Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
EFCC arraigns director for stealing N30m HIV/AIDS funds
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Dr. Nkereuwem Akpan Etok before Justice A. A. Okeke of…
Serena Williams survives Wimbledon scare
Serena Williams on Thursday recovered from being a set down to beat teenage qualifier Kaja Juvan and reach the third…
Ex-SGF’s N500m scandal case adjourned till 18 Sept
The trial of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal and five others before Justice Jude…
Wike speaks on House of Reps Minority leadership tussle
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has reacted to the Minority leadership tussle at the House of Representatives which saw the…
Photo News: Buhari receives security briefing at State House, Abuja
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday received security briefing at the State House, Abuja by security chiefs.
‘Fatoyinbo didn’t wed us,’ Timi Dakolo releases video
Popular musician, Timi Dakolo, has released a video to debunk claims that embattled Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Common Wealth…
Read Sanwo-Olu’s timely declaration on Ikorodu
The nightmare being experienced by commuters on Agric-Ishawo and Igbogbo Roads in Ikorodu area of Lagos State will soon be…
Gunmen kill police, abduct two Chinese in Benin
Two Chinese expatriates working with a glass and aluminium company in Benin, Edo State, have been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen.
Senator Abbo surrenders to police for investigation
Embattled Senator Elisha Abbo, who slapped and beat up a woman at a sex toy shop in Abuja has surrendered…
Ajimobi awarded N7bn road contract to unidentified contractor – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that the immediate past administration of Governor Abiola Ajimobi awarded the Moniya-Iseyin Road…
How ex-NBA Chairman allegedly diverted N20.1m for personal use – Witness
The ongoing trial of two former Chairmen of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, Adesina Ogunlana and Yinka Farounbi, continued on…
Senator Abbo weeps, apologises
Nigerian Senator, Elisha Abbo, who beat up a woman at a sex toy shop in Abuja last May has apologised…
Obaseki sacks 8 Commissioners, appoints 6 others
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Wednesday announced a major shakeup in his cabinet, sacking eight commissioners in the…
Buhari declines assent to 17 bills
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejected 17 bills passed by the 8th National Assembly.
Lagos inaugurates 2019 Hajj Ad-hoc Committee
The Lagos State Government today inaugurated the Adhoc Committee for the 2019 Hajj Pilgrimage with a charge to the members…
Nigerians among 40 killed in Libya detention camp attack – IOM
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has confirmed that some Nigerians were among the 40 people killed in Tuesday night’s…
Commotion in House of Reps over Minority Principal Officers
There was commotion at the House of Representatives on Wednesday as members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, fight over…
Sanwo-Olu plans to restructure, upgrade more PHCs
Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Tayo Lawal has said that the present administration of Governor Babajide…
Lagos to refund N315m to pilgrims
Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it will refund about N315 million to the 2,234 pilgrims going to Saudi Arabia…
PDP summons Elisha Abbo over assault on woman
The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has summoned embattled Senator Elisha Abbo over assault on…
We won’t allow Ruga Settlements in Rivers – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Wednesday said the state will not allow any Ruga Settlements for Fulani herdsmen.
Atiku, PDP can’t re-argue APC’s objection to petition – Tribunal
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on Wednesday refused to grant a request by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its…
Elisha Abbo should apologise, surrender to police – Atiku
Nigeria's former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has called on Senator Elisha Abbo to publicly apologise to the woman he attacked…
Southwest security and our governors’ dilemma
Osun Economic and Investment Summit is reportedly put on hold! Earlier scheduled to take place between 25th and 27th, June…
Cottage Industries: Ekiti Govt to strengthen farmers cooperatives
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has stated the readiness of the state government to strengthen farmers’ cooperatives in the…
Photo News: Dino Melaye meets Jesse Jackson, others in Chicago
Kogi State Governorship aspirant and controversial Senator, Dino Melaye has met with Rev. Jesse Jackson and other congressmen and women…
Titanic battle: Super Eagles in showdown with Cameroon in AFCON Round of 16
African champion, Cameroon will play Nigeria in the Round of 16 after failing to top their group, with two goalless…
Cameroon in AFCON Round of 16 after goalless draw with Benin
African champions, Cameroon have played out a goalless draw with Benin Republic in the ongoing African Cup of Nations tournament…
Ghana beat Guinea Bissau to Reach AFCON Round of 16
The Black Stars of Ghana have beaten Guinea Bissau 2-0 to qualify for the Round of 16 in the ongoing…
Alleged N950m fraud: Shekarau, others know fate September 20
Justice Lewis Allagoa of the Federal High Court, sitting in Kano, on Tuesday adjourned the case involving the former Governor…