Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Lagos Agriculture investments to hit $10bn by 2025 – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has projected that the total investments in the agriculture sector in the State would…
Lessons Nigeria, others can learn from George Floyd murder trial – Jonathan
Nigeria's former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan says Nigeria and other nations could learn some useful lessons from George Floyd murder…
Tragedy: Gunmen on motorcycles shoot 30 villagers dead in Zamfara
Gunmen on motorcycles have reportedly shot 30 villagers dead in a raid of four villages in Zamfara State.
BIP in Sugar sector will address unemployment – NSDC boss
The Executive Secretary of National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Zacch Adedeji, has disclosed that the Backward Integration Programme (BIP)…
EFCC nabs 11 suspected Internet fraudsters in Rivers, Bayelsa
Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 11 suspected internet…
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines supplied to Nigeria expires July 9
The batch of Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines supplied to Nigeria for use will expire July 9, 2021.
Keystone Bank educates 3,000 Nigerian students on financial literacy
Keystone Bank Limited has tutored over 3,000 secondary school students in Nigeria as part of activities marking 2021's Global Money…
Lagos shuts COVID-19 vaccination centres, vaccinates 257,756 people
The Lagos State Government has announced the closure of all COVID-19 vaccination centres after the state vaccinated 257,756 people in…
Why I ordered withdrawal of senior police officers attached to EFCC – IGP
Acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba says the decision to withdraw senior police officers attached to the Economic and…
Lagos trains 200 corps members on Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday trained 200 corps members posted to the state on Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation.
Most wanted Abia drug supplier Apolos busted with 100kg of cocaine, cannabis
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has busted a notorious major supplier of illicit drugs in Abia state, Chibuike…
Kwara inducts 130 doctors, nurses, others
Kwara State Government on Tuesday began the induction of 130 health workers recently recruited into the state civil service.
Senate approves N257.18bn budget for Customs
The Senate, on Wednesday, approved the sum of N257,183,671,694.71 as budget for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for the 2021…
JUST IN: Senate approves $1.5bn, €995m external loans for FG
The Nigerian senate has given the Federal Government the nod to borrow $1.5bn and €995m from foreign bodies.
What I will remember slain Chad’s president Idriss Deby for – Jonathan
Nigeria's former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has revealed what he would remember late Chad's president, Idriss Deby for.
Why PDP’s NWC should suspend Babangida Aliyu – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has called on the National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to…
Those agitating for secession can’t intimidate Buhari – Presidency
The presidency has said those agitating for secession of Nigeria cannot intimidate President Muhammadu Buhari by their unbecoming actions.
DSO: Completion impossible in three years, say broadcasting experts
Many broadcasting industry experts and stakeholders have described as fantasy the Federal Government’s projection that the country’s Digital Switchover (DSO)…
Two dead as rival cult groups clash in Benin
A renewed cult clash between members of Black Axe and Eiye confraternity groups, has reportedly resulted in the death of…
Oyo to build new Governor’s lodge with N1.2bn
Oyo State Executive Council has approved N1.2 billion for the construction of new governor's lodge in Abuja.
Massive raid: 14 suspected Internet fraudsters busted in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters.
10 quick facts about slain Chadian hero President Idriss Déby
President Idriss Déby of Chad was killed at the weekend at the battle front with rebel groups in the country.
Lagos charges Traffic Radio on proactiveness
Lagos State Government has charged its Traffic Radio to brace up in supporting the agenda of the state government, in…
Senate probes Customs invasion of shops at Bodija market
The Senate, on Tuesday, mandated the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to investigate the alleged invasion of Rice…
I’m a lion, king of the jungle – Fani-Kayode boasts
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has branded himself a lion and the king of the jungle who never forgave a…
Senate confirms Usman as NPC Commissioner
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Muhammad Dattijo Usman as a Federal Commissioner of the National Population Commission.
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Chad’s President Idriss Déby killed in battle with rebels
President of Chad, Idriss Déby has been killed in battle with rebels in the northern part of the country.
Senate begins probe of CCT boss Umar over assault allegation
The Senate, on Tuesday, waded into assault allegations leveled against the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar…
Nigeria’s Chukwudi Opara busted in India over N9.4m scam
A suspected Nigerian scammer, Henry Chukwudi Opara, has been arrested in India over alleged Rs 18.50 lakh (₦9,397,082.50) gift scam.
NBA’s protest useless – Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike has described as unnecessary and useless the protest by members of Nigeria Bar Association,NBA, in solidarity with…