Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Lookman fires Atalanta to dominant victory in Germany
Lookman opened the scoring in the 60th minute, latching onto a precise cross from Charles De Ketelaere with an exquisite…
2 National Guardsmen critically injured in shooting near White House
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that two Guardsmen were shot, though early details on what led to the confrontation…
The Benin Acid attack everyone is talking about: Here’s what happened
According to Yamu, preliminary findings indicated that Gilbert attacked Ogah after an argument triggered by accusations of infidelity.
Real reason Oregun Festival was banned by police comes to light
The Command also referenced a similar incident in Mafoluku, Oshodi, within the Makinde Police Division, where officers acted swiftly on…
Inside Sylva’s letter to EFCC: What forced him to break his silence
He said he was shocked when the EFCC publicly declared him a wanted person on 10 November, noting that he…
Bello denied bail amid explosive N30bn fraud allegations in Kaduna
During the bail hearing, prosecution counsel F.A.I. Asemebo opposed the application, arguing that Bello posed a significant flight risk due…
Breaking: Tinubu declares security emergency, orders 20,000 new police recruits
Tinubu further empowered the Department of State Services to deploy all trained forest guards and immediately recruit more personnel to…
Namadi unveils massive N901.8bn Budget to transform Jigawa in 2026
Recurrent spending will cover ₦120 billion for personnel costs, ₦75.6 billion for overheads, ₦7 billion for contingency and stabilisation and…
After long delay, Tinubu sends three ambassadorial nominees to Senate
Akpabio told senators that “the list contains three names for now,” suggesting that further nominations could follow in due course.
Gunfire rocks Guinea-Bissau as soldiers arrest President in dramatic Coup
Alongside these detentions, heavy gunfire was reported near the presidential palace, the capital’s National Electoral Commission building, and the interior…
NDLEA smashes Lagos drug cartel, seizes N6.7bn Opioids
Babafemi disclosed that the operation, conducted between 19th and 20th November 2025, followed credible intelligence that the syndicate was preparing…
Nigeria’s spending spree propels Jumia to third quarter soaring revenue
Temidayo Ojo, CEO of Jumia Nigeria, said the turnaround is rooted in treating each region as its own economic ecosystem.
Inside Soyinka’s surprising mission to Ooni’s Palace
Prof. Soyinka stressed the growing desire among diaspora Africans, particularly Afro-Brazilians of Yoruba ancestry, to reconnect with their past.
Inside Sanwo-Olu’s ₦4.2tn Budget: Strategy, Politics and Fiscal Realities
A defining feature of the 2026 budget is the strong tilt toward capital expenditure, which stands at ₦2.185 trillion. Slightly…
Rampant Chelsea humiliate 10-Man Barcelona in European showdown
But in the 27th minute, the breakthrough came in the most dramatic fashion. Enzo Fernández fired from the edge of…
Osonuga installed as Asiwaju Baaloro in grand Wasimi ceremony
“I see this title as work, not recognition alone. It is a reminder that community leadership requires consistency and a…
UBA leads Africa’s biggest anti-fraud push as experts demand tougher cyber defence
Welcoming participants, UBA’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, described the initiative as one of Africa’s most influential anti-fraud platforms.
24 Kidnapped Kebbi Schoolgirls regain freedom
The girls were seized last week when armed men stormed their boarding school in Maga during the early hours of…
Insecurity: Tinubu orders 24-hour aerial surveillance on Kwara, Niger, Kebbi Forests
The directive, Dare added, extends beyond Kwara to parts of Kebbi and Niger States, where several mass abductions in recent…
Northern Women condemn school closures, accuses Authorities of surrendering to terror
VIEW warned that such decisions would deepen educational inequality in a region already carrying Nigeria’s highest burden of female illiteracy.
Breaking: Sanwo-Olu rolls out ambitious ₦4.23trn Budget for 2026
According to the governor, the budget has a total revenue estimate of ₦3,993,774,552,141, supported by Internally Generated Revenue of ₦3,119,774,552,141…
NYCN chairmen storm Lagos Waterways to explore Blue Economy potential
Welcoming the delegation, Emmanuel praised the NYCN’s interest in Lagos’ transport reforms and reiterated LASWA’s commitment to building a “safe,…
Tinubu taps Uzodimma Renewed Hope Ambassador to lead National Mobilisation
Inflation, previously at record highs, has reportedly fallen for seven consecutive months to 16.05% in October, according to the statement.…
Pandemonium in Maiduguri Girls’ School over scare of terrorists attack
The Borno State Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, also issued additional details to calm…
Ten-Man Everton stun Man. United with incredible win at Old Trafford
Their breakthrough came in the 29th minute. Dewsbury-Hall drifted past two United defenders before unleashing a superb curling effort from…
Insecurity: South West Governors announce Regional Security Fund, Joint Intelligence System
In one of the most significant resolutions, the governors announced the creation of a South West Security Fund (SWSF) to…
Oshiomhole explodes on TV, calls Amaechi “Most Terrible” politician
“Look at his choice of language. A guy who shut down the Rivers Judiciary because he wanted to appoint his…
Oyo set for major leap as Makinde presents ₦892bn Budget for 2026
Makinde explained that the 2026 budget allocated ₦502.85 billion to capital expenditure and ₦389.14 billion to recurrent expenditure, bringing the…
Tinubu fires important message to ex-NNPC GMD Gaius-Obaseki
Tinubu recalled that under Gaius-Obaseki’s leadership, the NNPC implemented ambitious initiatives spanning deep-offshore development, gas expansion, pipeline and depot construction,…
NRC launches Iddo turnaround, vows no legitimate traders will suffer
While acknowledging that some makeshift structures may be affected, Opeifa noted that many traders have been operating for years without…