Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Dangote crashes ex-depot petrol price to ₦828/litre
Marketers at the Lagos loading bay confirmed that petrol loading commenced early Friday at the new price, prompting expectations that…
Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, Wizkid among Nigerian stars nominated for 2026 Grammys
Other Nigerian stars include Davido, Ayra Starr, Wizkid, and Omah Lay, all of whom feature prominently in the Best African…
Obasanjo to Kukah: ‘I will get to the Kingdom of Heaven before you’
Turning to the celebrant, Obasanjo paid glowing tributes to Abati, whom he described as a man of many talents-a journalist,…
Trump is a Symptom of the disease that is in Nigeria – Kukah
The outspoken cleric urged Nigerians to look beyond personalities and instead focus on building enduring institutions and laws capable of…
U.S. arrests Nigerian, four others for €300m International fraud scheme
German prosecutors allege that the group coordinated a large-scale fraud by generating millions of small, recurring debit and credit card…
Washington D.C. killers bag cumulative 380 years for deadly street massacre
In the aftermath, Johnson, who had rented the getaway vehicle, made multiple false 911 calls, claiming the car had been…
Ronaldo breaks silence on absence from Diogo Jota’s funeral
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner also expressed discomfort with how some public figures use sensitive moments for media appearances.
Plan your movement: Lagos shuts 13 major roads on Island for Women’s Marathon
Osiyemi explained that the measure is to ensure the safety of participants and other road users during the event, which…
Sanwo-Olu unveils ‘Lagos Carbon’, Africa’s first domestic environmental market
The governor said the launch aligns with global momentum ahead of COP30 in Brazil, stressing that Lagos is demonstrating Africa’s…
What does America want from Nigeria?
That is in tandem with Nigeria’s foreign policy direction under the Tinubu Administration, which Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, has…
Auxiliary nurses, toxic ‘Agbo’ threaten lives, HEFAMAA Cautions Lagosians
She also cautioned residents against the indiscriminate use of Agbo, warning that most herbal mixtures sold by street vendors are…
Soyinka blows hot: ‘Trump is a petty-minded dictator’
The Nobel Laureate noted that Trump’s campaign rhetoric normalised hate speech and created a climate of intolerance that had lasting…
Oyekan empowers over 200 Lagos Island residents, presents cars to councillors
In addition to the empowerment programme, Oyekan presented 12 vehicles to deserving individuals, including the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman…
Osimhen runs riot in Amsterdam, smashes hat-trick as Galatasaray humiliate Ajax
Osimhen’s first goal came in the 59th minute when he rose high above Ajax’s defence to head home a precise…
Trump got it wrong, Nigeria fires back, says 13,500 terrorists neutralised
The minister emphasised that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had demonstrated unwavering commitment to ending insecurity, noting that since May 2023,…
Big trouble looms for randy lecturers as Senate takes bold step
He explained that the bill reinforces the sanctity of the student-teacher relationship, which must be founded on authority, trust, and…
Joy Cometh Ministries unveils 14th ‘365 Hallelujah’ Praise explosion in Ikorodu
The Senior Pastor of Joy Cometh Ministries and Convener of 365 Hallelujah, Pastor Olaitan Aromolaran, expressed excitement about the upcoming…
Trump lied about Christian killings in Nigeria – Falana
Falana also urged the Federal Government not to overreact to Trump’s recent remarks threatening possible U.S. military action against Nigeria.
Two nabbed for Warri-Itakpe train derailment as NRC reopens route
Opeifa also confirmed that the re-railment and track restoration were completed on Sunday, November 2, after which a safety inspection…
Mac Allister’s header sinks Real Madrid as Anfield roars again
Alexis Mac Allister proved to be the match-winner, rising highest in the 61st minute to nod home Dominik Szoboszlai’s teasing…
Nigeria’s terror fight deepens with DSS unveiling prosecution updates
One of the major cases is that of Mahmud Muhammad Usman (also known as Abu Bara’a) and Abubakar Abba (also…
Faces of 115 DSS officers sacked, public warned against fake operatives
The DSS also cautioned members of the public against engaging with former personnel who continue to pose as active operatives,…
Sanwo-Olu launches APC South-West E-Membership drive to strengthen Party data
“As a political party, we must measure our members. That’s the only way we can manage effectively. We must know…
FirstHoldCo’s Gross Earnings soar 17% to ₦2.6trn amid strong growth
However, non-interest income declined 49.2 per cent to ₦296.9 billion, while impairment charges for credit losses jumped 68.6 per cent…
Tinubu nominates Enugu’s Attorney-General Udeh as Minister
Dr Udeh, currently serving as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Enugu State, was described by Tinubu as a…
Outrage as Civil Coalition condemns Trump’s ‘bullying’ of Nigeria
Ekujumi further stated that Trump’s comments risk aggravating existing tensions by framing Nigeria’s security issues along religious lines, despite evidence…
Preventing Coups in Nigeria through Confederation
In a confederation system, the likelihood of a successful coup would be significantly reduced. With at least four autonomous states,…
Fani-Kayode to Trump: Nigeria will resist any invasion threat
Fani-Kayode questioned the Nigerian government’s reliance on reassurances from U.S. advisers, arguing that officials should weigh the harder realities of…
Trump’s impulsive Nigeria warning and the politics of misplaced outrage
The crux of his threat rests on the claim that Nigeria is failing to stop the killing of Christians by…
Tinubu was ahead of ‘Game unfolding in America’ – Presidency
Onanuga, in a post on his official X handle @aonanuga1956 on Sunday, said the President’s message to the military leaders…