Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Gbajabiamila emerges Speaker of 9th House of Representatives
Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has emerged the Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives after defeating Hon. Mohammed Bago from Niger…
Sanwo-Olu appoints Tunde Alao as SSA Media
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed a veteran journalist, Tunde Alao as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media.
Nigeria tops Internet users in Africa with 111 million – Report
Official data shows that as of March 2019, more than 111 million citizens of Nigeria use Internet.
Gbajabiamila, Bago battle for House of Reps Speakership seat
About 358 House of Representatives-elect members are currently voting to elect either Femi Gbajabiamila or Mohammed Bago as the Speaker…
The story of Lawan: What you must know about him
After lots of political intrigues and suspense, Dr. Ahmed Lawan, on Tuesday emerged the new Senate President of the 9th…
Senate President, Lawan swears in Senators-elect
New Senate President, Ahmed Lawan has sworn-in the Senators-elect of the 9th Assembly to pave way for legislative business to…
Omo-Agege emerges Deputy Senate President
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has defeated Senator Ike Ekweremadu to emerge the new Deputy Senate President of the 9th Assembly.
N650m fraud: Akinjide’s trial suffers setback
The re-arraignment of a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Jumoke Akinjide over alleged money laundering could not take…
Omo-Agege, Ekweremadu battle for Deputy Senate President
Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and Senator Ovie Omo-Agege are currently battling for the Deputy Senate President position.
Ahmed Lawan emerges new Senate President
Senator Ahmed Lawan has been elected the Senate President of the 9th Senate, as he defeated his contestant, Senator Ali…
Strike out case filed by Atiku now, Buhari, APC pray tribunal
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday prayed the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal to strike out the petition filed by the…
Okada rider stabs two colleagues
A commercial motorcyclist, Kamalideen Muraini, has allegedly stabbed two of his colleagues with a knife and inflicted life threatening wounds.
Women’s World Cup: How Super Falcons can beat South Korea – Owolabi
Felix Owolabi, an ex-international has urged the Super Falcons to ensure that they build the team’s confidence and play confidently…
Shouting match in Senate as lawmakers disagree on Open Ballot system
There was commotion at the Senate as lawmakers disagreed on what form of voting system should be adopted to elect…
The challenges before Prince Dapo Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has enormous challenges on his hands. And, son of man pity him a lot.…
9th Assembly election: Oshiomhole, Fayemi, APC governors arrive NASS
Ahead of today’s 9th National Assembly’s election of its principal officers, the National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole,…
We’re ready to help Nigeria repatriate stolen funds – Italian Govt
The Italian Government on Monday said it is willing and ready to help Nigeria repatriate stolen funds stacked in foreign…
War against Potholes: Sanwo-Olu appoints new GM for Public Works
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Engr. Daramola Olufemi Olubunmi as the General Manager of Lagos State Public Works.
Internet fraudster bags one year imprisonment
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office on Monday, June secured the conviction of Okhiemwen Roland Ekata…
N3.6bn Fraud: How Omatsuli, Co-defendant received money through company’s account – Witness
The trial of Touyo Omatsuli, a former Executive Director on Projects, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, and Francis Momoh resumed…
Wike: I will not appoint disloyal members into my cabinet
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has reiterated that his second term appointments will be based on absolute loyalty, commitment…
Lagos police arrest 202 cultists, launch ‘Operation Crush’
The Lagos State Police Command on Monday said it has arrested 202 suspected cult members in various parts of the…
Video: Helicopter crashes on top of a skyscraper in Manhattan
A helicopter has crash landed on the top of a skyscraper in Manhattan, fire officials say, triggering a fire.
Six AA, APGA lawmakers decamp to PDP in Imo
Five lawmakers of the Action Alliance, AA and one other from the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in the Imo…
Rotary announces US$100 million to eradicate polio
Rotary is giving US$100 million in grants to support the global effort to end polio, a vaccine-preventable disease that once…
Ogun Gov, Abiodun shocked over dilapidated OOUTH
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has expressed shock over the deplorable condition of the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH),…
Lagos pledges support for NYSC
The Lagos State government has assured the National Youth Service Corp ( NYSC) of its support to ensure full utilisation…
Nigerian Press Organisation resolves NBC/AIT face-off
The Nigerian Press Organisation, NPO, has resolved the face-off between the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, NBC, and DAAR Communications Plc., owners…