Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
The ‘unwinning’ war? The Parliament invitation to the Nigerian Army
No one knows when the Chief of the Army Staff of the British Army appears in the Parliament.
Buhari’s empty rhetoric, security of people and human rights
President Muhammadu Buhari in his inaugural speech on May 29, 2015 promised expectant citizens that he would: “tackle head on…
Nigerian drug trafficker Paulinus sentenced to death in Vietnam
Nigerian drug trafficker, Unachukwu Chiluba Paulinus, has been sentenced to death in Vietnam for illegally transporting narcotic substances in the…
Reuters appoints Galloni first female Editor-in-Chief in 170 years
Alessandra Galloni has been appointed Reuters next Editor-In-Chief, a statement from Michael Friedenberg, President, Reuters News and Media, Thomson Reuters…
Obaseki lied, we didn’t print N60bn distributed at FAAC – FG
The Federal Government on Wednesday rubbished claims by Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki that it printed N60 billion which was…
IGP, security agencies must investigate Ebonyi killings – Senate
The Senate has called on the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, to carry out a comprehensive investigation into…
Umar Jibril arrested for stabbing Chief Imam Alhassan to death
The Niger State Police Command has arrested Umar Jibril, popularly known as Ba'adama for stabbing the Chief Imam of Edati…
Many injured as gas explosion rocks Amuwo Odofin, Lagos
A gas explosion has rocked Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos with many people said to be injured.
EFCC arrests Okorocha in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday arrested former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha.
Photo of the day: Obasanjo exchanges elbow greeting with masquerade
Nigeria's former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday exchanged elbow greeting with a masquerade.
Why the courts are locked
The past one week has been very challenging for judges, lawyers and litigants alike, as the court system became paralyzed…
Updated: Lagos policemen reject N500K bribe from suspected thieves
Some policemen in Lagos rejected N500,000 bribe from five suspects who stole iron rods belonging to China Civil Engineering and…
Pastor Adefarasin drops bombshell: ‘Nigeria is a scam’
Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of House on the Rock has said Nigeria is a scam and that the next administration…
Edo police nab Ashien for threatening to kill his boss over N10m
Operatives of Edo State Police Command, have arrested a 25-year-old man, Mike Ashien, over alleged threat to kidnap and murder…
JUST IN: Adeboye hits Kaduna, meets El-Rufai
The General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has visited Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State.
Why we overlooked over-voting at PDP Southwest Congress – Fayose
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has said he and others chose to overlook over-voting at the PDP Southwest…
Sanwo-Olu: Nigeria is shaking, we need prayer
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on clerics to pray for Nigeria as the nation is seriously shaking.
Headlines, Politics, Top Stories
Why court must not determine winners of elections – Jonathan
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan on Monday said the court should not be allowed to determine the winners of elections in…
Sporadic gunshots at PDP Southwest congress; Fayose whisked away
Sporadic gunshots were heard at the Zonal Congress of the PDP in Osogbo on Monday as hoodlums attempted to invade…
Lagos cop Aiwansoba who shot lover in the mouth fired
The Lagos State Police Command has sacked and prosecuted Sergeant Eze Aiwansoba who shot his lover in the mouth last…
Buhari reveals important things COVID-19 did for Nigerian scientists
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said COVID-19 pandemic revealed the potentials, talents, and creativity of Nigerian scientists.
Rift over: Fayose, Makinde hug each other at PDP’s congress (Photo)
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose and the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde hugged each other on Monday at…
Customs hits N159.58bn revenue in three months
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Command on Monday disclosed that it generated over N159.58 billion in the first quarter…
Ighalo, 10 others sent to prison for internet fraud
Justice Adamu Turaki Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has convicted and sentenced Destiny Ighalo…
FG lists criteria for appointment of Ambassadors
The Federal Government has listed criteria for the appointment of ambassadors, saying such people must track records.
Cashless policy minimizing fraud in Cooperative Societies – Provost
The Provost, Lagos State Cooperative College, Akorede Ojomu on Monday said the adoption of cashless policy has helped in minimizing…
No hiding place for Tyson Fury – Anthony Joshua
Heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has vowed to defeat WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury in July’s unification bout, saying there is…
MURIC accuses CAN of nursing bad intention towards Muslims over hijab
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of nursing bad intention towards Muslims over…
Stop malicious mudslinging: AAU Management warns ASUU
The management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, has assured members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities…
Interswitch begins sale of 2021 JAMB ePINs
Interswitch Group has announced the opening of its platform for the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registrations.