Author: Lanre Babalola
NGO unveils ‘Queens of Peace Nigeria’ in FCT
Messengers of Peace, an NGO that advocates peaceful co-existence among Nigerians, has unveiled ‘Queens of Peace Nigeria’ to champion the…
Obasanjo, Jonathan, Gowon absent at Democracy Day celebration
Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan were conspicuously absent at the Eagles Square venue of the 2019 Democracy Day celebration…
How members, guests prayed on the floor to ensure Gbajabiamila’s victory
Some members-elect and guests of the Muslim faith at the inauguration and election of presiding officers of the 9th House…
UK PM favorite Boris Johnson vows to deliver Brexit
Front-runner Boris Johnson is officially launching his campaign to be Britain’s next prime minister, telling fellow Conservatives they must take…
Buhari, Osinbajo, Abiola’s family arrive Eagles Square to celebrate MKO
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the Eagles Square venue of the Democracy Day celebration. The President who arrived at 10.04am,…
Nigeria is greatest contributor to wealth in W/Africa — AfDB
The African Development Bank (AfDB), says Nigeria is the greatest contributor to wealth creation in West Africa, contributing about 75…
Emulate Abiola, activist urges Nigerian rich men
Wealthy Nigerians have been urged to emulate late MKO Abiola philanthropy by assisting the less privileged members of the society.…
Photo News: Newly elected Senate President, deputy visit Buhari
Newly elected Senate President Ahmed Lawan and deputy senate president Ovie Omo-Agege visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa…
Nigeria’s democracy: Jega calls for review of extant laws
Prof. Attahiru Jega, former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for a review of extant laws to further…
The Epetedo Declaration: MKO Abiola’s historic speech titled ‘Enough Is Enough’
This is the late Basorun MKO Abiola's speech dubbed: The Epetedo Declaration. At Epetedo, Lagos Island, the winner of the…
I shall not participate in this year’s June 12 celebrations – Wole Soyinka
Professor Wole Soyinka, Nobel Laureate calls for National government and reflects on the significance of June 12, its symbolism and…
Why June 12 is more important than May 29 – Bola Tinubu
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has appraised Nigeria’s democratic evolution, saying as important…
Photo News: Ex-Governor Okorocha receives Certificate of Return from INEC
Former governor of Imo State Rochas Okorocha who was denied accreditation earlier today by the National Assembly management because he…
Investors lose N98bn at NSE
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) market capitalisation on Tuesday continued in a losing streak, dropping by N98 billion. The market…
Cybercrimes Act will be amended – FG
The Federal Government has stated that the Federal Ministry of Justice is committed to pursuing the amendment of the Cybercrimes…
Photo News: Buhari, Kagame, Tinubu Attend Anti-Corruption Summit Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and the Rwandan President Paul Kagame…
Man to die by hanging for killing girlfriend
A Yobe High Court on Tuesday sentenced an applicant, Muhammed Adamu, to death by hanging for killing his girlfriend, Hauwa…
June 12 Anniversary: What late MKO Abiola promised us before death — Ex-Flying Eagles Coach
Former Technical Director, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Tunde Disu, on Tuesday described the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993…
GOtv Boxing Night 19 Holds In Lagos
The 19th edition of GOtv Boxing Night (GOtv Boxing Night 19) will hold at the Indoor Sports Hall of the…
Meet Kifayah, Nigeria’s female fighter pilot
This is 22 years old Lieutenant Kifayah Muhammad Sani. She’s a fighter pilot with the Nigeria Airforce, undergoing drills with…
Inauguration: NASS management denies Okorocha entry
Former governor of Imo State Rochas Okorocha arrived National Assembly premises at 7:40.am on Tuesday ahead of the inauguration but…
I ran away from my matrimonial home to avoid being killed, ex-gov’s wife tells court
The estranged wife of former governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State, Clara, on Monday told an FCT High Court Apo,…
Just In: Buhari signs June 12 bill into law
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed June 12 bill into law. Presidential aide on National Assembly matters, Senator Ita Enang told…
Tight security in NASS as members-elect continue accreditation to elect leaders
All staff and visitors to the national assembly were critically checked before being allowed entry into the premises.
Buhari records first victory at election tribunal
The Coalition 4 Change (C4C) and its Presidential Candidate in the February 23 presidential election on Monday withdrew their joint…
Children of late PENGASSAN president to get full NNPC scholarship
The Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru has assured that two children of the late…
Boroffice withdraws from Deputy Senate President race
Senator Ajayi Boroffice (APC-Ondo) says he has withdrawn from the race for Deputy Senate President of the 9th National Assembly…
Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal: Garba Replaces Bulkachuwa
The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal commenced sitting on Monday with Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba as the new replacement for Justice…
Olakunle Taiwo Oluomo emerges Ogun Assembly Speaker
Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta The former deputy speaker in the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Olakunle Taiwo Oluomo representing Ifo l,…
Behold! New Speaker Of Oyo State House Of Assembly
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin has emerged as Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly. Adebo is representing Ibarapa-East at…