Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
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…
FG, Lagos unite in bold push to end Malaria
Highlighting some of the project’s milestones, Professor Pate pointed to the successful onboarding of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs)…
Charlie Kirk murder: FBI releases photo of Person of Interest, offers $100K reward
The attack, which took place under a white tent adorned with slogans like “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong,”…
How I was abducted, robbed in Romania – Soyinka
By Nehru Odeh Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has given a detailed account of how he was abducted and robbed…
Lagos unveils Maiden Eko Arts and Craft Competition for Students
Registration will run from 11 to 18 September 2025, while the main competition will take place between 18 September and…
Lagos Govt deepens citizen engagement at 2026 Budget Consultative Forum
“We’ve had positive responses from island residents who acknowledged progress on infrastructure projects they requested last year. But we also…
Kirk’s killing shakes America: Obama denounces ‘Despicable’ Act
Kirk’s death, occurring as he addressed a question about mass shootings, has sent shockwaves through the nation, intensifying concerns about…
Trump is ‘White Idi Amin,’ I won’t honour U.S. Consulate Visa Reinterview – Soyinka
“Are we looking in the case of the United States, at the white Idi Amin, for instance? If you look…
Ebola Scare: Lagos races against time as Congo death toll soars
Lawal explained that all airport stakeholders, including immigration, customs, and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), were being sensitised…
Organisers Fix Dec 26 for GOtv Boxing Night 34
Flykite Productions’ Chief Operating Officer, Bamidele Johnson, said the forthcoming edition will build on the event’s tradition of combining sport…
Lagos to Makoko Community: We’re coming to send you packing
The government has also expressed worries over the illegal extension of the shanties to under the third mainland bridge by…
Moment Tinubu, Macron met in Paris for working lunch
Although details of the discussions were not immediately disclosed, the meeting underscored Nigeria’s growing diplomatic engagements with Europe’s major powers…
Visa Reinterview: Why I won’t honour invitation by U.S. Consulate – Soyinka
Soyinka, who was taken aback by the invite, which he finds strange and bizarre and, according to him, not a…
First Lady fulfils promise to Lagos Boy Child Initiative Cooking Champions
The First Lady noted that the cooking competition had successfully challenged gender stereotypes, proving that the kitchen is not reserved…
NRC restores Port Harcourt–Aba Train Service, rolls out free, discounted tickets
The corporation expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to commuters during the suspension and reassured the public of its dedication…
Nigeria’s National Grid collapses again, plunging millions into darkness
At 11:54 AM WAT, most DisCos, including Abuja, Benin, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, and Port Harcourt, reported 0…
Regina Daniels grabs major Brand Ambassadorial deal
The company also celebrated the actress, calling her “multitalented actress, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and brand influencer.”
Sanwo-Olu reaffirms drive for a future-ready Lagos Public Service
According to him, the THEMES+ Agenda cannot be achieved without deliberately strengthening the capacity, mindset, and effectiveness of those charged…
Haaland hits five as Norway put 11 goals past helpless Moldova
After the restart, Haaland showed no mercy, netting his fourth in the 52nd minute with help from David Møller Wolfe.
England run riot in Belgrade: Five-Star Lions humiliate Serbia
Just two minutes later, England doubled their lead as Morgan Rogers slipped a clever ball to Madueke, who produced an…
Ronaldo on target as Portugal edge Hungary in five-goal thriller
The breakthrough for Roberto Martínez’s men came in the 36th minute. After a goalmouth scramble, João Cancelo poked the ball…
“Nigeria’s World Cup hopes hang in the balance after draw with South Africa
The breakthrough came in the 25th minute when Nigeria’s captain, William Troost-Ekong, inadvertently scored an own goal under pressure, giving…
BREAKING: NUPENG suspends strike after Dangote bows to unionisation demand
The strike was triggered by NUPENG’s allegations that Dangote Refinery intended to bar its 4,000 newly recruited truck drivers from…
Bassey’s header levels score for Nigeria against South Africa
In the 44th minute, Calvin Bassey redeemed his team by scoring an equalizer, assisted by Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, though the goal…
Presidency slams Melaye’s ‘Theatrics’ over Nigeria’s ₦149.39 trillion debt
The Presidency highlighted that Nigeria’s debt-to-GDP ratio remains between 40% and 45%, significantly lower than South Africa’s 70% or Ghana’s…
Explosions rip through Qatar as Israel targets Hamas
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office declared unequivocally, "Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility," underlining the…
Why Akpoti-Uduaghan can’t resume legislative duties now – National Assembly
The senator argued that her constitutional right to representation could not be further delayed, emphasising that the suspension was for…