Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Lawan kicked out as INEC certifies Machina as Yobe APC Senatorial candidate
While Lawan was busy pursuing his presidential ambition, Machina won the Yobe North Senatorial primary election to represent APC in…
Peter Obi reacts to Ekweremadu, wife’s arrest in UK
The Nigerian politician, 60 and his wife, 55 were accused of conspiring to bring a child to the UK in…
ICPC opens up on money recovered from Abuja property, silent on Buratai’s connection
The commission said contrary to the N1.85 billion being peddled in the media, it only recovered N175,706,500; $220,965; G-Wagon; 2022…
2023: Anybody giving money to voters is a dull leader, won’t perform – Ibiyeomie
Ibiyeomie warned that anybody who collected money from politicians were like Esau who sold his birthright, urging them to vote…
It would have been disservice to turn down nomination to be Atiku’s running mate – Okowa
According to Okowa, “It would have been a disservice on my part to have turned down the Vice President nomination.…
5,000 Lagosians to get free Health Insurance on Sanwo-Olu’s birthday
The gesture is to celebrate Governor Sanwo-Olu’s 57th birthday on June 25 and in the spirit of his compassion for…
Police kill bandit, recover 2 guns, motorcycle in Kaduna
He said the tactical operation followed a distress call that some bandits were sighted on the Galadimawa-Kidandan Road in Giwa…
Why Nnamdi Kanu may not get bail again – Buhari
The president said since Kanu jumped bail initially before he was later re-arrested, he might not get bail again.
WHO confirms 3,200 cases of monkeypox in Nigeria, 48 countries
Ghebreyesus said the outbreak in newly-affected countries continued to be primarily among gay men and men who reported recent sexual…
Presidency drops serious message for bishops, pastors spewing hatred from pulpit
Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, in his write up said President Muhammadu Buhari, on the sideline of the 26th edition of…
MTN, NCC fixes date to rollout 5G
In May, the NCC handed over the final letters of award of 5G spectrum licences to winners of the December…
Court jails two brothers, three others for impersonation in Kaduna
Two other convicts: Andrew Ebuka and Mubarak Adeyemi bagged eight years imprisonment for impersonation by Justice Darius Khobo.
N25.7bn fraud: Appeal Court affirms conviction of Ex-Bank PHB MD, Atuche, Others
Atuche and his co-convict, Anyanwu, had approached the appellate court to set aside their conviction by Justice Lateefa Okunnu of…
APC must do all within the law to win Osun governorship poll – Adamu
According to Adamu, “No stone must be left unturned, we must do all within the law to win, my tolerance…
Buhari to UK PM Johnson: Obasanjo who tried third term agenda didn’t end well
The PM, obviously not quite familiar with the maximum two terms limit, had asked if Buhari would run for office…
130 suspected drug dealers cracked in Enugu
Exhibits seized were 845,839 kg of Indian hemp, 957.58grams of methamphetamine, 5.469 kilograms of psychotropic substances and 90.2 grams of…
Veteran Nollywood actor Baba Atoli is dead
Actress Foluke Daramola confirmed the death of Baba Atoli's death on his Instagram page on Thursday.
Internet fraudster Ozoma bags two years jail term in Benin
Ozoma was jailed after pleading guilty to one- count charge of impersonation upon his arraignment by the Benin Zonal Command…
Peter Obi and his vociferous supporters
To them, it is either you support Obi or you are a 'demon' as they believe that he is the…
Two terrorists shot dead in gun-battle with Police, Vigilantes in Katsina
According to him, the incident occurred on Tuesday, June 21 at about 17:00 hours after a distress call was received…
Senate probes Shell over Joint Venture breach, seeks $200m refund to FG
The Senate, on Wednesday, constituted an Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) over non-compliance with the Petroleum…
Corruption Allegation: Lawan asks Committee to wade into crisis rocking Judiciary
Recently, 14 Justices of the Supreme Court leveled allegations of corruption against the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed.
Moment Peter Obi hit Port Harcourt for Wike (Photos)
What transpired at the meeting were unknown, but it might not be unconnected with the race for the 2023 presidency.
Naira crashes to dollar again
An exchange rate of N444.00 to the dollar was the highest rate recorded within the day’s trading before it settled…
Muslim-Muslim ticket: What political leaders should do – Kumuyi
According to him, political leaders needed to consult and conduct researches before arriving at a conclusion, especially on the fielding…
Monkey pox lands in South Korea
According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) two probable cases were found earlier on Tuesday and diagnostic…
Ekiti pedophile Usman jailed for life for defiling minor
Usman was arraigned before Justice Lekan Ogunmoye on a one-count charge of rape. He was said to have defiled the…
We didn’t extend voters registration deadline by 60 days – INEC
There have been rumours that the commission had bowed to pressure by extending voters registration deadline by 60 days.
Owo church attack: Is Bishop Oyedepo sent by God?
The garrulous preacher then said if the Owo attackers were not arrested within seven days, then he was not set…
Gunmen behead ex-lawmaker in Anambra after collecting N15m ransom
Spokesperson, Anambra State Police Command, Ikenga Tochukwu, confirmed the dastardly act, saying that the victim's body was found between the…