Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Court declares Onipokia kingship seat vacant in Ogun
An Ogun State High Court of Justice, in Ipokia Judicial Division has declared the seat of Onipokia of Ipokia vacant…
Dissolve my marriage before my husband kills me, woman tells court
Toyin Babatunde, an Ibadan-based hair dresser and mother of three, on Friday, prayed a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan to…
Busted: EFCC arrests another 20 ‘Yahoo Boys’ in Imo
Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested another 20 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as 'Yahoo…
Japan, AfDB announce $3.5bn in support of Africa’s private sector development
Japan and the African Development Bank, AfDB on Friday announced a joint target of $3.5 billion under the Enhanced Private…
American singer, R. Kelly pleads for release from confinement
American singer, Robert Sylvester Kelly, a.k.a R-Kelly, pleaded to the Bureau of Prisons to let him out of solitary confinement…
‘Daughters of Chibok’ screens at 76th Venice Film Festival
‘Daughters of Chibok,’ Joel Kachi Benson’s first Virtual Reality film is screening at the 76th Venice International Film Festival.
46 beggars arrested in Kano
The Kano State Hisbah Board says it has arrested 46 suspected beggars in Kano metropolis for allegedly violating the law…
Why security agencies must fish out killers of Catholic priest in Taraba – Ortom
Samuel Ortom, Benue State Governor says security agencies in Taraba must fish out the killers of Rev. Fr. David Tanko…
Disquiet as Lagos VIS’ boss is removed
There is disquiet in the Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service, VIS, as the head of the agency, Gbolahan Toriola is…
Stanbic IBTC records NN36.2bn profit after tax in 6 months
Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of the Standard Bank Group, has announced its mid-year audited results for the period…
Sanwo-Olu drops an important message for manufacturers
To ensure a sustainable environment for all, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday tasked manufacturers to cooperate with…
Keystone Bank empowers youths, business start-ups
Keystone Bank Limited, has launched a capacity building Masterclass to empower entrepreneurs with the requisite skills for business growth.
We will not compromise transparency in governance – LASG
The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to collaborate with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) in…
Wike approves employment of 10,000 teachers
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Thursday said he has approved the employment of 10,000 teachers to boost the quality…
FG makes important pronouncement on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway closure
Traffic gridlock imminent as the Federal Government is set to shutdown a portion of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for reconstruction on…
Lagos set to train 10,000 girls in Furniture Upholstery
The Lagos State Government on Thursday reiterated the unwavering commitment of the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to continually implement…
I’ll eliminate delay in building approval – Lagos Commissioner
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako says he is set to eliminate delays in the…
Ex-Barca manager, Luis Enrique’s 9-yr old daughter is dead
Former Barcelona manager, Luis Enrique has lost his nine-year-old daughter to cancer.
12th AG: Falconets beat Cameroon on penalties to win gold
Nigeria’s U-20 team, Falconets, emerged champions of the women’s football tournament at the 12th African Games in Rabat on Thursday,…
Nigerian govt acquires $8.5m calibration aircraft
The Nigerian government on Thursday said it has taken delivery of a calibration aircraft worth $8.5m to make the air…
IGP orders security beef-up around worship centres nationwide
The Inspector- General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Adamu, on Thursday directed commissioners of police across the country to pay…
Kalu’s N7.2bn fraud allegation: Why EFCC is after me – Ex-director
A former Director of Finance in the Abia State Government House, Mr. Jones Udeogu, on Thursday told a Federal High…
Completion of abandoned projects a must – Fashola
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has reiterated Federal Government’s commitment to the completion of all…
Imo govt. orders arrest of Okorocha
The Imo State Government on Thursday ordered arrest against Sen. Rochas Okorocha, over alleged assault on a government official, Mr…
Ex-Jonathan’s aide, Dudafa acquitted of N1.6bn laundering charge
The aide of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Waparimo-Owei Dudafa and a staff of Heritage Bank, Iwejuo Joseph charged for laundering…
Police rescue 3 abducted ABU students
The Kaduna State Police Command on Wednesday said its operatives have rescued three students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria…
HOS Games: Why civil servants must imbibe sportsmanship – Muri-Okunola
Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola has urged all the participants and athletes at this year’s HOS Games…
Xenophobia attack: Nigerian shops set ablaze in South Africa
The Nigeria Union has advised Nigerians leaving in South Africa to avoid Pretoria Central Business District (CBD) until the Police…
Horror as Pastor stabs mother to death with a dagger
A pastor in one of the new generation churches who allegedly stabbed his mother to death in Anambra State has…
Only EquityMindset can help fight corruption – Mitchell Elegbe
Mitchell Elegbe, GMD / Founder, Interswitch Group, has said that one way to fight corruption is to have the mindset…