Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Sanwo-Olu flags off construction of 250 roads
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, flagged off the execution of 250 roads across 377 wards statewide.
Funke Adepoju at 51: Tribute to an Amazon revolutionizing Lagos Water Sector
Today is a special day. A special day because it is the day marking the 51st birthday of a special…
Ondo Governorship: INEC, security agencies under pressure – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has expressed concern over the pressure being mounted on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
Obaseki nails the coffin: I can’t return to APC
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Friday said he cannot return to the All Progressives Congress, APC, after he…
Iju-Ishaga gas explosion, tragedy too many – Atiku
Nigeria's former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has described the Iju-Ishaga gas explosion in Ifako-Ijaye area of Lagos as a tragedy…
Photo News: Obaseki visits Buhari in Abuja
Governor Godwin Obaseki on Friday visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja.
Why European clubs should fear Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich picked up only their fourth trophy of the year on Thursday night after defeating Sevilla, and one thing…
Why we trained 300 artisans – Lagos Safety Commission DG
The Director General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr Lanre Mojola, has said that the Commission embarked in training 300 artisans…
Ogun Lawmakers summons Finance, Health Commissioners over N2.5bn CBN fund
Ogun State House of Assembly has invited the State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo and his counterpart for Health…
Sanwo-Olu unveils seven new roads in Oniru-Victoria Island axis
It is a huge traffic relief for residents and road users around Iru and Victoria Island axes of Lagos State,…
UK moves to confiscate $39m from James Ibori’s former Attorney Gohil
The British government's prosecutors are currently moving to seize 30.8 million pounds ($39.3 million) from a lawyer who aided former…
Alleged missing N37bn: Ex-Zamfara Gov., Yari must be investigated – CACOL
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, has called on anti-corruption agencies to immediately commence necessary investigation of former…
EFCC quizzes eight suspected oil thieves, vessel In Port Harcourt
The Port Harcourt Zonal Office of the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has commenced investigation of eight suspectedly oil…
Cultists face 21 years imprisonment in Lagos
Lagos State Government is set to deal decisively with members of unlawful societies and cultism with a new bill being…
Buhari in Guinea Bissau, pledges increased support for peace, stability
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday pledged that Nigeria will continue to assist Guinea-Bissau in any way possible, saying ‘‘a peaceful and…
Lagos scales up youth development for economic growth
As part of efforts towards giving a boost to the economic growth of Lagos State, the Ministry of Youth and…
Ecobank is the “Go to” Bank for Regional Trade in Africa – Akinwuntan
The Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan has reiterated that Ecobank remains the gateway financial institution for African regional trade.
Iwobi: I am ready to Give Ancelotti headache
Nigeria's Alex Iwobi is looking forward to giving manager, Carlo Ancelotti headache in team selection after impressing in a Carabao…
Jonathan hits Mali again for consultations
Nigeria's former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has returned to Mali to continue negotiation with key stakeholders as the troubled nation…
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…