Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Lagos releases dates for airlifting of pilgrims to Jerusalem
The Lagos State Government has released dates for the airlifting of its pilgrims to Jerusalem in Israel for this year’s…
UNIBEN unveils best graduating student
A 23-year-old son of a retired civil servant, Goodness Aimieghemen, has emerged best graduating student of the University of Benin…
Chinese firm set to partner Lagos in Smart City project
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s plan to transform Lagos into a smart city received a boost as leading technology companies in China…
Senate yet to receive request from Buhari for Magu’s confirmation – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Thursday said the Senate is yet to receive any formal request from President…
Oyo Govt. set to roll out 198 contracts
Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran on Thursday revealed that 198 contracts…
Robbers blow up bank in Ekiti
Armed robbers reportedly blew up the entrance of a commercial bank in Oye, Ekiti State with a dynamite on Thursday.
Yahaya Bello presents certificate of return to Buhari
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Thursday presented his certificate of return to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House,…
Ize-Iyamu dumps PDP, joins APC
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a two-time governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Edo state, has defected to the…
1,000 policemen deployed to battle Lagos traffic snarl
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu has declared a state of emergency on traffic management and control in the…
Serial killer, David West, makes u-turn, pleads not guilty
Suspected serial killer, Gracious David West, alleged to have killed more than a dozen of Women in different hotels in…
Bandits: Security agencies must stop savage mass killers – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on security agencies to spare no effort in breaking the backbone of bandits and kidnappers,…
Keyamo vows to fight Piracy in Entertainment Industry
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Dr. Festus Keyamo has vowed that the Federal Government will intensify efforts…
Senate passes Buhari’s Finance Bill
The Senate on Thursday passed President Muhammadu Buhari’s Finance Bill, 2019, which seeks an amendment of Nigeria’s tax laws.
Photo News: Buhari meets 36 State Assemblies Speakers in Abuja
Speakers of the 36 States House of Assemblies on Thursday met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja.
We will fast-track industrialisation, development – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday said his administration remained committed to the holistic implementation of policies that would…
Businessman arraigned for duping woman NI5.7m
A 38-year old businessman, Mufa Salami has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrates' Court for allegedly obtaining the sum of…
Nigerians must work towards national unity – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged Nigerians to embrace tolerance in a bid to enhance national unity and diversity.
Almajiris will constitute security challenge if not educated – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday said Almajiris in Northern Nigeria will constitute security challenges to the nation…
Buhari is ignoring Nigerian judges–we must not let him get away with it
President Muhammadu Buhari’s government record on the rule of law is chilling. Since assuming power on May 29, 2015, Mr…
My resignation from PDP without malice, bitterness – Ize-Iyamu
A former gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Edo state, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has said that he…
Kogi violence: APC prays killers of PDP Woman leader are caught
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the post-election violence reported in Kogi State, which led to the death of…
Lagos Revenue Service in trouble over unpaid N1bn Industrial Fund
The Industrial Training Fund, ITF, and its governing council have dragged the Lagos Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, and its board…
Disaster averted on Otedola Bridge, fuel-laden tanker falls
A major disaster that could have led to loss of lives was on Tuesday averted on Otedola Bridge, inward Berger…
Why Lagos is experiencing serious traffic logjam
The Lagos State Government has appealed to residents and motorists to bear with it over the serious traffic logjam being…
Ambode vs Lagos Assembly: Court battle shifts to Jan. 2020
A Lagos High Court in Ikeja on Wednesday fixed January 16, 2020 for hearing of a suit filed by former…
Tottenham fires coach Mauricio Pochettino
Tottenham have sacked head coach Mauricio Pochettino after five years in charge of the Premier League club.
Atiku breaks silence on death of his aide
Nigeria's former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar is in a sorrowful mood right now as he mourned the death of his…
LAWMA committed to cleaner waterways for safe transportation – Gbadegesin
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that waterways in the state were cleaner for…
GAC Motors to visit Lagos for feasibility study
Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Motors) will be visiting Lagos State to study the viability of establishing a Vehicle Assembly Plant.
Lagos approves 173 private schools
To entrench inclusivity in the educational sector, Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Education has given approval to the…