Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Obasanjo drops bombshell: Why I didn’t make El-Rufai my successor in 2007
“I did not yield to the pressure. Later, he asked why I didn’t agree, and I told him El-Rufai needed…
Ooni, Alaafin reunite in Lagos, seal historic Yoruba Unity Pact
“Today marks a defining moment in our shared history. We are committed to promoting harmony among Yoruba sons and daughters…
All you need to know about Tinubu’s new Service Chiefs
The appointments bring seasoned officers-Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, Rear Adm. Idi Abbas, AVM Sunday Aneke, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, and Major General…
Police break silence on fresh arrest of Sowore
“The story that he was arrested on a fresh charge and ‘whisked away to Kuje Prison to be arraigned on…
Super Falcons soar past Benin with confident victory in WAFCON qualifier
Goals from Chinwendu Ihezuo and Esther Okoronkwo in the opening half ensured that the 10-time African champions took firm control…
Three Met Police officers fired after Panorama exposes shocking misconduct
PC Borg was shown making Islamophobic and crude remarks about detainees, boasting that he joined the police “to nick people…
Tinubu declares major win as FATF clears Nigeria’s name from Grey List
“In February 2023, Nigeria was placed on the FATF grey list. Rather than see it as a setback, we viewed…
Nigerian writer Ogunrinde earns global recognition in 2025 Live Canon Poetry Prize
Ogunrinde’s longlisted poem, titled “Laughter,” stands among an impressive selection of works featured in the 2025 Live Canon Anthology, available…
Breaking: Tinubu sacks Service Chiefs, appoints Oluyede as new Defence Chief
In the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede takes over from General Christopher Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff.
Lagos demands renewed integrity, discipline from Public Servants
She noted that the workshop provided a platform for staff to reassess their responsibilities, identify gaps, and share ideas that…
FirstBank revolutionises cross-border payments with PAPSS Integration on LIT App
By adopting PAPSS, FirstBank reinforces its leadership in Africa’s digital banking landscape and its role in driving the continent’s economic…
Wike gives one condition to testify in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial
Nnamdi Kanu, who is standing trial for terrorism-related offences at the Federal High Court in Abuja, recently submitted a list…
FCMB launches Mutual Funds Access on Mobile App
Yemisi Edun, Managing Director, First City Monument Bank, said: "What we are building goes beyond digital convenience. It is about…
HEFAMAA leads statewide drive to expose fake health facilities
The Permanent Secretary identified quackery as one of the agency’s biggest challenges, noting that illegal practitioners often operate from private…
Lagos Tourism Ministry endorses Eko Fiesta, hails organisers
Speaking during a meeting with the organisers, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris…
NBA stars Billups, Rozier, Jones nabbed by FBI in explosive gambling scandal
Federal investigators claim the scheme, financed by members of the Bonanno, Genovese and Gambino crime families, employed marked cards, x-ray…
UBA, Renewvia Solar partner to power Nigerian branches with clean energy
The project, backed by Norway’s Empower New Energy and Incremental Energy Solutions (IES), will deliver 152,000 kilowatt-hours of clean energy…
Dufil Prima Foods leads call for disability inclusion on World Sight Day
Delivering a health talk, Dr. Mariam Olaniyan Fashola, an ophthalmologist from LASUTH, cautioned against traditional eye remedies and called for…
HEFAMAA urges Lagos residents to unmask illegal health facilities with QR Code
According to Idowu, the sensitisation campaign aims to equip residents with the knowledge to identify legitimate healthcare providers, report illegal…
Odunmbaku backs Lagos APC’s endorsement of Tinubu for Second Term
Odunmbaku further linked Tinubu’s national achievements to the progress recorded in Ojodu LCDA under his administration’s HEYES five-point agenda, which…
Nigerian Breweries surges past N1 trillion Revenue mark amid Economic turbulence
“The Group’s revenue grew by 47 per cent, supported by appropriate pricing and the strong performance of the premium portfolio.…
Rampaging Liverpool crush Frankfurt in ruthless Champions League display
Liverpool picked up right where they left off after the break, with Cody Gakpo converting a smart through ball from…
Chelsea run riot at Stamford Bridge, smash five goals past Ajax
Chelsea hit back with two quickfire penalties before half-time. Enzo Fernández restored the two-goal cushion with a calm finish in…
FG, EU, UNDP launch $220m scheme to tackle youth unemployment
Shettima described the initiative as a strategic step towards addressing the unemployment crisis among Nigerian youths, stressing that the government…
Akume charges CEOs to lead with integrity, accountability, vision
Akume highlighted President Tinubu’s eight-point Renewed Hope Agenda, adding that the creation of the Policy Coordination Office would ensure all…
Mary Ojulari Foundation unveils $125,000 Fellowship to power young innovators
Speaking on the initiative, Mrs Mary Ojulari, Founder of the Mary Ojulari Foundation, said the Fellowship bridges the gap between…
NECA, UNDP unveil NJFP 2.0 to tackle Nigeria’s soaring youth unemployment
According to NECA’s Director-General, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, the collaboration stems from a recent strategy meeting between NECA and the UNDP–NJFP team,…
Osimhen hits double as Galatasaray thrash Bodo in Champions League showdown
Osimhen doubled the lead in the 33rd minute, capitalising on poor defending from Bodo’s backline to fire home a composed…
What Hamzat told Lagos workers that left many deep in thought
Touching on national cohesion, the Deputy Governor said unity in language could enhance trust and foster national development, citing India…
Jonathan’s sudden move: What’s he really doing in Côte d’Ivoire?
The WAEF delegation will monitor the pre-election, election-day, and post-election phases, maintaining engagement until the electoral process concludes peacefully.