Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
US jails ex-Ogun Gov’s aide Abidemi Rufai five years for massive COVID relief fraud
The 45-year-old resident of Lekki, Nigeria, was sentenced on Monday in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to 5 years in…
Towards achieving a cleaner Lagos
Spearheading the government’s quest to establish a cleaner and livable environment for Lagosians, is the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA).
DBN to hold its third annual lecture series
The BUA Group Chairman, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu and the CEO of Access Holdings Plc, Dr. Albert Wigwe, will be…
Naira gains slight edge over Dollar
The rate represents a 0.08 per cent appreciation compared to the N436.33 for which the dollar exchanged Sept. 23.
Ex-PDP chairman Secondus gets plum job from Atiku
Secondus tweeted on Monday that he has been made the Technical Adviser to Atiku ahead of 2023 presidential election.
BBNaija: Chizzy emerges Head of House for final week
At the end of the first stage of the games, Phyna was disqualified from participating further, for circumventing the process…
Atiku appoints Saraki, others as Special Advisers, ahead of campaigns
Atiku said this in a statement by his Media Adviser, Mr Paul Ibe in Abuja on Monday, saying that the…
Sanwo-Olu, SGF, Sultan, CAN charge Nigerians on peace, justice
Sanwo-Olu in his address urged religious and traditional leaders to continue making it a collective responsibility to preach and work…
2023 presidency: Peter Obi meets Obasanjo again (Photos)
Obi said he deeply appreciated the opportunity to hold extensive discussions with Obasanjo on Monday.
Princess weeps, says 10-year-old girl raped to death in Lagos
Ace Comedienne Damilola Adekoya, popularly known as Princess, disclosed this on Monday amidst weeping and wailing.
Massive breakthrough: 66 internet fraudsters jailed in Oyo
The jail terms range from two weeks, four months, and six months of community service to ten months imprisonment.
I will curse any politician attempting to bribe me – Pastor Enenche
He spoke during a sermon on Sunday, saying that no politician could stand him in the face and demand for…
Fani-Kayode brands Obi a liar for flying private jet (Video)
Obi had often said he does not fly first class or use private jets. But a video of him alighting…
Why Nnamani’s name appeared on Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Council – PCC
The PCC said Nnamani was on the list in his own right as a supporter of the party's presidential candidate,…
Moment Peter Obi stormed Niger, met Babangida, Abdulsalami (Photos)
The meeting is unconnected with his 2023 presidential ambition. He visited the due alongside his running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed.
Nigeria at 62: We must learn from past experiences to forge better future – Sanwo-Olu
Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde, said as the nation marks her 62nd anniversary as…
Lagos announces plans to boost non-motorised transport infrastructure
The governor, who was represented by the State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde explained that the Car Free Day…
Black Sunday: Seven people burnt to death in Lagos fatal accident
Eyewitnesses saw the vehicle suddenly caught fire as passengers tried to get out of the bus. A girl reportedly ran…
Obaseki to suspend pensions of retirees over mismanagement of Water Corporation
Obaseki, who stated this while inspecting the building and equipment of the Corporation at Sapele Road in Benin City, the…
‘Buhari to confer on Oba of Benin highest national individual honour
CFR is the highest national honour conferred on any citizen of Nigeria for his/her contributions to the development of the…
Buhari sued over failure to publish agreement with US over Abacha’s $23m loot
The United States government had in August signed an agreement with the Federal Government to repatriate $23 million Abacha loot…
75-year-old grandpa Bajama, 21 others smashed over tons of illicit drugs
During the operation, over one million bottles/capsules of banned new psychoactive substance, Akuskura and tramadol as well as 2,536 kilograms…
Real reason Nigeria is enmeshed in poverty, insecurity – Obasanjo
He insisted that the problems the nation had been plunged into was as a result of the choice of leaders…
The Bola Tinubu they don’t know
Indeed, it is now Tinubu’s turn to face the turbulence of a Nigerian presidential campaign. Let’s hope that the rest…
Terrorists shoot 15 worshippers dead in Zamfara mosque
By Richard Elesho Friday, 23rd September, 2022 was a day tears freely rolled down from the eyes of several residents…
Moment kidnap kingpin ‘Lion’ was busted in Abuja (Video)
He was shedding tears and pleading for mercy, saying he had only kidnapped people twice.
Lagos Police seize cache of live cartridges enroute Katsina, arrest three suspects
A statement issued by the command’s spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin on Saturday, added the bus was also loaded with three dismantled…
Attack in Edo not carried out by ISWAP – Police, govt
But, the State Government, in a statement on Saturday by its Commissioner of Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, refuted claims…
Insecurity will end before end of 2022 – Buhari vows
In a message sent through the Minister of Internal Affairs, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the president said, however, that all Nigerians…
Peter Obi flexes muzzles in Abuja with huge crowd (Photos)
A huge crowd trooped out in Abuja on Saturday to drum support for the presidential ambition of the Labour Party’s…