Author: Lanre Babalola
Lagos police arrests family of kidnappers
The Lagos State Police Command, has busted a kidnapping gang operated by a mother, Aminat Karimu Ajibola, age 60 and…
Borno governor recruits 2,000 teachers to teach in 40 schools
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno has ordered the immediate recruitment of 2,000 teachers for 40 newly completed schools to fill…
After death of 3 soldiers, Nigerian Army vows to lock down Plateau
Pained by the killing of some troops in Plateau state, the Nigerian army has vowed to lock down Barkin Ladi…
Nigerian troops regroup, restore nomalcy in Gudunbali
The Nigerian Army on Sunday said it had restored total nomalcy in Gundubala and environs with combined effort of troops…
Flooding: Kogi sets up camps for Lokoja victims
The Kogi government has set up temporary camps for victims of flood in Lokoja, as more houses get submerged in…
Ember months: FRSC warns motorists against night travels
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Sango-Ota, Ogun, has advised motorists to desist from driving under fatigue. The corps…
2019 Presidential Election: Assessing The Possibility Of Electoral Fraud
By Omoshola Deji After about thirty years of stern military rule, Nigeria re-embraced democracy in 1999 and five elections have…
Nigeria loses 2022 Youth Olympic Games rights to Senegal
Nigeria have lost the hosting rights for the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2022 to Senegal, which submitted…
Army repels deadly Boko Haram attack at Guzamala
The Nigerian Army on Saturday repelled a deadly attack on its troops by Boko Haram at Gudunbale in Guzamala Local…
Naomi Osaka thrashes tearful Williams to clinch New York Crown
Japanese Star Naomi Osaka trounced her idol, Serena Williams to lift her first Grand Slam in New York, winning 6-2…
2019: Governor Ajimobi orders aspirants to leave cabinet
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has called on members of his cabinet aspiring to contest elective positions in the…
Six hours of sleep loss increases diabetes risk: Research
Sleep is undoubtedly one of physiology’s most mysterious but essential functions. We all need it, yet the exact reasons why…
Osun Accountant General retires voluntarily
The Osun government has announced the retirement of the Accountant-General of the State, Mr Alaba Akintayo Kolawole, after 31 years…
Fake News: We’ll meet in court, Abba Kyari tells Punch
Malam Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Buhari has threatened to sue Saturday Punch over a news story…
I am no longer running for president – Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has announced the withdrawal of his ambition to contest for the office of the President…
I have forgiven those that searched my house – Clark
Elder statesman, Edwin Clark, says he has forgiven those that invaded his house over alleged stockpiling of firearms. He made…
Fayemi leaves Fayose for God’s judgment with Ekiti debt now N117b
Ekiti State governor-elect, Dr. Kayode Fayemi said he has left incumbent Governor Ayo Fayose to God to judge after leaving…
Atiku: Nigeria’s Doomsday Protocol
By Adekoya Boladale In Central Africa and predominately Cameroon, there is a specie of frog called: Hairy frog. Like every…
Photo News: Lucky Ayedatiwa picks nomination form for senate
Board Member, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Lucky Ayedatiwa, addressing newsmen after picking APC senatorial form to run for Ondo-South…
American rapper Mac Miller dies at 26
American rapper and singer , Malcolm McCormick , known by his stage name, Mac Miller, has been found dead of…
Boko Haram: NAF destroys terrorists’ facilities in Sambisa forest
The Nigerian Air Force says the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, has successfully destroyed some Boko Haram…
First-half goals give Brazil comfortable 2-0 win over U.S.
Two goals in the first half from Roberto Firmino and Neymar gave Brazil an easy 2-0 victory over the United…
FRSC board promotes 20 officers
The board of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has approved the promotion of eight Corps Commanders (CC) and 12…
IGP Idris disbands Special Tactical Squad
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris has ordered the immediate disbandment of the Special Tactical Squad (STS). Force…
Police Doubt Reported Shooting Of Pastor
The police in Anambra on Friday declared as high mischief, the reported shooting of David Elijah, the pastor in charge…
Red Alert: 12 states including Anambra, Rivers, Edo to experience flooding
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the National Hydrological Services Agencies (NHISA) have warned that 12 states across the…
How the phones transmit virus, germs
A Public Health Physician, Dr Michael Oguntoye, has warned that mobile phones could transmit diseases and infections if it comes…
APC group rejects indirect primaries in Kaduna State
All may not have been heard of the decision to adopt indirect primaries for selecting candidates by the All Progressive…
Gunmen kill 3 police officers, 2 vigilante men in Taraba
The Police Command in Taraba has vowed to arrest and prosecute the gunmen who killed three police officers and two…
2019: Lagos AD picks Salis as governorship candidate
Chief Owolabi Salis has emerged the governorship candidate of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) for the 2019 elections in Lagos.…