Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Ambode’s name already written in gold – Ademowo
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Diocese of Lagos, on Monday presented a Special Episcopal Award to Governor of Lagos…
Yar’Adua’s 9th Memorial, His Last Interview with TheNEWS: “Nobody Can Hold Me Hostage”
Former President Umaru Yar’Adua died nine years ago (5 May 2010). Notable Nigerians, on Sunday, 5 May, paid tributes to…
Lagos to initiate legal action against Agidingbi land judgment
The Lagos State government has declared its intention to initiate legal action against the purported land judgment that ceded a…
58 killed in Niger as fuel tanker explodes
A fuel tanker lorry has overturned and exploded near the airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, killing at least 58 people,…
Boko Haram terrorists abduct Corps member, pastor in Borno
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday confirmed the abduction of a male corps member, Abraham Amuta, by Boko…
Police rescue 2-year-old baby kidnapped at Mountain of Fire Ministry
Officials of the Lagos State Police Command have rescued a two-year-old baby kidnapped at the Mountain of Fire Ministry, MFM,…
Why Labour Unions in Lagos must be proactive – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said labour unions in the state must be proactive for greater productivity and…
We can’t stop Buhari from swearing-in Tanko as new CJN – Court
The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to stop President Muhammadu Buhari from swearing-in acting Chief of Justice of…
Trials of Shina Peters
Innocent and cute as a kid. He appeared shy but could be really playful. He had those darting, curious, intelligent…
Buhari: I won’t disclose people who will make my new Cabinet
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has said he will not disclose those who will be part of his cabinet in his…
Paying tithe is idolatry, harlotry, worship of demons – Daddy Freeze
Critics and founder of Free Nation movement, Daddy Freeze cannot cease from controversy. Even though he has often moved against…
Anglican Church expels two priests for Sodomy
The Arochukwu/Ohafia Diocese of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) in Abia State has dismissed two priests for indulging in…
No, Not Again! Alaafin of Oyo Tackles Ooni of Ife
When Oba Okunade Sijuwade was alive and reigning as the Ooni of Ife, he and Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the Alaafin…
41 killed as Russian plane bursts into flames after emergency landing
At least 13 people were killed after a Russian plane made an emergency landing and burst into flames at Sheremetyevo…
Foundation gives succour to Makoko dwellers
Makoko Community, a slum in Lagos State received a boost from a non-governmental organization, Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe (HOW) Foundation.
EcobankPay, Terra Kulture partner to promote African Cultural Heritage
EcobankPay, the lifestyle digital payments and collections service of Ecobank Nigeria has formally unveiled its partnership with Terra Kulture following…
How I made N3.6m profit from selling hard drugs – Suspect
Operatives of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested two suspected hard drugs peddlers in the Alausa community of…
Ambode deserves commendation for transforming Lagos – Agbese
Veteran journalist, Mr. Dan Agbese has commended Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for his commitment towards transforming the infrastructural…
Fayemi expresses optimism on appointees’ performance
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has expressed optimism that the just concluded three-day retreat of top government functionaries in…
Pensioners in Oyo laments unpaid 60 months arrears
The Oyo State Pensioners have alleged that the outgoing government of Oyo State led by Governor Abiola Ajimobi owes them…
Photos: Buhari returns from UK
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has returned from the United Kingdom where he has gone on a 10-day private visit.
Ambode was unfairly treated during governorship primaries – Fouad Oki
Factional Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Mr Fouad Oki has reiterated his position that the Governor…
Shock as guard kills colleague with a shovel
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a security guard, Monday Odey for allegedly killing his colleague, Abdullahi Yinusa with…
Photos: Behold 6 suspected distributors of poisonous ‘Ponmo’ in Lagos
Policemen attached to the Lagos State Police Command have arrested six suspects in possession of poisonous cow skin (ponmo).
Video: Backlashes as Anita Joseph defends Tonto Dikeh
Actress Anita Joseph has defended the rantings of her colleague, Tonto Dikeh as she continued to dent the image of…
Flashback: Fola Oyewole: My link with first coup and why I fought on Biafran side
I was not one of the master planners of the coup. It will interest you to know that by half…
Priests, Nuns shouldn’t conduct marriage classes – Daddy Freeze
Critics, Daddy Freeze has said it is wrong for Catholic Priests and Nun to conduct marriage classes because they have…
Candy war: OK Foods slams N260m suit on Cadbury
Legal warfare is currently ranging in Lagos between two confectionery giants, OK Foods Limited and Cadbury UK limited over the…
WHO’s slain doctor buried in Cameroon
With overwhelming grief and respect, Dr Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, a devoted doctor, epidemiologist, husband and father who had worked…
Robbers terrorise Ibadan community, kill businessman
Tragedy struck on Saturday, at Omifunfun Estate along Igbooloyin Area of Ibadan, when armed robbers, who invaded the community killed…