Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
COVID-19: FG contemplates lockdown in Lagos, Abuja, Plateau
The Federal Government is contemplating lockdown in part of Lagos, Abuja, Plateau and Kaduna, as COVID-19 cases shot up in…
COVID-19: NSIA donates 126 monitors, 53 oxygen concentrators to 21 institutions
The Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority in a bid to assist the Federal Government scale up its Covid-19 response has formally…
Another 424 Nigerians stranded in Saudi Arabia arrive Abuja
Another 424 Nigerians stranded in Saudi Arabia arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Friday.
Service Chiefs: Buhari writes National Assembly for confirmation
President Muhammadu Buhari has written the National Assembly for confirmation of the new Service Chiefs.
Sanwo-Olu slashes LASU’s school fees
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has slashed the school fees being payable at the Lagos State University.
Wizkid’s babymama, Binta Diamond survives second accident in one month
Singer, Wizkid's babymama, Binta Diamond Diallo has survived a second ghastly accident in one month.
MultiChoice announces price slash on DStv, GOtv decoders
Leading video entertainment provider, MultiChoice Nigeria, has announced a price slash on its DStv and GOtv decoders starting Monday, February…
Ecobank Nigeria has Stable Outlook, Quality Management – Fitch Rating
Fitch Ratings has assigned Ecobank Nigeria Limited (ENG) a Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'B-' with a Stable Outlook,…
Lagos rapist Nura Asumoge jailed 25 years for defiling girl
The Sexual Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos has sentenced a rapist, Nura Asumoge to 25 years imprisonment for defiling a…
COVID-19 cases fall sharply in Nigeria, Lagos missing on infections list
COVID-19 cases fell below 1,000 on Thursday in Nigeria, but Lagos, epicentre of the virus is conspicuously missing on the…
Sanwo-Olu appoints Fashola’s sister, Toyin Onanuga, 15 others Permsecs
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of 17 Permanent Secretaries in the Lagos State Public Service.
Ogun Police raid shrine, arrest four herbalists
The Ogun State Police Command has raided a shrine in Ijebu Ode and arrested four herbalists for allegedly defrauding one…
Police Service Commission promotes 9 CPs to AIGs, 20,365 others
The Police Service Commission, PSC, has approved the promotion of 20,356 senior Police Officers.
Nsofor was an outstanding Justice, say Buhari, Uzodimma
Justice Slyvanus Adiewere Nsofor has been laid to rest at his home town, Umudei Village in Oguta Local Government Area…
I will not allow religious prejudice to influence my decisions, policies – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday vowed not to allow religious prejudice and partisanship influence his decisions and policies.
Absence of judge stalls trial of Fashola’s impersonator
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Thursday adjourned the trial of Mr. Malik Wakili alleged to…
Closure of Third Mainland Bridge: Lagos releases alternative routes
The Lagos State Government has released alternative routes following planned closure of Third Mainland Bridge from Saturday to Monday.
Obasanjo almost put an end to my military career 21 years ago – Buratai
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai says former Military Head of State, Olusegun Obasanjo almost put an…
Gun-battle in Edo: Vigilantes repel herdsmen attack, shoot one dead
A team of brave local vigilante operatives have repelled an attack by gun-wielding Fulani herdsmen who attacked their communities in…
Sunday Igboho’s eviction notice to Fulani herdsmen illegal – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has attacked Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho for issuing quit notice to Fulani herdsmen in Igangan,…
Army unleashes 300 female soldiers on bandits on deadly Kaduna-Abuja Expressway
The Nigerian Army has deployed 300 female soldiers to battle bandits and kidnappers on the deadly Kaduna-Abuja Expressway.
Lagos bans trucks, trailers from plying roads in the state day time
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday banned trucks and trailers from plying roads in the state during day time.
Nigeria reports second highest daily COVID-19 deaths as cases soar
Nigeria reports second highest COVID-19 deaths in a single day on Wednesday as new cases soar in the country.
I’m ashamed of Southwest governors – Fani-Kayode
Critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has attacked Southwest governors for meeting with Miyetti Allah over herdsmen’s menace in the region, saying he…
Bottom rock Sheffield United shock Man. United at Old Trafford
Bottom rock Sheffield United shocked Manchester United at Old Trafford on Wednesday, winning 2-1 to deal a blow to United’s…
Four perish in auto crash in Kogi
A head on collision between two vehicles in the early hours of Wednesday claimed the lives of four staff of…
Why I met with Buhari in Abuja – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has explained the reason he met with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Wednesday.
Lagos SCRPS renovates 92 dilapidated public schools
The Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS) in Lagos on Wednesday disclosed that 92 dilapidated public schools have…
FG to shut Third Mainland Bridge for another 72 hours
The Federal Controller of Works Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola on Wednesday announced another three days of total shutdown of the…
Buhari goes tough, slams 6-month jail term on violators of COVID-19 protocols
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday signed a law to check the spread of COVID-19 pandemic and slammed six months imprisonment…