Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Kaduna leads with highest single day COVID-19 cases
Kaduna State recorded a spike in COVID-19 cases on Thursday, as the virus caseload in Nigeria went down south again.
Almajiris are potential Boko Haram in waiting if not addressed – Zulum
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum on Thursday warned that if the Almajiri system is not completely overhauled, the Northeast…
Why South Africa must secure business interests of Nigerians – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has told the South African authorities to reciprocate the Nigerian Government's gesture by ensuring…
Ondo monarch Oba Adeusi shot dead by gunmen
Gunmen have shot dead a foremost traditional ruler in Ondo State, Oba Israel Adeusi in Akure.
No pardon for rapists, gender-violence offenders – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday vowed that no offender indicted in reported cases of rape and gender-based violence…
15 suspected cultists arrested in Rivers
Fifteen suspected cultists were on Wednesday night arrested by the Diobu Vigilante group at different locations in Mile 2 Diobu,…
Nigeria has 200 million poor people – Buhari admits
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday admitted that Nigeria has 200 million poor people and asked the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting…
2023: Atiku, PDP engrossed in Dubai meetings to stage comeback – APC
The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Thursday alleged that former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has been engrossed in meetings with…
Photos: APC chairman Buni formally receives Abbo into the party
Chairman of the Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala…
House help Emmanuel escapes with boss’ hard currencies
A house help, identified as Emmanuel has been arrested after he escaped with his boss’ jewelry and hard currencies in…
MICH: Lagos kicks off research project with 1,140 pregnant women
The Lagos State Government will on December 1, 2020 kick-off a research project with 1,140 indigent pregnant women under its…
Lagos police bust four suspected robbers
The police in Lagos have arrested four suspected armed robbers terrorizing Alakuko area of the State and its environs.
LAWMA sends three to Wall of Shame
Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has added three more persons, Patrick Anyiadika, Michael and Yusuf Yunisa, to its Wall of…
APC will shock Nigerians with massive defections – Buni
Chairman of the Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Yobe State Governor Mai Mala…
Maradona, one of the best ever – Ronaldo
Football superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has mourned football legend, Diego Maradona who died on Wednesday.
Life and Times of Diego Armando Maradona
The whole world was thrown into mourning following the demise of football legend and Argentine hero, Diego Armando Maradona. Maradona…
Presidential committee recommends re-opening of land borders
Nigeria is set to re-open its land borders with neigbouring West African countries, following recommendation by a presidential committee on…
Ikuforiji’s alleged money laundering case adjourned till Dec. 9
The re-trial of the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji,and his aide, Oyebode Atoyebi charged…
LGs must do more in maintenance of tertiary drains in domains – LASG
Lagos State Government on Wednesday charged all Local Government Councils to do more to ensure maintenance and cleanliness of all…
More trouble for Maina, lawyer applies to withdraw from case
Adeola Adedipe, the lawyer handling the case of the former Chairman of Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, has…
Gunmen kidnap wife, son of Atiku’s security details
Gunmen have reportedly abducted the wife and son of security details to Nigeria's ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar.
Senate summons Pantami over spate of insecurity
The Senate has mandated its Committees on Legislative Compliance and Communications to invite the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy,…
Gowon never took half of Central Bank with him to London – Fani-Kayode
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has defended former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, saying he never took half…
Senate to FG: Implement zero duty on aircraft importation, spare parts
The Senate has called on the Federal Government to fully implement the Executive Order on zero customs duty and zero…
Aregbesola, Sanwo-Olu advocate peaceful resolution to conflicts
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, have re-emphasised the importance of peaceful resolution…
We are determined to stamp out gender-based violence in Lagos – Sanwo-Olu
Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday vowed that the state government will continue to implement…
Real Estate Conference: Stakeholders harness opportunities in digital marketing, others
Stakeholders in real estate sector have harnessed opportunities in digital marketing and others, as well as brainstorm on how to…
GOtv Boxing Night 21: Fijabi promises explosive ring return
Former African Boxing Union (ABU) light welterweight champion, Olaide “Fijaborn” Fijabi, who is set to have his first fight in…
Modular refineries will eliminate importation of fuel – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday said the establishment of modular refineries in the country will make petroleum products available in the…
Senate to FG: Rebuild destroyed infrastructure in Lagos, Calabar now
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to urgently reconstruct and rebuild infrastructure destroyed by hoodlums during…