Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
My advice to those calling for Nnamdi Kanu’s release
Some say the release of Nnamdi Kanu will bring peace to the south-east. How could this be? Is this the…
Tinubu, Gowon, Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, others bid Subomi Balogun farewell
Otunba Balogun, who was the Olori Omoba of Ijebuland and the Asiwaju of Ijebu Christians passed on at the age…
Experts, stakeholders harp on innovation, others for MSMEs growth at DBN’s Techpreneur Summit
The theme for the Techpreneur Summit was, “Promoting Innovation and Sustainable Partnerships”, which was delivered by the keynote speaker, the…
Innoson withdraws scholarship from Mmesoma for forging UTME score
Mmesoma had at last said she forged her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) score of 362 after she scored 249…
Oba Akiolu breaks silence: ‘Gang of Lagos’ sacrilegious to our cultural heritage rights
The monarch, in a letter dated 28 June, 2023 asked Amazon Web Service, Greoh Studios and the film producers “to…
‘Soludo’s govt exhibits tolerance for fraud for not prosecuting Mmesoma’
Ejikeme had at last admitted that she forged her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination's (UTME) score to read 362 when she…
Isese: Emir of Ilorin fires back at Soyinka: ‘Ilorin won’t sit on keg of gunpowder’
The emir said that it would be of great importance for Soyinka to use his intellectual prowess to promote peaceful…
Sanwo-Olu not running one-man show
For the avoidance of doubt, the Nigerian Constitution is very clear about the number of days required for a State…
Remo Stars beat Enyimba in Naija Super 8 opener
Remo dominated the opening exchanges producing two shots on target within fifteen minutes. The Ikenne boys opened the scoring in…
EFCC arraigns Uduaghan, one other for alleged $268,000 fraud
Ojo and Uduaghan were arraigned on 10 and three count charges respectively for offences bordering on fraudulent impersonation, obtaining by…
Six internet fraudsters sent to jail in Benue
The convicts are: Odumu Emmanuel, Audu Abdulgafar Idowu, Ikwe Daniel Adawu, Benedict Udochukwu Ezeokole, Clement David Onoja and Lawrence Ndubisi.
Moment Tinubu hosted Benin Republic President in Abuja (Photos)
The two presidents, after the taking of pictures entered into a closed-door meeting to discuss issues pertaining to the two…
Tinubu jets out to Guinea Bissau for ECOWAS summit Saturday
A statement issued by Dele Alake, his spokesman on Friday, said the Summit, which takes place on Sunday, July 9,…
Lagos businessman Kennedy who circulated lover’s nude pictures on social media arrested
Kennedy had allegedly blackmailed the victim with her nude photos. The victim, a widow, who met Kennedy on Facebook, had…
Gun-battle in Rivers: Six kidnappers shot dead by police
Emeka said on sighting the police operatives, the hoodlums in their numbers, opened fire on them, leading to a gun-battle.
Top 15 Nigerian music titans redefining the global landscape
From Grammy Award-winning sensations to chart-topping hit makers, these Nigerian musicians have captured the hearts of music enthusiasts worldwide with…
Kumuyi, my greatest role model, says UTME’s highest scorer Miss Kamsiyochukwu
Umeh, a student of Deeper Life High School, Lagos, founded in September 2010, by Kumuyi, is the authentic highest scorer…
JUST IN: Adeleke nominates two Aregbesola’s ex-aides as Commissioners
The duo are Kolapo Alimi, who was Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and Biyi Odunlade, who was Special…
Kanu, Okocha, Mikel make Premier League Best Africa XI
Premier League Africa XI was voted by football fans across Africa, as part of activities marking the 30th anniversary celebration…
Sanwo-Olu fulfils N10m cash prize to LASU’s all-time best student Aminat
The Governor said Aminat’s academic achievement had further validated Lagos’ profile as the Centre of Excellence, stressing that his administration…
25 Years between Hope ’93 and Hope Renewed ’23…The M.K.O. Factor
M.K.O. Abiola stood in the gap between light and darkness. An unfamiliar angel of a different hue who was read…
Verve surpasses 50 million payment cards
Verve now has over 50 million issued payment cards to date. This development comes barely a year after the scheme…
It’s disappointing Nigeria hasn’t conducted another census since 2006 – Tinubu
''It is disappointing that up until now we have not been able to conduct another enumeration of our people. I…
Tribunal admits Adebutu’s 8,000 exhibits against Dapo Abiodun
Adebutu had on Tuesday, 4th of July, tendered 8,000 documents exhibits in 'Ghana must Go" in court so as to…
CASIO, SKLD host dealership conference to eradicate counterfeit calculators
Among the notable contributions of CASIO, collaborations with the Lagos State Ministry of Education took center stage. Notably, CASIO donated…
Lagos lacks power to regulate Films Industry, Amazon tells Court
The body argued that the Cinematograph Law of Lagos State, 2004 “is not applicable to video and films censorship in…
ISESE FESTIVAL: An Open Letter to Sulu Gambari
The truncation of a people’s traditional festival is a crime against the cultural heritage of all humanity. Year after year,…
Soyinka bombs Ilorin Emir: ‘You committed crime for cancelling Isese Festival’
Soyinka, in an open letter to the Emir on Thursday, said it was sad to see the ancient city of Ilorin,…
Doctors in Nasarawa hospitals begin five days warning strike
This follows an ultimatum issued by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on June 13, 2023 to the government to address…
Davido’s travail deepens, as Ghanaian lady says she had baby for him
In a TikTok video that quickly gained traction online, Akosua shared footage of herself with her child, alongside a portrait…