Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
IYD 2023: Nigerian youths, drivers of new economic frontiers – Sanwo-Olu
Sanwo-Olu said Nigerian youths’ contributions to the creative and digital economy in the country are evidenced by the fact that…
Niger Coup: CP dismisses reports of protest in Kano
The commissioner, therefore, advised residents to continue with their normal businesses as a comprehensive security network had been set in…
FTG, Feather Invest roll out solutions to ease liquidity issues in market
Two foremost financial institutions, Financial Trust Group, FTG, and its partner Feather Invest, are the brains behind the long-awaited offerings…
Abductors of 10 women, children in Rivers demand N10m ransom
The incident which occurred on Tuesday , has thrown the community into palpable fear over the safety of the women…
Resident doctors suspend nationwide strike
The suspension of the strike comes after series of interventions by various stakeholders for the association to suspend the strike.
Haaland grabs brace as Man. City thrash Burnley in premier league opener
Haaland picked up from where he stopped last season, scoring the opener within four minutes into the match after a…
Nigeria’s economy shrinks by 1.2% in 2023’s first quarter
OPEC said this was against a growth of 3.6 per cent in fourth quarter of 2022, an indicator of 2023…
Policeman attacked by okada riders dies in Lagos
Hundeyin said that the Inspector, whose name was not mentioned, was one of the policemen attacked at Ijora Olopa by…
What Tinubu told APC Board of Trustees’ Professional Forum on nation’s economy
Tinubu said, “This economy must recover for the good and greatest number of Nigerians, and we are seriously committed to…
Troops rescue former FCE Provost, son after gun-battle with bandits in Zamfara
The army said the troops engaged the bandits in a fierce fight for several hours, and that due to the…
Harsh economy: The Place rolls out palliatives for staff
The Chief Operating Officer of the company, Ms. Chinelo Umeugochukwu said on Thursday that it was imperative to provide palliative…
Pat Utomi’s confession: ‘I am battling Prostate cancer’
Utomi took to his twitter handle on Friday to disclose that he has been brought down by the deadly ailment,…
Davido shocks a fan bent on meeting him, requests his account details
Davido had earlier asked the fan to shelve his plan since he wasn't in the country but that fell on…
Niger: It is purely an ECOWAS affairs
The attempt by some religious and political leaders from the North to make the current political impasse in Republic of…
Lagos appeals to transporters to comply with Sanwo-Olu’s fares reduction directive
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had directed government transport vehicles to reduce their fares by 50 percent, saying that transport unions had…
EFCC raids Internet fraudsters’ hideout in Benue, cracks 14 suspects
Uwujaren said the suspects were arrested after series of surveillance based on intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
UTME’s best candidate Kamsiyochukwu clears SSSCE with eight A1
Umeh, who scored 360 marks in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in May to emerge the overall best student,…
Niger coup: It’s crucial ECOWAS prioritise diplomatic negotiation, dialogue – Tinubu
The Nigerian president, who is the Chairman of ECOWAS, said "in reaffirming our relentless commitment to democracy, human rights, and…
Massacre in Plateau as gunmen kill 21 villagers
Tengwong, who decried the unprovoked attacks in some parts of the state, called on government and security agencies to rise…
Lagos recovers body of man who jumped into Lagoon from Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge
On Tuesday, an unidentified man plunged into the Lagos Lagoon from the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge as many onlookers were shocked.
Fuel subsidy removal: One million indigent Edo residents to get ₦500m monthly as palliatives
The state Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Mr Chris Nehikhare, who disclosed this shortly after the State Executive Council meeting,…
‘Shaibu’s action against Obaseki condemnable, won’t go without consequences’
State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, who said that the executive members were saddened by the action of…
Niger coup: Ex-Kano Emir Sanusi storms Presidential Villa to see Tinubu
Sanusi had reportedly spoken with the head of the military junta on Wednesday in Niamey in collaboration with the Emir…
Niger coup: Moment Tinubu met with intervention team in Abuja (Photos)
The group is made up of leaders of various Islamic sects with influence cutting across West Africa up to Sudan.…
Hunter shot dead while searching for kidnappers in Edo
It was gathered that the victim met his death while he and his colleagues and members of the local vigilante…
Makinde appoints DGs, board chairmen, other aides
This was as the governor reappointed Bishop David Moradeyo as the chairman of the Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board (Christian…
Makinde appoints VC for Emmanuel Alayande University of Education
The Governor made the announcement on Wednesday while receiving the reports from the Chairmen of the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching…
Meet our demands within 21 days or we go on strike – Kogi doctors threaten
It gave the ultimatum in a communique issued at the end of its emergency Executive Council meeting, signed by its…
AFCON 2027: Lagos ready to host Africa – Hamzat
The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat gave the assurance today while receiving on behalf of the State Governor, the…
Two dead, seven injured in Lagos multiple accident
Oke-Osanyintolu said upon arrival at the incident scene, a multiple vehicular accident involving two trucks and six cars was found…