Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Chelsea bounce back, thrash 10-man Southampton
After two consecutive defeat, Chelsea bounced back on Saturday to thrash 10-man Southampton 3-1 at Stamford Bridge to go top…
Bus driver crushes passenger Ohawen to death in Rivers over $0.1cent
The tragic incident followed an argument between the passenger and bus conductor over the inability to pay N50 or $0.1…
How Buhari, Nigerians celebrated 61st Independence in Abuja (Colourful photos)
It was a colourful moment on Friday as President Muhammadu Buhari and other Nigerians celebrated the nation’s 61st Independence anniversary…
Slain Lagos police officer, CSP Abonde goes home (Photos)
Slain Lagos Police Officer, CSP Kazeem Abonde was on Friday buried in Ibadan, Oyo State amidst weeping and wailing.
53 Nigerians arrested in India for vandalizing police station
No fewer than 53 Nigerians have been arrested in India for creating commotion and vandalizing a police station following the…
For Nigeria at 61, it’s Lafiya Dole, Peace by force
Nigeria is 61 years old as an Independent country. And so what? What’s the big deal about it? That is…
Scammer Samaila jailed for withdrawing N900K from neighbour’s account
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of Yakubu Samaila before Justice M.T. M…
EFCC busts 21 internet fraudsters in Abia
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, has arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters…
Gambomi, Ali docked in Maiduguri for land scam
The defendants allegedly collected the money from the complainant to buy a piece of land for him , but converted…
Ado-Ekiti courier worker Akinluyi jailed for love scam in Ilorin
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of one Akinluyi Damilola…
ESQ Nigerian Legal Awards 2021: The finalist unveiled
The ESQ Nigerian Legal Awards 2021 edition is set to hold this November in Lagos at the Landmark event center…
Lagos to integrate more MDAs on e-Procurement platform 2022 – Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has given indication that more Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the State would…
Femi Adesina’s impostor Jamiu to rot in jail for 28 years
Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court, Ilorin on Thursday imposed 28 years imprisonment on a self-styled Alfa…
$2m fraud: Ex-NHIS boss Thomas has case to answer – Appeal Court
A three-man panel of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, on Thursday, September 30, 2021, dismissed the application filed by…
Abiodun signs anti-open grazing bill into law
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, signed into law the Bill to Regulate Animal Grazing and Establishment of…
Lagos to complete UDIP Project before end of 2021 – LASIMRA Boss
Acting General Manager, Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA), Mrs Bisoye Coker-Odusote on Thursday said the Unified Duct…
I’m deeply concerned at level of disunity in Nigeria – Atiku
Former Vice President expressed concern at the level of disunity, intolerance and bigotry in the country which resulted in conflicts…
What Buhari, Nigerians must do to save the nation – Jonathan
Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has urged the nation's leaders, including President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians to rededicate themselves…
German Chancellor Angela Merkel in phone conversation with Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari was in a telephone call on Thursday with outgoing German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, who initiated the chat…
Another Independence anniversary is here: Any cause for cheers?
Anniversaries are occasions for celebration, merriment, and rejoicing, especially when they bring fond memories.
Fleeing POS staff Bolarinwa who stole N400K arrested
A 23-year-old Point Of Service (POS) agent, Musa Bolarinwa who allegedly stole his employer’s N400, 000 same day he was…
Lagos shuts 99 health facilities for being substandard
Executive Secretary, HEFAMAA, Dr. Abiola Idowu disclosed this on Wednesday during a sensitisation campaign in Epe, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
Suspected cultist Smart arrested for molesting female Tik Tok user
By Jethro Ibileke A suspected cultist simply identified as Smart, who allegedly molested a TikTok user (Perry1056), has been arrested…
Late Wilson Badejo was a role model – Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Government has expressed a sense of loss over the death of the former General Overseer of the…
Ronaldo steals show, scores last-minute gasp in United’s comeback
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a last-minute gasp at Old Trafford on Wednesday as Manchester United came back from a goal down…
JUST IN: Obiano places N20m bounty on Akunyili’s killers
Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano has placed N20 million bounty on killers of Dr. Chike Akunyili, husband of late Director-General…
How Dr. Akunyili’s body was recovered: Police speak on tragic murder
The police in Anambra have recounted how the body of Dr Chike Akunyili, husband of the late Director-General of the…
Kogi court sentences Shado to death for killing two women
A Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja and headed by Justice Nicodemus Awulu on Tuesday, sentenced Danladi Shado from…
JUST IN: Nigerian govt declares Friday public holiday
The Nigerian government has declared Friday, October 1, a public holiday to celebrate the 61st Independence anniversary of the nation.
Buhari breaks silence: ‘Killers of Chike Akunyili will face God’s judgement’
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari says killers of Dr. Chike Akunyili, will face both the judgment of man, and that of…