Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
US-based Prince Abuda murdered by kidnappers, buried amidst tears, sorrow
The US-based Nigerian, Prince Dennis Abuda, who was kidnapped and killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen has been buried.
Lagos CP: #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest banned, security forces deployed
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu on Thursday said security forces have been deployed to dislodge any violent…
EFCC arrests five for $257,822 Credit Card Fraud
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have smashed a syndicate of alleged fraudsters who specializes in credit…
N39m Fraud: Court grants contractor N20m bail
Justice Fatun Riman of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Thursday, granted bail to one…
Mad Cows and even Madder Narratives
By Wole Soyinka The most distressful aspect of my recent interaction with cows and herders is that it has created…
Soyinka breaks silence: ‘Fulani herders, cows attacked my property, police lied’
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka on Thursday broke the silence on purported attack by Fulani herdsmen, saying that he was…
Sanwo-Olu mourns, says Jakande’s death a colossal loss
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has mourned the death of the first civilian governor of Lagos, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, saying…
Hydroxychloroquine: Stella Immanuel demands apology from Biden, others
U.S. based doctor, Stella Immanuel has demanded apology from Joe Biden and others who called her crazy when she said…
Lagos court jails armed robber 21 years
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, on Wednesday sentenced one Shola Agboola to 21 years imprisonment for armed…
COVID-19 uptick in Nigeria, more deaths reported
Nigeria reports COVID-19 uptick on Wednesday with more deaths recorded in the last 24 hours, according to the Nigerian Centre…
Lagos police arrest landlady’s daughter for beating male tenant to death
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Ms Tina Essi, for the alleged murder of 49-year-old Christian Akparie in…
Declare Miyetti Allah terrorist group now – NANS tells Buhari
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest zone has called on President Mohammadu Buhari to declare Miyetti Allah Cattle…
Resident doctors debunk Obaseki’s allegation of corruption in health sector
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Edo State Hospital Management Board chapter, has debunked corruption allegation against doctors in employ…
Senate confirms AMCON, NDIC nominees
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nominations of Mr. Ahmed Lawan Kuru; and Bello Hassan as Managing Directors of the…
Machado-Onanuga resumes as Perm. Sec. TESCOM
Mrs. Toyin Machado-Onanuga has resumed office as Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM).
Okei-Odumakin condemns attack on Soyinka’s house
Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, President, Women Arise and Centre for Change, has condemned herdsmen attack on Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka's…
Video: Fani-Kayode has seen the light, he has joined APC – Yahaya Bello
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has revealed in a video that critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has seen the light and has…
Fulani herdsmen attack Soyinka’s home in Abeokuta
Suspected Fulani herdsmen on Tuesday reportedly attacked the home of Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Southwest…
COVID-19: Senate President reprimands aide for failing to wear face-mask
President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmed Lawan, on Tuesday reprimanded a legislative aide for his failure to wear a face-mask…
Senate takes crucial decision on Buhari’s request to confirm CDS, Service Chiefs
The Senate on Wednesday took a crucial decision on President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for the confirmation of the newly appointed…
EFCC busts nine suspected Internet fraudsters in Benin
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office on Tuesday, arrested nine suspected internet fraudsters in…
2023: Fani-Kayode on the march again?
In politics, there are no permanent friends, permanent enemies and permanent interests. This is perhaps, the only way to explain…
Former Super Eagles defender, Yisa Sofoluwe is dead
Former Super Eagles defender, Yisa Sofoluwe is dead.
COVID-19 strikes 21 Nigerians dead in one day, cases rise again
The dreaded COVID-19 pandemic struck 21 Nigerians dead on Tuesday as new cases rise again after two days of relief.
Insecurity: We must resist attempts to destroy Nigeria – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday called for justice against victims of banditry, kidnapping in the country.
Lagos is a success story, Obasa says as he revalidates APC membership
The Speaker Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Tuesday expressed optimism that Lagos will produce the highest…
Maritime can generate $90trn for Nigeria if well harnessed – NIMASA DG
Director General, Nigerian Maritime and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh on Tuesday said the maritime industry, if well harnessed,…
Photos: Osinbajo revalidates his APC membership in Ogun
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday revalidated his membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogun State.
No room for cattle herders bearing AK-47 rifles in Edo – Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has warned that there would be no room for cattle herders to bear assault…
How loans from Jumia provided direct access to big companies – Jumoke Akinsanya
Jumia seller and owner of Deeski.com, Jumoke Akinsanaya has lauded the e-commerce lending platform for helping her business to expand.