Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
No escape for corrupt Rivers Govt officials, Magu vows
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has expressed optimism that cCourt cases barring it from investigating and prosecuting past…
Lagos road infrastructure and THEMES agenda
Government’s investment in transport infrastructure is a big factor in people’s quality of life. It is the backbone and chief…
Photo of the day: Wike, wife in hot kiss
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and his wife, Justice Eberechi Nyesom-Wike after the swearing-in of Judges at the Government…
1,050 downtrodden women, artisans empowered in Lagos
In fulfillment of his pledge to end poverty through the implementation of socio-economic empowerment programs, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide…
Buhari warns INEC, Police: You mustn’t rig for any party
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the police not to allow rigging of…
Religious intolerance: Presidency replies CAN
The Presidency has faulted claims by the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, that the government of President Muhammadu Buhari is…
Agitation mounts: Buhari, Osinbajo must declare assets publicly – Falana
Nigeria's rights activist, Femi Falana is backing agitation that President Muhmmadu Buhari, his vice, Yemi Osinbajo and the 36 state…
Fatal burial: 50 dead in burial of Soleimani
A stampede at the funeral for slain Iranian military commander, Qasem Soleimani in his hometown of Kerman claimed more than…
Tinubu opens up on Buhari’s rumoured third term agenda
National leader, All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has opened up on the rumours that President Muhammadu Buhari is…
Photo News: Tinubu meets Buhari in Abuja
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari met in Abuja on…
Massive debt: Lagos moves to borrow N97.533bn
The Lagos State Government is to borrow N97.533 billion to fund the 2020 budget of N1.169 trillion.
Read why Oshiomhole stormed Kogi
National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has paid a condolence visit to the Kogi…
Five suspected kidnappers captured in Abia
The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of five men in connection with the alleged abduction of a…
Ecobank adopts CBN’s reduced bank charges
Ecobank Nigeria has complied with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent directive on the reduction of bank charges.
Edo PDP heading for crisis over congress
Aggrieved members of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), are heading for a showdown with the…
NEWS ANALYSIS: Yahaya Bello and the many rivers to cross
With a second term in the kitty, Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello is upbeat and steadily winding down on…
Cultists in brutal murder of 4 Rivers vigilantes, motorcyclist
Panic has gripped Rumuodogo 1 Community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State as gunmen believed to be members…
Stampede in LASU, many students injured
A stampede at the Lagos State University, LASU, on Monday led to some students sustaining injuries.
Shiites protest in Abuja, burn US flag
Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, have staged massive protest in Abuja following US' killing of top Iranian…
Bayelsa boils, as policeman shoots dead corp member, two others
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State boiled on Monday as a policeman reportedly shot dead three people.
U.S experts get 10 days to identify security threats at Lagos Airport
A three-man Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from United States of America has arrived Nigeria to commence security assessment of the…
Massive flood wipes out 66 people
Massive flood has wiped out 66 people in Indonesia on New Year Day, agency reports says.
Adeboye slams 50 days fasting on Redeemers
General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has slammed 50 days fasting on members of the…
Gunmen kidnap ex-NCAA director in Kogi
Gunmen have abducted a former director at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Alhaji Salawu Ozigi. He was said to have…
Ayade bans aides from making statements on social media
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has directed all commissioners and other political appointees in his government to henceforth desist…
Drunk driver crushes 6 Germans to death
Six German tourists have been killed in an Italian Alpine village after a drunk drive ran into them.
Lagos police arrest 75, impound 75 vehicles
Lagos State Police Command has arrested 75 people and Impounded 75 vehicles for driving against traffic and indiscriminate parking in…
Oyo govt announces move to acquire fire-fighting equipment
The Oyo State Government is set to acquire 10 modern fire-fighting equipment through a competitive bidding process.
Lagos police issue ultimatum to unregistered vehicles
Lagos State Police Command has issued seven days ultimatum to owners and operators of unregistered vehicles in the state to…
Bird Flu: Lagos begins post decontamination of live bird markets
Lagos State Government will on Monday began a week-long post festive disinfection and decontamination of 26 major live bird markets…