Author: Lanre Babalola
Nationwide Killings: Amnesty International says Nigerian govt encouraging impunity
By failing to hold murderers to account, Nigerian authorities are encouraging impunity that is fueling rising insecurity across the country,…
Govt shuts popular Bodija market in Ibadan
The Oyo State government has shut down the popular Bodija market in Ibadan following the burning down of a police…
BRF At 55: Greying Gracefully, Going on with Gusto
In November 2010, in a tribute to Stephen J. Solarz, a former nine-term New York congressman, Douglas Martin wrote that…
Governors meet over new minimum wage
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Wednesday night met in Abuja to discuss issues of minimum wage, insecurity and other…
PDP clears Senator Adeleke, 10 others for Osun governorship election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Screening Committee for Osun State governorship election on Wednesday cleared all the 11 aspirants contesting…
Rape is sleeping with your wife without her permission – Expert
Ms Prisca Obika, Programme Officer Legal, Women Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA), an NGO, on Wednesday said that sexual…
Alleged Fraud: Nigerian govt files fresh charges against Akwa Ibom senator
The Federal Government has filed fresh criminal charges against Sen. Bassey Akpan, representing Akwa Ibom North East, at the Federal…
Obasanjo speaks on mass killings in Plateau
As high profile Nigerians continue to pour into Jos over massive killings in Plateau communities, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has…
No freedom for ex-governor Nyame as court rejects bail application
An FCT High Court sitting in Gudu on Wednesday rejected the application for bail filed by convicted former governor of…
No money for 36 states as FAAC meeting ends in deadlock
The monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting ended in a deadlock on Wednesday in Abuja.
Lassa Fever Claims One in Edo
An outbreak of Lassa Fever has allegedly claimed the life of one Henry Ehimati, a male nurse working with Okomu…
Military parades killers in Plateau
Three suspects in the connection with the weekend’s killings in 11 villages in Plateau have been arrested and paraded by…
Plateau Killings: Why I and Senate President Met Buhari Today – Yakubu Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara on Wednesday confirmed that he and the Senate President Bukola Saraki met…
Reps set up panel to investigate excessive charges by DISCOs
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara says the House has commenced an investigation into allegations of excessive…
Photo News: Atiku meets Obasanjo in Abuja
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday met former president Olusegun Obasanjo at a forum organised by the Gusau Institute…
Oil prices rise following announcement of new Iran sanctions
US demands that importers stop buying Iranian oil saw prices surge following fears of a global shortage, but a potential…
Plateau Killings: Gov Fayose tells Nigerians to ask Buhari just one question
As the national outrage over the killing of more than 120 defenceless civilians by Fulani herdsmen continues, Governor Ayodele Fayose…
Saraki, Dogara hold emergency meeting with Buhari over Plateau killings
The President of the Senate Dr. Bukola Saraki and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara are currently…
Woman forced ex to have sex holding machete to his face
A Montana woman broke into a man’s house with a machete, ordered him to take off his clothes and forced…
FIFA official, CAF, others say Eagles made Africa proud
FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura, the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) and some Nigerians believe Super Eagles made the continent…
DSS releases Senator Abaribe on bail
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has been granted an administrative bail after five days in DSS custody.
World Cup: Why Nigeria lost to Argentina – Coach Tunde Disu
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Director, Tunde Disu, has said that hard luck was responsible for Nigeria’s ouster from…
Buhari directs security chiefs to protect lives, property of Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed security chiefs in the country to remain vigilant and ensure the protection of lives and…
NAFDAC asks restaurant operators to replace utensils
The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has advised restaurant owners and other food vendors to ensure…
US suspends prosecution of migrant families
US border officials will temporarily stop handing over illegal immigrants with children for prosecution, a top official said Monday, in…
No mercy for Argentina – Coach Rohr
Gernot Rohr, Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, says his team will have total concentration against Argentina on Tuesday when they meet…
Plateau Killings: Osinbajo says perpetrators will be punished
Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, on Monday, visited Plateau following attacks that left 86 people dead.
NDLEA raises alarm over high inflow of Tramadol
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Monday said Nigeria might face a drug abuse epidemic due to increasing…
Spain snatch 2-2 draw with Morocco to top group
Substitute Iago Aspas scored in stoppage-time to earn Spain a dramatic 2-2 draw with Morocco on Monday and World Cup…
We are not afraid of Argentina — Super Eagles
The Super Eagles players on Monday in St Peterburg said that the team would beat Argentina in the last group…