Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
EDITORIAL: Nigeria Cannot Keep Counting Kidnapped Students Like Statistics
Across two different regions of the country, the insurgency-ravaged North-East and the relatively calmer South-West, gunmen once again invaded learning…
Heart of darkness: Police hunt Monster who raped 7-year-old, fled
A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped by an unidentified man in Bunza, Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Tinubu’s reforms will deliver prosperity, APC chairman assures Nigerians
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, on Monday assured Nigerians that the ongoing economic reforms…
FCMB empowers young Nigerians with financial knowledge
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has continued its financial literacy drive for secondary school students across Nigeria, helping young people…
Lagos receives 16.39 million hoax emergency calls in 15 months – LSCCC
The Lagos State Government has raised alarm over the growing rate of hoax and nuisance calls flooding the state’s emergency…
Nigeria, US fresh airstrikes kill over 20 ISWAP fighters in Borno
The Defence Headquarters on Monday announced that Nigerian troops, working in coordination with the United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, carried…
Lagos strengthens community policing, boosts neighbourhood security operations
Lagos State Government on Monday said the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency, LNSA, had strengthened grassroots security and community policing…
Lagos moves to end blackout culture with 24-hour electricity plan
Lagos State Government on Monday unveiled an ambitious roadmap to end the “culture of blackouts” and establish a 24-hour electricity…
Lagos Cracks Down On Unsafe Buildings, Seals Hundreds Of Facilities
Lagos State Government on Monday disclosed that the Lagos State Safety Commission intensified enforcement operations across the state by sealing…
Lagos saved N118.32bn property from fire in 2025, lost N19.72bn
Lagos State Government on Monday disclosed that emergency response operations across the state saved properties valued at N118.32 billion from…
Court grants El-Rufai N100m bail, orders monthly DSS reporting
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, in the…
Bamidele Emerges APC Candidate for Ekiti Central Unopposed
Ahead of the 2027 general election, Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has emerged the senatorial candidate of All…
Senate Condemns Students’ Abduction in Borno, Oyo, Promises State Police Soon
Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele on Sunday condemned in absolute terms the abduction of 87 students and teachers…
I never participated in APC Primary, Cubana Chief Priest insists
Celebrity businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has denied participating in the All Progressives Congress…
Why we’re delaying release of Quarterly Budget Implementation Reports – FG
The Federal Government has defended the delay in the publication of recent Quarterly Budget Implementation Reports, insisting that fiscal years…
NDLEA busts drug syndicates smuggling Cocaine, Opioids to UK, Australia
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted consignments of cocaine and opioid drugs concealed in carton walls and…
Man. United survive Forest scare in explosive five-goal Old Trafford thriller
Manchester United produced a thrilling performance at Old Trafford to defeat Nottingham Forest 3-2 on Sunday in a dramatic Premier…
SERAP demands probe into alleged N800bn APC Campaign Funding scandal
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently investigate allegations…
Presidency blasts doubters, insists slain ISWAP leader Al-Manuki is truly dead
The Presidency has defended the reported killing of a senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, insisting…
Semenyo fires Man. City past Chelsea to lift FA Cup
Manchester City claimed the 2026 FA Cup title after edging Chelsea 1-0 in a tense final at Wembley Stadium, courtesy…
APC clears air on membership dues requirement for primary elections voting
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has clarified that party members participating in the ongoing primary elections are not required to…
ADC postpones Presidential, Governorship screenings
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed its presidential and governorship screening exercise earlier scheduled for this weekend to Monday,…
APC disqualifies top House of Reps aspirants from Primaries
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified several House of Representatives aspirants from participating in the party’s National Assembly primaries,…
Lagos generates N803bn in three months as Revenue surges across key sectors
Lagos State generated over N803 billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2026, as the state government recorded strong…
Africa’s Youth need jobs, not handouts, Tony Elumelu tells Global Leaders
Nigerian business magnate and Founder of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has called for a new era of equal and strategic…
81 APC aspirants battle fiercely for 11 Benue Reps tickets
No fewer than 81 aspirants are battling for the 11 All Progressives Congress (APC) tickets for House of Representatives seats…
FG celebrates fresh S&P Upgrade amid ongoing Economic Reform push
The Federal Government has welcomed the decision by S&P Global Ratings to upgrade Nigeria’s sovereign credit rating from ‘B-’ to…
Deadly blast rocks ISWAP camp as six bomb makers die handling explosives
At least six suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), including a bomb-making specialist identified as Abu…
Lewandowski announces emotional Barcelona exit after four trophy-filled Seasons
Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has announced he will leave FC Barcelona after four glittering seasons, bringing an emotional end to…
Ogun Police gun down two kidnappers, arrest notorious gang kingpin in raid
The Ogun State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its crackdown on kidnapping and violent crimes, neutralising two…