Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Nigeria’s future depends on our commitment to a common destiny
On Saturday, 26 September, 2020 in far away Abu Dhabi, Israel Adesanya, an illustrious Nigerian, who embodies the indefatigable Nigerian…
Buhari goes Rail-wire
Have you heard the news? I’m sure you have. But just in case you haven’t, here’s the news on the…
Kevin Akpoguma: Hoffenheim star picks Nigeria over Germany
By Preye Campbell Hoffenheim defender Kevin Akpoguma has decided to switch allegiance to the Nigerian national team. Akpoguma, 25, was…
Breaking: Coronavirus uptick in Lagos as Nigeria’s infections plummet
Coronavirus infections in Nigeria plummeted on Independence Day, but Lagos recorded a rise in new cases.
Brandleys International set to hold virtual visa meeting
Brandleys International Limited, a top immigration consultancy firm is set to hold its first virtual meeting on various USA visa…
Eghe Nimose announces ‘Rumbad EP’ featuring Cynthia Morgan
Passion and commitment are the two words that separates him distinctly. Benin-born musical artiste and producer Eghe Nimose is really…
1.4m children out of school in Bauchi – Gov. Mohammed
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Thursday lamented the leading position of the state in the number of children…
Arewa leaders ask FG to Grant Lagos Special Status
The leaders of Arewa communities in Lagos State have urged the federal government to grant Lagos State special status, lamenting…
Police to charge 30 #RevolutionNow protesters to court Friday
The Lagos State Police Command has said it will charge 30 #RevolutionNow protesters arrested during Independent Day protest to court…
Lagos CP detains Police inspector who brutalised Punch Photo-journalist
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered for immediate detention and orderly room trial of one Inspector Adadu…
APC denies allegation of double registration by Abiru
The Lagos Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has denied allegation of double registration by its candidate for the…
Bakare to Buhari: Don’t kill Nigerians
Founder, The Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare has told the Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari not…
Nigeria at 60: Sanwo-Olu hosts 60 school children for Independence Day Conversation
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, called off the ceremonial Independence Day parades on Thursday, opting for a low-key commemoration…
Photo News: Police stop #RevolutionNow Protest in Rivers
By Okafor Ofiebor Police in Rivers State on Thursday stopped the #RevolutionNow protest in Port Harcourt. As early as 8.00am,…
Abdullateef dumps APC two days after declaring governorship ambition
Former Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr Abdulhakeem Abdullateef, has dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC, two days after…
Photos, videos: #RevolutionNow protesters rock Lagos: Scores arrested
#RevolutionNow protesters stormed the streets of Lagos on the nation's 60th Independent Day celebration to protest the poor state of…
Reflections on a sleeping giant at 60
Let me confess from the onset that Nigeria is older than me. My random musings about her 60th birthday is…
Why Nigeria may not remain together for much longer – Fani-Kayode
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has given reasons why Nigeria may not remain together for much longer.
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.