Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Tinubu endorses Hamzat for Lagos 2027 Governorship race
President Bola Tinubu has endorsed Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus governorship candidate…
Senate approves Tinubu’s $516m loan for massive Sokoto–Badagry Highway Project
The Senate has approved a $516 million syndicated loan request by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to finance Section 1, Phases…
PSG edge Bayern in nine-goal Champions League thriller
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) produced a dramatic display to defeat Bayern Munich 5-4 in a pulsating UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg…
Lagos Engages Stakeholders On ‘Blue Book’ To Reform Land Administration
The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to reform land administration with a stakeholders’ engagement on the review of Fair…
Oba, Chiefs back Balogun ATM for Ondo North Senate race
The Olukare of Ikare, Oba Akadri Momoh, and members of his Oba-in-Council have endorsed Chief Abdul Tunji Mohammed (ATM), the…
Lagos GAC endorses Hamzat, buys N50m Nomination Form for him
The Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, has endorsed…
Edo now safe for Investment Growth, says Afegbua
The Edo State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, has said improved security architecture in the state is driving…
Reps Approve Tinubu’S $516m Loan For Sokoto–Badagry Highway Project
The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a $516.3 million syndicated loan from Deutsche Bank…
Big relief for millions as Courts reinstate airtime, data lending on MTN, Airtel networks
In a landmark series of judicial interventions that have reshaped the regulatory landscape of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, the Federal High…
20 Astonishing Facts about Kadri Hamzat, possible next Lagos Governor
As political permutations ahead of the next Lagos governorship race gather momentum, attention is increasingly turning to Dr. Kadri Obafemi…
Australia moves to tax Meta, Google, TikTok over News payments
Australia has unveiled a new legislative push that could force global technology giants, including Meta, Google and TikTok, to pay…
14 Killed, dozens injured as trains collide near Jakarta
At least 14 people were killed and dozens injured after two trains collided near Jakarta, Indonesian authorities confirmed on Tuesday,…
Trump signals rejection of Iran’s offer as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens
Fresh uncertainty has gripped global diplomacy and energy markets after Donald Trump signalled he is unlikely to accept Iran’s latest…
Oil surges past $110 as Iran tensions threaten global supply
Global oil prices spiked above $110 per barrel on Tuesday, driven by mounting concerns that diplomatic efforts between the United…
Lagos pushes mental wellbeing as cornerstone of workplace safety
The Lagos State Safety Commission has called for a shift in workplace safety standards to include mental wellbeing, as Lagos…
King Charles meets Trump at White House
King Charles III on Monday stepped into a delicate diplomatic moment as he and Queen Camilla met U.S. President Donald…
Gunman charged over attempted assassination of Trump
U.S. authorities have filed multiple federal charges against a 31-year-old suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, following a dramatic and foiled attack…
King Charles lands in US for critical, high-pressure state visit
King Charles III has begun a high-profile state visit to the United States, marking the first such trip by a…
Lagos deploys operational vehicles to boost HOPE Programme delivery
The Lagos State Government has strengthened the implementation of the World Bank-backed Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE)…
Lagos unveils bold industrial policy to drive GDP growth, unlock investment
The Lagos State Government has launched an ambitious Industrial Policy (2025–2030) designed to reposition the state as Africa’s leading industrial…
Africa to power global supply chains as DFC spotlights minerals, pharma potential
Africa is poised to become a central force in global economic growth and supply chains, driven by its vast reserves…
Opeifa warns fatigue threatens rail safety, pushes mental health reforms
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has placed mental wellbeing at the centre of its safety agenda, warning that stress, fatigue and…
Lagos, California, Forge Historic Sister-State Partnership
The Lagos State Government has formalised a sister-state relationship with the California State Assembly through the adoption of Assembly Concurrent…
Lagos expands health insurance coverage, introduces flexible payment plan
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has intensified efforts to expand health insurance coverage across the state, unveiling new…
Tension as Lawmaker, Council Chairman clash at Soname’s 60th Birthday
What was meant to be a high-profile celebration took a dramatic turn on Sunday as a brief but heated altercation…
Lagos assures intending retirees of prompt pension payments, urges timely documentation
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of public servants, assuring prospective retirees of seamless processing…
King Charles begins historic U.S. visit amid tight security, diplomatic tensions
King Charles III has begun a historic four-day state visit to the United States, in a major diplomatic push aimed…
Breaking: Sanwo-Olu endorses Hamzat for 2027 Lagos governorship
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday threw his weight behind his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as the preferred successor for the 2027…
Pastor, wife, two children shot dead as gunmen unleash terror in Plateau
Fresh violence has rocked Riyom Local Government Area, where armed assailants stormed Gako Village late Sunday night, killing a pastor…
Osimhen fires Galatasaray past Fenerbahce in brutal Istanbul derby demolition
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen delivered a decisive performance as Galatasaray cruised to a commanding 3-0 victory over Fenerbahce in…