Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
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.
Microsoft unveils new employee experience platform,’Microsoft Viva’
Microsoft Corp announced Microsoft Viva, the first employee experience platform to bring tools for employee engagement, learning, wellbeing and knowledge…
Police arrest suspected robber in NSCDC uniform in Ogun
Men of the Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State Command have arrested an armed robbery suspect, Adeolu Bankole operating in Nigerian…
#EndSARS: 11-year-old boy hit by stray bullet demands N50m compensation
An 11-year-old-boy, Osasu Omoigui, who was allegedly hits by a stray bullet on his genital during the #EndSARS protest, has…
Sanwo-Olu gives financial support to 50 vulnerable Lagosians
Not less than 50 vulnerable Lagosians were on Tuesday empowered through financial support from the State Government under an initiative…
Senate receives request to confirm Adolphus as Auditor-General of the Federation
The Senate on Tuesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of Mr. Aghughu Arhotomhenla Adolphus as…
Lagos to build more schools for growth of education
The Lagos State Government has expressed its readiness to build more schools to make education more accessible to the people.
Nigeria’s Kamaru Usman goes for third UFC Welterweight title defence
History will be made in the early hours of Sunday, February 14, 2021, as 33-year-old Nigerian-American professional mixed martial artist,…
Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm appointment of CDS, Service Chiefs
The Senate has received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of the newly appointed Chief of…
Inter-tribal Conflict: Leaders must unite against criminality, divisive forces – Lawan
President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, has called on Nigerian leaders to unite against criminality stemming from the activities…