Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
How I started bringing Nigerian artistes to Dubai for shows – Lanre Typical
The man known as Lanre Typical is arguably number one show promoter in Dubai, United Arabs Emirates. According to him,…
Africa COVID-19 cases top 100,000
The COVID-19 pandemic on Friday reached a milestone in Africa, with more than 100,000 confirmed cases.
Nigeria ramps up 245 new cases of Coronavirus, 10 deaths
By Kazeem Ugbodaga There is no respite for Nigeria, as the nation ramped up 245 new Coronavirus infections on Friday.…
Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte is dead
Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte, Retired Justice of the Supreme Court, is dead.
Fasting continues on Saturday, no moon sighted – NSCIA
The The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has said Muslim fasting continues on Saturday as the moon has…
JUST IN: Buhari signs Order granting financial autonomy to State Legislature, Judiciary
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Friday signed into law Executive Order No. 10 of 2020 for the implementation of Financial…
Lagos finalises guidelines to re-open economy
Lagos State Government has set the process of re-opening its economy in motion, with the rollout of Register-to-Open guidelines.
Buhari to observe Eid-el-Fitr with family at home
With the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations around the corner and the month-long Ramadan fast coming to an end, President Muhammadu Buhari will…
COVID – 19: Osinbajo constitutes committee on reopening of economy
Nigeria's Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has constituted a committee on the reopening of the economy.
10 Ministers contract deadly Coronavirus
Ten South Sudan ministers have contracted the deadly coronavirus disease.
South Africa’s daily COVID-19 cases surpass 1,000 mark
South Africa on Thursday reported 1,134 confirmed COVID-19 cases, the highest daily record since the country recorded its first case…
Nollywood actor, DKD clocks 33
Nollywood actor, Daniel Kanayo Daniel, popularly known as DKD, clocks 33 years on Friday.
Video: Remains of Destiny Etiko’s father arrives Enugu for burial
The body of Nollywood actress, Detiny Etiko's father has arrived Eke in Enugu State for burial.
COVID-19: Oyo state records 28 new cases
Oyo State has recorded 28 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the latest figures released by the Nigeria Centre…
I will sack you if you embark on strike, El-Rufai threatens doctors
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has vowed to sack doctors and other health workers threatening to embark on strike.
Tiwa Savage opens up on black women being limited
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has opened up on black women being limited as per their roles at home and in…
Lawyer faces criminal charge of N167 million fraud
A Lagos High Court, sitting at Igbosere, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, has fixed July 28, 2020 for the arraignment of Oyo…
Jonathan, world leaders point way forward to protect democracy amid COVID-19
Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan alongside other 27 global leaders in collaboration with Kofi Annan Foundation have urged governments…
Between COVID-19 and Boko Haram
These, indeed, are unusual times for mankind. Like never before, natural disasters, poverty, hunger, international conflicts and many other strange…
Coronavirus death toll in Brazil hits over 20,000
Brazil has become the sixth country to record more than 20,000 coronavirus deaths - reporting nearly 1,200 in the past…
Despite pandemic, American billionaires ‘ wealth rises by $434 billion
America's billionaires saw their wealth increase by $434 billion during the course of the global pandemic, according to a new…
Muhammadu Buhari: Facts are stubborn things
Next week, the Muhammadu Buhari administration would be exactly five years in office. Four full years of a first term,…
Brutal murder of farmer by naval officers raises tension in Kogi Community
The alleged killing of a farmer in Itale Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State is generating tension in the…
Nigeria’s Coronavirus infections jump to 7,016, Lagos in sharp lead
Nigeria's Coronavirus infections have jumped to 7,016, with 339 new cases recorded on Thursday.
Businesses Need More Than Just Money To Thrive – Mitchell Elegbe
Mitchell Elegbe, the Founder/GMD of the Interswitch Group, has said that although money is necessary, it is not sufficient enough…
Enabling digitally led trade growth is a key opportunity
By Vinod Madhavan The Covid-19 outbreak is set to significantly impact trade growth for the year as countries limit physical…
COVID-19: Testing is a challenge in Kogi State – NMA Chairman
The end to the controversy surrounding the COVID-19 status of kogi State does not seem to be in sight, as…
Modified Homegrown School Feeding programme kicks off in Lagos
The modified school feeding programme of the National Home Grown School Feeding was officially flagged off in Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos…
13 more COVID-19 patients sent home from Lagos Isolation Centres
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the discharge of 13 more Coronavirus patients who recovered from the…
Shocker: I stabbed my husband to death because I thought sex was bad – Teenage wife
A teenage wife who stabbed her husband to death for wanting to have sex with her said she carried out…