Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
AMCON files debt recovery suit of N140.6m against ex-Bank PHB boss
AMCON averred that sometime in February 2005, the defendant obtained a Mortgage facility for the purpose of purchasing a property,…
President Tinubu sends important message to Jonathan
Tinubu, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Sunday, praised Jonathan for his unique demonstration of statesmanship and…
FG suspends OAUTH Director over job racketeering saga, CMD absconds
According to her, the former Chief Medical Director, (CMD) Dr Owojuyigbe Olumuyiwa, who was appointed in acting capacity in March…
Wanted notorious drug kingpin Ibrahim Bendel captured 7 years after escape from prison
Babafemi disclosed that Ibrahim Bendel was first arrested on 27th November, 2014 with cannabis sativa weighing 385.1kgs, prosecuted, convicted and…
4,068 inmates released from prisons – Minister
The minister made this known on Saturday at the Kuje Medium Correctional Centre, where 37 of the inmates were released.
France score record 14 goals against Gibraltar in Euro qualifier
Giroud got his brace on added time. He showed great determination to get to the ball inside the box and…
Septuagenarian arrested for raping, impregnating teenage girl in Ogun
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun, Mrs Adijat Adeleye, told newsmen in Abeokuta on Saturday that the…
Lagos demolishes three-storey building in Ebute-Metta, marks 42 others for demolition
Oki also stated that the demolition exercise was ongoing as all the buildings marked for demolition would be removed to…
Sanwo-Olu’s interview on Sky News: ‘Japa’ syndrome still an issue in Nigeria
Well, it is still an issue, but that is why we are here and that is why I am having this…
Police capture second-in-command to wanted deadly cult kingpin 2Baba
The breakthrough in the intensive manhunt for the arrest of the members of the notorious gang by the Police was…
How George Weah accepted defeat in presidential election (Full address to Liberians)
The results announced tonight, though not final, indicate that Ambassador Joseph N. Boakai is in a lead that is insurmountable.…
Mohbad’s death: Police release Naira Marley, Sam Larry from custody
Naira Marley, Sam Larry and two others were arraigned before a Yaba Magistrate’s Court on Oct. 6, over their alleged…
Stakeholders brainstorm on chronic disease management at Wellahealth’s HMO roundtable
The symposium brought together gathering of healthcare experts, industry leaders and innovators united by a common goal - advancing chronic…
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…