Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Lagos clarifies Sanitation exercise, says controlled movement lawful
The Lagos State Government has moved to correct what it described as misleading interpretations of a Court of Appeal ruling…
Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed in wave of coordinated attacks
Mali’s Defence Minister, General Sadio Camara, has been killed in a coordinated wave of attacks that struck military and strategic…
Lagos signs Power deal with three firms to boost Electricity supply
The Lagos State Government has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with three electricity generation companies in a move aimed…
What we know about Suspected White House Dinner Shooter
Fresh details have emerged about Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect arrested following the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner,…
Chelsea edge Leeds to reach FA Cup Final, set up Man. City showdown
Chelsea booked their place in the FA Cup final on Sunday after grinding out a narrow 1-0 victory over Leeds…
Trump confirms King Charles visit despite White House Dinner attack
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that the planned visit of King Charles III to Washington, D.C., will proceed as…
“Depraved Person tried to kill Trump,” Leavitt reveals after attack
“What was supposed to be a fun night at the WHCA dinner with President Trump delivering jokes and celebrating free…
Amosun blasts Ogun APC reports, denies forcing aspirants to step down
Former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has distanced himself from reports surrounding a recent All Progressives Congress (APC) meeting in…
“He hates Christians,” Trump reveals suspect’s Manifesto after shooting
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the suspect in the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner left…
Trump calls WHCD shooting “Very Sad,” pushes for White House Ballroom
President Donald Trump said he and First Lady Melania Trump are both “doing fine” following a shooting incident at the…
69 Killed, hundreds injured as Lagos roads turn deadly in three months
At least 69 people lost their lives in road accidents across Lagos State within the first quarter of 2026, highlighting…
SERAP, Editors drag NBC to Court over ‘Gag Order’ on Broadcasters
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against the…
Drug Trafficker Emeka busted after swallowing 45 Cocaine Pellets bound for Europe
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a suspected cocaine courier in Oyo State, exposing a trans-Saharan trafficking…
The Ibadan Opposition summit is a talk shop – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has weighed in on the ongoing opposition summit in Ibadan, describing the gathering as…
Sam Pharmaceuticals opens Factory in Nigeria with FCMB, BoI Support
Sam Pharmaceutical Limited has opened a new manufacturing facility in southwestern Nigeria, expanding local drug production capacity as the country…
UBA deposits surge to N27.2trn despite profit pressures
United Bank for Africa Plc has recorded an 11.8 per cent increase in customer deposits, rising to N27.2 trillion for…
Rhino kills anti-poaching hero during patrol in shocking reserve attack
A 58-year-old anti-poaching operative has been killed in a shocking wildlife attack in South Africa, after a rare rhino he…
Sessegnon strike seals crucial win for Fulham against Aston Villa
Fulham secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in their English Premier League clash on Saturday, with a first-half…
Lagos shuts down as Sanwo-Olu leads massive Sanitation Exercise
Movement and commercial activities were temporarily halted across parts of Lagos on Saturday as residents observed the state’s revived monthly…
“Public are your Bosses,” IGP warns officers against misconduct
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has directed officers of the Nigeria Police Force to uphold civility and professionalism in…
“What’s that Noise,” Presidency blasts ADC over fresh allegations
The Presidency has launched a scathing rebuttal against the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its forum of national legislators, dismissing…
Obasanjo, Atiku, Kwankwaso lead powerful coalition talks to unseat APC
In a high-stakes move to reshape Nigeria’s political landscape, a formidable coalition of opposition heavyweights gathered today in Ibadan, Oyo…
“I don’t want kids,” Phyna chooses Pets over Motherhood
Reality TV star Phyna has revealed that she has no intention of having biological children, stating a preference for raising…
“I don’t have N1bn,” Akpoti-Uduaghan vows to appeal defamation judgement
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has directed her legal team to challenge a High Court judgement awarding N1 billion in damages to…
Anosike Clinches MVP, Titles in China as Tinubu Salutes Excellence
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian-American basketball star Ejimofor Anosike following his remarkable outing in the 2026 National Basketball…
A Coup Trial Without Precedent
I came of age in Nigeria under absolutist, totalitarian military regimes and was shaped by the anti-military rhetoric and activism…
Court stops police, FRSC from fining motorists over third party insurance
A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps from imposing…
Sanwo-Olu rallies Lagosians to act as sanitation exercise resumes Saturday
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on Lagos residents to actively participate in the resumption of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise,…
Equities Market Extends Rally, Investors Gain N1.86trn in 14-Day Surge
Nigeria’s equities market closed the week on a bullish note, recording a N1.857 trillion gain as sustained investor confidence drove…
Medical doctor kidnapped in Niger hospital as police begin manhunt
The Nigeria Police Force in Niger State has confirmed the abduction of a senior medical practitioner, Dr Tony Eghagagara, in…