Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Gun-battle in Imo: Vigilante shot dead, as police foil attack on traditional ruler
The command’s spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, said a local security operative died…
Yusuf appoints heads of boards, agencies in health sector
Those appointed are: Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, Executive Secretary, Hospital Management Board (HMB); Dr. Nasir Mahmoud, Executive Secretary, Kano State…
Anthrax: Ekiti warns residents against risky consumption of ”ponmo,” bush meat
The government also describes Anthrax as a serious disease that affects both animals and humans (Zoonotic), which presents flu-like symptoms,…
FG’s confusing policies make it impossible to repair federal roads in Edo – Obaseki
Obaseki also lamented that Edo people are being unfairly treated by the Federal Government "probably because of their political stance".
Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, four governors meet to brainstorm on economy
In this regard, the president and his vice president Kashim Shettima met with the Senate president, Godswill Akpabio and some…
N450m fraud: You have case to answer, court tells ex-minister Bulama, four others
Ruling on a no-case submission by the defendants, Justice Aminu held that, “based on the testimonies of witnesses and exhibits…
Naira crashes further against Dollar at Investors, Exporters window
The Naira decreased by 6.83 per cent when compared with N742.93 for which it exchanged for the dollar on Tuesday.
Peter Obi lands in Plateau, laments killings, donates N5m IDP camp
Obi, in a statement on his social media handles on Wednesday, said he visited the state on the occasion of…
Naija Super 8: Sporting Lagos Team of the Tournament
Sporting Lagos, who just won promotion from the Nigeria National League (NNL) to the Nigeria Professional Football League, are represented…
Shettima begs former Senators to rally support for Tinubu
Speaking to a delegation comprising his former colleagues from the 9th Senate who were on a courtesy visit to him…
600,000 children yet to be immunized against killer diseases in three Northwest States – UNICEF
According to Farah, "in the three states of the Northwest of Nigeria: Kano, Katsina and Jigawa, there are over 600,000…
House of Reps confirms appointment of Service Chiefs
The Service Chiefs are: Major General Christopher Musa; Major General Taoreed .A. Lagbaja; AVM Hassan Abubakar; and Rear Admiral Emmanuel…
Lagos smashes eight fake enforcement personnel in Agege, Okota
The government said the arrest was in line with its efforts to sanitize the transport sector against individuals parading themselves…
Tribunal: Big lie, CJN never had phone conversation with Tinubu, DSS – S/Court
Director of Press and Information, Supreme Court, Akande Festus, in a statement said there was no iota of truth in…
House of Reps shoots down motion to suspend fuel price hike
The price of the Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) was increased from N488 to N619 per litre on Tuesday with Nigerians…
Ogunlesi, Okobi, others honoured on 2023 PR Power List
Ogunlesi was honoured alongside other industry giants including the GMD, CMC Connect, Yomi Badejo - Okusanya and Amaechi Okobi, the…
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…