Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Gun-battle in Benue: Police shoot 14 bandits dead
Fourteen suspected bandits have been shot dead by the police in Benue State during an intensive gun-battle with the hoodlums.
Designer of 1004 Flats, National Stadium, TBS Arcade, Fola Alade, is dead
One of Nigeria’s first four Architecture graduates, Fola Alade, is dead. Alade died on Saturday at the age of 87,…
What Nigerian leaders must do to youths – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said efforts must be made by leaders in the country to encourage productivity…
I am from Edo State, says Ex-WBC Heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder
Former WBC World Heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder has said he is from Edo State in South-South Nigeria and hopes to…
Bagudu vows to lead hunters, vigilantes in battle against bandits
Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu, has vowed to lead hunters and vigilantes in the battlefield against bandits ravaging the state.
Gani Adams warns FG: ‘Grazing routes invitation to anarchy’
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams has warned the Federal Government to drop the idea of pushing for grazing…
Lagos PDP, APC lock horns over LG poll
The Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, have locked horns in the build up…
Assessing Lawan’s unrivaled accomplishments in two years
Whilst going through the news feed of my social platforms on Friday evening, an analysis written by a Senate Correspondent…
Purported defection of 20,000 members from Kwara APC false – Group
A group, Kwara Political Front (KPF), has raised the alarm over purported defection of over 20,000 members of the All…
How DPO escaped death from Edo Vigilante’s gunshot
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City, AIG Isaac Akinmoyede, has called for strict supervision and regulation…
Updated: Bagudu confirms rescue of some kidnapped Kebbi college students
Kebbi State Government late Friday night says all students and teachers kidnapped from Federal Government College, Birnin-Yauri, Kebbi have been…
Drunk truck driver John rams into cars on ACME Road
A drunk truck driver who identified himself as Sunday John ran the big vehicle which carried a container on cars…
Tension, as Obaseki’s SUV gets stuck in mud
There was palpable tension on Friday in Edo Central part of the State, when the official vehicle of the State…
FG appoints ex-Super Eagles skipper, Mikel Obi, Youth Ambassador
The Federal Government has appointed erstwhile Super Eagles Skipper, Mikel Obi, Youth Ambassador.
Fierce gun-battle: Army rescues seven abducted Yobe students, teachers
The Nigerian Army says two teachers and five students of the Federal Government College, Birnin Yawuri, Yobe kidnapped by bandits…
Supreme Court sets aside conviction of 3 lawyers for misconduct
The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the conviction of three senior lawyers barred from practicing in Nigeria over alleged…
APC’s ploy to ban, regulate social media hypocritical – Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike says it is hypocritical for the All Progressives Congress, APC, to contemplate banning or…
I’m saddened by T.B. Joshua’s death, he impacted my life – President Weah
Liberian President, George Weah says he is saddened by the death of founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN,…
MTN must make available efficient range of services to Nigerians – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday at State House Abuja urged the MTN Group to make available top of the range service…
‘I am guilty’: Ojo busted with 250kg of cannabis confesses in court
A Federal High Court on Friday ordered that a 37-year-old man, Gbenga Ojo, who pleaded guilty to peddling 250g of…
Breaking: Court discharges senator Nwaobosi of N322m fraud
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday discharged and acquitted Senator Peter Nwaoboshi of the N322 million money laundering…
AAAN seeks APCON Act Amendment
The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) has called for an amendment of the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria…
Gunmen shoot UNIBEN lecturer Aimuen dead
Authorities of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State, has confirmed the murder of one of its dedicated lecturers, Mr.…
My last encounter with Kenneth Kaunda before his death – Obasanjo
Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has recounted his last encounter with former Zambian President, Kenneth Kaunda before his death.
Five Nigerians jailed for defrauding Belgian, Italian, Dutch, others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Sokoto Zonal office on Thursday 17 June, 2021 secured the conviction of five…
My encounter with Kaunda: I am deeply saddened by his death – Jonathan
Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has revealed his encounter with late President of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda, saying he is deeply…
What Buhari said about Nigerians in Borno
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Maiduguri, Borno State, said all efforts will be made to improve the livelihood of Nigerians,…
Breaking: Belgium hit Round of 16 in Euro 2020
Belgium have reached the round of 16 at the ongoing Euro 2020 after beating Denmark 2-1 on Thursday in an…
Akwa Ibom Pastor Christopher beats wife to death, buries her in shallow grave
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested the founder of Omega World Global Ministry (Fellowship Church), Pastor Ukachukwu Enoch…
NDLEA promotes 3, 506 officers to break years of stagnation
Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has approved the immediate…