Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
LSACA urges Lagos Workers to embrace HIV testing as 600 access free services
The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) has urged workers across the state to prioritise regular HIV testing and reject…
10 Nigerians, 15 Americans convicted in massive $215M fraud scheme in U.S.
Ten Nigerians have been convicted in the United States for their roles in a sprawling $215 million international fraud and…
Kano orders probe of sacked Head of Service over alleged ₦1.5bn salary deductions
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered an investigation into the activities of the sacked Head of Service, Abdullahi…
Man United–Liverpool clash headlines crucial Premier League weekend
The fierce rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool FC will take centre stage this weekend as both sides lock horns…
Lagos BDC Operator remanded over alleged ₦21m Fraud Scheme
A Lagos-based bureau de change (BDC) operator, Hassan Abdullahi, has been remanded in custody after being arraigned before a Magistrate’s…
Radda clears ₦45.89bn gratuities, settles 14,560 retirees’ backlog
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has disbursed ₦45.89 billion to settle outstanding gratuities and death benefits owed to…
FirstBank Confirms Ijabiyi as Group Head, Marketing, Corporate Communications
FirstBank has confirmed the appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as substantive Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, effective immediately.
“My wife doesn’t cook, it’s not her thing, I cook” – Banky W
“There are some men who insist their wives must cook, but my wife does not really cook, even though she…
MTN Nigeria approves ₦152bn fintech restructuring
Shareholders of MTN Nigeria have approved a major restructuring of the company’s digital financial services arm, clearing the way for…
UBA Drives Bank-Fintech Collaboration at Pan-African Conference
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has reinforced its commitment to deepening collaboration between banks and fintechs across Africa, following…
Lagos unveils industrial policy, targets Africa’s manufacturing leadership
The Lagos State Government on Thursday launched its Industrial Policy 2025–2030, a strategic roadmap aimed at transforming the state into…
Lagos Island LG appoints Adeyeri as Chief Press Secretary
The Lagos Island Local Government has announced the appointment of Mr. Olabode Adeyeri as the Chief Press Secretary to the…
Akiolu charges Lagos CP, EFCC on integrity, professionalism
The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has charged the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai and officials of the…
Lagos disburses ₦1.126bn to 668 Retirees under Pension Scheme
The Lagos State Government on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to retirees’ welfare as it presented retirement bond certificates worth ₦1.126…
Tragedy as man, woman found dead in hotel room
Authorities in the United Kingdom have launched an investigation following the discovery of a man and a woman, both believed…
Tinubu Secures Peace Pact, Approves N2bn Relief for Plateau Victims
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured a firm commitment from political, traditional and community leaders in Plateau State to pursue…
Arsenal, Atletico share spoils in explosive UCL semi-final encounter
Arsenal battled to a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final…
Opeifa Unveils New Cleaning SOP as NRC Targets Safer, Cleaner Train Services
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for train and station cleaning nationwide, in a…
Celebrating The Monumental Contributions of Mike Adenuga Jr @73
Dr. Mike Adenuga jr. was clearly in the mind of Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish- American industrialist and philanthropist who lived…
Lafarge Africa Profit Doubles to N97.95bn on Strong Q1 Performance
Lafarge Africa Plc has reported a sharp rise in profitability for the first quarter of 2026, posting a profit after…
Lagos Launches Africa’s First Flood Insurance Scheme to Protect Vulnerable Residents
Lagos State has unveiled Africa’s first Flood Risk Insurance Policy, marking a major step toward climate resilience and social protection,…
Senate moves to overhaul Police Trust Fund, proposes new funding streams
The Senate has begun legislative action to strengthen funding for the Nigeria Police, considering a bill that seeks to repeal…
The Ibadan summit, opposition politics and 2027
“Wear the panties, of course. And you know the picture of the state Governor was boldly printed on the garments.…
Subsidy removal not a Windfall – FG
The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, has dismissed claims that subsidy removal automatically generates surplus…
Tinubu appoints Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu Foreign Affairs Minister
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador…
Breaking: IGP orders dismissal, prosecution of officers over Effurun killing
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the fatal shooting of…
Sanwo-Olu, Sirleaf Push Systems, Sponsorship, Inclusion at Lagos Summit
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf have called for stronger institutions, expanded opportunities for young people…
“I’m a Very Stubborn Politician, I Refuse to Go, I’ll go for second term” – Tinubu
“I’m a very stubborn politician. I just refuse to go. And I will campaign for my second term,” Tinubu said.
Tinubu endorses Hamzat for Lagos 2027 Governorship race
President Bola Tinubu has endorsed Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus governorship candidate…
Senate approves Tinubu’s $516m loan for massive Sokoto–Badagry Highway Project
The Senate has approved a $516 million syndicated loan request by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to finance Section 1, Phases…