Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
N23.8m alleged contracts scam lands Irumekhai in court
The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, arraigned David Asigbe Irumekhai before the…
Bayana Bayana beat Super Falcons to lift Aisha Buhari Cup
The Super Falcons fought back in the second half and got an early goal from substitute Ikechukwu Vivian.
Buhari, Okonjo-Iweala meet in New York (Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met with Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization in New York.
Senate approves establishment of Nationwide Emergency Communications Service
The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill seeking to establish the Nationwide Emergency Communications Service.
Buhari requests Senate’s confirmation of Upstream Regulatory Commission Board
The Senate has received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm the nominations of Members of the Board…
Buhari seeks amendment to Petroleum Industry Act
The Senate has received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari, to amend the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 passed by the…
Insecurity: Sokoto shuts telecom networks in 14 LGs
The Sokoto State Government has shut telecommunications networks in 14 of the 23 Local Government Areas of the State.
Imo mob lynches ESN leader Iwu trying to enforce sit-at-home order
An angry mob, on Monday, lynched a leader of the proscribed Eastern Security Network (ESN) while trying to enforce a…
Extreme weather costs America $99bn in damage 2020 – Biden
President Joe Biden says extreme weather condition costs United States of America $99 billion in damage in 2020.
Biden celebrates 10 years of repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
United States President, Joe Biden has celebrated 10 years of repeal of 'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell' which formally barred gay,…
Bill Gates’ group raises $1bn for clean energy
Breakthrough Energy, a non-profit group of Bill Gates has raised over $1 billion from seven major companies to fund clean…
17 Internet fraudsters sent to jail in Uyo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal Command has secured the conviction of 17 Internet fraudsters before Justice…
Two ritualists Adeniji, Abdulmalik arrested with human head in Kwara
The Police Command in Kwara has arrested two suspected ritualists, Femi Adeniji and Shittu Abdulmalik, with fresh human head in…
30 ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Boys’ busted at Kwara State University
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 30 suspected internet fraudsters…
Petroleum marketers issue 48 hours strike notice in Rivers
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Rivers State chapter, has given 48 hours ultimatum to the Nigeria Police…
Afenifere to Buhari: Time to restructure Nigeria is now
The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) has demanded from President Muhammadu Buhari an urgent restructuring of the nation now in the…
How Ex-Dep. CBN Governor Obadiah Mailafia died
Details have emerged how former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, died at the University…
Pregnant woman Kate Nwuju busted with Cannabis in Rivers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a 38-year-old pregnant woman, Kate Ngozi Nwuju with illicit drugs.
Six suspected bandits set ablaze in Sokoto
Six suspected bandits have reportedly been set ablaze in Sokoto by angry mob in Tangaza Local Government Area of the…
Buhari arrives New York for 76th UN General Assembly (Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived New York, United States ahead of the 76th United Nation General Assembly.
Vinicius stars as Madrid grab two late goals to steal show at Valencia
Vinícius Junior scored a late goal and set up another as Real Madrid came from behind to steal show at…
Political leaders must unite against nation’s challenges – Lawan
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan at the weekend called on all Nigerian political leaders to come together in…
Tinubu’s our ‘Capo,’ there’s nothing alarming about his health – Akeredolu
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu there is nothing alarming about the health of the All Progressives Congress, APC, National leader,…
Lagos administers 230,000 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the weekend disclosed that the state has administered 230,000 first shots of Moderna COVID-19…
Four persons cheat death in Lagos as fallen-container crushes vehicle
Four persons have cheated death in Surulere area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria as fallen-container crushed the vehicle they were in.
Lagos vows to shut markets over dumping of refuse in drains
Lagos State Government at the weekend warned market leaders across the State not to jeopardize its effort in averting flooding,…
Gunmen invade ECWA, kill one, abduct three others in Kogi
Gunmen on Sunday invaded the Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA, Kabba, Kogi State, killing one person and abducting three others.
Chelsea move joint-top after demolishing Tottenham
Chelsea have moved joint-top with Liverpool after demolishing Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 away from home on Saturday.
Italy-bound female drug dealer Isesele Obehi busted at Lagos Airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a female passenger Isesele Obehi at the Murtala Mohammed…
Adeboye delivers verdict on Kumuyi
Adeboye wrote in the Foreword of the book, "Kumuyi: Defender of the Faith," a biography written by some members of…