Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Lagos leads bold push for Girl Child education, leadership
According to her, a healthy girl is better equipped to make informed choices and pursue her dreams with confidence and…
Portugal edge past stubborn Ireland with late Neves strike in Lisbon
Cristiano Ronaldo, earning another cap for his country, endured a frustrating night. The veteran forward missed a penalty in the…
Haaland hits hat-trick as ruthless Norway destroy Israel in Oslo
Norway’s dominance was further bolstered by two own goals from Israel’s Anan Khalaili and Idan Nachmias in the first half.
Lagos demolishes 17 buildings for blocking Ikota River’s right of way
The commissioner said the government had now taken decisive action to halt the encroachment and clear all illegal structures along…
Katsina Police smash crime rings, arrest 168 suspects in one month
The Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu, commended residents for their cooperation and urged continued support for the fight against crime.
Abiodun unveils Ogun Job Centres to empower thousands of youths
He urged youths and job seekers to take full advantage of the centre’s offerings, noting that the prosperity of the…
Olugbile wins $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature with fantasy Novel ‘Sanya’
Olugbile holds a B.A. (Hons) in Creative Arts from the University of Lagos, postgraduate certificates from the Lagos Business School,…
Trump Administration begins firing Federal workers amid prolonged shutdown
Meanwhile, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed layoffs across multiple divisions, targeting employees designated as “non-essential.”
FG Dismisses Claims of Policy Change on Revenue Deductions
“At no point during his remarks at the Nigeria Development Update (NDU) programme hosted by the World Bank did the…
Investors smile as NGX Market value soars to N93.3trn
Dangote Cement topped the gainers’ chart with a 6.48 per cent increase to close at N575 per share. FG202031S1 followed…
Lagos pledges seamless Pension Processing for intending retirees
Agoro noted that the seminar, third of its kind in 2025, was designed to equip retiring officers with essential knowledge…
Breaking: Super Eagles soar to victory over Lesotho in World Cup qualifier
The game transformed dramatically after the break, with the deadlock finally broken in the 55th minute. Following a clumsy challenge…
Aubameyang hits four goals as Gabon edge Gambia in 7-goal thriller
The former Arsenal and Barcelona striker then sealed Gabon’s victory in the 78th minute, slotting home his fourth goal of…
Tems shines on CNN’s “African Voices” as Africa’s global music powerhouse
The feature underscores Tems’ distinctive approach to music-marked by authenticity, resilience, and a desire to redefine global sound through her…
Ceasefire halts Gaza war as Palestinians flood back to ruins
The ceasefire prompted an immediate and emotional response from Gaza's displaced population. Thousands of Palestinians, who had been ordered to…
Letitia James, Trump’s fiend, indicted on bank fraud allegations
In her response, James denied the allegations, calling them “politically motivated” and part of an ongoing effort to weaponize the…
Lagos disburses ₦533.7m to families of 131 deceased workers
According to Robert, 80 deceased staff from the Local Government Service received ₦288,753,779.40, while 51 deceased SUBEB employees’ families got…
HEFAMAA takes health campaign to Mushin, targets unlicensed facilities
She explained that all registered facilities display the HEFAMAA logo and registration certificate, as well as a QR code that…
Obama calls Gaza ceasefire a new dawn for Peace
Beyond the ceasefire, Obama urged both sides to focus on long-term reconciliation and reconstruction, stressing that rebuilding Gaza must go…
Fashola, Bonuola, Media icons, scholars honour Hakeem Bello at 60
The 324-page anthology, published by Kraft Books Limited and edited by Barakah Temitope Bello, Wùnmíbáyô Lúpìtàn, and Stanley Ugagbe, compiles…
Lagos orders immediate eviction of squatters under Opebi–Mende Bridge
Wahab, who was accompanied by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola, and the newly appointed…
St. John/Mary’s ’95 Set revives school spirit with major Classroom Project
He assured that the renovated classrooms would be well maintained in honour of the donors and called on other graduating…
Plan your Movement: Lagos announces closure of popular bridge in Ijora for 15 days
Osiyemi explained that Phase I would run from 11th to 18th October, covering the section from the foot of Marine…
Uzodimma, Aliyu to grace COWLSO’s National Women’s Conference
The First Lady outlined that the three-day conference will feature plenary sessions, exhibitions, and interactive discussions on diverse topics including…
23 astonishing facts about new INEC Chairman, Prof. Amupitan
Amupitan began teaching at age 22 and rose from Assistant Lecturer to full Professor of Law in less than 20…
Trump announces breakthrough as Israel, Hamas seal first phase of peace plan
According to White House officials, the framework reached after marathon talks involving Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, and U.S. negotiators, will be…
Orji Kalu boasts: ‘I’m the Most Important Politician in the South East’
“He is not my leader. I am the most important politician from the South East zone. I won two states…
Flying Eagles crash out of U-20 World Cup after humiliating defeat to Argentina
Their momentum continued in the 23rd minute, when Maher Carrizo curled in a sensational free-kick from just outside the box,…
Ghana crush Central African Republic to inch closer to 2026 World Cup
They broke the deadlock in the 20th minute via Mohammed Salisu, who powered home a header off a Mohammed Kudus…
Salah fires Egypt to 2026 World Cup qualification glory
The win comes amid Africa’s expanded qualifying process, in which nine CAF nations will directly qualify for the World Cup.