Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
JUST IN: Adekuoroye strikes Nigeria’s sixth gold medal at Commonwealth
The 28-year-old Nigerian defeated her Indian opponent, Anshu Malik 7-3 (VPO1) to secure Nigeria's first gold medal in Wrestling in…
Ese Brume hits Long Jump final at Commonwealth Games
The Nigerian athlete hit the automatic qualification mark, leaping a distance of 6.81m (+0.3) on her second attempt to safely make…
CWG: Tobi Amusan powers to victory in 100m hurdles heat three
Amusan had shattered the Women’s 100 metres hurdles World Record when she ran 12.12 seconds at the World Athletics Championships…
Buhari pens golden words for late ex-IGP, Tafa Balogun
Buhari recalled that Balogun, during his tenure as IGP, did his best to ensure that the police performed its statutory…
Tafa Balogun to be buried in Ila-Orangun Osun Saturday
He died at 74, a few days before his 75th birthday on August 25. Balogun was appointed as Nigeria’s 11th…
Move to rubbish Buhari’s achievement, battle between light and darkness – Presidency
Adesina said they have made themselves deliberately deaf to obvious successes, closed their eyes to achievements that are as conspicuous…
Ehingbeti 2022 and unveiling of 30 years Development Plan for Lagos
One of the highlights of this year's summit, with the theme: "Charting the Paths to Sustainable Socio-Economic Growth," is going…
Fraud: Appeal Court sets aside acquittal of ex-Air Chief, Umar
The former Air Chief was prosecuted on one count of money laundering involving N66 million allegedly stolen from the account…
2023: Atiku, Wike meet behind closed doors in Abuja
The duo had been at loggerhead following the fallout of the PDP's presidential primary. Wike was also overlooked by Atiku…
Disgraced Ex-IGP Tafa Balogun is dead
He was appointed Inspector General of the Nigerian Police in March 2002 and was forced to retire because of widespread charges…
How Nigeria’s first Geography Professor Akin Mabogunje died
Mabogunje was born in 1931 in Kano and lived in Sabongari during his primary school years. He then attended Mapo Central School for one…
EFCC smashes ‘Yahoo Corps member’, two others
EFCC, in a statement issued by its spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Thursday, said the suspect’s arrest followed credible intelligence on…
Panic as raging Monkeypox forces US to declare state of emergency
The US has recorded over 6,600 cases of the virus, which cause fever, aches, and bumps or sores on the…
Oshiomhole: CAN is not speaking for Northern Christians (Full interview on Arise TV)
So when has religion become the issue? Whether you go to heaven when you are done from here or you…
What transpired when Tinubu, Shettima met Buhari in Abuja (Photos)
Also at the meeting were the APC National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu and Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong.
BBNaija 7: Sheggz ready for disqualification over Bella
One of the housemates could also be heard telling Sheggz that he would be disqualified if he physically assaults any…
Nigeria’s military must be steps ahead of terrorists, bandits – Osinbajo
According to the Vice President, “if you look at the challenges that we are facing and the nature of those…
Breaking: Akpan, killer of Akwa Ibom job-seeker Umoren sentenced to death
The 20-year-old Akpan had in May 2021 raped and killed Twitter job-seeker Iniobong Umoren and buried the body in a…
Lagos Police smash two fleeing drivers with employer’s stolen car in Ogun
Following the directives, the police team swung into action and tracked the two drivers identified as Moses Christian, 48, and…
Woman runs mad in Lagos after alighting from SUV
The woman removed her skirt and started running around the bus stop shouting "where is the man? Where is the…
SWAT smashes four security men for allegedly stealing property
They were charged before a Lagos Magistrate's Court for allegedly stealing properties valued at N855,000 and damaging a container valued…
EFCC declares Mompha wanted
Mompha is facing N6 billion money laundering trial before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Ikeja Special Offences Court.
Oshiomhole attacks Babachir: ‘We must make distinction between Christian by mouth, devil at heart’
Oshiomhole, in an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday wondered how people like Lawal who is under prosecution for grass-cutting…
FEC approves N2.6bn for procurement of security vehicles, gadgets for FCT
The minister explained that the first contract for N1.8 billion was awarded to Messrs Coscharis Motors Ltd. It is for…
Insecurity: Only Buhari can decide if service chiefs should resign – FG
Mohammed also assured Nigerians and the global community that the 2023 general elections would be free and fair.
Niger Republic confers highest awards on Dangote, Rabiu, Matawalle, three others
The day is set aside to mark the nation's independence from France in 1960 and since 1975 has been recognised…
Oshiomhole mocks Peter Obi, says ‘Obidient’ or ‘disobidient’ time will tell
Oshiomhole, in an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday said Obi had not been able to tell Nigerians how he…
17 suspected internet fraudsters cracked in Lagos
He disclosed that the suspects were arrested in a sting operation at Kay-Farm Estate, Ishaga axis of Lagos State following…
Allegation of dud cheque, forgery against our bank, MD baseless – Wema Bank
The bank also said that the warrant for the arrest of Adebise was in violation of his fundamental rights to…
Four land grabbing policemen busted in Rivers
The apprehended Policemen were accused of using their position to engage in the business of land grabbing, collecting illegal levies…