Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Jakande’s death a huge loss to Lagos – Eko Club
The Eko Club has mourned the demise of first civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, describing it as…
What Jonathan, Dangote said on Okonjo-Iweala’s emergence as DG, WTO
Nigeria's former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote said they are convinced in the ability of…
Insecurity: Lawan advocates stiffer penalties for illegal bearers of firearms
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, advocated for stiffer penalties for anyone caught in possession of firearm not…
Kwara APC chairman welcomes Minister’s embrace of registration process
Kwara All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Committee Chairman, Alhaji Abdullah Samari has commended the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji…
Breaking: PDP leaders meet Jonathan over 2023
Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have met with former President, Goodluck Jonathan as they strategise for 2023 presidency.
Sanwo-Olu to commission Pen Cinema bridge Saturday
Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will on Saturday commission the Pen Cinema Bridge in Agege area of the State.
Ehingbeti: Buhari pledges to support Lagos with massive investments
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday pledged that the Federal Government will support more massive investments in Lagos State to boost…
Yahaya Bello disbands Kogi United, Confluence Queens football teams
The Kogi State Government has announced the disbandment of Kogi United and Confluence Queens football teams for protesting.
JUST IN: Gbenga Daniel dumps PDP for APC
Former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives…
Vigilantes, hunters invade kidnappers’ den, arrest 10 suspects
By Richard Elesha Local vigilante group and hunters in Kogi State have invaded kidnappers’ den and arrest 10 suspected kidnappers.…
Breaking: Buhari dumps Magu, asks Senate to confirm Bawa as EFCC Chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari has dumped suspended EFCC acting Chairman, Ibrahim Magu and asked the Senate to confirm Abdulrasheed Bawa as…
Lagos Assembly reconstitutes chairmen of House committees
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Monday announced the chairman of the…
Herdsmen attack: Five Northern governors hit Ogun Tuesday – Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that five northern governors are to hold a security peace meeting with him…
Ogun LG staff stabs wife to death over suspicion of infidelity
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command at the weekend arrested Sobola Olatunji, 46, a staff of Remo North Local…
Lekki Estate residents list conditions for Toll Gate re-opening
Residents of estates around Lekki, under the aegis of Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA), have given the Lagos…
How Okonjo-Iweala can excel as WTO DG – Buhari
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala can only excel as Director-General of World Trade Organisation, WTO,…
Bloodletting in Shasha Ibadan must stop now – Atiku
Nigeria's former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Monday said the bloodletting in Shasha area of Ibadan, Oyo State must stop…
LCC owes local, foreign lenders N11.6bn, $31.1m
The Lekki Concession Company (LCC) on Monday said it owes local and foreign lenders N11.6 billion and $31.1 million respectively.
OPEC congratulates Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment as DG, WTO
The Secretary General, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Mohamrad Sanusi Barkindo has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her…
Lagos police arrest eight suspected traffic robbers in Ketu
The Lagos Police Command says its officers have arrested eight suspected traffic robbers in Ketu area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
Lagos begins two-week anti-rabies vaccination campaign
Lagos State Government will on Tuesday begin a two-week free mass anti-rabies vaccination campaign programme to curb the menace of…
JUST IN: Okonjo-Iweala breaks silence on appointment as WTO DG, sets agenda
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has reacted to her appointment as Director-General, World Trade Organisation, WTO, just as she sets key agenda…
How Jonathan reacted to Omokri’s naming of his new baby after him
Former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has reacted to his former aide, Reno Omokri naming his new born baby after…
Five persons arraigned for being in possession of fake $200,000
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria has adjourned till April 10, 2021 for the trial of five…
Jakande – Farewell to the Architect of Modern Lagos
Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, the first executive Governor of Lagos State (1979-1983) who died on Thursday, 11 February 2021 at…
Lagos missing as COVID-19 cases fall sharply in Nigeria
COVID-19 cases fall sharply in Nigeria on Sunday, as Lagos, the epicentre of the virus was conspicuously missing among states…
Obasanjo drops crucial COVID-19 message for African countries
Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has dropped crucial COVID-19 message for African countries.
Iddo Railway Terminus for FG’s new trains on fire in Lagos
The Iddo Railway Terminus for the Federal Government's new trains was on Saturday evening gutted by fire.
Four OPC members arrested for beating man to death in Lagos
The Police operatives attached to Bariga Division of the Lagos State Police Command on Saturday arrested four members of Oodua…
Lekki Tollgate: I and others were thoroughly beaten by police – Mr. Macaroni
Popular comedian Debo Adebayo, also known as Mr Macaroni has narrated his experience after he and 39 others were arrested…