Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
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.
10,444 vehicles fail roadworthiness test in Lagos in one month
The Lagos State Government had introduced the ‘No Vehicle Inspection, No Road Worthiness Certificate’ Policy which began in January 2022.
Four internet fraudsters jailed in Oshogbo
The court also ordered Popoola to restitute his victim, one David Ivy in the sum of $1,000. The convict also…
Balogun set to be crowned new Olubadan, as Court dismisses suit
By Suleiman Shehu/Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan on Tuesday dismissed a suit filed by Otun Olubadan…
What FG is going to do on agreements with ASUU – Buhari
Buhari urged NIREC that in its subsequent consultations with members of ASUU, it is important that they share with them…
Obasanjo breaks silence over burning of his farm
Suspected arsonists had set Obasanjo’s farm in Howe, Gwer Local Government Area of Benue State, ablaze on Saturday.
Suspected land scammer Idris arraigned for N4m fraud
The defendant, Idris was alleged to have fraudulently induced one Muhammad H. K Shani to deliver to him the sum…
APC, PDP Senate caucuses to hold emergency meetings
Abaribe, in the letter disclosed that the PDP caucus meeting which is scheduled to hold at 2pm is between PDP…
Buhari launches N62bn HIV Trust Fund
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday launched a N62 billion trust fund to help Nigeria end AIDS as a public health…
Ambode sends message to Tinubu, Atiku: ‘It’s time for youths to take over’
Ambode is cryptically sending message to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and the National leader of APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu…
Glo ends Joy Unlimited Extravaganza as 74 winners receive prizes
A cab-hailing driver, Japhet Egbede, emerged the 15th car winner in the subscriber appreciation promo which went across the nation.…
At last Ese Brume decorates Oyedepo with Olympics Bronze Medal (Photos)
Nigerian Long Jump sensation, Ese Brume has fulfilled her promise to visit Canaanland to wear her Olympics Bronze Medal on…
Arsonists set Obasanjo’s Farm ablaze
Director, Benue State Fire Service, Donald Ikyaaza said as soon as the news of the fire incident reached him, he…
National Assembly gives revenue agencies N3trn target for 2022
Lawan made this known in an address delivered to declare open an interactive session “on the need to improve internally…