Author: Lanre Babalola
Update: Gunmen kill 26, including journalist in Somali hotel
At least 26 people, including a prominent journalist and several foreigners, have been killed in an attack on a hotel…
AFCON 2019: Alex Iwobi speaks on Nigeria, Algeria semi-final match
He said the Super Eagles will not be been affected by the fact that many view the Super Eagles as…
US lawmakers block Trump from attacking Iran
The US House of Representatives on Friday approved a measure that would bar President Donald Trump from launching a military…
Prince Harry turns against the media again
Prince Harry is becoming “suspicious and unfriendly towards the media,” according to a former royal editor. Tim Ewart, who worked…
Fasoranti’s daughter: Ondo governor says killers must be brought to book
Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu says killers of Mrs Funke Olakunrin, daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, must…
Dana Air passengers stranded at Abuja international airport
Passengers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, have expressed disappointment in Dana airline meant to fly them from Abuja…
Police, Legislature, Judiciary most corrupt institutions in Nigeria – Transparency International
In the publication of the 10th edition of the Global Corruption Barometer (GCB) – Africa, the world survey body said…
Prince Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye is Olowo-elect
Prince Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye on Friday emerged as Olowo designate Owo in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State out…
Photos: Christian Chukwu returns to Nigeria after medical treatment
Former Green Eagles (now Super Eagles) captain Christian Chukwu has returned to Nigeria after undergoing medical treatment for stomach upset…
Theresa May: My regrets as UK Prime Minister
Outgoing British Prime Minister, Theresa May, said she regrets allowing too much polarisation over Brexit and avoiding televised debates before…
Edo Assembly impasse: Reconciliation is the answer – Deputy Governor
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr. Philip Shaibu on Friday said the State has no choice but…
Fight between Oshiomhole, Gov Obaseki is escalating – Oba of Benin
Oba of Benin Ewuare II says the disagreement between Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State and the National Chairman of…
Can An Illiberal Political Class Usher In A Social Democracy?
By Dapo Olorunyomi The puzzle that elects itself for insight now is what resources are available to the Nigerian political…
Gunmen attack University of Ibadan female hostel
The state of insecurity in the country was brought to the fore early today when some gunmen attacked Obafemi Awolowo…
UNN makes history, produces first electric car in Nigeria
The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) has made history by becoming the first institution to produce an electric car in…
Alake of Egba tasks Nigerians to embrace cultural values to reduce insecurity
The Alake of Egba, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo III , has said that it was important for Nigerians to embrace their…
7 separatists killed in Cameroon’s troubled Anglophone region
Seven armed separatists were killed in fresh clashes with government forces early Thursday in Cameroon’s locality of Esu located in…
Senate yet to receive ministerial list – Lawan
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan on Thursday night said the Senate was yet to receive the ministerial list from President…
Beware of hypocrites, Oba Akiolu warns Sanwo-Olu
Lagos monarch, Oba Riliwanu Akiolu, has advised the state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, against making hasty decisions, and to beware…
Video: Anthony Joshua arrives Lagos
Former World Boxing Heavyweight Champion of the world Anthony Joshua arrived Nigeria Thursday for a visit.
Obaseki dares ‘Abuja politicians’, says you can’t take over Edo Assembly
Edo Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has dared those he termed ‘Abuja politicians’ to come and take over activities of the…
Dollar Rain: Dangote, Otedola Pledge $75k Per Goal In Eagles’ Remaining AFCON 2019 Games
Business moguls, Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola have promised the Super Eagles mouth-watering bonus for each goal scored in their…
How not to hold a baby, Meghan Markle shamed for how she held Archie
Fresh from celebrating the private christening of her son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, the duchess made a surprise appearance to watch…
TSA fetches Buhari over N10 trillion
The Muhammadu Buhari administration has collected over N10 trillion from the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) from 1,674…
Husband means master, not male partner in marriage – Chris Oyakhilome
Nigerians on social media have been left divided over a video which shows Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy saying…
South Africa ignores Nigeria, grants visa-free status to Ghana
Ghana is the latest country to be granted a visa-free status by the South African government.
Buhari nominates Justice Tanko Mohammed as Chief Justice of Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday nominated the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Tanko Mohammed as substantive CJN. Tanko’s…
AFCON 2019: South Africa played better than Nigeria, Rohr admits
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr says the Super Eagles were lucky to have defeated the Bafana Bafana of South Africa…
Nigeria’s Petrol Price Cheapest in West Africa – NNPC Boss
The new Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr. Mele Kyari, Thursday disclosed that the petroleum price…
Osun set to eradicate hoes, cutlasses in farming
Osun State government is set to partner with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the private sector to…