Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Breaking: Saudi Arabia confirms Eid el-Fitr on Friday after moon not seen
Saudi Arabia confirmed Wednesday evening the Shawwal crescent was not sighted anywhere in Kingdom, so Eid el-Fitr will be Friday,…
Pay up or stay out: U.S. imposes $15,000 visa bond on Nigerians, others
The United States has significantly tightened its immigration controls, expanding a controversial visa bond policy that now requires travellers from…
Eze thunderbolt sends Arsenal flying into Champions League last eight
Eberechi Eze announced himself on the European stage with a spectacular long-range strike, before Declan Rice added a composed second…
PSG destroy Chelsea 8-2 on aggregate in Champions League humiliation
The atmosphere at Stamford Bridge turned toxic long before the final whistle. By the 60th minute, with the tie long…
Sporting pull miraculous comeback to crush Bodo/Glimt to Reach UCL Quarter-Finals
With momentum entirely on their side, Sporting refused to settle for penalties. Just two minutes into the first period of…
Breaking: Iran confirms Basij commander Soleimani killed in Israeli strike
In a statement issued Tuesday, the IRGC confirmed that Major General Soleimani was killed in a targeted strike, praising his…
Trump to Kent: Good riddance, you were weak on security
The president continued: "I didn't know him well... But when I read his statement I realised that it's a good…
Top US counterterrorism chief quits Trump’s govt over Iran war
By Kazeem Ugbodaga The director of the United States’ National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, has resigned from his position in…
Group petitions Tinubu, seeks probe of Lagos CP over alleged abuses
According to the petition, there have been instances where armed policemen and suspected thugs were allegedly deployed to forcefully take…
Inside Badejo’s steady influence on Nigeria’s corporate IT systems
Beyond corporate achievements, Badejo is also recognised for mentorship and personal influence. Colleagues and partners describe him as “generous”, “principled”…
Why my subjects petitioned EFCC against me – Edo Monarch
According to the monarch, the move was aimed at tarnishing his image following his directive that funds meant for community…
Incredible! Justice Umar orders Sowore’s lawyer to kneel down in court
“If you shout in this court again, I will commit you for contempt. In fact, come here! Come and kneel…
Maiduguri explosion: Zulum blasts attack as cruel, cowardly, inhumane
“I am deeply saddened by the explosions that occurred in parts of the metropolis on Monday evening. My thoughts and…
NRC confirms train incident near Asham, says no fatalities recorded
Opeifa added that the Safety Investigation Bureau (SIB) had also been deployed to the location to conduct a detailed investigation…
Breaking: Many feared dead as twin bomb blasts rock Maiduguri
The blasts, which occurred around 7 p.m. shortly after the iftar meal, targeted the bustling Monday Market and the gate…
EFCC witness alleges Agunloye slashed FG’s equity in $6bn Mambilla Project
During cross-examination by defence counsel, Adeola Adedipe (SAN), Babangida told the court that the Federal Government’s equity participation in the…
FG says Tinubu’s Economic Reforms driving strong global confidence in Nigeria
According to him, the engagement will provide a platform for both nations to strengthen collaboration in areas such as trade…
Tinubu begins historic State visit to United Kingdom Tuesday
Onanuga also said President Tinubu would hold a bilateral meeting with the United Kingdom Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, at…
Trump’s right-hand woman Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer
In a striking visual statement, Wiles appeared at a White House Kennedy Center board meeting shortly after the announcement wearing…
IWD: MTN calls for bold action to advance women’s rights, leadership
Also speaking at the event, Lynda Saint-Nwafor, MTN Nigeria’s Chief Enterprise Business Officer, said empowering women has far-reaching benefits for…
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Nigeria’s Inflation falls to 15.06% but monthly cost surge sparks concern
The NBS noted that on a year-on-year basis, inflation showed a significant decline compared with the 26.27 per cent recorded…
British troops will not die for Trump’s Iran war, warns Starmer
Starmer confirmed that discussions are ongoing with allies about a "viable plan" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has…
JODER condemns alleged assault on MITV Journalist at Kosofe LG Secretariat
The rights advocate called on the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and ensure that the individual…
Gowon delivers verdict on Tinubu’s performance
When asked about areas where the President could improve, he said "I would say he is already doing his best…
D’Tigress smash Philippines 101–84 in historic FIBA qualifier blowout
By Kazeem Ugbodaga Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat the Philippines 101–84 on…
Tinubu mourns: Henry Nwosu’s Football Artistry was stuff of Legends
The President recalled with admiration Nwosu's brilliance as a 17-year-old during the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations triumph, a moment…
APC, Vietnam join forces as Bilateral Trade hits $1 billion milestone
The APC National Chairman further highlighted the economic progress being made under the current administration, stating that "the country's macroeconomic…
Trump vows to open Strait of Hormuz ‘One way or the other’
Trump specifically named five nations he hopes will contribute naval assets to the mission, writing that he expects China, France,…
Obituary for the PDP
The arrogance that flowed from that dominance was legendary. In April 2008, the party’s then national chairman, Vincent Ogbulafor, boasted…
Sanwo-Olu mourns: ‘Henry Nwosu’s death is Irreparable loss to Nigeria’
Nwosu, the youngest member of the legendary 1980 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) winning squad, died on Saturday at the…