Author: Lanre Babalola
1,500 Nigerians in Italian prisons, says envoy
The Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Stefanou Pontesilli, says no fewer than 1500 Nigerians are serving jail terms for various offences…
President Buhari’s 6th June declaration of a new democracy day and the rule of law
In a special Press Statement signed by himself personally, which is unprecedented, President Buhari made the following momentous announcement: “For…
Five-day old twins burnt to death in hospital
A pair of five-day old twins were burnt to death in an open cradle at Harare Central Hospital last week.
Redeemers begin political campaign towards 2019
In what many have described as an unprecedented move, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has flagged of its…
Makarfi joins 2019 presidential race
Former caretaker chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi has finally declared to run in the 2019…
I have soft spot for Buhari — Archbishop
The Methodist Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Oche Job, says he admires President Muhammadu Buhari because he is a man…
Police nab suspected killer in Enugu
The Police in Enugu State said it has arrested Chibuike Odoh, one of the killer suspects operating within Ehamufu axis…
Maradona apologises for smoking cigar in Russia
Diego Maradona has apologised for violating ongoing FIFA World Cup non-smoking rules after puffing a cigar during Argentina’s 1-1 draw…
Why Super Eagles lost to Croatia – Gernot Rohr
Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Gernot Rohr said the team’s 0-2 loss to Croatia in their opening match of Russia 2018…
Boko Haram: 2,000 IDPs return home to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr 6 years after
The Nigerian Army on Sunday said no fewer than 2,000 returnees celebrated Eid-el-Fitr at Gudumbali town in Guzamala Local Government…
World Cup: Mixed reactions trail Nigeria’s loss to Croatia
Football fans in Owerri, the Imo capital, have continued to react to the defeat of the Super Eagles at the…
1 killed, 29 arrested in Nasarawa cult clashes
No fewer than 29 people have been arrested over the killing of a man at Masaka in the Karu Local…
Disclose amount spent on electricity, SERAP asks court to compel Fashola
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Minister of Power, Works and Housing Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN over…
Buhari Administration is Transforming Nigeria – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Buhari Administration is steadily transforming Nigeria through innovative…
FCTA imposes indefinite curfew on Bwari Town again
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Sunday said the 6 a.m to 6 p.m curfew imposed in Bwari town…
Sleeping driver crashes into World Cup visitors
The 28-year-old driver who ploughed into pedestrians in central Moscow, injuring eight, had fallen asleep after spending 20 hours at…
629 rescued migrants arrive Spain
The first boat in a naval convoy carrying a total of 629 rescued migrants arrived in the Spanish port of…
LASTMA dismisses 24 over misconduct
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has dismissed 24 of its personnel in the past two years over misconduct.
FRSC returns over 65,000 Euros to accident victims
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun command, said it had returned over 65,000 Euros recovered from an accident scene…
Zamfara governor resigns as chief security officer of state
Governor Abdul’aziz Yari of Zamfara State said he had dropped his responsibility as Chief Security Officer of the state as…
Police arrest 20 suspected cultists in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom Police Command says it has arrested 20 suspected cultists in Eket Local Government Area.
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo to serve 2 years in prison
Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has reached a deal with the Spanish tax authorities to serve two years in prison…
I’ve not seen my son for 15 years – Shekau’s Mother
Driving west from the city of Maiduguri, Nigeria, the roads get narrower as the towns get smaller. Along the road…
Why I killed my married lover and cut her into pieces – Suspect
An arrested murder suspect has narrated to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command how and why he killed his…
We will fence Nigeria, change its name, currency – JMPP
Justice Must Prevail Party (JMPP) on Thursday said if elected into power in 2019, it would construct perimeter fence around…
More tractors for Nigerian farmers to boost agriculture
Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with John Deere Tractor Manufacturing Company on the procurement of tractors and…
Governor Umahi suspends commissioner
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has suspended the state Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Chief Francis Orji, indefinitely for…
Electricity: Ogun supports bill to criminalize crazy billings
Ogun State government has expressed its support for the bill that will criminalise electricity distribution companies' estimated billing being proposed…
LASTMA warns passengers against defending erring drivers
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority LASTMA) on Thursday warned commuters against defending erring drivers arrested by its officers and…
Another mosque attack claims 3 lives in South Africa
A mosque attack in South Africa’s Western Cape province left three people dead and more injured, the second such incident…