Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Edo acquires gunboats to boost security on waterways
According to Osifo, acquisition of the boats was part of efforts by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration to create a…
Nigerian Stock Market crashes after Christmas
Speficially, the market capitalisation which opened at N22.060 trillion lost N238 billion or 1.08 per cent to close at N21.822…
We will address FOREX supply to manufacturers for importation – Buhari
The President told the Mansur Ahmed-led executives of MAN that the relevant Ministry would revisit their concerns about the increase…
Four shocking deaths that rocked Christendom in 2021
The Christendom was suddenly thrown into mourning and grieve when the son of the General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of…
Nigeria’s Chibueze cracked in Cambodia over romance scam
The suspect, a 47-year-old Nigerian man living in Phnom Penh, was setting up fake accounts on social media, where he…
Kumuyi’s Reformation Strategy: A Critical Observation
Pastor Kumuyi, unrelenting about his resolve to position along his church along the lines of global relevance clearly began to…
Late Diego Maradona’s brother Hugo dies at age 52
He died in his home in Monte di Procida near the city of Naples where Diego Maradona played in the…
FC Barcelona sign Torres from Manchester City
Financial details of the deal were not disclosed but British and Spanish media reported that FC Barcelona would pay around…
Leicester stun Liverpool after Ademola Lookman’s superb strike
Lookman, who came on to the pitch on 56 minutes scored the only goal of the match on 59 minutes.
What happened to 22 newly promoted Brigadier Generals in Maiduguri
By Yakubu Uba The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East) “Operation Hadin Kai”, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, on Tuesday decorated…
ASUU drags Edo Govt to court over legality of Special Intervention Powers Law 2021
ASUU insisted that the amendment is a subtle attempt by the Government to take over the affairs of the University…
Lassa Fever: Death toll hits 92, as new deaths recorded in Bauchi, Ebonyi
According to the NCDC, week 50, which covered December 13 to 19, revealed that three more deaths were reported in…
Nollywood actor Kanayo, others spray, desecrate Naira notes (Photos, video)
The actor and others brought out bundles of Naira notes and sprayed them on those dancing, with him leading the…
Itunu Babalola: FG, family reject autopsy, demand justice
The 24-year-old Itunu from Oyo State reportedly died on Nov. 14 and Nigerians took to social media to express their…
The year 2021: What next?
In fairness to the Nigerian Government, the Presidential Steering Committee, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the National Primary…
2021 so bad for Nollywood: Behold 18 actors, actresses who died
Almost every month of the year, there have been weeping and wailing as veteran actors and actresses, as well upcoming…
Update: One dead, many injured as commercial bus plunges into Lagos canal
The 20-year woman who was earlier rescued with critical injuries was rushed to a nearby hospital, but later died.
Jealous lover Yamba commits suicide after killing wife
The man, Steve Yamba, popularly known as a black coloured, got married to his estranged wife one year ago.
How Ogun lost $16bn Dangote refinery to Lagos because of Amosun – Abiodun
Abiodun explained that discussion broke down between Dangote and the then administration which led to the loss of that project…
Baba Akande, “My Participations” and the backlash
Chief Akande has also long made his name as a no-nonsense public administrator who insisted that governance should not be…
Anger over Obaseki’s plan to demolish 100-year-old Benin Central Hospital
According to the APC, there is no wisdom in the reason advanced by the government for the proposed demolition of…
Suspected ritualist Olayiwola slumps, dies in police custody
Odunlami said that the suspect was behaving strangely on Saturday evening and was rushed to a hospital where he was…
Boxing Day tragedy: Mother, two daughters die in Ogun accident
They were travelling to the Eastern part of the country when the accident occurred on Boxing Day.
GOtv Boxing Night 24: Afinni wins best boxer prize
The seven-bout event, which featured live musical performance by Jamopyper, also saw Nigeria's Rilwan "Baby Face" Babatunde retain his World…
Italy-bound drug dealer, Cyril smashed with 114 wraps of heroin at Lagos Airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested an Italy-bound suspected drug dealer, Ovire Cyril with 114…
8.3m Tramadol caps, 56,782 bottles of Codeine seized in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has seized 8,381,600 capsules and tablets of Tramadol and 56,782 bottles of codeine,…
My mansion is worth N500 million – Blessing Okoro (Video)
In 2019, Okoro had claimed ownership of a house that was not hers leading to her arrest by the owner,…
COVID-19 kills 21 Nigerians on Christmas Day, as death toll surpasses 3,000
The NCDC also reported that the nation posted 1,305 new cases of the virus on Saturday, with Lagos ramping up…
Engr. Don, accomplice arraigned over alleged N75m land fraud
The defendants were charged before the Tinubu Magistrate's Court, Lagos on two counts of obtaining money under false pretence and…
Ibeju Lekki shooting: Three suspected land grabbers arraigned
The police team after days of intelligence gathering tracked the defendants to a hide out in Ibeju-Lekki and arrested them.