Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Ogun Assembly passes bill to regulate scavengers, waste dealers
The motion was seconded by the Minority Leader, Hon. Lukman Adeleye, and unanimously supported by all members through a voice…
N’Assembly vows to finalise Electoral Act Amendment before December 2025
Addressing criticisms from opposition parties, Bamidele maintained that it was natural for the opposition to downplay the achievements of the…
Tinubu sends powerful message to Super Eagles after demolishing Benin
“The President praises the Super Eagles for the hunger, passion, and determination displayed on the field in Uyo, noting that…
Super Eagles Crush Benin but miss out on automatic World Cup qualification
Osimhen opened the scoring just three minutes into the encounter, latching onto a clever pass from Samuel Chukwueze before doubling…
Customer Service Week: MMA2 honours staff, vows continued Service Excellence
Acting Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Remi Jibodu, described the celebration as a reminder of BASL’s consistent pursuit of excellence. “At…
Stock Market soars, NGX adds massive N465bn value boost
Sovereign Trust Insurance topped the gainers’ chart, rising by 9.97 per cent to close at N3.53 per share, followed by…
Tinubu reacts death of Abiodun Aremu: ‘He was a committed fighter’
The President extended his condolences to the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Academic Staff Union of Universities…
Cape Verde make history, clinch first-ever World Cup Ticket
Rocha Livramento opened the scoring in the 48th minute, setting the tone for a dominant display. Six minutes later, Willy…
Lagos driver Ajishowo lands in jail for allegedly stealing three mini buses
Police said the suspect was hired by two transport operators, Joy Enokhiimion and Wasiu Abalaga, to operate three commercial mini…
ASUU strike grounds UNIBEN academic activities, AAU joins in
Earlier, the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of UNIBEN announced the suspension of all examinations through an official circular signed by…
Governors, monarchs renew push for constitutional role of Traditional rulers
The two governors spoke in Lagos during the meeting of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), attended…
Uma Ukpai was God’s General who fought the Good Fight – Tinubu
Tinubu extolled the founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association for his pioneering role in the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria…
30 Astonishing Facts you didn’t know about late Rev. Uma Ukpai
Ukpai lost two of his children in a single car accident, a devastating tragedy that tested his faith but did…
Kudus fires Ghana past Comoros to seal 2026 World Cup spot
However, just two minutes into the second half, star midfielder Mohammed Kudus produced the moment that mattered. The West Ham…
Lagos leads bold drive to secure sustainable funding for HIV, TB, Malaria
Kadiri described the validation process as a pivotal moment for redefining accountability and local ownership in health financing, noting that…
Argentina storm into U20 World Cup semi-finals after beating Mexico
Argentina doubled their advantage in the 56th minute when Juan Villalba’s clever pass found Mateo Silvetti, who cut inside and…
ASUU halts academic activities, begins two-week strike over unmet demands
The union warned that unless concrete action is taken within the two-week period it will not hesitate to extend the…
Senator Ladoja: The Uncommon Olubadan
Last week, at his residence in Bodija, Ibadan, Oba Ladoja recounted the story of his illegal impeachment to this writer…
Lagos Businessman Emeka excretes 127 Cocaine wraps concealed in his private part, stomach
Emeka, who operates boutiques in Lagos and Onitsha, Anambra State, was apprehended on arrival from Bangkok, Thailand, via Ethiopian Airlines…
EFCC grills two travellers over undeclared $6,180, £53,415 at Lagos Airport
The EFCC said upon interception, both men were reportedly questioned about the foreign currencies they carried but failed to make…
Tinubu jets out to Rome for crucial meeting
Onanuga stated that the 2025 edition will address the spread of extremist groups in the Sahel, the growing nexus between…
Lagos leads bold push for Girl Child education, leadership
According to her, a healthy girl is better equipped to make informed choices and pursue her dreams with confidence and…
Portugal edge past stubborn Ireland with late Neves strike in Lisbon
Cristiano Ronaldo, earning another cap for his country, endured a frustrating night. The veteran forward missed a penalty in the…
Haaland hits hat-trick as ruthless Norway destroy Israel in Oslo
Norway’s dominance was further bolstered by two own goals from Israel’s Anan Khalaili and Idan Nachmias in the first half.
Lagos demolishes 17 buildings for blocking Ikota River’s right of way
The commissioner said the government had now taken decisive action to halt the encroachment and clear all illegal structures along…
Katsina Police smash crime rings, arrest 168 suspects in one month
The Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu, commended residents for their cooperation and urged continued support for the fight against crime.
Abiodun unveils Ogun Job Centres to empower thousands of youths
He urged youths and job seekers to take full advantage of the centre’s offerings, noting that the prosperity of the…
Olugbile wins $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature with fantasy Novel ‘Sanya’
Olugbile holds a B.A. (Hons) in Creative Arts from the University of Lagos, postgraduate certificates from the Lagos Business School,…
Trump Administration begins firing Federal workers amid prolonged shutdown
Meanwhile, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed layoffs across multiple divisions, targeting employees designated as “non-essential.”
FG Dismisses Claims of Policy Change on Revenue Deductions
“At no point during his remarks at the Nigeria Development Update (NDU) programme hosted by the World Bank did the…