Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Wike hits Addis Ababa for a crucial assignment
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike is in Ethiopia on the invitation of the management of Ethiopian Airlines to conclude talks…
Nigeria must position to get optimum benefit from AfCFTA – Ecobank
Ecobank has advocated that Nigeria takes the lead and positions itself to get optimum benefits from the implementation of the…
How investment in Agric., technology can solve unemployment – Hamzat
Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat on Wednesday said investment in agriculture and technology can help in solving unemployment…
Two ram thieves arrested in Ogun
Ogun State Police Command has arrested two middle aged men, Shina Kolawole and Taoreed Oladimeji for stealing two big rams…
2.2 billion people have vision impairment – WHO
More than 1 billion people worldwide are living with vision impairment because they do not get the care they need…
Businessman slams N58m suit on Shipping company
An Abuja based businessman, Akpokiniovo Odeme Ufuoma whose two imported vehicles were not delivered to him by a shipping company,…
Female banker Jailed for fraud
A 51 year-old female banker, Yetunde Iyabo Adewunmi has been sentenced to one year imprisonment for conspiracy, aiding and abetting…
Senate mulls five-year jail term for sexual predators in schools
The Senate on Wednesday revisited the sexual harassment bill which was sponsored by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege (APC, Delta Central) and…
Still on the LAWMA Blue Box Initiative
Recently, the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, launched the Blue Box programme, aimed at promoting the culture of waste sorting…
Sanwo-Olu opens up on Lagos Health Insurance Scheme
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, made a passionate call to all residents of the State to register…
Malawi: AfDB approves $13.2m for sustainable fisheries, others
The African Development Bank Group, AfDB, has approved a $13.2 million financing package from the African Development Fund for a…
UNILAG ‘Cold Room’ as a Metaphor
Before now, the common perception of a cold room in our country is that of a storage facility for frozen…
Senate knocks NCC, confirms Adewolu as Commissioner
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Adeleke Adewolu as Executive Commissioner on the Governing Board of the Nigerian…
Sex-for-grades: Daddy Freeze raises fresh controversy
Critic, Daddy Freeze has raised fresh controversies in the sex-for-grades scandal that has rocked universities in Nigeria and Ghana.
EFCC releases list of 18 Internet scammers busted in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Office, has arrested 18 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos.
MDAs must defend their budget estimates this month – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said on Tuesday that only this October is set aside for all government agencies…
Sex-for-grade: University of Ghana bans two lecturers
The University of Ghana has banned two of its lecturers implicated in sex scandal in the BBC's sex-for-grades documentary.
Sex-for-grade: Outrage over Yvonne Nelson’s comment
Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson is receiving bashing on Twitter over a comment she supposedly made over the sex-for-grade scandal rocking…
How UBTH School of Midwifery collected ‘gifts’ from students
Concerned parents of students of University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) School of Midwifery, have raised the alarm over alleged…
What Fani-Kayode is challenging FG to do on Nigeria’s break-up
Read below what controversial former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode is challenging the Federal Government to do on Nigeria's break-up.
Meet suspected housemaid who stole employer’s N3m property
A 26-year-old housemaid, Paulina Eje Ogbenyi has been arrested and arraigned before a Lagos Magistrates' Court for allegedly stealing her…
Photo News: Buhari presents 2020 Budget to National Assembly
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday presented the 2020 Budget to National Assembly for approval.
Randy man arrested for defiling 7-year-old girl
By Adejoke Adeleye Men of Ogun State Police Command have arrested Olabowale Samuel, 33, for having unlawful carnal knowledge of…
Lagos releases figures of Lagosians who access MCC
No fewer than 1,156 people have accessed reproductive, maternal and child health services at the recently unveiled Maternal and Child…
Read Buhari’s full 2020 Budget Speech
We have sustained accretion to our external reserves, which have risen from US$23 billion in October 2016 to about US$42.5…
Senate begins Production Sharing Contract Act amendment
The Senate on Tuesday commenced move to amend the Production Sharing Contract Act, following consideration of a bill to that…
JUST IN: Gunmen abduct two policemen in Rivers
Two Policemen of the Rivers Police Command have been abducted by gunmen at Ngor, Headquarters of Andoni Local Government Area…
Know the Ministries with highest amount in Buhari’s budget
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday presented a budget of N10.729 trillion to the joint session of the National Assembly…
Budget presentation: Buhari reveals why he’s suffering from cold
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said he is suffering from cold because of hard work to move the nation…
LIVE UPDATES: Buhari presents 2020 budget to National Assembly
President Muhammau Buhari has arrived the National Assembly to present the 2020 appropriation bill of N10.729 trillion to the joint…