Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Suspected currency racketeer cracked in Uyo
The 59-year old ‘Naira Trader’ was arrested on Friday February 9, 2024, at the Ibom Tropicana Mall , Udo Udoma…
Lagos Taskforce impounds 497 Okadas plying prohibited routes
The Chairman described the activities of okada operators, especially along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway as reckless due to the nonchalant attitude…
EFCC releases names of four brothers, 30 others busted for Internet fraud in Enugu
The four brothers are Egbo Chukwuebuka, Egbo Favour Chibuike, Egbo Ifeanyi Francis and Egbo Victor.
Access Holdings shares plummet by 6.26% after Wigwe’s death
Similarly, market capitalisation, which opened at N55.735 trillion, gained N101 billion to close at N55.836 trillion. Consequently, the Year-To-Date (YTD)…
Jonathan reacts to shocking death of his ex-Chief of Staff, Gen. Arogbofa
Jonathan further noted that Gen. Arogbofa was a sincere patriot with an enviable record both in public service and the…
Eight records broken at 34th AFCON tournament
Youssef Msakni (Tunisia) and André Ayew (Ghana) tied the record for the most appearances in Africa Cup of Nations with this being their…
Troost-Ekong wins best player of AFCON tournament award
Troost-Ekong scored three goals in the AFCON tournament and has been able to hold the Nigerian defence from the beginning…
Cote d’Ivoire beat Nigeria to win AFCON trophy
Cote d'Ivoire deservedly scored their second goal in the 81st minute of the match. Simon Adingra sent a precise lofted…
NASS mulls fresh legal framework for State Police, Local Intelligence gathering
The National Assembly has disclosed that it will consider a legal framework for the creation of state police and for…
Why Nigerian government should regulate social media – Fayose
Fayose said usage must be regulated in line with law for both platform owners and users, saying that social media…
McTominay’s late strike gives Man. United victory over Aston Villa
McTominay scored in the 86th minute to give United victory at Villa. He ran onto a clever lofted pass from…
We are determined to achieve food sufficiency for Nigeria – Tinubu
On agriculture, the President outlined plans to bolster agricultural productivity through various initiatives, including the expansion of farmlands, the provision…
AFCON final: History favours Nigeria against Cote d’Ivoire
On record, Côte d’Ivoire have never defeated Nigeria in an AFCON tournament. Nigeria have won two of their three meetings…
Incredible Arsenal inflict heavy defeat on West Ham in London derby
In the 65th minute, Declan Rice scored a great goal. He hit a perfect volley from far out and the…
Late Wigwe was the king of visionary and disruptive ideas – Sanwo-Olu
Sanwo-Olu in a condolence message he signed and issued on Sunday, described Wigwe as the king of visionary and disruptive…
Lagos issues four-day relocation deadline to squatters, illegal motor parks in Obalende
Speaking with newsmen after the inspection, Wahab said all shanties and their dwellers, traders, squatters, cattle rearers and abandoned vehicles…
Mohammed, supplier of drugs to terrorists cracked in Borno
In another operation by NDLEA operatives in Abuja on Tuesday 6th February, Babafemi disclosed that a suspect, Abdulhameed Dauda, 27,…
Pregnant woman, five others busted for drugs in Anambra
Babafemi added that in Lagos, two ladies, Boluwatife Adebayo and Omolade Fola Adebayo were among suspects arrested during raids in…
South Africa beat DR Congo on penalties to win AFCON Bronze
The match ended goalless at the end of 90 minutes. For the first time in AFCON, there was no extra…
Ruthless Madrid demolish Girona to move five points clear
Vinicius Junior opened the scoring for Madrid six minutes into the game. He displayed his shooting ability as he slammed…
I’m deeply saddened by death of Access Bank CEO Wigwe – Atiku
"I'm deeply saddened to hear about the unfortunate incident that led to the loss of Herbert Wigwe, Group Chief Executive…
12 Quick facts about late Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe
Herbert was the Group Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank plc, one of Nigeria's top five banking institutions.
Ogun CP Alamutu expresses worry over rising cult killings
Alamutu, who said that the situation really called for concerns, urged the students to focus on their studies and shun…
Tackling ethnic, religious problems in Nigeria
Poverty, disease, and ignorance attack primarily the masses. Therefore, the masses need to shun all artificial and counter-productive divisive tendencies.…
AFCON 2023: Can the Super Eagles do it again and bring home the Trophy?
The Eagles would then proceed to win their next three clashes against Guinea-Bissau, Cameroon and Angola without conceding. However, a…
AFCON final: Lagos issues health advisory
Five people died during the match between the Super Eagles and South Africa in the Semi-final after suffering heart attack…
Emefiele’s wife Margaret, three others declared wanted by EFCC
The EFCC displayed the mugshots of the four suspects and wrote their offences on its social media handles late Friday.
Two dead, three survived after jet crashes on Florida highway
Collier County Sheriff’s Office said two fatalities have been confirmed, saying that three others survived the crash.
London rapist Khan to rot in jail 15 years
Khan of Emily Duncan Place, Forest Gate E7, was sentenced on Wednesday, 7 February, 2024. He was previously convicted of…
Sanwo-Olu to disburse N3.1bn to 1,000 retired civil servants next week
"Next week, we're set to disburse N3.1 billion under the Contributory Pension Scheme to over 1,000 retirees who have served…