Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Group backs Sanwo-Olu on Okadas, Tricycles restriction
A group, operating under the aegis of Lagos Progressive Vanguard has thrown its weight behind the ban of okada in…
Lagos appeals for cooperation of stakeholders on Ikotun Roundabout expansion
The Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has called for the understanding and support…
Ex-Kwara Executive Director forfeits mansion to govt
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Office has secured the final forfeiture of a building belonging to…
ICPC recovers N77.04b stolen assets
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday said that it recovered N77.04 billion worth of…
D’Tigress beat Mozambique 85-51 in Tokyo 2020 Olympics qualifiers
Nigeria’s senior women national basketball Team, D Tigress, on Thursday beat Mozambique 85-51 in the 2020 FIBA Women Olympic Qualifiers…
Photo News: Police sack Ansaru Terrorists, recover arms
Special forces of Operation Puff Adder of the Nigeria Police backed by the Special Forces of the Police Airwing have…
Photo News: Buhari inducts gunship, lift helicopters in Abuja
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inducted 2X Agusta 109P Helicopter Gunship and 1 MI-171 Medium Lift Helicopter in Abuja.
Kogi PDP kicks against Bello’s plan to borrow $100m
The Kogi State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has kicked against Governor Yahaya Bello’s plan to take another…
Coronavirus: Senate summons Health Minister
The Senate on Thursday resolved to invite the Minister of Health, Osagie Emmanuel Ohanire, to brief the upper chamber on…
‘Stop parading yourself as APC member’
A former Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Mr. Pally Iriase, has been told to stop parading himself…
Lagos’ ban on okada, tricycles in order – Fashola
Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Thursday advised residents of Lagos to support the state government on…
EFCC releases list of 7 arrested Bitcoin scammers
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal Office, has arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters.
Lawmaker donates cash to 100 artisans
The Councillor and Majority Leader of the Legislative arm of the Ikoyi-Obanlende Local Council Development Area, (LCDA), Lagos, Sulilimon Keana…
Woman lands in prison for allegedly stealing N65m
A 44-year-old business woman, Julie Ogaga has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court for allegedly obtaining the sum of…
We need to revisit Power Sector Privatisation – Senate President
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Thursday said there is a need to revisit the privatisation of the power…
Okada restriction in Lagos: Good Riddance to bad rubbish
All over the country, the nuisance of Okada and Keke’s riders has become a major subject of discourse. Being the…
Buhari, Economic Advisory Council discuss critical economic issues
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday received an important briefing by the new Economic Advisory Council (EAC), giving firm commitment that his…
Court restrains Edo PDP from conducting LGA congresses
An Edo State High Court, Ekpoma, has restrained the state chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), from conducting its local…
Senate advocates strict fiscal compliance for MDAs
The Senate has initiated moves to ensure strict compliance with fiscal transparency and accountability by Ministries, Departments and Agencies of…
INEC deregisters 74 political parties ahead 2023 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has deregistered 74 political parties ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Senate raises alarm over strange epidemic outbreak in Benue
The Senate has raised alarm over the outbreak of a strange epidemic on January 29, 2020, in Oye-Obi Local Government…
Photo News: Diesel tanker explodes in Lagos
A tanker conveying 11,000 litres of diesel has exploded at Abule Osun bus station inward Ojo Barracks area of Lagos,…
Edo APC crisis: My purported suspension laughable – Idahosa
A former Political Adviser to former Governor Adams Oshiomhole, Mr. Charles Idahosa, has described as a huge joke, his alleged…
Another OAU lecturer suspended over sexual molestation
The authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, have suspended another lecturer, Mr Monday Omo-Etan, over alleged sexual molestation of…
FEC approves N65.9bn for road projects
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N65.9 billion for road projects across the country.
Trump escapes impeachment as Senate acquits him
United States President, Donald Trump has escaped impeachment as the Senate on Wednesday acquitted him on both articles of impeachment,…
Nine Internet fraudsters arrested with exotic cars in Lagos
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, have arrested nine suspected Internet fraudsters in Lagos.
Prince Edward visits Sanwo-Olu in Lagos
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, paid a…
Senate confirms NASC, NCC nominees
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of nominees to serve as chairman and members of the National Assembly Service…
Okada protest: Police arrest 34 suspects in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command says 34 suspects have been arrested in Wednesday's riot at Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos,…