Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Ecobank to appeal Honeywell’s N72 billion court judgement
Ecobank said it believed that the judgment was perverse and could not stand the test of time.
Ikuforiji’s trial: Court fixes date for adoption of written addresses
Justice Liman adjourned for adoption of written addresses by the two parties after the defence lawyer, Deacon Dele Adesina SAN…
Tinubu orders investigation into killing of 2-year-old toddler by stray bullet in Delta
“That incident is unacceptable. We must unravel those who foisted agony on the Omhonrinas and ensure they are brought to…
‘American Sugar Mummy’, one other jailed for Cybercrime in Kwara
He was convicted alongside one Adeniyi Adekunle Aliyu from Iworoko, Ado Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State over…
We have no hand in extorting N55,000 from septuagenarian – Lagos Taskforce
The Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye stated that the actions in question were the handiwork of mischief makers…
First Lady performs official renaming of NCWD after Maryam Babangida
Tinubu described Maryam Babangida as an icon who redefined the scope of women’s participation in national development through the National…
James Ward-Prowse: The Free Kick Specialist
James Ward-Prowse, born on November 1, 1994, has made a name for himself as an exceptional footballer, particularly known for…
NNPCL breaks silence: Why fuel price jumped to N617 per litre
According to Kyari, this is the meaning of making sure that the market regulates itself, saying that the prices would…
Jonathan leads African delegation to Cambodian elections
Jonathan is leading the African delegation to the scheduled July 23, 2023 general elections in Cambodia and will also serve…
Overzealous IPOB’s lawyer defending Emefiele – DSS
Sixty legal practitioners had on Monday, approached a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory to begin committal proceedings against…
EFCC disowns lawyer prosecuting Stella Oduah in fresh suit
EFCC’s counsel, H. A Okonofua, told Justice James Omotosho of a Federal High Court, Abuja, that the commission did not…
More hardship for Nigerians as fuel price hits N617 per litre
On Tuesday, several outlets of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, in Abuja are selling the commodity for N617 per…
Court sends four Internet Fraudsters to prison in Benin
The convicts, Wisdom Osazuwa 18, who claims to be a tailor and Oyegun Osadebamwen Godwin, a student, were arraigned separately…
Prisoners are important: Convicted but not forgotten
As the world marks Nelson Mandela International Day, it is another opportunity to underscore the point that everyone, irrespective of…
Suspected fraudster Michael arraigned for alleged N1.8bn scam
Addressing the court, the Prosecuting Counsel, Chukwu Agwu told the court that the alleged offences were committed between the 2020…
Governor Yusuf appoints 15 Special Advisers
Their appointments followed a resolution passed by Kano State House of Assembly, on Monday, giving Governor Yusuf a nod to…
Anambra: Police arrest 11 suspects for rape, defilement
In a statement issued on Monday in Awka by DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesman, the CP decried the rate…
Naira fights back, posts marginal gain over Dollar
The Naira increased by 1.07 per cent when compared with N803.90 which it exchanged to the dollar on July 14.
Gunmen invade palace, kill Imo traditional ruler
In a statement issued by the command’s Spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, the state police boss noted that Mmirioma died while…
Court sentences prophet, one other to death for killing LASU student
It would be recalled that Owolabi Adeeko on Dec. 8, 2019, lured Favour Oladele (his supposed girlfriend) from Mowe, Ogun…
Lagos declares war on quackery, shuts 40 health facilities in six months
Idowu stated that majority of the health facilities were shut because they were unregistered, adding that aside the facilities that…
Truckload of ammunition enroute Anambra intercepted by Nigerian troops
By Kazeem Ugbodaga Troops of 192 Battalion, Nigerian Army operating in 81 Division Area of Responsibility have busted an international…
Tinubu lands in Abuja from Kenya (Photos)
Tinubu was received by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume; Chief of Staff, Femi…
Four Yahoo Boys bag two-year jail terms in Kaduna
The convicts are Emmanuel Ogbu ( aka Ewelina Ruminska), Cornelius Oyathekhua ( aka Collins Fredrick), Daniel Emmanuel ( aka Bob…
60 lawyers drag DSS to court over refusal to release Emefiele
The lawyers said that by the judgments and orders of Justice M. A. Hassan, Justice Hamza Muazu and Justice Bello…
Lagos police intercept illicit drugs worth N13m
A statement issued by the command's spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin on Monday said the interception occurred on Wednesday July 12, 2023…
Why I went on self-exile after I was rigged out in 2018 Osun governorship – Adeleke
Speaking further, the Governor noted that "After a manipulated judicial process, I went on self-exile for two major reasons. Firstly,…
Nigeria’s inflation jumps to 22.79 percent, as prices of food shoot up
The NBS said in June 2023, the headline inflation rate rose to 22.79% relative to May 2023 headline inflation rate…
Moment Tinubu departed Kenya for Nigeria (Photos)
While in Kenya, Tinubu had reaffirmed Africa’s unity and strength, while strongly rejecting the notion of a new scramble for…
Soyinka to Tinubu: We demand annual public holiday for traditionalists
Soyinka said traditionalists had been neglected for too long in the nation, saying they have had enough.