Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Presidency tears Atiku apart over hunger comment: ‘You’re out of touch with reality’
Onanuga also highlighted improved government revenues, noting that states are now paying salaries and pensions promptly while also having surplus…
UBA strengthens Kenya ties with $150m road infrastructure pledge
Alawuba emphasised that the bank possesses both the financial muscle and expertise to support the regulator’s goal of building a…
Ogundoyin leads Speakers Conference delegation to Metaverse Technology training in China
The Nigerian Speakers’ delegation also embarked on field visits to major technology and innovation hubs in Shanghai and Chengdu.
SERAP to INEC: Punish politicians for early campaigns or face court action
“Failure to sanction violators would create a culture of impunity. We will not hesitate to pursue appropriate legal actions to…
Plan your movement: Lagos announces closure of popular road in Victoria Island
Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, a key route for thousands of daily commuters, has experienced wear and tear due to heavy vehicular…
Salah strikes at the death as Liverpool break Burnley hearts at Turf Moor
Salah, who had endured a quiet evening by his high standards, stepped up confidently to send goalkeeper James Trafford the…
NDLEA crushes drug rings: Dispatch rider, couple, syndicates fall in Nationwide raids
In Anambra, a husband-and-wife team, Nzube and Ebele Onyedika, aged 41 and 42, were arrested at Obosi after NDLEA recovered…
Oblique Seville dethrones Lyles to claim 100m World Title in Tokyo
Defending champion and American favourite Noah Lyles, who had carried huge expectations into the championships after dominating the 2023 Worlds…
American sprint Queen Jefferson-Wooden blazes to 100m World Title in Tokyo
Defending champion Sha’Carri Richardson managed a best‐of‐season time, finishing fifth in 10.94, but could not keep up with Jefferson-Wooden’s blistering…
Shock as British Legendary boxer Ricky Hatton found dead at home
His fights regularly drew tens of thousands of fans, many of whom travelled abroad draped in the Union Jack, turning…
Indian businessman, three Nigerians nabbed in Lagos after NDLEA smashes N3.9bn drug cartel
The shipment, imported from Delhi, India, on an Ethiopian Airlines flight, had been cleverly disguised as multi-vitamins and packed in…
Rubio: Trump demands all 48 hostages freed at once, Hamas must fall
Rubio also addressed claims by the Taliban that the U.S. had agreed to a prisoner swap, clarifying that any such…
Elombi: When Preparation Meets Opportunity at Afreximbank
Apart from these initiatives, the pivotal role of Afreximbank during the COVID-19 pandemic in providing emergency crisis financing stands out…
Somolu leaders celebrate Omotola, demand his political comeback
He, however, clarified that he was not seeking elective office at the moment. “A time will come when I will…
Stung at the death: Carvalho’s last-gasp strike denies Chelsea victory
Deep into stoppage time, a long throw caused panic in the Chelsea box. The ball broke kindly to Carvalho, who…
Ajayi, Okon storm into 100m Semifinals at Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships
In another heat, debutant Israel Okon Sunday stunned the field by winning in 10.04 seconds, edging past Great Britain’s Zharnel…
London protest turns violent: 26 Police Officers injured, 25 arrests made
Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist described the day as “hugely challenging,” praising officers for their restraint and professionalism under intense provocation.
UBA drops important announcement that will affect millions of customers
The bank assured customers that the exercise is part of its ongoing commitment to improving service delivery and maintaining a…
Aggrieved ASPs protest alleged promotion of juniors above Seniors in Police Force
The officers alleged that specific junior colleagues, identified by AP numbers 158769, 158770, and 189284, had been promoted over their…
Many trapped as three-storey building collapses in Lagos
Building collapses have been a recurring issue in Lagos, often attributed to poor construction practices, inadequate oversight, or disregard for…
Umahi reveals humongous cost for Sokoto–Kebbi Superhighway
He also assured that no ongoing federal road projects, including those funded under the NNPCL tax credit scheme, would be…
Son from Hell: London man to rot many years in jail for killing frail Father
The court heard that Aston had gone to his father’s flat demanding £40. When Alban, described as a gentle and…
Odumbaku transforms Ojodu: Health Centres rebuilt, roads rehabilitated
Road rehabilitation works are also underway across different parts of the council, while renovation of administrative blocks within the council…
Nigerian Equities lose N81bn as profit-taking halts five-day rally
On the flip side, Mutual Benefits Assurance topped the losers’ table, sliding 7.80 per cent to N3.90 per share. Lasaco…
London drug ring jailed for over 77 years after Met Police takedown
Investigators later examined mobile phones seized from the suspects, discovering messages and images that linked them to the supply of…
Lagos rolls out ₦214.8bn Bond to fund 24 major Infrastructure Projects
Speaking at an Investor Forum in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu outlined the issuance of a maiden ₦14.8 billion Green Bond and a…
Hospitals deserted as Lagos Resident Doctors down tools in nationwide strike showdown
Among the issues raised are the non-release of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund, non-payment of five months’ arrears under…
Abiodun appoints 1,200 Political Assistants to deepen grassroots governance
He noted that the development reflects Governor Abiodun’s commitment to his campaign pledge of running an all-inclusive government that recognises…
Lagos shuts 32 illegal health facilities, warns hospitals against Auxiliary Nurses
“A hospital must be run by qualified doctors and nurses. We do not allow one doctor to handle everything from…
Enough is Enough: Sanwo-Olu vows crackdown on illegal dredging in Lagos
Sanwo-Olu painted a stark picture of the consequences of inaction, citing coastal erosion that has already swept away entire communities…