Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
My encounter with Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu
On Wednesday, August 7, 2019, I took time off to continue my research on a publication that I was working…
Soloti announces entry into Nigeria’s Gaming Industry
The management of Soloti Gaming Limited, a new investor in Nigeria's fast-growing gaming industry has announced its entry into the…
Wike vows to challenge FG’s plans to withdraw money from Excess Crude Account
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike says Nigeria Governors Forum's endorsement of fresh withdrawal of fund by the Federal Government…
Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Old Otta Road with flyover, three other roads
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday inaugurated the Old Otta Road, three other roads and a flyover.
Adeboye calls for release of Leah Sharibu, Kagara school children
General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye on Friday joined calls for release of all captives,…
How Jakande rejected calls to contest for president – Tinubu
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has recounted how late first civilian Governor of Lagos…
Four Ejigbo boys who allegedly gang-raped girl, arrested by police
Four boys who allegedly gang-raped a girl in Ejigbo area of Lagos, have been arrested by officers of the Lagos…
Man hacked to death in Rivers over goat
A man, Aleruchi Awuzuruike was allegedly hacked to death by Chibueze Ojiriome over the killing of a goat owned by…
Insurgency: Buhari thumbs up Chad for security back-up
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the Republic of Chad for what he calls the effective “security back-up” given to Nigeria…
Fulani herdsmen: My use of AK-47 is figure of speech – Mohammed
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed on Friday said his use of AK-47 is a figure of speech for protection, which…
JUST IN: Kidnapped Kagara students, others not yet released – Bello
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani-Bello on Friday said kidnapped students and teachers of Government Science College, Kagara have not yet…
FG must give bandits ‘blanket amnesty’ now – Sheikh Gumi
Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi on Friday urged the Federal Government to give 'blanket amnesty' to bandits who are willing…
Pius Anyim Pius: Still impacting his Milieu at 60
He is no less a child of providence, wielding influence with alluring humility and exemplary focus. He has spoken and…
Outrage over Army’s deployment of soldiers, helicopters in Orlu
There is outrage and anger over Nigerian Army's deployment of soldiers and helicopters in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo…
Herdsmen on rampage, shoot seven farmers dead in Edo
Edo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of seven persons, including farmers, in Ovia North East Local Government Area…
Senate moves to block revenue loss from medical tourism
The Senate, on Thursday, moved to block revenue leakages from medical tourism with the consideration of a bill that would…
Nigerian Idol Season 6 set to hit DStv, GOtv screens March
All is set for the return of popular singing competition show, Nigerian Idol.
Imuekemhe, Ex-Edo SSG, HOS dies at 66
A former Head of Service (HOS), and Secretary to Edo State Government (SSG), Dr. Simon Imuekemhe, is dead.
Senate moves to prohibit casual jobs for graduates in Nigeria
The Senate, on Thursday, considered a bill seeking to stop employers in the private and public sectors from engaging employable…
Photos: Newly constructed 4.2km Old Ota Road to be unveiled by Sanwo-Olu Friday
The newly constructed 4.3km Old Ota Road, Lagos-Ogun Boundary, in Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area is to be inaugurated…
N714m Scam: Witness narrates how N159m was traced to Turaki’s account
The trial of former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki continued on Thursday with the 12th…
Kagara abduction: joint massive search intensified, more rescue assets deployed – IGP
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu says joint massive search and rescue mission is ongoing, with additional rescue…
Wike drops bombshell: Many governors are hiding under COVID-19 not to perform
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has dropped a bombshell, saying many governors in Nigeria are hiding under COVID-19 pandemic not…
Fani-Kayode attacks Saraki for leading team to persuade Jonathan not to leave PDP
By Kazeem Ugbodaga Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode is angry that former Governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki led…
Obasa: Anyone who has governed Lagos effectively can lead Nigeria
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has declared that anyone who succeeds in meeting…
JUST IN: NAFDAC endorses use of AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine for Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Thursday endorsed the use of AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine for…
Defence Minister to villagers: Don’t be cowards, stand and fight armed bandits
Nigeria's Defence Minister, Major General Bashir Magashi (Rtd) has told villagers to stand and fight armed bandits instead of running…
Medical doctor, 17 others arrested for alleged internet fraud in Owerri
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, arrested a 28-year-old medical…
Ecobank Group signs remittance partnership with Small World Financial Services
Leading international money transfer provider Small World Financial Services (“Small World”), has signed a partnership with Ecobank -the leading Pan-African…
Wike sacks Revenue Board chairman, appoints Aholu acting head
Nyesom Wike, Governor of Rivers State has sacked the State Chairman of Board of Internal Revenue Service ThankGod Adoage Norteh.