Author: Lanre Babalola
Kingibe, Abiola’s running mate speaks on June 12
Alhaji Babagana Kingibe, running mate of late Chief Moshood Abiola in the June 12, 1993 presidential election, said Federal Government’s…
Nigerian Govt invites Soyinka, Onanuga, Igiebor, Falana, Zwingina to June 12 honours day
The Federal Government has invited prominent Nigerian journalists, human rights activists and politicians to the ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday…
The guilty are afraid, Buhari responds to Obasanjo’s allegation
The Federal Government has dismissed former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s allegation of frame-up and impending arrest as groundless and the concoction…
Buhari and the June 12 saga
There are three aspects - the strategic, the political and the legal - to the Federal Government’s decision to replace…
Ghana football association to be dissolved over corruption
Ghana FA will be dissolved by the government after explosive revelations of bribe-taking by referees and kickbacks to top officials…
Stella Oduah dumps PDP, declares for Senate under APGA
The Senator representing Anambra North in the National Assembly, Senator Stella Oduah has officially declared to run for a second…
Offa Robbery: Saraki responds to police allegations
The President of the Senate Dr Bukola Saraki has responded to the the request by the Nigerian Police urging him…
Apostolic Faith/WECA District Director, Musgrave dedicates Ibadan churches
Tuesday June 5 2018, members of The Apostolic Faith Church trooped out en masse with family and friends in Ibadan,…
Award of GCFR to Abiola shows he won 1993 election — Tinubu
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says President Muhammadu Buhari declaring June 12 as…
Govt supports more pay for customs officers
The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed support for an upward review in remuneration of personnel of the Nigeria Customs…
June 12 declaration: More Nigerians commend Buhari
Some political stakeholders in Oyo State have commended President Muhammadu Buhari for formally declaring June 12 as “Democracy Day.”
Is there any hope for Nigeria?
Hope—that was the campaign slogan of late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola in the 1993 general elections. It is no…
Nigeria’s FIFA rankings drop ahead 2018 World Cup
Nigeria has dropped a point from its last month’s 47th position to 48 place in the world, and from sixth…
Police Nab Another Suspect For Stealing N207m From Ecobank
The Lagos State Police Command, Southwest Nigeria has dragged another suspected fraudster, James Ikechukwu Nwagalezi, 28, before a Lagos Magistrates'…
Aboderin made his mark, will be sorely missed – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has condoled with the family of the late Mr. Gbadebowale Aboderin…
Court backs IGP against Saraki’s senate
The Federal High Court Abuja has granted the Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), Mr Ibrahim Idris, judicial leave for a review…
Ex-Bauchi Finance Commissioner, 3 Others Docked for N214. 7m Scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Thursday arraigned the quartet of Garba Dahiru, Halliru Abdullahi, Sale Hussaini Gamawa and…
Senate asks INEC to declare results of June 12 1993 presidential election
The Senate has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare the results of the June 12, 1993 presidential…
Hafsat Abiola’s ‘thank-you’ poem for Buhari’s gesture
Hafsat Abiola-Costello, daughter of MKO and Kudirat Abiola, went for poetry to celebrate the recognition of her father by President…
Balarabe Musa, activists commend Buhari on Abiola, June 12
President Muhammadu Buhari has scored a big goal as activists on Thursday commended him for declaring June 12 as the…
Vice president attacks president, resigns
Malawi’s Vice President, Saulos Chilima, publicly attacked the corruption of the president’s government and announced his resignation from the ruling…
Another bridge built by Gov. Okorocha collapses in Owerri
The bridge at the Children’s Amusement Park located at the Ikemba Ojukwu Centre in Owerri, Imo, built by Governor Rochas…
Debbie Odutayo is Head Judge for 2018 AMVCAs
As preparations shift into gear for the forthcoming sixth edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Africa…
President Trump opens up on his wife’s whereabouts
President Donald Trump of the United States of America has reacted to the controversy surrounding the whereabouts of his wife,…
Oyo releases N9.7bn for local government workers’ salaries, pensions
The Oyo State Government on Wednesday disclosed that over N9bn has been disbursed for the payment of salaries and pensions…
Businessman Sent To Prison For Duping Partner $70,000
A 51-year old businessman, Chidiebere Onuoha has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrates Court for allegedly obtaining $70,000 (N26,200,000) from…
Nigerian govt increases maternity leave to 4 months
The Federal Government has increased maternity leave for women from 12 weeks to 16.
Olukokun describes VAT Wonder Goal win as best Ramadan gift
Still basking in the euphoria of his first VAT Wonder Goal Award success, Nasarawa United’s Najeem Olukokun believes there could…
Impeach Buhari now, forget ultimatum – Fani-Kayode
Former Minister of Aviation and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Femi Fani-Kayode has called on the National…
How PDP lawmakers passed resolutions to impeach Buhari with Saraki, Dogara’s support
Details of what transpired during Tuesday's secret emergency joint session of the National Assembly have been revealed.