Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Lagos set to host historic Eyo Festival to honour Mogaji, Jakande, Otedola
The monarch disclosed that extensive preparations are underway to ensure a smooth cultural procession, adding that discussions had already been…
Lagos First Lady unveils Lagos Police GBV Centre, vows protection for survivors
Sanwo-Olu stated that the newly upgraded centre now provides special interview rooms, electronic and video recording systems, a short-stay hostel…
GOtv Boxing Night 34: ‘You’ll go home sad,’ Tiny taunts Happy Boy
Abimbola, a former Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy winner, dismissed the undefeated Suleiman with characteristic bluntness. “Smart Lion, my foot.
First HoldCo completes 100% divestment from FBNQuest Merchant Bank
The sale marks a strategic shift for First HoldCo as it continues to streamline operations and refocus its portfolio. Although…
100,000 fans roar as Shakira delivers unforgettable Paraguay concerts
The Colombian superstar shared the emotional moment on Instagram on Saturday, thanking her “Paraguayan pack” with a heartwarming caption that…
Yvonne Jegede drops mesmerising photos to mark 20 creative years
Captioned “Celebrating 20 years of creativity #YJReimagined #ThisIs20Years,” the actress’ post radiated elegance and confidence, capturing the essence of a…
Instagram erupts as Tiwa Savage drops stunning new photos
The photos draw thousands of likes within minutes and a flood of adoring comments from fans and celebrities alike.
NRC hails jail sentence of vandals as fresh Kaduna Power-Line sabotage emerges
The pair were arrested earlier at Kilometer 208 near Abraka, Delta State, before being paraded by the Railway Police Command…
Red-hot Lookman fires Atalanta to confident victory over Fiorentina
Lookman doubled the lead shortly after the restart. In the 51st minute, De Ketelaere’s initial shot was parried by David…
Arsenal fight back to hold 10-Man Chelsea in fiery Stamford Bridge draw
Despite their disadvantage, Chelsea threatened intermittently on the break, with Liam Delap and Neto forcing smart stops from Raya late…
FG declares Trade Fair a landmark success, showcases Nigeria’s rising strength
Rimi urged exhibitors to leverage the opportunities and networks created during the fair to scale their businesses.
U.K. killer jailed for life after murdering 87-year-old for groceries
The footage later captured Augustine travelling to a nearby hotel, where officers arrested him two days after the attack. Police…
Global travel chaos as Airbus A320 recall grounds thousands of flights
In response, regulators led by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued an emergency airworthiness directive requiring carriers to…
Market surges powerfully, delivering N179bn gains to Investors
Among the top performers, Ikeja Hotel led the gainers’ table with a 10 per cent rise to N30.25. NGX Group…
Three Immigration officers shot dead in Kebbi, Army rescues 21 kidnapped victims
In Maradun, soldiers from 1 Brigade repelled an attack on Baigasuwa community, rescuing trapped residents, although four civilians sustained gunshot…
Southern Monarchs have passed Vote of Confidence on Tinubu – Ooni of Ife
The Ooni added that the Southwest’s reputation for hospitality had made the region vulnerable, but vowed that monarchs would resist…
Lagos Police bust 26-Man Ring selling fake diesel, cash
Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, issued a stern warning to criminal groups across Lagos, insisting that the command is…
Jonathan returns safely after being trapped in Guinea-Bissau coup
Jonathan eventually departed aboard a Guinea-Bissau government aircraft and landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly before midnight. He…
Trump claims Somali gangs rule Minnesota Streets, slams Governor Walz
Trump claimed Walz had done “nothing” to address alleged gang activity, suggesting his leadership had allowed the state to fall…
Seventh Met officer fired as Charing Cross scandal deepens again
At the accelerated misconduct hearing held on 25 November, the panel concluded that PC Park had expressed disrespectful and discriminatory…
More than 170 dead as Monsoon fury devastates Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand
Across the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is enduring its worst weather-related disaster in years, with at least 56 people killed…
Hong Kong fire tragedy deepens as death toll climbs to 128
The towers were surrounded by bamboo scaffolding and mesh sheeting for ongoing construction works. Fire safety experts have warned that…
Sharp decline in trading overshadows Stock Market’s modest rebound
Despite the index recovery, trading activity weakened significantly. Investors exchanged 324.6 million shares worth N13.1 billion in 18,328 deals, far…
ECOWAS suspends Guinea-Bissau as leaders reject sudden coup takeover
Holding the coup leaders “individually and collectively responsible” for the safety of citizens, ECOWAS also called for the protection and…
Lagos moves to overhaul private schools regulation with new Policy Framework
He noted that non-state schools now play a central role in expanding access to education, easing pressure on public schools,…
Private Sector warns new Excise Bill could undermine Tinubu’s Fiscal Reforms
The group noted that the proposed amendment introduces “mathematical, legal and administrative contradictions”, including the controversial clause prescribing a “20%…
IGP withdraws 11,566 Policemen from VIP Escorts following Tinubu’s order
According to the IGP, redeploying the officers is essential to restoring balance in personnel allocation and improving police visibility nationwide,…
FG unveils REVOP to crush revenue leakages, transform Public Finance
Speaking at the formal presentation during the 31st National Economic Summit in Abuja, the Minister of Finance, Mr Wale Edun,…
Alebiosu unleashes tough new enforcement drive for Lagos Waterfronts in 2026
The Commissioner said Lagos would intensify enforcement operations to protect the rights of legitimate property owners, stressing that government would…
160,000 Lagosians living with HIV as LSACA conducts 222,415 tests
But despite these setbacks, the LSACA boss said the state is beginning to regain traction, saying that the Statewide Community…