Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Restructuring not solution to Nigeria’s problems, says Jeyifo at 80
Professor Biodun Jeyifo, renowned scholar, literary critic, public intellectual, Marxist and committed trade unionist, has criticised the manner in which…
How retired Colonel Ajanaku was rescued from abductors in Plateau
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have successfully rescued a retired senior officer of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Ajanaku (Rtd), from…
FirstBank hits ₦500bn Capital Mark as Recapitalisation Drive Succeeds
First HoldCo Plc has announced that its flagship commercial banking subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria, has successfully met the Central…
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Breaking: Ruthless Super Eagles demolish Mozambique to storm AFCON quarter-finals
Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a commanding display to book a place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations,…
Rising kidnappings trigger protest in Edo University community
Tension flared in Ekpoma, the administrative headquarters of Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, on Monday as a…
Kidnapped Medical graduate found dead in Edo forest after ransom demand
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of Abu Tahir, a graduate of medicine who was abducted alongside…
Extra-time drama as Egypt sink Benin to land in AFCON quarter-finals
Seven-time champions Egypt booked their place in the quater-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after thrashing Benin 3–1 after…
Ex-Lagos Director jailed for stealing ₦48.9m from Access Bank
An Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday sentenced a former Lagos State Education Director, Olawale Faleti, to…
Naira maintains stability, edges higher against Dollar
The Nigerian naira kicked off the first full trading week of 2026 on a positive note, gaining ground against the…
NGX smashes ₦100 trillion barrier as Stocks ignite powerful rally
Nigeria’s stock market began the week on a strong footing, with investor optimism pushing total market capitalisation to a historic…
Sanwo-Olu rolls out ₦100m support package for Nigerian Legion
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced a major support package for veterans and families of fallen heroes, donating ₦100…
Selfies betray teenage drug runners who killed Man in brutal attack
Three teenagers involved in a county-lines drug operation have been sentenced to a combined 23 years in prison for the…
“I am still President,” Maduro declares in shackles at US Court, pleads not guilty
Venezuela’s embattled leader, Nicolás Maduro, told a federal court in New York that he remains the country’s president on Monday…
“I didn’t say I was marked for elimination by U.S.” – Gumi
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi has dismissed claims circulating online that he said he was targeted for elimination by United…
Cameroon knock out South Africa to reach AFCON quarter-finals
Cameroon booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over South…
Garcia hits hat-trick as Real Madrid crush Betis
Real Madrid produced a ruthless attacking performance to dismantle Real Betis 5–1 in their La Liga clash on Sunday at…
Anthony Joshua finally speaks after tragic crash that claimed two closest allies
Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has shared his first public message since a devastating car crash in Nigeria that…
Nigerian Breweries lights up six Cities with music, culture, festive Spectacle
Nigerian Breweries Plc has delivered a sweeping festive celebration across six major cities, blending music, dazzling lights and cultural experiences…
‘Tinubunomics’ and the Arithmetic of Illusion
A striking feature of Nigeria's current economic debate is the enthusiasm with which huge numbers are circulated—and the casualness with…
SERAP writes Tinubu, demands probe into ₦128bn missing funds in Power Sector
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to order an immediate probe into allegations that…
NDLEA nabs 22 Indians in Coffee, Apapa Cocaine smuggling bust
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recorded fresh breakthroughs in the agency’s sustained offensive against drug…
Adeola backs Tinubu’s Tax Reforms, says Nigeria saving over ₦10 Trillion annually
Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s tax reforms and subsidy removal…
10-Man Mali stun Tunisia to reach AFCON quarter-finals
Mali booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over…
Adeboye mocks Primate Ayodele over failed prophecy on Ademola Lookman
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has sparked fresh debate on prophecy and…
Rice hits double as Arsenal edge Bournemouth in five-goal thriller
Arsenal maintained their push at the top of the Premier League table after Declan Rice struck twice to inspire a…
I’ll be buried politically if Fubara gets Second Term – Wike
Nyesom Wike, Nigeria's Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Rivers State governor, has intensified the ongoing political…
Wolves finally win after 19 Games, humiliate West Ham
Wolverhampton Wanderers finally brought an agonising 19-match winless run to an emphatic end with a ruthless 3-0 demolition of West…
Senegal crush Sudan to storm into AFCON quarter-finals
Senegal powered into the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 3–1 victory over Sudan, brushing aside…
Trump says America will run Venezuela after overnight Military prowess
The United States will assume control of Venezuela until a “safe, proper and judicious transition” of power is achieved, President…
When Lagos turned White and FirstBank rewrote the Language of Culture
The iconic return of the Eyo Festival after eight years was not just a cultural revival; it was a carefully…