Author: Lanre Babalola
Killing of Lagos lawyer is premeditated murder — Police
The police have established a case of premeditated murder against the 47-year-old lawyer, Mrs Udeme Odibi, who allegedly stabbed her…
Minister seeks tourism writers’ support for UNWTO/CAF meeting
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has solicited the support of Nigeria's tourism journalists and writers for…
Pastor arrested over hate speech in Lagos
Police in Lagos have arrested a 35-year-old pastor, Chris Mordi, of the Miracle of Fires Ministry, Langbasa, Ajah, Lagos, for…
Active mobile lines in Nigeria hit 149m in March
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says active mobile phone lines in the country rose from the 148 million in February…
Daily Trust launches petition website
Media Trust Limited (publishers of Daily Trust titles, Aminiya, Kilimanjaro, Tambari, and others) has launched a petition website (petition.dailytrust.com) to…
Police recruitment: 1,113 begin screening in Lagos
No fewer than 1,113 applicants began screening in Lagos State on Monday for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force.
Buhari, Saraki, Dogara hold secret meeting in Abuja
The President of the Senate Dr Bukola Saraki and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara are currently…
Olubadan instals Lekan Salami’s son, others as Mogajis
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1 on Monday installed Denrele Lekan Salami, the last…
Nigeria: Femi Kuti, Fela, Daddy Freeze, RCCG and National Development
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was a huge music success from Nigeria to the world.
Putin takes oath for new 6-year term
Russian President Vladimir Putin took the oath of office Monday for a new six-year term.
It is a sin against God not to have PVCs – Adeboye
General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Mr Enoch Adeboye, has urged Christians to register for their Permanent…
British Foreign Secretary begs Trump not to end Iran deal
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump not to end the Iran nuclear agreement, saying…
Trump’s CIA nominee ‘chicken out’ over torture allegations
US President Donald Trump’s choice to be the next head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has sought to withdraw…
Again, Osinbajo reveals mind-boggling corruption during Jonathan administration
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s office has revealed details of mind-boggling corruption during the Jonathan era and even called them a…
Happy days are here again! Oil prices rise above $70 a barrel
U.S. oil prices rose above $70 a barrel on Monday for the first time since November 2014 and Brent crude…
UK introduces online divorces in England, Wales for first time
Authorities in UK for the first time have introduced online divorces in England, Wales.
Council appeals to lawyers to offer free legal services to less privileged
Mrs Joy Bob- Manuel, the Director General, Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON), has appealed to lawyers to offer free…
Ward Congresses: Okorocha, Yari protest to President Buhari in Daura
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Daura, Katsina state met behind closed doors with Governors Rochas Okorocha of Imo and…
Declare public holidays for collection of PVCs, Tinubu tells Buhari
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, representing Lagos Central Senatorial District on Sunday urged the Federal Government to declare public holidays for collection…
Marriage is greatest institution in life — Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has described marriage as the greatest institution of life where one…
4 police cadets, 2 others killed on Kano-Kaduna Expressway accident
At least six people including four police cadets have been killed in a ghastly motor accident on Kano-Kaduna Expressway on…
Rector warns students against sex for mark
The Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, Mr Sanusi Gumau, has warned students never to indulge in offering bribe or sex to…
Why some parts of Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lekki are in darkness – EKEDC
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) on Sunday said that the power outage currently affecting its customers on Victoria Island,…
Banks are ripping us through ATMs, customers cry out
Commercial Bank customers within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried excess charges by banks through Automated Teller Machine (ATM)…
That Buhari and Trump finally met
Please spare me the question on how I feel that President Muhammad Buhari and President Donald Trump finally met and…
Ailing Senator McCain organises own funeral, bars Donald Trump
Sen. John McCain, who was a former U.S presidential candidate, is organising his funeral and has barred President Donald Trump…
APC ward congress in Bayelsa was smooth, peaceful – Sylva
Chief Timipre Sylva, the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa, has described the conduct of the party’s…
Davido, Simi, biggest winners of Headies
Singer Davido and vocal powerhouse Simi, were the biggest winners at the 12th Headies Awards on Saturday.
Wizkid, Davido, win big in 2018 Headies awards
Popular musicians: Innocent Idibia (2face), Ayodeji Balogun (Wizkid), David Adeleke (Davido) and some other artistes won the 2018 headies awards…
An Open Letter to Pastor Sunday Adelaja (and Daddy Freeze)
Someone sent me one of your Youtube videos on the Nigerian church around August 2017, and your message in that…