Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Nigeria at 60: An endowed nation just clutching at straws
By Olabode Opeseitan In the Chinese culture, 60 years is a big deal. It is regarded as the beginning of…
Nigeria @ 60: A Nation in Dependence
By Preye Campbell The above title is inspired by a book I read in 2017. Titled In Dependence, Sarah Ladipo…
Nigeria at 60: Our daily path won’t be lined with rose petals, sweet fragrance – Tinubu
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Thursday said he would be selling Nigerians falsehood…
Desperate politicians reason we don’t have free, fair elections in Nigerian – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the desperation by politicians is one of the reasons impeding free and fair elections…
Nigeria at 60: Towards the Land of our Dreams
NIGERIA is 60- despite all that she has been through as a nation. For some, it is a time to…
Nigeria@60: Let the unity of the nation remain in our DNA – Obasa
The chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has described the unity…
Buhari’s Independence Day nationwide broadcast (Full text)
Today, I am aware that our economy along with every single economy in the world is in crisis. We still…
Nigeria at 60: We must work together to surmount our problems – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday called on Nigerians to work together to surmount the numerous problems confronting the nation.
N338.8m laundering: Re-trial of Ex-Lagos Speaker, Ikuforiji, aide resumes
The re-trial of the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji and his aide, Oyebode Atoyebi…
Senate considers bill to guarantee safety at Nigerian airports
The Senate on Wednesday considered a critical bill that would ensure increased efficiency and guarantee the implementation of new national…
Foreign Equity Firms, threat to Nigerian Entrepreneurs – Business Coalition
Foreign equity firms have been identified as representing a major threat to the well-being of Nigerian entrepreneurs and their businesses.
Nigeria at 60: Buhari makes U-turn, announces new time for broadcast
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has made U-turn on his Independence broadcast to the nation on Thursday.
Obasa targets 70,000 Lagosians For Entrepreneurial Training
Speaker of the Lagos State Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa has begun entrepreneurial training for Lagosians in 20 Local Government and 37…
Buhari at UN Summit, outlines measures to reverse bio-diversity loss in Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday outlined measures by Nigeria to reverse biodiversity loss, expressing concern that most indigenous flora and fauna…
Sanwo-Olu empowers another 2,000 indigent Lagosians through ‘Eko Cares’
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday empowered another set of 2,000 indigent Lagosians through the 'Eko Cares' programme.
I’m young and hungry: Fulham’s new boy Ademola sends message to fans
By Preye Campbell Anglo-Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman has signed for English Premier League side Fulham, on loan from RB…
Nigeria at 60: Jonathan drops critical message for Nigerians
Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has told Nigerians not to lose hope in their nation even as he charged them…
60th Independence: IGP orders 24-hour surveillance, police deployment nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has ordered increased surveillance and security deployments across the country to forestall any…
Breaking: FG lifts suspension on Emirates Airline
The Federal Government on Wednesday lifted suspension placed on Emirates Airline from flying into Nigeria.
JUST IN: FEC approves N13.08trn budget for 2021
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday approved the sum of N13.08 trillion as budget estimate for 2021.
With 600 road projects, President Buhari sets unbeaten record
As we mark the 60th Anniversary Day, the record-setting, mega roadways infrastructure development projects by the Buhari administration numbering up…
Suspected herdsmen strike 10 traditional rulers dead in Plateau
Suspected herdsmen have killed 10 traditional rulers in Plateau State, the Senate have said during plenary.
October 1: Buhari to address nation from Eagles Square
As part of activities commemorating the 60th Independence Anniversary of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation from…
EFCC investigates 11 suspected oil bunkerers in Port Harcourt
The Port Harcourt Zonal Office of the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has commenced investigation of 11 suspected oil…
Lagos unveils 4th Mainland Bridge logo
By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government on Tuesday formally unveiled the Fourth Mainland Bridge Project. Three firms have been…
Photo News: Yobe Gov, Buni visits Zulum over Boko Haram’s attack
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has led a delegation to visit Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum over his…
Sowore fires back at Burna Boy: I’m a member of Fela’s household
Convener of the RevolutionNow protest, Omoyele Sowore has fired back at singer, Burna Boy for calling him a fake Fela's…
Nigeria’s Coronavirus cases soaring again, Lagos leads
Nigeria's Coronavirus cases is gradually crawling back and taking an upward movement, with 187 new infections recorded on Tuesday.
Ogun Inaugurates 72 Family Court Assessors
Ogun State Government has inaugurated 72 Family Court Assessors consisting of parents, teachers and community leaders to offer honest and…