Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
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…
Idumota mayhem: Lagos suspends NURTW activities
This was as a result of the mayhem that engulfed the areas last week where union members freely used dangerous…
Senate re-amends electoral bill to define mode of primaries
The re-amendment was sequel to a motion on “rescission on clause 84 of the Electoral Act No. 26 2010 (Amendment)…
Tortured Bayelsa Commissioner Otokito regains freedom
His abductors released him five days after he was kidnapped from his Otuokpoti community residence in Ogbia Local Government Area…
Alleged N69bn debt: Jimoh Ibrahim asks court to reject AMCON’s plea
AMCON had filed a stay of execution of order the court granted Ibrahim over alleged N69 billion debt.
Breaking: Kunle Poly, Sego arrested over deadly Idumota mayhem
A statement on RRS Facebook page said Kunle Poly and Sego have been the brain behind constant clashes in Idumota…
Breaking: FG suspends planned petrol subsidy removal
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, had planned a nationwide protest on the planned subsidy removal on 27 January.
N4.6bn money Laundering: EFCC re-arraigns Fani-Kayode, Usman, others
The EFCC had earlier preferred a 17-count charge of N4.6 billion money laundering against the defendants before the former trial…
Fuel price increase: No going back on January 27 nationwide protest – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday said there is no going back on the January 27 nationwide protest against…
Shehu Sani mocks Buhari again over Eagles’ AFCON debacle
The Super Eagles crashed out of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon on Sunday, losing 0-1 to the…
Four welders to rot in jail seven years for N15m fraud in Benin
The defendants, executive members of Edo State Welders Association, ESWA, were said to have converted the sum of N15 million…
Aisha Buhari endorses call for public execution of Hanifa’s killers
The Police in Kano had arrested two suspects, Tanko and Hashim Isyaku over the abduction and killing of a five-year-old…
Moment actress Regina Daniel gave son piggyback ride (Photos)
Daniels gave birth to a boy on 29 June, 2020. She is married to Nigerian billionaire, Ned Nwoko.
Fleeing notorious drug dealer Musa busted by NDLEA
Babafemi said Musa had been on the wanted list of the NDLEA for long as he had been on the…
Nigerians descend on Buhari after Eagles crashed out of AFCON
The Super Eagles lost 0-1 to the Carthage of Tunisia to crash out of the tournament.
Breaking: 10-man Super Eagles crash out of AFCON
After a barren first half, the Tunisians opened scoring on 47 minutes through Youssef Msakni.
2023: God can produce Nigeria’s President from Living Faith – Oyedepo
Oyedepo, who spoke at the Special Prophetic Service at Faith Tabernacle, Ogun State on Sunday, warned church members to make…
Burkina Faso hit AFCON quarter-final after epic shootout
Ismahila Ouedraogo scored the winning penalty for Burkina Faso, putting the ball into the right side of the goal past…
Jonathan challenges Nigerian engineers on digital revolution, renewable energy
Jonathan, who stated this on Friday in Abuja at the investiture of Engr. Tasiu Sa’ad Gidari-Wudil as the 33rd President…
Buhari in video conference with Super Eagles ahead of clash with Tunisia (Photos)
Buhari was seen chatting with the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF President, Amaju Pinnick and later with Eagles Coach Austin Eguavoen.
Wife of drug dealer Ifeoma attempts to swallow cocaine
Babafemi said her attempt to swallow the cocaine during an arrest operation was scuttled by NDLEA operatives who retrieved the…
UK, Saudi-bound cocaine concealed inside hair cream intercepted
Babafemi added that another three grams of cocaine and 5grms of cannabis being exported to Cyprus packed inside locally made…
As Soludo takes the baton in Anambra
By the demonstrated openness, zeal, teamwork, knowing his roots and onions, Soludo realistically will take Anambra to enviable height and…