphasised that the actions of a few individuals should not overshadow the dedication and sacrifice of the majority of…
Shocker! Equatorial Guinea demolish Cote d’Ivoire, host’s qualification in jeopardy
Two minutes to the end of the match, Equatorial Guinea made it 4-0. Jannick Buyla was in the right place…
Super Eagles beat Guinea Bissau to qualify for AFCON knockout stage
Opa Sangante of Guinea Bissau scored an own goal to give the Eagles the lead in the 36th minute of…
Lagos plans massive onslaught against Okada riders in prohibited routes
Osiyemi added that the ban on okada remained in force in 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 15 Local Council…
Canada announces measures to limit number of Nigerian students, others coming for study
Under the new eligibility criteria, starting September 1, 2024, international students who begin a study programme that is part of…
Early morning raid: Lagos Taskforce busts 63 miscreants in Oshodi
The Chairman revealed that 63 suspected miscreants were apprehended and would be properly profiled before being charged to court accordingly.
Lagos warns against indiscriminate handling, storage of combustible items
Oyerinde said it has become imperative to alert the public on the need to be more safety conscious; the risks…
Florida Govenor DeSantis drops out of presidential race, endorses Trump
"But I can't ask our supporters to volunteer their time and donate their resources if we don't have a clear…
AFCON: South Africa demolish Namibia to brighten hope of knockout stage
The South Africans completed the rout 15 minutes to the end of the match. Teboho Mokoena laid the ball off…
Tinubu sends message to Reno Omokri as he clocks 50
The President, in a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Sunday, commended Omokri for his dutifulness in providing constructive…
Lekki Deep Seaport berths largest container vessel on Nigerian waters
The vessel measuring 367M in length over all christened "Maersk Edirne" has a Breadth of 48.2 and carried a Gross…
AFCON: 10-Man Zambia hold Tanzania
Tanzania shockingly took the lead 11 minutes into the game. Mbwana Samatta provided Simon Msuva with a nice pass inside…
Ibadan Explosion: FG awaits outcome of forensic investigation – Alake
Alake said that the investigation would help in revealing the remote cause of the explosion, and guide the Federal Government…
Fire breaks out in 14-storey Mandilas building in Lagos (Photos)
Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye said on arriving the scene, a warehouse in the 14-storey building…
APC sweeps Borno LG elections
“With this, we have come to the end of this exercise and the certificate presentation to the winners will be…
Israeli-Gaza war: Tinubu backs two-state solution to ending conflict
"Nigeria aligns itself with the international community's call for an immediate ceasefire and a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Upholding…
Lagos orders trado-medical practitioners to register their businesses or face sanctions
The LSTMB Registrar, Babatunde Adele, made this known in a statement on Sunday, ordering all traditional, complementary and alternative medicine…
Lagos bans usage of Styrofoam, single use plastics
According to Wahab, the decision was reached following the menace which the single use plastics especially the non-biogradeable Styrofoam was…
NDLEA seizes 1,274 parcels of Cocaine, Colorado in Lagos
NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday said the drugs were concealed in containerized household items and vehicles…
Top LG officials seek improved collaboration, governance at grassroots
Speaking at the retreat organized by the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission, the Chairman of the Commission, Kamal Bayewu…
Falconets beat Burundi to qualify for 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
The goal handed Nigeria a 2-0 aggregate victory in the final round of the qualifying round, having won the first…
Massive gun-battle in Benue: Bandits shoot two soldiers, NSCDC officer dead
The OPWS Force Commander, Maj.-Gen. Sunday Igbinomwanhia, told newsmen in Makurdi on Saturday that the troops forced the bandits to…
Popular Lagos Chief Imam, four others arrested with human skull
It was gathered that residents of Adamo area of Ikorodu, arrested Babalola and his men and handed them over to…