Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Expanding the frontiers of relations between Nigeria and France
It is possible that the first contact was made in 1601 between the French and the people of “Guinee” –…
DSS busts syndicate trailing people to banks to rob them in Kano
The Department of State Services (DSS), Kano State Command, has arrested three suspected members of a notorious syndicate that specialises…
We are moving quickly away from dependence on oil – Osinbajo
Nigeria's Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said the nation is moving quickly away from dependence on oil and supporting…
Jonathan charges world leaders on climate financing, emission cuts
Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has urged world leaders to show more commitment to climate financing as the world seeks…
They said nothing was happening…How about these?
As you read this piece, President Muhammadu Buhari and his team are in the French capital, attending the Paris Peace…
The whole truth: Buhari can’t solve all Nigeria’s challenges – Presidency
The presidency has said it is not possible for President Muhammadu Buhari to solve all the challenges of the country…
21-year-old student Thoronka wins $100,000 global student prize
Jeremiah Thoronka, a 21-year-old Sierra Leonean student, who invented a device that uses kinetic energy from traffic and pedestrians to…
Sanwo-Olu unveils Ise Police Station in Lekki
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday commissioned Ise Town Police Station in Ibeju-Lekki of Lekki Local Council Development Area…
Lawan to Ikpeazu: The Progressives are waiting for you to leave PDP
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Thursday told the Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu that…
Olanipekun arraigned for allegedly duping businessman N5.4m
The police at the Area ‘B’ Command, Apapa, Lagos have arrested a suspected fraudster, Tope Olanipekun, 30, for allegedly obtaining…
Nigerian Troops shoot 15 bandits dead, arrest 48 others
The Defence Headquarters said troops operating in North West and North Central have arrested 48 bandits and eliminated 15 in…
Business, Top Stories, World News
Buhari in bilateral meeting with CEO Total in Paris (Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Paris, France, assured investors that investment in gas remains a top priority for the…
G.U.O Transport Manager Chukwuma arraigned for allegedly stealing employer’s N6.7m
The Manager in Charge of G.U.O Transport Company, Alaba International Market Branch, Ojo, Lagos, Anthony Chukwuma, 43, has been arrested…
Collapsed building: Death toll now 45, two high-rise buildings not for demolition – LASG
Death toll in the 21-storey collapsed building in Ikoyi, Lagos has reached 45, the Lagos State Government said late Wednesday…
Death of Pastor Odukoya’s wife painful, sad – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has condoled with Pastor Taiwo Odukoya over the death of his beloved wife, Nomthi.
EFCC smashes 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in an early morning sting…
Buhari, Macron meet in Paris (Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday attended a working lunch with French President, Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace Paris, France.
Senate mourns over 120 Nigerians killed by bandits in Sokoto market
The Senate on Tuesday held a minute silence to mourn the killing of over 120 Nigerians by bandits at the…
What Buhari told French investors in Paris
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Paris, France, has said outlook on Nigerian economy remains bright, with sustained investments in infrastructure,…
LAWMA Reopens Olusosun Landfill For Operations
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has reopened its Olusosun Landfill after a 48-hour closure announced earlier.
Peju Ugboma’s death: Medical Council panel indicts three doctors
The Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Nigeria has found a prima facie case of professional misconduct against three doctors…
JUST IN: Senate approves Buhari’s $16.2bn, €1.02bn loan request
The Senate has approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s loan request for the sum of $16,230,077,718 (USD) billion, €1,020,000,000 billion (Euros), under…
Mobile phones can’t replace watches in fashion – T20 Luxury boss
Since the advent of mobile phones which more often than not, have time pieces attached to them, most people have…
Senate pushes for swift prosecution of money launderers, terrorist financiers
The Senate on Tuesday considered two critical bills seeking to facilitate the swift prosecution of money launderers and terrorist financiers…
Ikoyi Tragedy and Kperoogi’s Merry Dirge
Kperoogi’s major material for the piece was the viral video of a young Yoruba graduate and self-identified Muslim, Adebowale Sikiru.
14 Quick facts about new Anambra Governor-elect Prof. Charles Soludo
Prof. Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, was declared winner of the Anambra Governorship election held on…
Senate wades into Plateau House of Assembly crisis
The Senate on Tuesday waded into the crisis rocking the Plateau State House of Assembly.
FG, States designing ‘Operation feed yourself’ to fight malnutrition – Osinbajo
The Federal Government in collaboration with States is considering an “Operation Feed Yourself” initiative to encourage the establishment of urban…
Soludo reacts to victory: ‘I will be chief servant of Anambra people’
Prof. Charles Soludo, Governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, has reacted to his victory at the poll.
Buhari lands in court for allegedly stealing employer’s N28m
The manager in charge of Pristine Mega Stores Limited in Ikorodu, Lagos Buhari Fatai, 33, has been charged before a…