Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Nigeria at 60: Lagos plans low-key celebration
The Lagos State Government has outlined activities lined up to commemorate this year's 60th National Independence anniversary.
Fuel, tariff hike: 36 Governors meet Thursday to stop NLC’s planned strike
Governors of the 36 States of the nation have fixed an emergency meeting for Thursday in a bid to stop…
I have never received bribe all my life – Magu
Suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu on Wednesday said he has never received…
Lagos is set to launch MSMEs E- Commerce Hub – Akande
The Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Dr. Lola Akande, on Wednesday said the state government is now…
Kogi tanker tragedy: Buhari mourns, orders enforcement of safety standard
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has mourned victims of Wednesday's tanker fire in Kogi in which 23 people were burnt to…
Edo debacle: Ize-Iyamu storms Abuja, holds ‘closed door’ meeting with APC leaders
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, defeated governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State was in Abuja on Wednesday…
Sanwo-Olu splashes 51 SUVs, 8 houses on judges
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday splashed 51 Sports Utility Vehicles, SUVs, and eight houses on judges of the…
Buhari reacts to Elumelu being named among 100 Most Influential People
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Chairman, United Bank for Africa, Mr Tony Elumelu, on his being named among Time…
Breaking: Buhari departs Abuja for Guinea Bissau. Read why
President Muhammadu Buhari will Thursday depart Abuja for Bissau to attend ceremonies celebrating the National Day of the Republic of…
23 people burnt to death in Kogi tanker fire
It was a black Wednesday in Kogi State as a tanker fire burnt to death 23 people, including school children,…
JUST IN: Court knocks Buhari over faulty appointment of 11 judges
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, knocked President Muhammadu Buhari for sending the names of 11 judges recommended by…
Lagos shuts 21 illegal Pharmacies
The Lagos State Government has shutdown 21 pharmacies, patent medicine shops and unlicensed premises at different parts of the state.
Young and Inexperienced: New Generation Super Eagles Ready to Soar
This latest 25-man team Super Eagles, young and inexperienced, could possibly be the beginning of a new group of players…
Tinubu pens emotional, golden words for Sunny Ade at 74
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has penned down emotional and golden words for Chief…
Deduction of Bayelsa’s fund amounts to ceding our territory to Rivers – Diri
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Tuesday flayed the deduction of the state's revenue by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation…
We have opened up Rivers for economic prosperity – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike says the developmental projects of his administration are designed to create rapid economic growth.
Lagos receives 107,546 palliative food packs from CA-COVID
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday began distribution of 107,546 palliative food packs which were handed over to the State…
Int’l Peace Day: Nollywood actor, Mr. Latin calls For peaceful co-existence
The National President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPPAN), Otunba Bolaji Amusan, popularly known…
Rivers CP orders arrest of five policemen for killing musician
Rivers Police Commissioner, Joseph Mukan has ordered arrest of Sergeant Isaiah Ben and four other policemen for allegedly shooting 20-year-old…
Edo University Iyamho sets date for new academic session
Edo University Iyamho, has concluded arrangement for the commencement of Post UTME screening exercise for the 2020/2021 new academic session.
African Free Trade Agreement must be backed by adequate policies – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement to yield expected results, same…
UN gives Buhari passmark on humanitarian access in Northeast
The United Nations has given the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari a passmark for taking important steps to improve humanitarian…
International Peace Day: Group charges Nigerian leaders on peaceful co-existence
Aviary Association Worldwide, Gateway Chapter, has charged Nigerian leaders to ensure peaceful coexistence among Nigerians by not being partial.
Obaseki’s victory shows egocentric politicking can be defeated – Odigie-Oyegun
A former National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has congratulated Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin…
Obaseki to Oshiomhole: The fight is over, let’s build Edo together
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has called on former National Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole to join him…
Buhari is the father of democracy in Nigeria – Obaseki
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari is the father of democracy in Nigeria.
Mother of all protests: NLC set to shutdown Nigeria over fuel, electricity tariff hike
The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, on Monday said all is now ready for a nationwide protest over the refusal of…
$6m scam: Suspected internet kingpin on FBI’s watchlist Felix Okpoh surrenders
Suspected internet fraudster on watchlist of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Felix Osilama Okpoh has surrendered himself to the…
Fire outbreak at LASTMA headquarters
There was fire outbreak at the headquarters of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, Oshodi area of Lagos, Southwest…
Jumia partners Reckitt Benkiser, Nokia, others in new campaign
Nigeria’s online marketplace, Jumia has launched a Brand Festival campaign in partnership with top global brands such as Reckitt Benkiser,…