Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Lagos Island LG boss rolls out seven free buses, school materials for 2,000 pupils
Oyekan further condemned the use of school premises as makeshift residences, citing Elegbata High School where over 500 people were…
World Patient Safety Day: Lagos pledges stronger action to safeguard Children, Newborns
Permanent Secretary of HEFAMAA, Dr. Abiola Idowu, reinforced the message by urging healthcare providers and communities to recommit to protecting…
Tinubu lifts State of Emergency in Rivers (Full Text)
It therefore gives me great pleasure to declare that the emergency in Rivers State of Nigeria shall end with effect…
JUST IN: 2025 NECO SSCE results out: How students performed Nationwide
Registrar and Chief Executive Dantani Wushishi shared the details during a briefing, noting that 1,367,210 candidates had registered for the…
Nathaniel ends 38-year drought, storms into World 400m Hurdles Final for Nigeria
Nathaniel’s breakthrough highlights the resurgence of Nigeria’s presence in technical track events, complementing the country’s storied sprinting legacy.
10-Man Madrid roar back: Mbappé brace sinks Marseille in Champions League thriller
Madrid responded swiftly. Geoffrey Kondogbia’s clumsy challenge in the box gifted the hosts a penalty, and Mbappé made no mistake…
Super Subs Martinelli, Trossard fire Arsenal past Bilbao in Champions League Thriller
The Brazilian winger latched onto a clever through ball from Trossard and finished clinically, silencing the home support. The goal…
Sanwo-Olu: Nigeria’s Youth, Lagos pivotal to Global Economic Dominance by 2030
Sanwo-Olu also stressed Lagos State’s central role as Nigeria’s economic powerhouse, labelling it a “laboratory for growth and innovation” capable…
Lagos First Lady rallies Stakeholders for Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign
Sanwo-Olu said the MR vaccine, which offers dual protection against measles and rubella, would be administered free of charge across…
Which BBNaija S10 Housemates will be going home this Sunday?
That leaves almost everyone else on the chopping block. Except for Head of House Zita, immunity holder Imisi, Rooboy, and…
Tinubu sends powerful message to Tobi Amusan, Gumel
On Amusan, who secured a silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo,…
Lekki Gardens worker nabbed, arraigned for alleged theft of N500,000 cables
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge. Presiding magistrate, Mrs N. Oseni Wahab, granted him bail in the sum…
Pinnacle cashier arraigned for alleged N4.1m Petrol sales fraud
Prosecution counsel Reuben Solomon told the court that Anyanwale, entrusted with handling daily financial transactions, allegedly abused his position by…
Champions League roars back: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool face blockbuster openers
Last season, PSG claimed their title for the first time in their history, following a dominant win in the final…
NELFUND pushes for NASS backing as new Development Levy promises education Breakthrough
NELFUND outlined plans to expand awareness campaigns, upgrade its digital platforms to guarantee transparent and user-friendly application processes, and strengthen…
Ecobank unveils Design and Build 2025 Exhibition, featuring Benimana, Lawanson
Prof. Lawanson, Leverhulme Professor of Planning and Heritage at the University of Liverpool, is widely recognised for her research on…
World Patient Safety Day: Lagos ramps up efforts to protect Newborns, Children
Lagos, she said, remains determined to close these gaps by reinforcing regulatory oversight and expanding safe healthcare access.
$4.5bn Fraud Trial: Court grants Emefiele’s request for forensic examination of WhatsApp messages
Emefiele’s legal team, led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Olalekan Ojo, had filed the application seeking permission for an…
Presidency tears Atiku apart over hunger comment: ‘You’re out of touch with reality’
Onanuga also highlighted improved government revenues, noting that states are now paying salaries and pensions promptly while also having surplus…
UBA strengthens Kenya ties with $150m road infrastructure pledge
Alawuba emphasised that the bank possesses both the financial muscle and expertise to support the regulator’s goal of building a…
Ogundoyin leads Speakers Conference delegation to Metaverse Technology training in China
The Nigerian Speakers’ delegation also embarked on field visits to major technology and innovation hubs in Shanghai and Chengdu.
SERAP to INEC: Punish politicians for early campaigns or face court action
“Failure to sanction violators would create a culture of impunity. We will not hesitate to pursue appropriate legal actions to…
Plan your movement: Lagos announces closure of popular road in Victoria Island
Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, a key route for thousands of daily commuters, has experienced wear and tear due to heavy vehicular…
Salah strikes at the death as Liverpool break Burnley hearts at Turf Moor
Salah, who had endured a quiet evening by his high standards, stepped up confidently to send goalkeeper James Trafford the…
NDLEA crushes drug rings: Dispatch rider, couple, syndicates fall in Nationwide raids
In Anambra, a husband-and-wife team, Nzube and Ebele Onyedika, aged 41 and 42, were arrested at Obosi after NDLEA recovered…
Oblique Seville dethrones Lyles to claim 100m World Title in Tokyo
Defending champion and American favourite Noah Lyles, who had carried huge expectations into the championships after dominating the 2023 Worlds…
American sprint Queen Jefferson-Wooden blazes to 100m World Title in Tokyo
Defending champion Sha’Carri Richardson managed a best‐of‐season time, finishing fifth in 10.94, but could not keep up with Jefferson-Wooden’s blistering…
Shock as British Legendary boxer Ricky Hatton found dead at home
His fights regularly drew tens of thousands of fans, many of whom travelled abroad draped in the Union Jack, turning…
Indian businessman, three Nigerians nabbed in Lagos after NDLEA smashes N3.9bn drug cartel
The shipment, imported from Delhi, India, on an Ethiopian Airlines flight, had been cleverly disguised as multi-vitamins and packed in…
Rubio: Trump demands all 48 hostages freed at once, Hamas must fall
Rubio also addressed claims by the Taliban that the U.S. had agreed to a prisoner swap, clarifying that any such…