Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Niger coup leaders: We are ready to dialogue with ECOWAS
The Islamic Ulammas led by Sheik Bala Lau met with General Abdourahmane Tchiani for several hours in Niger's capital Niamey…
Adeboye to Tinubu: We’re fighting many wars, we don’t want war with Niger
The Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS), led by President Bola Tinubu is contemplating military solution against Niger Republic…
Anthony Joshua knocks out Helenius in seventh round
It was Joshua's first knockout win since December 2020 in stunning fashion. A clean right hand put Helenius out cold…
Portable drops bombshell: “I am a ritualist”
In a snippet of the interview he had with Nedu Wazobia, Portable said "I gat do ritual O, I am…
Tribunal reserves judgment in petitions against Sanwo-Olu’s re-election
The three-man tribunal led by Justice Arum Ashom, on Saturday, said it would communicate the date for the judgment to…
Imo governorship: Uzodimma unveils Chinyere Ekomaru as running mate
Uzodimma took time to enumerate what his government has been able to showcase in Imo in the people's interest and…
British govt pledges support for Jigawa in health, education sectors
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, made the pledge during a courtesy visit to Jigawa State Governor, Mallam…
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…