Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Despite criticism, we’ve made progress in North East – Buhari
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said despite criticism, his government has made substantial progress in the war against Boko…
Why Obaseki revoked Ibori’s Certificate of Occupancy
Sketchy details emerged on Friday on why Governor Godwin Obaseki revoked the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) granted to…
New Generation Kings and the “Mike Tyson” of Iwo
Over the weekend, the Yoruba community in the South Western part of Nigeria was treated to the shocking news of…
Guber polls: INEC announces dates for party primaries in Edo, Ondo
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released dates for the conduct of governorship primaries by political parties in Edo…
Oba of Benin delivers critical advice to Edo CJ
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has charged the new Edo State Chief Judge, Honourable Justice Esther Edigin, not to…
Lagos to shutdown Jibowu/Yaba Level Crossing
In line with the Nigerian Railway Modernization Project (Lagos-Ibadan section) with extension to Lagos Port at Apapa, the Lagos State…
Kneeling to propose to woman: Daddy Freeze replies Pete Edochie
Critic, Daddy Freeze has tackled veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie for saying that Nigerian men kneeling down to propose to…
Nigeria needs appropriate legislation to develop technology – Hamzat
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Hamzat has called on the Nigerian Senate to introduce robust legislation if the country…
Bayelsa Gov., Diri makes first appointments
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, on Thursday, approved the appointment of four principal officers for his administration.
Lagos Assembly accepts Amotekun bill, set for public hearing Monday
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday accepted the bill in favour of the South West Security outfit, Amotekun,…
Cultists strike 6 dead in Edo to mark leaders’ killing
Two rival cult groups have reportedly murdered six persons in Edo to mark the first anniversary of the killing of…
Photo News: Buhari meets Uzodinma, Abiodun in Abuja
President Buhari received Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun and Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo in Abuja on Thursday. Abiodun came…
Court jailed Edo chief for beating fellow chief
An Edo traditional Chief, Obamedo Ode, was on Thursday sentenced to two moths imprisonment by an Egor Magistrates’ Court in…
We’ll support peace efforts in Plateau – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja reassured that the Federal Government will continue to support efforts by the Plateau State…
Obaseki Revokes C of O of Ibori’s property in Benin
The statutory right of occupancy of a property on plot 103A Aiguobasimwin Crescent, GRA, in Oredo local government of Edo…
Photos: Senate President’s convoy rescues 5 accident victims in Delta
The official convoy of the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Thursday saved the lives of five victims involved in a…
No escape for Fury, he’s going down – Wilder
Undefeated WBC Heavyweight Champion, Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder says there is no escape for undefeated lineal Heavyweight Champion, Tyson…
Ex-UNILAG lecturer jailed 21 years
An Ikeja High Court on Thursday sentenced a former part-time lecturer in the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akin Baruwa, to…
Uzodinma hits Aso Rock, demands N32bn refund from Buhari
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma on Thursday visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja to demand refund of…
Burial date for slain Aso Rock Director announced
Late Laetitia Naankang Dagan, the Assistant Director of Administration in Aso Rock Presidential Villa murdered in her home in Abuja…
Nigeria’s ex-Minister, Emovon, is dead
A former Minister of Science and Technology in Nigeria, Professor Emmanuel Emovon, is dead.
Market leader arraigned for allegedly defrauding traders N40m
The Market leader, in charge of Ikeoluwa Plantain Market, near Owode Onirin, Mile 12, Lagos, Adeshina Oyegunle, 62, has been…
President Buhari will not resign – Lai Mohammed
Nigerians expecting President Muhammadu Buhari to resign due to rising insecurity in the nation are joking, as the nation's Minister…
Street trader bites off lips of Neighbourhood Corps, jailed
A Special Offences Mobile Court, sitting in the Ikeja Magisterial District on Tuesday jailed a street trader, Matthew John, 27,…
Wike warns Oshiomhole, Sylva over Odili
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has warned that the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole and former Governor…
Abiodun takes in 8 new Advisers
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has sworn in eight new executive council members to boost his administrative's machinery.
Traditional rulers key in National Development – Hamzat
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Hamzat has stressed the importance of traditional rulers in the promotion of peaceful co-existence…
Ogun Assembly passes resolution ordering data base for Okada riders
The Ogun State House of Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution calling on the State Government through the State Park…
What Sanwo-Olu told retiring Justice Bulkachuwa
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration will not deviate from the tenet of constitutional democracy, promising…
Agbaje: I was never sponsored by Tinubu
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship candidate in the 2019 General Elections, Jimi Agbaje, has debunked allegations that he was…