Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
“I am still President,” Maduro declares in shackles at US Court, pleads not guilty
Venezuela’s embattled leader, Nicolás Maduro, told a federal court in New York that he remains the country’s president on Monday…
“I didn’t say I was marked for elimination by U.S.” – Gumi
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi has dismissed claims circulating online that he said he was targeted for elimination by United…
Cameroon knock out South Africa to reach AFCON quarter-finals
Cameroon booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over South…
Garcia hits hat-trick as Real Madrid crush Betis
Real Madrid produced a ruthless attacking performance to dismantle Real Betis 5–1 in their La Liga clash on Sunday at…
Anthony Joshua finally speaks after tragic crash that claimed two closest allies
Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has shared his first public message since a devastating car crash in Nigeria that…
Nigerian Breweries lights up six Cities with music, culture, festive Spectacle
Nigerian Breweries Plc has delivered a sweeping festive celebration across six major cities, blending music, dazzling lights and cultural experiences…
‘Tinubunomics’ and the Arithmetic of Illusion
A striking feature of Nigeria's current economic debate is the enthusiasm with which huge numbers are circulated—and the casualness with…
SERAP writes Tinubu, demands probe into ₦128bn missing funds in Power Sector
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to order an immediate probe into allegations that…
NDLEA nabs 22 Indians in Coffee, Apapa Cocaine smuggling bust
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recorded fresh breakthroughs in the agency’s sustained offensive against drug…
Adeola backs Tinubu’s Tax Reforms, says Nigeria saving over ₦10 Trillion annually
Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s tax reforms and subsidy removal…
10-Man Mali stun Tunisia to reach AFCON quarter-finals
Mali booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over…
Adeboye mocks Primate Ayodele over failed prophecy on Ademola Lookman
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has sparked fresh debate on prophecy and…
Rice hits double as Arsenal edge Bournemouth in five-goal thriller
Arsenal maintained their push at the top of the Premier League table after Declan Rice struck twice to inspire a…
I’ll be buried politically if Fubara gets Second Term – Wike
Nyesom Wike, Nigeria's Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Rivers State governor, has intensified the ongoing political…
Wolves finally win after 19 Games, humiliate West Ham
Wolverhampton Wanderers finally brought an agonising 19-match winless run to an emphatic end with a ruthless 3-0 demolition of West…
Senegal crush Sudan to storm into AFCON quarter-finals
Senegal powered into the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 3–1 victory over Sudan, brushing aside…
Trump says America will run Venezuela after overnight Military prowess
The United States will assume control of Venezuela until a “safe, proper and judicious transition” of power is achieved, President…
When Lagos turned White and FirstBank rewrote the Language of Culture
The iconic return of the Eyo Festival after eight years was not just a cultural revival; it was a carefully…
INEC shuts down Fake 2027 Election Timetable circulating nationwide
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports suggesting it has released a timetable and schedule of activities for…
Stock Market roars into New Year as Investors pocket ₦561bn gain
Nigeria’s stock market began the new year on a bullish note on Friday, delivering a ₦561 billion boost to investors’…
What Naira did against Dollar today shocked Traders
The Nigerian naira opened the new year on a firm footing, appreciating by ₦4.90 against the U.S. dollar in the…
Imprisoned by Ambition: Peter Obi’s reckless misreading of politics and power
If the recent decamping of Peter Obi from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress was intended to detonate…
FirstBank Leads Economic Growth Debate at Nigeria Outlook 2026
FirstBank has announced plans to host the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026, a flagship forum aimed at shaping conversations around resilience,…
In Oyo, Competence, Not Religion, in High Demand
As political conversations gradually shift towards the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State, familiar arguments have once again resurfaced. Chief…
Sanwo-Olu confirms eight dead in fire-ravaged GNI building
The Lagos State Government has confirmed that eight people lost their lives in the devastating fire that engulfed the 22-storey…
Fears rise as LASEMA hunts missing victims after Lagos high-rise fire
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has intensified rescue and recovery efforts at the scene of the devastating fire…
The Academic Journey and Scholarly Contributions of Chiedu Eseadi
Chiedu Eseadi was born on 5 April 1985 in Ukwu-Oba, Nigeria. He is a Nigerian academic whose career has been…
U.S. warns China over Military Drills near Taiwan, urges restraint
The U.S. Department of State has criticised China’s latest military exercise near Taiwan, warning that Beijing’s actions risk further destabilising…
JUST IN: Anthony Joshua’s driver arrested over fatal Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that the driver of the Lexus SUV in which British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony…
Catholic Priest slumps, dies while delivering New Year Homily in Delta
Rev. Steve Chukwuma, Parish Priest of St Joseph Catholic Church, Agbor, has died after collapsing at the pulpit while delivering…