Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Fani-Kayode Confirmed as Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Africa
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved his deployment as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to…
Countries race to trace Passengers after deadly Virus outbreak on Cruise Ship
Health authorities across several countries have launched urgent efforts to trace passengers who disembarked from the cruise ship MV Hondius…
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since ceasefire
Israel on Wednesday carried out an airstrike on Beirut for the first time since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah…
Oil prices crash as US-Iran deal hopes calm Global Markets
Global oil prices continued their downward slide on Thursday as growing optimism over possible diplomatic progress between the United States…
Polls Open across England, Scotland, Wales in biggest UK Elections since 2024
Millions of voters across the United Kingdom headed to the polls on Thursday in the country’s biggest round of elections…
PSG break Bayern hearts, set up explosive Champions League final clash with Arsenal
Defending champions, Paris Saint-Germain booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final after edging past Bayern Munich 6-5 on…
LSSTF Launches Intelligence Unit, Introduces Dedicated Security Tip Lines for Residents
The Lagos State Security Trust Fund has launched a new intelligence unit and unveiled two dedicated messaging-only security tip lines…
2027: Aisha Yesufu enters Senate race after joining NDC
Activist and prominent supporter of Peter Obi, Aisha Yesufu, has announced her resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and…
APC waives screening for Tinubu ahead of 2027 Presidential race
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially waived the screening requirements for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the party’s…
₦5m, ₦10m Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures Opens Applications for Women Entrepreneurs
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has opened a new round of applications for its SheVentures proposition, offering zero-interest loans of up…
Drama in Senate as Akpabio threatens to throw out Oshiomhole
A heated confrontation erupted in the Senate on Wednesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole clashed during…
FG Bans Honorary Degree Holders From Using ‘Dr’ Title
The Federal Government has prohibited recipients of honorary doctorate degrees from using the prefix “Dr” in official, academic and professional…
Saka sends Arsenal into Champions League final after 20-year wait
Arsenal have booked a place in the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in 20 years after edging…
Horror on Third Mainland Bridge as crash kills mother, daughter survives
A devastating head-on collision on the Third Mainland Bridge has claimed the life of a mother, leaving her 30-year-old daughter…
UAE under massive drone attack as Iran launches fresh strikes
The United Arab Emirates has come under a large-scale drone and missile assault blamed on Iran, striking key infrastructure and…
SERAP rejects ₦100m verdict, moves to appeal DSS judgment
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has rejected a Federal Capital Territory High Court judgment ordering it to pay…
DSS operatives win big as court fines SERAP ₦100m damages
An Abuja High Court has found the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) liable for defamation, awarding ₦100 million in…
Akpabio declares “ADC is dead” as defections rock party
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday stirred fresh political debate after declaring that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was effectively…
Breaking: Zenith Bank founder Jim Ovia retires as Chairman, Bello takes over
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the retirement of its Founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, marking the end of a…
Two killed, several injured as car ploughs into crowd in Leipzig
Two people have been killed and several others injured after a car drove into a crowd in the eastern German…
Deadly blast rips through China fireworks factory leaving 26 killed
At least 26 people have been confirmed dead and dozens more injured after a powerful explosion tore through a fireworks…
US warships escort stranded vessel out of tense Hormuz flashpoint
A US-flagged commercial vessel has safely exited the Strait of Hormuz under the protection of American military assets, shipping giant…
Iran will be “blown off the face of the Earth” if it attacks U.S. vessels – Trump
President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, declaring that the country would be “blown off the face…
Naira roars back! Posts biggest weekly gain against Dollar in months
The Nigerian naira opened the new trading week on a firm note, recording a significant gain against the U.S. dollar…
Man. City snatch dramatic draw at Everton, but Arsenal march closer to Title
Manchester City salvaged a dramatic point in a pulsating Premier League clash against Everton on Monday, but the late comeback…
NULASS-LASU unveils 3-Day ELC 5.0 on lawmaking, heritage
The 11th National Union of Lagos State Students, Lagos State University Students Parliamentary Council, has unveiled the Eko Legislative Conference…
Why Nigerian Publishers must rethink Revenue Models
For many Nigerian publishers, the model that once sustained journalism is no longer working. Advertising, long the backbone of print,…
Sanwo-Olu Urges Leaders to Embrace Honesty, Transparency, Accountability
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on leaders and public office holders to uphold honesty, transparency and accountability, describing governance as…
OAU SSANU, NASU Join Nationwide Strike Over 2009 Agreement Implementation
Academic activities at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, face disruption as the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and…
Aondoakaa emerges PDP Consensus Governorship candidate in Benue
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) consensus…