Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
UBA Champions Diaspora Healthcare Investment at ANPA America Symposium
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening diaspora engagement, advancing healthcare development…
Atiku storms ADC screening, unveils tough Security Agenda
Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday appeared before the presidential screening panel of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, where he unveiled plans…
Drama in Lagos APC as Desmond Elliot withdraws from Primary midway
In a stunning twist that has upended the local political landscape, actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot has officially withdrawn from the All…
Lagos targets $2.5bn Investment Windfall at Mega Global Summit
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to attract $2.5 billion in local and foreign investments at the forthcoming Invest…
Peter Obi on Jonathan: ‘I’m focused on building Nigeria, not who is contesting’
Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has dismissed growing speculation surrounding a possible 2027 presidential comeback by former President Goodluck…
BREAKING: CBN retains Interest Rate at 26.5% amid Inflation battle
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has retained the country’s benchmark interest rate at 26.5 per cent, as monetary authorities…
Lagos backs over 200 cultural events, targets Africa’s tourism crown
The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to position the state as Africa’s leading tourism and creative capital after supporting…
Apapa LG Rolls Out Another ₦30m Cash Palliative For 300 Residents
The Apapa Local Government on Tuesday disbursed another ₦30 million to 300 residents in the third phase of the Apapa…
BREAKING: Arsenal break 22-year Jinx to win Premier League Title
Arsenal have finally ended their agonising 22-year wait for the Premier League title after a dramatic twist in the title…
Bloodbath At Lagos APC Primaries: Sanwo-Olu’s Commissioner Macheted, Hospitalised
Violence erupted at the All Progressives Congress, APC, primaries in Lagos on Monday after suspected political thugs allegedly attacked and…
Lagos Targets Revenue Leakages In 80 State Agencies
The Lagos State Government has intensified oversight and performance monitoring across its parastatals and government-owned agencies as part of sweeping…
Ajose bows out of Lagos governorship race, backs Hamzat after meeting Tinubu
A major political realignment has emerged within the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, following the withdrawal…
EFCC arrests ex-Minister Mamman after 75-year jail sentence
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, days after he was sentenced…
South-West Governors ignored my Security warnings – Gani Adams
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has accused South-West governors of ignoring his repeated warnings and calls for…
Two-year-old girl among 46 abducted in Oyo school terror attack (Full List)
Fresh details have emerged from the deadly school abduction in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, revealing that a…
How one of Gowon’s Policies changed my life forever – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday offered a rare, reflective tribute to former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon, arguing…
JAMB drops fresh information on printing of UTME original result slips
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced that the printing of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME,…
Insecurity: “We risk losing our Humanity” – Peter Obi cries out
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has lamented the growing wave of violent crimes in the country, warning that…
Lagos CBD arrests 859 offenders, suspends seven officials over misconduct
The Lagos State Central Business Districts, CBD, Office has arrested and prosecuted 859 offenders across Lagos Island and Ikeja business…
Horror as Man kills Parents, injures babies in Spain shooting
Spanish authorities have arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of killing his parents and injuring four other people, including two…
Over 3,000 dead in Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah war defies peace efforts
Fresh violence erupted across southern Lebanon on Monday as Israeli airstrikes and Hezbollah attacks continued despite the commencement of a…
131 Dead, hundreds infected in escalating Ebola outbreak
At least 131 people have died in the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, as health…
Badru emerges APC House of Reps candidate for Lagos Island Constituency I
Hon. Dr. Dolapo Badru has emerged as the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Lagos Island Federal Constituency I following…
US moves to stop Ebola from reaching American shores
The United States Government has activated an emergency interagency response system following the outbreak of Ebola in parts of Central…
Eid and the Epidemic of Empty Pockets
Ileya Festival is the Yoruba word for the Eid al-Adha or Eid al-Kabir festival which falls on May 26 -…
Gunmen storm San Diego Mosque, kill three before dying by suicide
Three people were killed in a deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest mosque in the…
Havertz fires Arsenal to brink of Premier League title
Kai Havertz moved Arsenal to within one victory of lifting the Premier League title after scoring the decisive goal in…
Guardiola set to leave Manchester City after trophy-laden decade
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, is reportedly set to leave the Premier League champions at the end of the week,…
FirstBank, Visa Launch Naira Debit Card To Deepen Cashless Payment Adoption
FirstBank has partnered with Visa to launch a new Naira Visa Debit Card aimed at expanding access to electronic payments…
Driving Africa’s Fair Energy Transition Through Technology and Innovation
In the coming decades, Africa’s population is expected to soar to nearly 2.5 billion. Cities will grow. Industries will expand.…