Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
EFCC docks businessman for alleged N151.5m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, has arraigned one Olabisi Sulaimon Akanbi before Justice Rilwan Aikawa…
Court to sentence Ex-NIMASA DG for fraud June 3
Justice Mojisola Olatoregum of a Federal High Court in Lagos, on Tuesday, further adjourned until June 3, to sentence a…
Sanwo-Olu won’t disappoint Lagosians – APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged residents the state to support Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu…
GTB partners DBN towards N25bn SME empowerment
In line with its long-term commitment to growing small and medium enterprises, one of Nigeria’s top-tier lenders, Guaranty Trust Bank…
All decisions taken by my administration are with best interest of Lagosians – Ambode
Outgoing Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said all the decisions, plans, programmes and policies of his administration in…
Niger gov. Bello dissolves cabinet
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello on Tuesday dissolved the State Executive Council and directed all commissioners to handover the affairs…
Buhari mourns demise of former Minister of Police Affairs
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has sent condolence message to the family of Dr Ibrahim Yakubu Lame, who was a frontline…
Rivers governorship election toughest in 2019 – Saraki
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has described the Rivers State Governorship Election as the toughest during the 2019 election circles, saying…
N12.2bn fraud: Court decides Patience Jonathan’s fate June 27
Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has adjourned to June 27, 2019 to deliver judgment…
$40m Fraud: EFCC to appeal acquittal of Jonathan’s cousin
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has described as unfortunate the acquittal of Robert Azibaola, a cousin to former…
EFCC arraigns businessman for N1.2m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, hs re-arraigned a former Chairman, Board of Directors, Skye Bank Plc (now Polaris…
Ajimobi won’t handover to PDP’s Seyi Makinde on May 29
Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi will not be there on Wednesday to handover to the Oyo State governor-elect, Seyi Makinde.
Obi to Amaechi: You’re irrelevant to comment who becomes President in 2023
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Vice Presidential candidate in the last election and former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi…
Dapo Abiodun’ll govern Ogun for 8 years – Sen Adeola
The Senator representing Lagos West and Chairman of Senate Committee on Local Content, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as…
4,000 ghost police pensioners discovered in Edo
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), has said that there were over 4,000 ghost pensioners among the 20,000 police pensioners…
Obaseki kicks against child marriage, seeks return of 14-yr-old child bride
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said that his administration would not allow children to be denied the opportunity…
Court orders CP to arrest ex-Gov Babangida Aliyu over N2bn laundering
Justice Aminu Aliyu of the Federal High Court, Minna, on Monday ordered the Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, to…
How we moved N1.2 billion for Fayose’s aide, Witness tells court
A former Head of Treasury at the Diamond Bank Plc., Lagos, Olaitan Fajuyitan, on Monday told the Federal High Court,…
Pomp and ceremony as Inspiration FM holds Children’s Day Carnival
It was pomp and ceremony on Monday as Inspiration 92.3 FM hosted over 5,000 children at its Children's Day Carnival.…
Keystone Bank partners Facebook to train entrepreneurs on digital marketing
Keystone Bank Limited has again reaffirmed its commitment to providing support for the real sector as it recently partnered Facebook…
How governing Northern elite misused religion to enslave the poor – Shehu Sani
Senator Shehu Sani has accused governing northern elite of misusing religion to enslave the poor and manipulate their conscience.
Shock as LASPOTECH guard slashes throat of colleague with knife
A security guard with the Lagos State Polytechnic, LASPOTECH, has been arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command…
Police arrest 10 traffic robbers in Lagos
Officers of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested over 10 suspected traffic robbers and recovery of firearms and ammunition…
Kidnappers escape lynching, as kidnapped RCCG pastor rescued in Edo
By Jethro Ibileke/Benin Brave youths of Benin Technical College (BTC), Benin, Edo State, and members of the Redeemed Christian Church…
Bolanle Ambode hands over to wife of Lagos governor-elect
Wife of the Governor of Lagos State and Chairman of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), Bolanle…
Gunmen abduct Niger Delta varsity lecturer’s wife
Gunmen on Sunday at Gbarantoru community in Yenagoa, abducted the wife of a lecturer with the Niger Delta University (NDU).
NAF destroys bandits camp at Zamfara forest
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI has destroyed bandits’ camp and neutralised dozens…
9th Assembly Speakership: Arewa Youths endorse Nwajiuba
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has endorsed Chukwu Emeka Nwajiuba as Speaker for the House of Representatives.
Lagos Task Force officers beat journalist, detain him in cell
Overzealous officers of the Lagos State Task Force on Saturday beat up a journalist and Managing Director of The Guild,…
Horror as trailer crushes female LASTMA officer to death
Tragedy struck in Apapa area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Sunday as a female officer of the Lagos State Traffic…