Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
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…
Sanwo-Olu honours Fashola, names Housing Estate after him
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday honoured former governor, Babatunde Fashola by naming the LagosHOMS, Iponri after him.
Photo News: Buhari, Makinde in ‘closed door’ meeting in Abuja over herdsmen
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde was at the State House, Abuja on Wednesday on a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Igangan, Igboho and the burden of history
Enter Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho! I doff my hat for Igboho! While some so-called war generalissimo of the Yoruba…
The many sides of J.J. Rawlings: A Tribute
Not even his harshest critics would begrudge Flt. Lt. John Jerry Rawlings - the late Ghanaian President his place in…
Auxell Musical equipment’s boss seeks government’s support
Chukwudebelu Elochukwu Samuel, the Chief Executive Officer of Auxell Musical Equipment has tasked the Nigerian government on what can be…
Lagos to begin development of Government Workers’ Village – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday disclosed that his administration is going to begin the development of the State…
Abiodun releases N85.5m to CDAs for development projects
The Ogun State Government under the leadership of Prince Dapo Abiodun has released N85.5 million as grants- in aid to…
Naira Marley’s money laundering case stalled
The ongoing trial of hip-hop musician, Azeez Fashola also known as Naira Marley, at the Federal High Court, Lagos, Southwest…
Who is after Sunday Igboho’s life?
Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has been in the news for almost two weeks. His…