Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
N450m fraud: Bulama, others’ statements were obtained voluntarily – EFCC witness
Bulama was re-arraigned on November 8, 2021 alongside a former Commissioner for Integrated and Rural Development in Yobe State, Hon.…
Russian forces hit 1,146 military installations in Ukraine
Spokesman, Russian Ministry of Defence, Major General Igor Konashenkov, in a statement said some of the targets included 31 command…
IGP orders special promotion for female Constable Aina for winning WBF title
Aina had defeated UK’s Laura Pain at City Coast Centre in Portslade, East Sussex, London to win the WBF title.
Complete Sports founder Sunny Ojeagbase is dead
Ojeagbase died on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the age of 71 in the United States after a brief illness,…
£45,000 fraud: Court summons NCoS officer over disappearance of defendant
Oluwadamilola is a defendant who is being prosecuted by the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…
Russia, Ukraine end peace talks as massive explosions heard near Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's adviser, Mikhaylo Podolyak, said the two sides held the first round of negotiations.
Macron calls Putin, Zelensky over invasion of Ukraine
Macron said he spoke with the two president separately on why the ceasefire should end now while negotiations continue.
5,300 Russian soldiers killed, Ukrainian officials claim
The invasion of the country by Russia enters day five today, with a peace talk to take place any time…
Veteran actor Lari Williams is dead
Williams was the first president of Actors’ Guild of Nigeria in today’s Nollywood. He was in the cast of Village…
Ukrainian delegation arrives Belarus border for peace talk with Russia
A statement from the Ukrainian president’s office said its delegation is now on ground for the talk.
Wike warns Atiku: Outcome of PDP Presidential primary will shock many
Governor Wike, while speaking in Port Harcourt on Sunday, said comment by former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate in…
Liverpool win League Cup in marathon shootout after Kepa’s miss
Caoimhin Kelleher converted for Liverpool, but Kepa missed a horrendous kick to hand over the trophy to Liverpool.
Anyone always prophesying evil is not a prophet, but bush man – Ibiyeomie
Ibiyeomie, in a sermon, said prophecies are from two sources: the Word of God and those whom he called the…
EFCC busts three suspected internet fraudsters in Gombe
A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, on Sunday, said two of the suspected scammers, Kenan Miracle and Charles…
NDLEA intercepts Heroin, others being exported to US, UK, Canada
A statement issued by NDLEA's spokesman, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday said various quantities of Heroin and other illicit drugs were…
Zelensky says delegation to meet Russians at Belarus border
A statement issued from Zelensky office said the Ukrainian delegation would meet with the Russian delegation without preconditions on the…
Huge quantity of Tramadol, 809,850 Euros intercepted at Lagos airport
NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday said at the Skyway Aviation Handling Company cargo warehouse at the…
Ukrainian forces flush Russians out of Kharkiv, regain control – Governor
Russian forces had entered Kharkiv overnight and heavy street fighting was reported earlier in the day as the Ukrainians battled…
APC’s Okanni wins Imo by-election
Akoh said that Okanni polled 9,248 votes to defeat his closest rival, Emeka Nwachukwu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
PDP floors PRP, APC to win House of Reps seat in Jos
Oyeyinde said that Agah scored 40,343 votes to beat his closest rival Mr Adam Alkali of Peoples Redemption Party (PRP)…
Buhari dragged to court over failure to probe misuse of security votes by governors
The suit followed Buhari’s 2022 New Year Message in which he raised concerns about “the persistent insecurity in certain parts…
Massive explosions reported near Ukrainian Capital, Kyiv
The explosion monitored on CNN appeared to be 20 kilometers, or about 12 miles, from the Ukrainian capital's centre.
US, EU, UK announce plan to remove Russian Banks from SWIFT
The United States, European Union (EU) and United Kingdom have announced plans to remove some Russian Banks from SWIFT as…
Police rescue 11 kidnapped victims in Abuja
She said the victims, kidnapped on Feb. 17, were rescued on Saturday following prompt response by operatives of the command…
Germany deploying 1,000 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine
There has been fierce fighting in Kyiv over control of the Ukrainian capital as Russia forces get closer to the…
NDLEA raids Lagos Island drug den, smashes female kingpin, 6 others
The agency also recovered 5,862 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs, including Loud and Codeine in a raid on Saturday 26th…
Citizens Unite mounts pressure on Osinbajo to contest 2023 presidency
Speaking at an event held at Sheraton Hotel, in Ikeja, Lagos on Saturday, Leader of Citizens Unite, Dr. Dr Maryam…
Teenage boy sexually abused by security man, dies in Edo
The suspect, a 43-year-old father of three and resident of No. 15 Ugboguhi Street Off Uwasota, Ugbowo, Benin City, was…
Gunmen open fire at mourners at funeral service in Anambra
The 34-year-old man whose funeral was holding at the time of the incident was killed on Dec. 30, 2021, also…
Obasanjo, Atiku in ‘closed door’ meeting over 2023 presidency (Photos)
The meeting is not unconnected with plans by Atiku to stage a comeback to contest next year’s presidency.