Author: Lanre Babalola
Yahaya Toure, Jay Jay Okocha For World Cup Broadcast on DStv, GOtv
Some of football’s biggest names have been secured by SuperSport to underpin this year’s broadcast of the 2018 FIFA World…
2018 FIFA World Cup: MultiChoice Extends Customer Call Service Hours
With the 2018 FIFA World Cup only a few days away, MultiChoice Nigeria has announced an extension of its Call…
Ras Kimono is unforgettable reggae giant – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has expressed shock and sadness at the passing of the globally-acclaimed…
4 family members perish in plane crash
A small plane has crashed in southern Wisconsin, killing four people — a 17-year-old girl, a 13-year-old boy and their…
NAFDAC impounds 35 containers of Tramadol at ports
Prof. Moji Adeyeye, Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says no fewer than 35…
Photo News: Buhari arrives Morocco
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Morocco. In a tweet last night the president confirmed his arrival thus:
MKO Abiola: PDP finally applauds Buhari’s government
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it fully supported any honour done by Nigeria to the memory of acclaimed winner…
Nigerians say late Ras Kimono used his music to preach for better Nigeria
More Nigerians on Sunday mourned the passing of legendary Reggae artiste, Ukeleke Elumelu popularly known as “Ras Kimono”.
Fayemi appoints Bamidele as DG of campaign office
Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the July 14 governorship election in Ekiti, on…
Fashola promises to repair collapsed bridge in 72 hours
The Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Raji Fashola, says the collapsed bridge on Mokwa-Jebba road will be back in…
Lagos Police Command dismisses 5 men in 6 months
The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday announced it had dismissed five out of 92 policemen tried for various offences…
Buhari’s Political Overtures: Fool Me Twice, Shame On Me
President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent announcement designating June 12 as Democracy Day and the award of the Grand Commander of the…
Ayo Adebanjo: My Problems With Obasanjo, Bola Ige
I don’t know why God bestowed on me the grace. It is not that I am that righteous, I appreciate…
7 family members killed in road accident
The Police have confirmed the death of eight persons, seven of which are of the same family, on Sunday died…
Rafael Nadal wins 11th French Open title
Rafael Nadal kept his crown for the 11th time at Roland Garros on Sunday, wearing down Austrian challenger, Dominic Thiem…
Kim Jong Un lands in Singapore ahead of summit with Trump
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong Un landed in Singapore on Sunday, two days ahead of…
June 12 As Democracy Day Needs To Be Reconsidered
Following the decision by President Muhammadu Buhari to honour my late friend, Alhaji Moshood K. Abiola (may Allah grant him…
Salah joins Egypt World Cup squad in Cairo
Encircled by expectant cheers of Egyptian fans, Mohamed Salah appeared at the Pharaohs’ final pre-World Cup training session and kindled…
Lagos police arrests officers who tear-gassed resident
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two policemen for spraying tear-gas at a resident of Ogudu in Ojota area…
Oyo declares Tuesday June 12 as Public Holiday
The Oyo State Government has declared Tuesday, June 12, 2018 as a public holiday.
Royal newlyweds attend Queen’s birthday parade
Prince Harry and his new wife Meghan Markle, now known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, attended the annual…
Osun govt. declares June 12 public holiday
The Osun Government has declared June 12 as public holiday to mark democracy day in the state.
Soldiers kill 12 bandits in Kaduna
Troops from 1 Division in Kaduna neutralised 12 bandits on Thursday after a covert operation in some village markets in…
Fayose orders HOS to distribute promotion letters to 45,000 workers within a week
The Ekiti state Head of Service, (HOS) Dr. Gbenga Faseluka, has been given one week to distribute promotion letters to…
Donald Duke to contest 2019 presidency
The former governor of Cross River State, Mr Donald Duke, has declared his interest to contest for the Office of…
Buhari leaves for Morocco tomorrow
President Muhammadu Buhari will tomorrow 10 June embark on a two-day working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco.
NSCDC rescues 3 abandoned children in Akure
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State says it has rescued three children abandoned at different locations…
Atiku warns Buhari against arresting Obasanjo
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has warned President Muhammadu Buhari against overheating the polity by arresting former president Olusegun Obasanjo…
Buhari bars vice presidents from contesting presidency more than once
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday signed a constitutional amendment that stops a vice president who completes the term of a…
Building collapse claims 3 in Zaria, 7 others injured
No fewer than three people have been killed, while seven others were injured following the collapse of a two-storey Islamiyya…