Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Media, CSO to partner HDI to report corrupt cases in UBE projects
Media practitioners and the Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, have agreed to partner a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Human Development Initiative (HDI)…
Sanwo-Olu wades into LASPOTECH crisis, orders investigation
Worried by the lingering industrial crisis rocking the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, constituted a Visitation…
Herdsmen kill Afenifere leader, Pa Fasoranti’s daughter
Daughter of the leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti has been killed by suspected herdsmen in…
Federer beats Nadal to reach Wimbledon final
Tennis star, Roger Federer defeated fierce rival, Rafael Nadal in the semi-final to reach Wimbledon final on Friday.
I will sack you if you don’t perform, El-Rufai warns Commissioners
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna has vowed to sack commissioners who failed to meet their quarterly target after…
1,651 candidates jostling to join Police in Katsina
A total of 11,651 candidates from Katsina State are jostling to join the police in the ongoing recruitment exercise, the…
Sowore’s removal as AAC Chairman in order – Court
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Friday ordered the suspended National Chairman, African Action Congress (AAC), Mr Omoyele Sowore, to…
Senate will ensure Buhari’s success – Omo-Agege
The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, on Friday said the Senate would ensure that President Muhammadu Buhari…
I can’t be Buhari’s rubber stamp – Lawan
Nigeria's Senate President, Ahmed Lawan says insinuations that he is rubber stamp of President Muhammadu Buhari is sentimental and laughable.
Appeal Court strikes out suit challenging Buhari’s academic qualification
The Appeal Court in Abuja on Friday struck out an appeal challenging the academic qualification of President Muhammadu Buhari to…
Labour dialogues with Ecobank over contract workers
Members of the organized labour under the aegis of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have entered into dialogue with Ecobank…
Gasco Marine launches N2bn CNG plant
An indigenous gas company, Gasco Marine Limited has launched a N2 billion Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) plant in Oke-Sokori, Abeokuta,…
Buhari sends message to Soyinka at 85
Despite his hard criticism of his administration, Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has a good message for Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole…
Time against Atiku, PDP to present 400 witnesses against Buhari’s victory
The chance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar in the Feb. 23 presidential election to…
Fire guts Enugu market, destroys goods worth millions of naira
An early morning fire at Amaigbo Market in Obiagu, a sprawling suburb in Enugu, on Friday, has destroyed goods worth…
Traffic: Lagos residents welcome electronic toll system in Lekki
A cross section of Lagos residents and motorists on Friday commended the State Government for proposing a "touch and go"…
Barcelona sign Antoine Griezmann for £107m
Barcelona have signed France forward Antoine Griezmann from La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid after paying his 120m euro (£107m) buyout…
‘No controversy in NAHCON over tenure renewal’
Reports of alleged controversy in the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has been dismissed as the handiwork of mischief…
Photo News: Buhari hosts National Assembly leadership
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has hosted the Leadership of the National Assembly to Dinner at the State House, Abuja.
Read what Sanwo-Olu told Lagos traditional rulers
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday revealed that his administration will work harmoniously with the traditional rulers for…
LASG destroys seized toxic ‘Ponmo’
The Lagos State Government has reiterated that it will continue to apprehend importers of toxic and unwholesome products into the…
GTBank named best Bank in Africa at Euromoney Awards
Foremost African financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc has been named the Best Bank in Africa 2019 by Euromoney at…
Algeria meet Nigeria in Semi-finals, dump Ivory Coast out of AFCON
The Desert Warrior of Algeria will play the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the Semi-finals of the ongoing African Cup…
Africa’s stolen assets in Western world worth $50bn – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, on Thursday disclosed that stolen assets of African continent in Western world worth…
I am not Bola Tinubu’s rubber stamp – Akiolu
Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu on Thursday said he is not a rubber stamp to the National Leader of the…
Read Goodluck Jonathan’s Speech at launch of Okurounmu’s Memoir
I am delighted to be here to celebrate Senator Femi Okurounmu, a patriot who has rendered a great service to…
How Buhari can take Nigeria out of the wood – Jonathan
Nigeria's former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday said if President Muhammadu Buhari had implemented part of the reports of…
COZA saga: PUNCH appoints new editors
The management of The PUNCH has appointed new editors for its daily and weekend titles following the sack of the…
Policemen collecting bail money from suspects are kidnappers – Lagos CP
Lagos State Police Commissioner, Zubairu Muazu has said policemen collecting money from suspects as bail are kidnappers and will be…
Aftermath of protest: Adeboye opens up on national issues
The National Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has opened up on national issues following protest…