Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
JUST IN: Immigration stops 58 doctors from travelling to UK at Lagos Airport
The Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, on Friday stopped 58 doctors from travelling to the United Kingdom at the Murtala Muhammed…
Lagos seeks cooperation of residents for reconstruction of Otto-Wharf Road
The Lagos State Government has asked residents in the Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area of the State to give their…
Standard Bank partners global expert to launch paper on Africa’s platform economy
Many African organisations are well placed to drive the next wave of innovation in the global platform economy, according to…
Lagos charges procurement officers to change negative public perception
The Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Rabiu Olowo, has tasked Procurement Officers in Public Service on need to work…
Please, release me on bail, Magu begs IGP
Suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has begged the Inspector General of Police,…
Court jails Captain Peter Okomi three years
Justice L.N. Oweibo of Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos has convicted and sentenced Captain Peter Okomi to three years imprisonment.
Policeman shoots 32-year-old businessman dead in Ibadan
A policeman in Ibadan on Thursday afternoon allegedly shot a 32-year-old businessman, Yemi Ajayi, dead at the Iwo Road interchange,…
Court sets aside order restraining FG from withdrawing Marginal Oil Field Licenses
A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Friday set aside its earlier order restraining the Federal Government…
Burglars arraigned for stealing 33 bags of rice
The Police at Elemoro Division, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos have arrested two suspected burglars for allegedly breaking into a shop to steal…
Photo News: Buhari signs revised 2020 budget into law
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari on Friday signed the revised 2020 budget of N10.8 trillion into law.
UPDATE: Lagos lawmaker, Tunde Braimoh killed by Coronavirus
Report reaching us revealed that Tunde Braimoh, the lawmaker representing Kosofe Constituency 2 in the Lagos State House of Assembly,…
President Buhari approves Magu’s suspension – Malami
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami on Friday confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari has…
N800m Abuja property doesn’t belong to me, it’s all lies – Kiki Osinbajo
Kiki Osinbajo, one of the daughters of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has rubbished claim that she owned the N800 Abuja…
Breaking: Buhari signs N10.8 trillion revised budget into law
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Friday signed the revised 2020 budget of N10.8 trillion into law.
Lagos releases list of LGs that may be sacked by flood
The Lagos State Government on Thursday identified four local governments that may be sacked by rampaging flood between now and…
Ogun Assembly passes Waste Management bill
Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a bill on the State Waste Management Authority Law, 2020, which is meant…
Allegations of financial recklessness in NDDC unacceptable – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the allegations of financial recklessness and misappropriation of funds leveled against…
WAEC: MSSN cautions Sanwo-Olu against ‘hasty’ school reopening
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria in Lagos State has cautioned against “hasty” reopening of schools in Lagos State.
COVID-19: Lagos to plant 500,000 trees in honour of frontline health workers
The Lagos State Government is to plant 500,000 trees in the next three months in honour of health workers on…
Buhari to sign revised 2020 budget into law Friday
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday sign the revised 2020 budget of N10.8 trillion into law.
Lagos allays fear of 2020 pilgrims after disruption of pilgrimage by COVID-19
The Lagos State Government on Thursday allayed the fear of intending pilgrims who paid for 2020 Easter pilgrimage to Jerusalem…
COVID-19: Lagos Assembly urges Sanwo-Olu to accredit more Private Hospitals
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday called on Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to direct the state Commissioner for…
Magu and the Abuja Power Game
I don’t know if the detained acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, grew…
Coronavirus kills 15 in Nigeria in single day
Nigeria's Coronavirus caseload has surpassed 30,000 mark, with 15 people killed by the deadly virus on Wednesday.
Ecobank Promotes Entrepreneurship; Extends Agric Loan to 70,000 Farmers
Ecobank Nigeria has restated its commitment to the Agricultural sector and is supporting over 70,000 farmers with special loans to…
City put five goals past hapless Newcastle
Manchester City thrash Newcastle United on Wednesday at the Etihad Stadium to return to winning ways.
Fraud: Magu Must Face Prosecution – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after reviewing the reported circumstances surrounding the investigation of the indicted acting Chairman of the…
OGPWA begins assessment of damaged roads
Following the flash flood occasioned by the heavy downpour of rain in Ogun State, especially Abeokuta, the State Public Works…
Wike sacks Perm. Sec. for chasing away health officials during burial
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has sacked a serving Permanent Secretary for chasing away health officials who came to enforce…
COVID-19: Wike imposes curfew on Bonny, Onne
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has appealed to residents of the State to take personal responsibility to curb the spread…