Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Jonathan sends message to Ben Murray-Bruce over mother’s death
In a condolence message to the Murray-Bruce family, Dr. Jonathan described the late matriarch of the family as a devout…
DMO returns oversubscribed 2021 sovereign Sukuk to investors
Oniha said that the 2021 Sukuk was part of the Federal Government’s borrowing plan, which was in the budget, and…
Sanwo-Olu offers lifeline to two out-of-school girls (Photos)
On his way to an official function on Thursday, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu momentarily halted his convoy to attend…
Lagos woman who attempted jumping into Lagoon rescued
The officers’ attention were drawn to the lady by a dispatch rider before racing to the scene to restrain her…
Massive demolition in Lekki as Taskforce clears shanties
The Agency cleared shanties along Lekki-Marwa Coastal road, Sapphire Tower, and Blue Water Area of Lekki -Epe Expressway road and…
Rochas Okorocha is not my leader, not my president
My President in 2023 must possess the ability to think on his or her feet, in addition to possessing local…
Four deadly Ogun teenage ritualists who butchered girl sent to prison
The Ogun State Police Command had arrested the four suspects, Balogun Mustakeem, 20, Majekodunmi Soliudeen, 18, Abdulgafa Lukman, 19, and…
Shonekan’s burial: Lagos announces closure of roads in Marina Friday
Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde explained that all adjoining and feeder roads leading to Inner Marina road to Nitel…
Wike to borrow N15bn from CBN infrastructure fund
By Okafor Ofiebor/ Port Harcourt Rivers State Executive Council led by Governor Nyesom Wike on Wednesday gave approval for the…
Why criminals are after my life – Gov. Abiodun
Abiodun said after he launched the state's security outfit, OP-MESA last week, he understood that they (criminals) had been working…
Senegal thrash Burkina Faso to reach AFCON finals
Mane then capped a brilliant performance with a superb finish on 87 minutes to take his country to AFCON final.
Nigeria’s Chinedu Omesu steals $475,000 from American woman
Operatives of the EFCC arrested him on 21 April 2021 at James Court, Lekki, Lagos, following verified intelligence, according to…
Okorocha is hypocrite, selfish political fraudster: IPOB lashes out
IPOB said Okorocha tried everything he could as governor of Imo State to stop IPOB which he failed and that…
Sanwo-Olu gives assent to bills establishing two more universities in Lagos
The institutions are Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) and Lagos State University of Science and Technology.
UNILAG breaks silence on attempted kidnap on Campus
Reports on social media in a viral video had suggested that some ritualists were apprehended as they attempted to kidnap…
Senate moves to avert impending crisis in tertiary institutions over hike in fees
The Senate President underscored the importance of education to any society and promised that the Senate would swing into action…
CNN President Jeff Zucker quits: Real reason
Chief Executive Officer, CEO of CNN parent WarnerMedia, Jason Kilar said he had accepted Jeff Zucker's resignation as Chairman of…
Kwara workers jubilate as govt pays full minimum wage
Alerts of January salary on Monday triggered applause for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for the fulfilment of his promise to implement…
Eko Digital Project: Lagos set to empower 100,000 students
According to him, over 341,000 students in public and private schools have benefitted so far from the Eko Digital Project,…
Alleged $4.6m fraud: Arraignment of Golden Tulip Hotel CEO stalled
Justice Sherifat Solebo gave the order due to her approaching retirement which may hinder completion of adjudication of the case.
Buhari writes Senate, seeks confirmation of NERC nominees
The President’s request was contained in a letter dated 27th January, 2022, and read by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan…
Lagos pulls out 13 Perm. Secs who retired 2021
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday pulled out of service 13 Permanent Secretaries who retired from the civil service in…
Senate confirms Buhari’s seven nominees as INEC Commissioners
Those confirmed include: Mal. Mohammed Haruna (Niger - North Central, National Commissioner); Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu (Delta - South South, National…
Three kidnappers shot dead in gun-battle with police, army in Edo
By Jethro Ibileke Security operatives comprising of police, army and vigilante men on Wednesday shot three kidnappers dead along the…
Senate to Buhari: Send fighter jets to flush out terrorists from hideouts
The lawmaker recalled that, “on Sunday, 31st January, 2022, gunmen struck Ruwan Godiya a Community in Faskari Local Government Area…
Buhari vows: In few months, insurgency will be over in Northeast
Buhari announced that his administration is embarking on a revised approach to addressing the 13-year conflict and insurgency in the…
Bill seeking to scrap NSCDC is retrogressive – Shehu Sani
The bill passed the first reading in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The bill was read on the floor…
Court jails four for illegally dealing in petroleum product in Benin
The convicts, Baffa Usman, Muktar Mohammed, Mohammed Musa and Musa Yahuza, were sentenced for illegally dealing in petroleum product without…
Senate moves to stop annual rents in FCT
A bill seeking to make the annual payment of rent illegal in the Federal Capital Territory has scaled second reading…
Two KWASU students Mayowa, Tewogbola jailed for internet fraud
The convicts, Animasahun Rokeeb Mayowa and Lawal Alamin Tewogbola were sentenced for offences bordering on cyber-fraud.