Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Alliance with Akinlade: My son is on his own – Kesington Adebutu
As a fallout of the political manoeuvring currently on-going in Ogun state, a renowned multi-billionaire son of Remo land, Sir…
Lekan Shonde sentenced to death by hanging for killing wife
The Lagos State High Court on Friday sentenced Lekan Shonde to death by hanging for killing his wife, Ronke.
EFCC arrests Okorocha’s AG for laundering N1.05bn to buy votes for son-in-law
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested the Accountant-General of Imo State, Uzoho Casmir, for allegedly helping Imo…
Olanipekun to lead Buhari’s legal team against Atiku
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), will lead the legal team assembled by President…
APC, Ambode in last minutes push for Sanwo-Olu in Lagos
Last minutes massive mobilisation is ongoing in Lagos for the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Sanwo-Olu ahead of Saturday's…
Elections: Wike condemns unlawful arrests of PDP members by security agencies
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has condemned the unlawful arrests of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP members ahead of the Governorship…
Women’s Day: Gender balance, pivotal to development at all levels – LAPO
The Chairman, Board of Directors of Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO), Dr. Osarenren Emokpae, has said that gender balance is…
We want elections, not war, MOSOP tells Nigerian soldiers
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has expressed displeasure over palpable fears among the Ogoni people…
163 candidates jostle for Saturday’s elections in Yobe
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 163 candidates from different political parties would feature in Saturday’s Governorship and state…
334 candidates to participate in Saturday’s elections in Katsina
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, said no fewer than 334 candidates would participate in the Governorship and…
Police deploy 5,000 personnel for Saturday polls in Nasarawa
The Police Command in Nasarawa State says it has deployed about 5,000 personnel for Saturday’s Governorship and House of Assembly…
Supreme Court okays interim forfeiture of Patience Jonathan’s $8.4m
The Supreme Court on Friday backed an order of interim forfeiture made by the Lagos Division of the Federal High…
Lagos: Agbaje and the danger of ethnic card
Both I have known for over a decade. Having reported national politics in my close to thirty-year career in journalism…
Hoodlums set INEC office ablaze in Akwa Ibom
Suspected hoodlums have burnt down an office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ibesikpo Asuntan local government area…
Afikuyomi is not part of us – Accord Party
The Accord Party has denied being in alliance with Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi, contrary to claims by the Lagos All Progressives…
2023: Afenifere leaders push for Yoruba Presidency
National leader of Pan Yoruba group, Afenifere, Senator Ayo Fasanmi and an elder statesman and historian, Prof Banji Akintoye have…
Ecobank to collaborate with CIBN on financial inclusion, capacity building
Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan has reiterated the need for collaboration between the Bank and Chartered Institute of Bankers…
Messi named in the Argentina squad first time since 2018 World Cup
Lionel Messi has been named in the Argentina squad for the first time since the 2018 World Cup.
Chelsea hit three goals past Dynamo Kiev
Callum Hudson-Odoi scored his third Europa League goal of the season as Chelsea beat Dynamo Kiev in their last-16 first-leg…
Arsenal crumble to 3-1 away defeat to Rennes in Europa Cup
Ten-man Arsenal suffered their first away defeat by a French club in European competition in the first leg of their…
Manchester United fan stabbed in Paris
A Manchester United fan has reportedly undergone emergency surgery after being stabbed by a taxi driver in Paris.
Elections: Rivers Police Command deploys 15,544 personnel
The Rivers Police Command says it is deploying 15,544 police personnel for the Governorship and State House of Assembly Elections…
Security: Buhari inaugurates surveillance centre in Kaduna
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated the Command and Control Centre of Kaduna State Surveillance and Monitoring System, set up…
373 candidates to feature in Saturday’s poll in Kwara
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 373 candidates from 19 political parties would take part in Saturday’s Governorship and…
Online News Portal holds meeting on pre-election good governance report
The Avalon Daily, an online media platform on Thursday held a round table meeting to discuss a pre-election good governance…
Buhari arrives in Daura ahead Saturday’s elections
President Muhammadu Buhari arrived his home town of Daura on Thursday ahead of the Governorship and State Assembly elections scheduled…
Watch video: Kannywood actors, actresses dance, campaign for El-Rufai
Notable Kannywood actors and actresses are drumming their support for the re-election of Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State. Watch…
49 candidates to contest governorship, House of Assembly elections in Jigawa
A total of 49 candidates are expected to participate in the Saturday’s governorship and House of Assembly elections in Jigawa.
Buhari renews tenure of Bida Poly rector
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved another four-year tenure for the Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger state, Dr. Abubakar Dzukogi.
March 9 polls: INEC distributes election materials to LGAs in Delta
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Delta on Thursday distributed election materials for the Governorship/House of Assembly polls to…