Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Jonathan returns safely after being trapped in Guinea-Bissau coup
Jonathan eventually departed aboard a Guinea-Bissau government aircraft and landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly before midnight. He…
Trump claims Somali gangs rule Minnesota Streets, slams Governor Walz
Trump claimed Walz had done “nothing” to address alleged gang activity, suggesting his leadership had allowed the state to fall…
Seventh Met officer fired as Charing Cross scandal deepens again
At the accelerated misconduct hearing held on 25 November, the panel concluded that PC Park had expressed disrespectful and discriminatory…
More than 170 dead as Monsoon fury devastates Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand
Across the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is enduring its worst weather-related disaster in years, with at least 56 people killed…
Hong Kong fire tragedy deepens as death toll climbs to 128
The towers were surrounded by bamboo scaffolding and mesh sheeting for ongoing construction works. Fire safety experts have warned that…
Sharp decline in trading overshadows Stock Market’s modest rebound
Despite the index recovery, trading activity weakened significantly. Investors exchanged 324.6 million shares worth N13.1 billion in 18,328 deals, far…
ECOWAS suspends Guinea-Bissau as leaders reject sudden coup takeover
Holding the coup leaders “individually and collectively responsible” for the safety of citizens, ECOWAS also called for the protection and…
Lagos moves to overhaul private schools regulation with new Policy Framework
He noted that non-state schools now play a central role in expanding access to education, easing pressure on public schools,…
Private Sector warns new Excise Bill could undermine Tinubu’s Fiscal Reforms
The group noted that the proposed amendment introduces “mathematical, legal and administrative contradictions”, including the controversial clause prescribing a “20%…
IGP withdraws 11,566 Policemen from VIP Escorts following Tinubu’s order
According to the IGP, redeploying the officers is essential to restoring balance in personnel allocation and improving police visibility nationwide,…
FG unveils REVOP to crush revenue leakages, transform Public Finance
Speaking at the formal presentation during the 31st National Economic Summit in Abuja, the Minister of Finance, Mr Wale Edun,…
Alebiosu unleashes tough new enforcement drive for Lagos Waterfronts in 2026
The Commissioner said Lagos would intensify enforcement operations to protect the rights of legitimate property owners, stressing that government would…
160,000 Lagosians living with HIV as LSACA conducts 222,415 tests
But despite these setbacks, the LSACA boss said the state is beginning to regain traction, saying that the Statewide Community…
Lookman fires Atalanta to dominant victory in Germany
Lookman opened the scoring in the 60th minute, latching onto a precise cross from Charles De Ketelaere with an exquisite…
2 National Guardsmen critically injured in shooting near White House
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that two Guardsmen were shot, though early details on what led to the confrontation…
The Benin Acid attack everyone is talking about: Here’s what happened
According to Yamu, preliminary findings indicated that Gilbert attacked Ogah after an argument triggered by accusations of infidelity.
Real reason Oregun Festival was banned by police comes to light
The Command also referenced a similar incident in Mafoluku, Oshodi, within the Makinde Police Division, where officers acted swiftly on…
Inside Sylva’s letter to EFCC: What forced him to break his silence
He said he was shocked when the EFCC publicly declared him a wanted person on 10 November, noting that he…
Bello denied bail amid explosive N30bn fraud allegations in Kaduna
During the bail hearing, prosecution counsel F.A.I. Asemebo opposed the application, arguing that Bello posed a significant flight risk due…
Breaking: Tinubu declares security emergency, orders 20,000 new police recruits
Tinubu further empowered the Department of State Services to deploy all trained forest guards and immediately recruit more personnel to…
Namadi unveils massive N901.8bn Budget to transform Jigawa in 2026
Recurrent spending will cover ₦120 billion for personnel costs, ₦75.6 billion for overheads, ₦7 billion for contingency and stabilisation and…
After long delay, Tinubu sends three ambassadorial nominees to Senate
Akpabio told senators that “the list contains three names for now,” suggesting that further nominations could follow in due course.
Gunfire rocks Guinea-Bissau as soldiers arrest President in dramatic Coup
Alongside these detentions, heavy gunfire was reported near the presidential palace, the capital’s National Electoral Commission building, and the interior…
NDLEA smashes Lagos drug cartel, seizes N6.7bn Opioids
Babafemi disclosed that the operation, conducted between 19th and 20th November 2025, followed credible intelligence that the syndicate was preparing…
Nigeria’s spending spree propels Jumia to third quarter soaring revenue
Temidayo Ojo, CEO of Jumia Nigeria, said the turnaround is rooted in treating each region as its own economic ecosystem.
Inside Soyinka’s surprising mission to Ooni’s Palace
Prof. Soyinka stressed the growing desire among diaspora Africans, particularly Afro-Brazilians of Yoruba ancestry, to reconnect with their past.
Inside Sanwo-Olu’s ₦4.2tn Budget: Strategy, Politics and Fiscal Realities
A defining feature of the 2026 budget is the strong tilt toward capital expenditure, which stands at ₦2.185 trillion. Slightly…
Rampant Chelsea humiliate 10-Man Barcelona in European showdown
But in the 27th minute, the breakthrough came in the most dramatic fashion. Enzo Fernández fired from the edge of…
Osonuga installed as Asiwaju Baaloro in grand Wasimi ceremony
“I see this title as work, not recognition alone. It is a reminder that community leadership requires consistency and a…
UBA leads Africa’s biggest anti-fraud push as experts demand tougher cyber defence
Welcoming participants, UBA’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, described the initiative as one of Africa’s most influential anti-fraud platforms.