Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Cocaine from Brazil: NDLEA detains Ship, Captain, 20 Crew
The latest interception comes barely weeks after NDLEA operatives uncovered another cocaine shipment aboard MV Nord Bosporus, also from the…
African Regional Integration key to Economic Prosperity – Olajide
Olajide challenged African governments to move beyond declarations to concrete action—streamlined regulations, transparent investment frameworks, reduced trade barriers, and protected…
Lagos Police detain Influencer Peller over reckless driving, Suicide attempt
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained a 20-year-old social media influencer, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller,…
Why the U.S. Imposed New Entry Restrictions on Nigeria
Nigeria has been placed under partial travel restrictions by the United States following a new security-focused proclamation signed by President…
Lagos woos global developers, promises security, profitable Real Estate Climate
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has renewed Lagos State’s appeal to multinational real estate developers, assuring them of security, transparency and strong…
Nwoko breaks silence, says Court order bars Regina Daniels from seeing children
Senator Ned Nwoko has issued a detailed response to recent public claims by his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels,…
First Lady Tinubu doles out N50 million to 250 Lagos Elderly
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday doled out N200,000 each to 250 elderly people in Lagos State as…
Sanwo-Olu rewards excellence, doles out cars, millions to Lagos Workers
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rewarded outstanding public servants in the state with cash prizes and brand-new vehicles,…
Lagos rolls out welfare relief packages for Pensioners
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of retirees with the distribution of welfare packages to…
The messy war between Dangote and Farouk Ahmed
What began as sparring over product quality and regulatory oversight has metastasised into a full-blown public confrontation between Aliko Dangote,…
Trump declares Fentanyl Weapon of Mass Destruction in sweeping Executive Order
President Donald Trump on Monday signed a historic executive order formally designating illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemicals as…
Bournemouth fight back to hold Man. United in eight-goal Old Trafford thriller
Bournemouth produced a stirring comeback to earn a dramatic 4–4 draw against Manchester United in a pulsating Premier League encounter…
Historic moment Ooni installs Ghana’s President Mahama as Oodua Chief
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Monday delivered a powerful pan-African message as he installed Ghanaian…
What Tinubu revealed about Buhari that stunned Abuja audience
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday delivered an emotional and far-reaching tribute to late former President Muhammadu Buhari, pledging that…
GOtv Boxing Night 34: “This isn’t talk, it’s perfect timing,” System warns Saddam
Imole “System” Oloyede has brushed off Saddam “Baby Boxer” Oladipupo’s boast that their fight will end inside two rounds, ahead…
Trump sparks outrage with post mocking Rob Reiner’s death
President Donald Trump ignited a firestorm of criticism on Monday with a provocative Truth Social post addressing the tragic deaths…
EFCC fires back at politicians, says anti-graft war targets corruption, not opposition
The EFCC has rejected claims of targeting opposition figures, insisting its mandate is solely to fight corruption across all political…
Popular Hollywood legend, wife found stabbed to death at home
Acclaimed director and actor Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife of 36 years, producer and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, 68,…
Petrol to sell N739 per litre in Filling Stations from Tuesday – Dangote
Founder and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced a major reduction in petrol pump prices, declaring that…
Breaking: Nigeria’s Inflation plummets to 14.45% in November despite price uptick
The twelve-month average inflation rate also reflected easing pressures. According to the NBS, average inflation for the twelve months ending…
EECOWAS declares united war on terror, coups, economic fragmentation
In a blunt rebuke of military takeovers and attempts to undermine democratic rule, the ECOWAS chairman said the resurgence of…
‘I am a Demon Chaser’ – Tonto Dikeh
“I am a demon chaser, not by strength, but by covenant,” Dikeh wrote, adding that “Light does not argue with…
Terror attack shatters Hanukkah Celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing 12
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the incident as a "devastating terrorist attack" and "an act of evil antisemitism," emphasizing that…
Edo Pays ₦385m Monthly for Radisson Hotel Loan – Afegbua
According to him, preliminary records reviewed by the current administration indicate that the ₦25 billion facility was raised in the…
Lagos signs landmark deal to strengthen Procurement Transparency, Capacity
Under the MoU, both parties will collaborate in key areas including capacity building and professional development for procurement officers across…
NDLEA nabs fleeing bandits’ drug supplier, intercepts Opioids bound for US, Canada, Sweden
At the Gbaji checkpoint along the Seme–Badagry road in Lagos, Bashiru Babalola, 43, and Ugunwale Ranti, 50, were arrested with…
Tijani explains controversial Interview, unveils massive digital investment plans
Tijani stressed that addressing these challenges is a key priority of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that…
SERAP threatens Contempt suit against AGF over non-enforcement of N6trn NDDC judgment
In a letter dated December 13, 2025 and signed by its Deputy Director, Mr Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation accused the…
10 Most searched Nigerians on Google in 2025 and why they trended
Google has released its 2025 Year in Search report for Nigeria, revealing the individuals who drew the most public curiosity…
NELFUND hails Dangote Foundation’s ₦100bn annual Scholarship Scheme
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has congratulated the Aliko Dangote Foundation on the launch of its ₦100 billion annual…