Author: Lanre Babalola
Boko Haram insurgents Overrun another army base, kill commander
Islamist insurgents overran a Nigerian army base in the country’s northeast, killing at least the commander, two Nigerian security sources…
June 12: Buhari has shown uncommon courage – Abiola’s daughter
Omolola Abiola-Edewor, the eldest daughter of the winner of June 12, 1993 presidential election, late MKO Abiola, says President Muhammadu…
Facts About Aisha, Wife Of President Buhari
Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, the First Lady of Nigeria and the wife of the current President Muhammadu Buhari is a cosmetologist,…
FIFA WWC: Australia fight back to beat Brazil as Marta scores landmark goal
Australia came from two goals down to beat Brazil 3-2 in the women’s World Cup on Thursday, as an own…
SUBEB Chairman Raises Alarm Over 450,000 School Drop-outs Roaming Gombe Streets
No fewer than 450,000 children who have dropped out of school roam the streets of Gombe, Acting Chairman of Gombe…
British minister approves Assange extradition to U.S.
British Home Secretary Sajid Javid, on Thursday said he has approved the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the…
Lamentation in Aba as flood destroys over N15m goods
A heavy downpour on Wednesday night in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia, has left many homes, shops and markets…
Misappropriation of N3.4bn: Read full report of Kano anti-graft commission that indicted Emir Sanusi
Below is the full preliminary report served the Secretary to Kano State Government by the state anti-graft commission attached with…
15 police officers in detention over extortion
Abia State Police Command says it has arrested 15 police personnel under its command for allegedly extorting money from motorists…
Lekki Hotel Gang-rape: Complainant seeks withdrawal of case against defendants
A 24-year old woman (names withheld), allegedly drugged at a nightclub and gang-raped in an hotel in Lekki, Lagos, by…
Female lawmaker beaten up by colleague
A member of the Kenyan Parliament representing Wajir East, Rashid Kassim has been arrested hours after allegedly assaulting Wajir County…
Bandits on the rampage, kill 62 in Niger, displace over 1000
Armed bandits continued their attacks in Shiroro local government area of Niger state with the killing of 62 more people…
All Hail Mr Speaker! Gbaja Presides Over First Plenary
The 9th House of Assembly on Thursday held its first plenary after members were inaugurated on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.…
Popular Yoruba actor, Dagunro passes on
Popular Yoruba actor, Fasasi Olabankewin, popularly known as Dagunro is dead. Reports said that Dagunror has been battling with an…
Iran’s supreme leader rules out negotiations with U.S.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ruled out any future negotiations with the U.S. on Thursday, during a meeting with…
Lagos acting Chief Judge gets marching orders
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday said he would not hesitate to sustain the reform in the judicial…
U.S. joins diplomatic push to ensure transition deal in Sudan
The top U.S. diplomat for Africa on Wednesday joined an international effort to press Sudan’s military rulers and the opposition…
Photo News: Time for rapprochement: Tinubu, Amosun meet
All is fair in war but after the battle has been lost and won, it's time for former allies to…
Enyimba International FC win 2018/2019 NPFL title
Enyimba International FC have claimed the 2018/2019 Nigeria Professional Football League title after an impressive 3-0 defeat of Akwa United.…
PDP governors congratulate new NASS leadership
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, has congratulated the newly elected leadership of the ninth National Assembly, inaugurated on…
Buhari exposes Nigerians behind insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari says most instances of inter-communal and inter-religious strife and violence were and are still being sponsored or…
Actress who posed nude on instagram opens up on viral video
Segun Adewole Fast-rising actress, Etinosa Idemudia has reacted to a video in which singer MC Galaxy confessed that her going…
Tinubu dedicates Democracy Day to Beko, Fawehinmi, students
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu says he dedicates the maiden Democracy day celebrations to activists including late Dr Beko Ransom-Kuti, Gani Fawehinmi…
Gunmen kidnap another Katsina traditional ruler
The Police Command in Katsina State has confirmed the abduction of Alhaji Bature Mai’unguwa, the Village Head of Labo in…
I’ll assemble a strong team of ministers for next level – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said his administration would assemble a strong team of Nigerians and allies to implement transformative plans and…
Anthony Joshua is finished, says Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua is finished as a boxer after losing his world heavyweight titles to Andy Ruiz Jr, fellow-Briton Tyson Fury…
Women’s Worldcup: Super Falcons beat South Korea 2-0
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have rekindled the country’s chances of qualifying for the next round in the ongoing FIFA Women World…
NSCDC boss deploys massive personnel to fight bandits in Buhari’s state
Mr Abdullahi Gana, Commandant General (CG), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has ordered massive deployment of personnel to…
Videos, photos of Democracy Day celebrations
Nigeria today marked Democracy Day at the Eagles Square in Abuja. Present at the ceremony were President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice…
2 Canadian women kidnapped in Ghana regain freedom
Two Canadian women who were abducted earlier this month in Ghana have been rescued, authorities said.