Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Nigeria’s Ahmed who duped Michael Johnson jailed with five others
Ahmed was among six internet fraudsters sentenced to various terms in prison by the Federal High Court, Oshogbo and the…
Jesus sends Equatorial Guinea to AFCON quarter-finals, as Mali crash
The Equatorial Guinean goalkeeper saved two penalties, one of which was Mali's last kick which would have kept them in…
Suspected Internet fraudster Michael Jackson smashed in Lagos (Photos)
A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Wednesday said Jackson was arrested on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, following…
Egypt edge out Ivory Coast in AFCON penalty shootout
The match ended goalless after 120 minutes of football, which necessitated penalty shootout to decide the team that will qualify…
Nigerian court jailed Cameroonian Jean-Gaston 5 years for human trafficking
Justice Abdullahi Muhammed-Liman convicted Jean-Gaston, after he had pleaded guilty to the two-count charge levelled against him.
Sanwo-Olu flags Ojota-Opebi link bridges construction
The 3.89 kilometre-long road infrastructure will open into Ojota axis in Kosofe, taking traffic from Opebi U-Turn and dropping it…
Canada-based Nigerian Idibia arraigned for alleged N84m fraud
The Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday arraigned Edrian Osagie Ididia before Justice S.O.…
Senate approves N215.8bn budget for FIRS
The approval followed the consideration of a report by the Committee on Finance during plenary.
Gun-battle in Ogun forest: Policeman, two bandits shot dead
Oyeyemi said the bandits were gunned down following a distress call received by policemen attached to Ayetoro division, that a…
Sex for roles in Nollywood: Actor Kanayo opens up
Many Nollywood actresses had admitted that sex for roles were so rampant and killing the industry.
It’s a lie: PDP didn’t leave behind $550bn economy – BMO
BMO, in a statement signed by its Chairman Niyi Akinsiju and Secretary Cassidy Madueke, said the claim by the party's…
FG didn’t suspend fuel subsidy removal because of 2023 elections – Presidency
The Federal Government had on Monday suspended fuel subsidy removal, pushing it by 18 months.
Why cancer is spreading rapidly in Nigeria – Aisha Buhari
Buhari called on stakeholders to collaborate and intensify efforts in ensuring the proper implementation of the National Cancer Control Plan…
What transpired when Buhari presided over FEC meeting in Abuja (Photos)
While some members of FEC were there physically, others joined through virtual means.
Senate defers amendment of Transport Commission Bill
The motion for re-committal of the bill to the Committee of the Whole was sponsored by the Senate Leader, Yahaya…
Aisha Buhari inaugurates Board of Future Assured College
Mrs. Buhari while speaking on the mission of the College, which is to improve the lives of the youths from…
Moment Tiwa Savage hit gym for fitness (Photos)
The single mother posted several videos on her Instastory walking out in a gym, engaging in serious and tensed exercises.
Fitch affirms Ecobank Nigeria’s Stable Outlook
According to Fitch, the IDRs of Ecobank Nigeria are driven by its standalone creditworthiness, as expressed by its Viability Rating…
We are determined to improve primary education in Lagos – LASUBEB
The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board’s (LASUBEB) has promised not to relent in its efforts to improve primary education…
Burkina Faso coup, a democratic sacrilege – West Africa Elders Forum
The Forum further called for the immediate release of deposed President Roch Kabore and all others being detained and urged…
Anti-graft war must be won against all odds – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the war against corruption by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government must…
CONHESS: Why we are impressed with AbdulRazaq – Health unions
The unions also appealed to the government to give clearer directive on Primary Healthcare Under One Roof (PHCOUR) which they…
Edo to switch to e-governance February 1 – Obaseki
Obaseki, gave the indication on Tuesday in Benin, at the swearing-in of 14 new permanent secretaries, which held at the…
Gunmen abduct expatriate, shoot police orderly dead in Edo
The armed men were said to have emerged from the bush, shot sporadically, killing the police orderly on the spot,…
Ekiti APC Primary: Disband Badaru-led Committee, Group tells Buni
The group posited that no credible primary can be achieved or guaranteed with Badaru, a known ally of Governor Kayode…
NLC suspends nationwide protest over proposed fuel subsidy removal
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned nationwide protest over plan by the Federal Government to remove subsidy…
Sanwo-Olu honours AIG Odumosu as he bows out of police force
Odumosu’s retirement from the Force followed his recent attainment of the rank of AIG, after which the statutory retirement age…
Lagos shuts Billionaire Lounge, three others
The commission had last week shutdown six night clubs and lounges for not meeting up with the approved standard set…
Kano lawmaker, Danja pays N40m ransom to secure mother’s release
Hajiya Zainab was abducted around midnight of Tuesday, January 12. Sources said the assailants entered Hajiya Zainab's house in Gezawa…
NURTW President Baruwa condemns Idumota unrest, killings
Baruwa said the NURTW had followed this incident that brought Lagos Island to a chaotic situation, posing danger to lives…