Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Tragedy in Niger as another 10 passengers die in boat mishap
Salihu said the boat left Zangoro Bassa/Kukoki ward terminal to Gijiwa/Kato ward terminal in Shiroro Local Government Area where it…
Governor Yusuf sends another 150 post graduate students to India
The departure of the beneficiaries to India via Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), came before the Court of Appeal…
Plan your movement: Lagos announces closure of Eko Bridge ramps for six days
Osiyemi said all motorists coming from Apongbon to Eko Bridge inwards Alaka, Stadium, Funsho Williams Avenue (old Western Avenue) would…
Harsh economy: Sanwo-Olu charges religious leaders to preach tolerance, perseverance
Sanwo-Olu added that with respect to the current economic realities globally, people’s lifestyles, worldview and global economies had not been…
Shock as fumbling Super Eagles force 153-ranked Lesotho to draw in Uyo
The Eagles, which is ranked 40 by FIFA were expected to fly over Lesotho regarded as minor in football, ranked…
Lagos Taskforce impounds 160 okadas in Berger, FESTAC, Badagry expressway
The operation lasted several hours and was led by the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye, who stated that…
Lagos pays N16.3m compensation to land-owning families for acquisition of land for LACE project
Paying the compensation to the land-owning families, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Abisola Olusanya, said the payment is of great significance…
U.S. announces $2 million reward for information on Haitian gang leader
A statement from the Department on Wednesday said this announcement coincided with the FBI announcement of Innocent’s addition to the…
Jonathan, West African Elders caution against unofficial declaration of results in Liberia
Head of WAEF Mission and former Nigerian President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan in a statement issued in Monrovia on Wednesday urged…
Shock as OAU lecturer Ojediran slumps, dies
The Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, said the death of the lecturer was an unpalatable incident.
Appeal Court Ruling: Sanwo-Olu hails Judiciary, recommits self to Greater Lagos Agenda
Sanwo-Olu said today’s judicial pronouncements, like those of the Lagos State Elections Petition Tribunal, had buoyed his confidence in the…
Ndanusa retires from LASACO Assurance board after 9 years
Speaking on the ex-board member’s contributions after announcing his retirement, Chairman, Lasaco Assurance, Mrs. Olateju Phillips, expressed the board’s appreciation…
Gunmen kill abducted Priest in Kogi after collecting N1m ransom
Musa was said to have been killed on Tuesday night after the gunmen collected N1 million ransom from his family.
Nigeria’s inflation hits 27.33% in October, as prices of foodstuffs, goods climb up
According to report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday, the headline inflation rate in October 2023,…
CBN extends use of old Naira notes indefinitely
"Without prejudice, the Central Bank of Nigeria wishes to inform the general public of its desire to extend the legal…
Nigerian fraudster Ekwue jailed for defrauding American $20,000
Following his guilty plea, prosecution counsel, S.I Sulaiman, reviewed the facts of the case. He told the court that the…
Alleged manipulation of accreditation data on IReV unfounded – INEC
Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Member, Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC, in a statement said the commission's attention…
NLC, TUC strike ground activities in Edo
The strike grounded activities at the Federal, State and Local Governments' establishments across the State, as the leadership of the…
Lagos Assembly summons commissioner, special adviser, LASTMA boss over motorists’ recklessness
Obasa, while noting that incidents involving recklessness of drivers and careless attitudes of LASTMA officials were on the increase, said,…
Labour’s strike flops in Lagos as banks, companies, govt workers resume
Lagos State Government workers shunned the strike as the government secretariat was fully open. Workers trooped in early in the…
Death of Samanja, a painful loss – Tinubu
The President described the death of the popular thespian as a painful loss, saying he contributed to the country through…
NNPC Ltd: Tinubu rewards performance, not blackmail
One could list several other projects that are currently ongoing, but the above suffices for any objective critic assessing Kyari’s…
Cert. Racketeering: Undercover agent passes vote of confidence on LASU VC
The statement revealed that the crime in question was only committed through the university's external system otherwise known as satellite…
No going back on nationwide strike – Labour
This is in protest against the “physical attack and brutalisation” of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr…
Tinubu sets agenda for Uzodimma, Diri, Ododo on election victory
The President, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Monday, commended the electorate in Imo, Kogi, and…
Lagos vows to investigate death of LAWMA workers, apprehend killer-driver
Giwa further revealed that the investigation was already yielding positive results as the errant killer driver with registration EPE 984…
Going to court to challenge ‘rigged’ Kogi governorship election a waste of time – Ajaka
According to Ajaka, INEC gave him and others assurances that the election would be transparent, lamenting that the commission allowed…
Donald Trump’s older sister Maryanne is dead
Barry, born in Queens in New York City on April 5, 1937, was an American attorney and a United States federal judge. She…
How Diri won Bayelsa Governorship Election: Infographic Representations
Diri polled 175,196 votes to defeat Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored with 110,108 votes to…
Breaking: INEC declares Diri winner of Bayelsa Governorship election
Diri polled 175,196 votes to defeat Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored with 110,108 votes to…