Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Elombi: When Preparation Meets Opportunity at Afreximbank
Apart from these initiatives, the pivotal role of Afreximbank during the COVID-19 pandemic in providing emergency crisis financing stands out…
Somolu leaders celebrate Omotola, demand his political comeback
He, however, clarified that he was not seeking elective office at the moment. “A time will come when I will…
Stung at the death: Carvalho’s last-gasp strike denies Chelsea victory
Deep into stoppage time, a long throw caused panic in the Chelsea box. The ball broke kindly to Carvalho, who…
Ajayi, Okon storm into 100m Semifinals at Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships
In another heat, debutant Israel Okon Sunday stunned the field by winning in 10.04 seconds, edging past Great Britain’s Zharnel…
London protest turns violent: 26 Police Officers injured, 25 arrests made
Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist described the day as “hugely challenging,” praising officers for their restraint and professionalism under intense provocation.
UBA drops important announcement that will affect millions of customers
The bank assured customers that the exercise is part of its ongoing commitment to improving service delivery and maintaining a…
Aggrieved ASPs protest alleged promotion of juniors above Seniors in Police Force
The officers alleged that specific junior colleagues, identified by AP numbers 158769, 158770, and 189284, had been promoted over their…
Many trapped as three-storey building collapses in Lagos
Building collapses have been a recurring issue in Lagos, often attributed to poor construction practices, inadequate oversight, or disregard for…
Umahi reveals humongous cost for Sokoto–Kebbi Superhighway
He also assured that no ongoing federal road projects, including those funded under the NNPCL tax credit scheme, would be…
Son from Hell: London man to rot many years in jail for killing frail Father
The court heard that Aston had gone to his father’s flat demanding £40. When Alban, described as a gentle and…
Odumbaku transforms Ojodu: Health Centres rebuilt, roads rehabilitated
Road rehabilitation works are also underway across different parts of the council, while renovation of administrative blocks within the council…
Nigerian Equities lose N81bn as profit-taking halts five-day rally
On the flip side, Mutual Benefits Assurance topped the losers’ table, sliding 7.80 per cent to N3.90 per share. Lasaco…
London drug ring jailed for over 77 years after Met Police takedown
Investigators later examined mobile phones seized from the suspects, discovering messages and images that linked them to the supply of…
Lagos rolls out ₦214.8bn Bond to fund 24 major Infrastructure Projects
Speaking at an Investor Forum in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu outlined the issuance of a maiden ₦14.8 billion Green Bond and a…
Hospitals deserted as Lagos Resident Doctors down tools in nationwide strike showdown
Among the issues raised are the non-release of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund, non-payment of five months’ arrears under…
Abiodun appoints 1,200 Political Assistants to deepen grassroots governance
He noted that the development reflects Governor Abiodun’s commitment to his campaign pledge of running an all-inclusive government that recognises…
Lagos shuts 32 illegal health facilities, warns hospitals against Auxiliary Nurses
“A hospital must be run by qualified doctors and nurses. We do not allow one doctor to handle everything from…
Enough is Enough: Sanwo-Olu vows crackdown on illegal dredging in Lagos
Sanwo-Olu painted a stark picture of the consequences of inaction, citing coastal erosion that has already swept away entire communities…
FG, Lagos unite in bold push to end Malaria
Highlighting some of the project’s milestones, Professor Pate pointed to the successful onboarding of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs)…
Charlie Kirk murder: FBI releases photo of Person of Interest, offers $100K reward
The attack, which took place under a white tent adorned with slogans like “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong,”…
How I was abducted, robbed in Romania – Soyinka
By Nehru Odeh Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has given a detailed account of how he was abducted and robbed…
Lagos unveils Maiden Eko Arts and Craft Competition for Students
Registration will run from 11 to 18 September 2025, while the main competition will take place between 18 September and…
Lagos Govt deepens citizen engagement at 2026 Budget Consultative Forum
“We’ve had positive responses from island residents who acknowledged progress on infrastructure projects they requested last year. But we also…
Kirk’s killing shakes America: Obama denounces ‘Despicable’ Act
Kirk’s death, occurring as he addressed a question about mass shootings, has sent shockwaves through the nation, intensifying concerns about…
Trump is ‘White Idi Amin,’ I won’t honour U.S. Consulate Visa Reinterview – Soyinka
“Are we looking in the case of the United States, at the white Idi Amin, for instance? If you look…
Ebola Scare: Lagos races against time as Congo death toll soars
Lawal explained that all airport stakeholders, including immigration, customs, and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), were being sensitised…
Organisers Fix Dec 26 for GOtv Boxing Night 34
Flykite Productions’ Chief Operating Officer, Bamidele Johnson, said the forthcoming edition will build on the event’s tradition of combining sport…
Lagos to Makoko Community: We’re coming to send you packing
The government has also expressed worries over the illegal extension of the shanties to under the third mainland bridge by…
Moment Tinubu, Macron met in Paris for working lunch
Although details of the discussions were not immediately disclosed, the meeting underscored Nigeria’s growing diplomatic engagements with Europe’s major powers…
Visa Reinterview: Why I won’t honour invitation by U.S. Consulate – Soyinka
Soyinka, who was taken aback by the invite, which he finds strange and bizarre and, according to him, not a…