Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Lagos honours Jumia with top consumer-friendly business Award
LASCOPA said the award was designed to encourage consumer-friendly practices while spotlighting companies that uphold fairness, trust, and accountability.
Many feared dead as Petrol tanker explodes in Ogun
The spilled fuel caught fire immediately, triggering a massive inferno that engulfed nearby vehicles and infrastructure. A truck and a…
Wema Bank expands SME empowerment with landmark Trade Fair in Ghana
According to a statement from the bank, attendees who shop with their Wema Bank debit cards at the fair will…
NAFDAC seals Chinese Supermarkets in Abuja over ₦170m illegal products
“We cannot guarantee the safety and quality of these products. They were never evaluated, analysed, or approved by NAFDAC,” Godiya…
Veteran Nollywood Actor Duro Michael is dead
Michael had faced a difficult health journey in recent years. His condition, worsened by complications from diabetes, led to the…
Lagos Baale, family drag IGP, CP Ezima to Court over ₦50m rights suit
They also urged the court to hold that their arrest over allegations of trespass, wrongful execution of judgment, and malicious…
English refereel Gareth Viccars to rot in jail 13 years for child abuse
Viccars, 47, who officiated in the EFL and FA Cup, targeted three 15-year-old girls between November 2021 and October 2024.
Why I accepted Tinubu’s renaming of National Theatre after me – Soyinka
The literary icon also revisited his past criticism of the National Theatre, describing it once as a “slum” and even…
Lagos unveils Global Safety Summit to drive Megacity transformation
The programme will feature an address by Governor Sanwo-Olu, a keynote speech on OSH as a cornerstone of sustainable nation-building,…
Lagos POS lady Ajibawo lands in prison accused of vanishing with ₦2.2m
Her employer later discovered the missing funds and reported the matter to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Lion…
Insecurity erodes Nigeria’s Growth, Experts warn at Kosofe Dialogue
Idahosa identified youth unemployment, cybercrime, and fragile supply chains as pressing threats to community stability, stressing that businesses must embrace…
Abuja–Kaduna train service resumes as NRC MD joins inaugural ride
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, joined passengers on the inaugural trip to demonstrate…
Shock as Edo NSCDC Commandant slumps, dies at Award Ceremony
The Commandant, who had just been honoured at the event, collapsed moments after delivering his goodwill message.
Faith disqualified from BBNaija after violent clash with Sultana
Season 10, themed around high-stakes competitions and interpersonal dynamics, had already narrowed down to a top 10 lineup that included…
Apple, Google spotlight Maliyo Games as Studio debuts MaliyoCON 2025
“We are proving that African stories and creativity belong on the global stage, while inspiring the next generation of developers…
Oluremi Tinubu launches ₦2.55bn Sanitary Pads for 370,000 Schoolgirls
“We will be distributing a one-year supply of disposable sanitary pads to 370,000 schoolgirls in rural communities across the nation…
Lagos unveils tech-powered service week, to honour long-serving, outstanding officers
He added that the theme, ‘Deepening Technology for a Smart and Agile Public Service,’ underscored the government’s resolve to harness…
Lagos mobilises councils, religious leaders to expand immunisation coverage
Permanent Secretary of the Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Ibrahim Mustapha, reaffirmed government’s commitment to accountability and inclusiveness.
65th Independence: Sanwo-Olu vows inclusive growth for all Lagosians
The Governor urged Nigerians to strengthen unity, stressing that social media should be deployed to promote constructive dialogue rather than…
Haaland’s double not enough as Monaco hold Manchester City
He doubled his tally just before half-time, rising highest to head home Phil Foden’s delivery, giving Pep Guardiola’s men a…
Arsenal overpower Olympiacos with ruthless finishing from Martinelli, Saka
As Olympiacos pushed for a late leveller, Arsenal punished them on the counter. In stoppage time, Ødegaard slid a clever…
PSG stun Barcelona with dramatic late Ramos strike at Camp Nou
PSG clawed back into the game in the 38th minute. Nuno Mendes carved open Barcelona’s defence with a clever through…
Lagos launches “Unbreakable Alliance” to end preventable building collapses
Abdul, represented by the Director of Admin and Human Resource, Mr Abayomi Adewunmi, emphasised, “Every single material used in construction…
26 Shops burnt as massive fire ravages Bariga Market
Despite the scale of the blaze, no lives were lost, and no injuries were reported, says Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent…
Corruption remains Nigeria’s deadliest threat at 65, warns CACOL
The organisation pointed to how nations like Singapore, Malaysia, and South Korea, which gained independence around the same period, have…
Lagos frees 263 inmates, records nearly 79,000 court cases
The Attorney General explained that the adoption of the plea bargain process not only reduced trial delays but also directly…
Lagos Tenants face shake-up as LASG unveils sweeping new Laws
The Bill, which has already undergone public hearing, introduces measures such as compulsory registration of agents, a limit of three…
Nigeria @ 65: U.S. fires strong message to Tinubu’s government
“For over six decades, Nigeria has stood as a beacon of resilience and leadership. The United States values our enduring…
20 Striking points from Tinubu’s 65th Independence Broadcast
Tinubu described his administration as committed to continuing the “unfinished nation-building business.”
Tinubu hails security gains, unveils expansive support for Nigerian Youths
Looking to the future, the President announced that the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme was ready for…