Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Court jails four Yahoo Boys in Lagos after EFCC sting at Obasanjo Library Hotel
Olatunji was jailed one month with an option of a ₦500,000 fine. Oshundairo, who pocketed ₦600,000 from his schemes, was…
Vote-buying scandal: Police, DSS bust man with ₦25.9m ahead of Kaduna By-Election
During the operation, operatives recovered ₦25.9 million in cash, allegedly earmarked for inducing voters.
Air Canada Flight Attendants strike grounds flights, 130,000 passengers stranded
Air Canada, in turn, offered a 38% increase in total compensation over four years, including a 25% raise in the…
Fresh FM breaks silence on fire outbreak at Ibadan Headquarters
According to the statement, the fire severely affected the studios of Fresh 105.9 FM and Blast 98.3 FM, alongside adjoining…
Trump pushes for Ukraine ceasefire, plans trilateral meeting with Zelensky, Putin
“Now it’s really up to President Zelensky to get it done,” Trump said in the interview, emphasizing that a meeting…
Torrential rains ravage Potiskum: Dozens of homes flattened, families left homeless
For years, residents in these communities have lived at the mercy of seasonal floods, their vulnerability worsened by poor or…
Putin, Trump signal breakthrough in Alaska talks on Ukraine Peace
Trump echoed the sentiment, describing the talks as “extremely productive” with “many points agreed to,” but stressed, “There’s no deal…
Liverpool unleash Premier League warning with ruthless victory over Bournemouth
Liverpool doubled their lead just four minutes into the restart. Ekitike, now brimming with confidence, turned provider, sliding a disguised…
Lagos launches fresh Registration for poor, vulnerable households
The LASSR, a subset of the National Social Register, is a comprehensive database of poor and vulnerable households in Lagos.…
Diplomatic firestorm: Nigeria rejects ‘baseless’ Canadian Court ruling on political parties
Nigeria reaffirmed its sovereignty and the legality of its political system, stating: “Nigeria is a sovereign nation with a robust…
Ekene Enefe: South East Political Powerhouse, Federal Commissioner
Following Tinubu’s election in 2023, Enefe was appointed to the Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Daura, Katsina State, before…
APC slams false reports claiming Canadian Court declared Party terrorist organisation
The party clarified that “APC was not in existence as of 2007. The Party was registered in 2013. The Applicant’s…
London’s most dangerous rapist Clinton Easy jailed for life
A South London man described by the Metropolitan Police as one of the capital’s most dangerous offenders, Clinton Easy has…
D’Tigers unleash fury: Nigeria crushes Tunisia in AfroBasket showdown
This victory positions D’Tigers favorably for a direct quarterfinal berth, with their final Group B match against Cameroon on August…
FCMB, FMO launch ₦20M AgriTech Investment Readiness Programme for Nigerian Startups
Speaking on the programme, Mr. Kudzai Gumunyu, Divisional Head of Agribusiness & Non-Oil Exports at FCMB, said: “This programme is…
Nigeria’s headline Inflation eases to 21.88% in July
“On a month-on-month basis, the Headline inflation rate in July 2025 was 1.99%, which was 0.31% higher than June 2025…
Plan your movement: Lagos closes popular Lagos–Ibadan Bridge for 44 days
The Commissioner reassured residents that “Traffic Management Officers will be present along the affected corridor to minimise inconvenience and improve…
FG to connect Baro Inland Port to Lagos-Kano Rail Network
The Committee is tasked with engaging stakeholders and designing solutions to restore the port’s operational viability.
FG approves construction of six ultra-modern Bus Terminals
Once completed, the facilities are expected to enhance travel safety, reduce road accidents, and curb illegal highway activities that have…
iPhone 16: The hottest Phone with biggest headaches
Many iPhone 16 Pro users have reported that the touchscreen becomes unresponsive during use, particularly when typing or interacting with…
Explosion rocks Ijebu Ode Military Base, residents on edge
Eyewitness accounts suggest the explosion may have been triggered by a heat buildup in the storage facility, though official confirmation…
HAVAS Red expands West African footprint with launch in Nigeria
Dare Oyegbola, Managing Director of HAVAS Red Nigeria, brings over a decade of experience across advertising, experiential, production, and communications.
Don calls on AU to Tackle Algorithmic Bias in Migration Policies
In his paper, titled “Migrant Identity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Technology, Surveillance, and Belonging,” he argued that AI-driven…
K1 De Ultimate’s Many Controversies
While the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, put the blame on the…
Lagos charges residents to patronise only accredited Health facilities
According to her, the system also allows for immediate feedback. “If you have any comments or complaints, you can interact…
Okonjo-Iweala: Tinubu has stabilised Nigeria, now fix hardship, grow economy
“What is needed next is growth. We now need to grow the economy and put in place social safety nets…
Plan your movement: Lagos shuts popular Maryland Bridge three days
To reduce congestion and ease movement, the Commissioner disclosed that traffic personnel would be deployed to the area.
US slams Cuban regime with Visa bans over ‘Slave Labour’ Medical Missions
The US urged participating countries to pay the doctors directly, bypassing what it described as the regime’s “slave masters,” and…
Ecobank InnovateX challenge doles out ₦20m to young Nigerian Innovators
Adeleke praised the resilience and creativity of the participants and urged winners to use their funds wisely to grow their…
FEC approves $34m, ₦13bn for National Power Sector overhaul
The project is supported by a $238 million development loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and will serve…