Author: Lanre Babalola
Nigeria reaps $5b from partnership with China
Nigeria’s partnership with China through the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) resulted in the execution of vital infrastructure across the…
Senator David Mark joins presidential race
Former Senate President David Mark has joined the 2019 presidential race on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The…
SARS Reformation Panel Visits Ogun State
Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta The Inspector-General of Police Committee on the reformation of the special anti-robbery squad southwest zone, on Monday visited…
Buhari, 2019 Elections and the Law
By Reuben Abati President Muhammadu Buhari reportedly declared in China, last Sunday, that he believes in the idea of free…
Boko Haram in trouble as donors pledge $2.52b to fight sect
The international donor conference on Boko Haram holding in Berlin on Monday pledged $2.52 billion to help countries in the…
53 Nigerians get Chevening scholarships
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb. Paul Arkwright, has said that 53 Nigerians have been awarded Chevening scholarships for…
Police arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Kano
The Police have arrested three suspected kidnappers of a four-year-old boy in Kano metropolis. DSP Magaji Majiya, the Public Relations…
8 people killed by explosion in Munitions Factory in South Africa
At least eight people were killed by an explosion at a Munitions Factory in South Africa’s Western Cape, an Emergency…
World Player of the Year: Lionel Messi missing
Cristiano Ronaldo is locked in a race to be crowned FIFA men’s world player, alongside former Real Madrid teammate Luka…
Buhari declines assent to reviewed Electoral Amendment Bill
President Muhammadu Buhari has declined assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2018, transmitted to him by the National Assembly.…
Senator Abe kicks against APC guber aspirant
Okafor Ofiebor /Port Harcourt As the endorsement of Tonye Dele Cole by the Amaechi-led faction of the All Progressives Congress…
Kidnappers demand N20m ransom to release Edo APC LGA chairman
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The gunmen who abducted Mr. Henry Ashofor, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akoko-Edo Local…
MultiChoice: Child of a Lesser God
Jubril Naiyeju It is a safe bet that most Nigerians would want prices of goods and services fixed for years…
2019: APC will not impose guber candidate in Oyo – Ajimobi
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has assured members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the…
Serena Williams’ daughter’s picture sets Instagram on fire
Serena Williams’ daughter Alexis Olympia kept social media users busy over the weekend as her first birthday picture shared on…
Crocodile eats mother, baby in Uganda
A crocodile attacked and ate a woman and her 5-month old baby, who had gone to fetch water from a…
Dangote Now Most Valuable Brand in Nigeria
Nigeria’s Dangote has emerged the most valuable brand among the top 50 brands in Nigeria for 2018 which were unveiled…
Senator John McCain laid to rest
The late United States Sen. John McCain has been laid to rest, as he wished, at a private ceremony at…
Nigerian Govt okays $1.3bn for 5 critical projects
The Federal Government has set aside 1.3 billion dollars (about N468 billion) from the National Sovereign Investment Fund to finance…
I’m not afraid of free, fair elections in 2019 – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says as a beneficiary of free and fair elections, he is not afraid of a credible process…
Nigerian Army denies alleged killing of 30 soldiers in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Sunday denied alleged killing of 30 soldiers by Boko Haram at Zari village in Guzamala Local…
1 killed, many injured as church building collapses during service
One person was killed and many others sustained various degrees of injuries following the collapse of St. Paul’s Catholic Church…
SERAP drags INEC to court over ‘failure to put Ekiti vote buyers on trial’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to court over the commission’s “failure…
Lagos 2019: ADP Raises Alarm Over Death Threat To Gubernatorial Aspirant
The Action Democratic Party (ADP), Lagos State Chapter, has raised an alarm over what it described as a death threat…
Amnesty International Commends Nigerian Govt Over Trial of Suspected Boko Haram Terrorists
Amnesty International Nigeria has commended the Federal Government over the trial of suspected Boko Haram terrorists, describing the ongoing trial…
Actor, Actresses dazzle at AMVCAs
On Saturday, the 1st of September 2018, the much anticipated 6th edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards…
Video: Nigerian Airforce fighter jet pilots show class
Nigerian airforce fighter jet pilots sure have something to show. Here is a short video clip of the aerial display…
AMVCA 2018: `18 Hours’ emerges overall best movie (Photos)
“18 Hours’’ has emerged the overall best movie for 2018 at the African Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA). The movie…
Serena Williams ruthless against sister Venus
Serena Williams despatched her older sister in two straight sets 6-1 6-2 on Friday, making the 30th career showdown at…
Germany to help ECOWAS in migration issues
Germany has expressed commitment to provide more support to ECOWAS in the area of migration, economic development, and health. The…