Author: Lanre Babalola
Benue Killings: Army arrests Boko Haram mastermind
The Nigerian Army has arrested a suspected Boko Haram member said to have been the mastermind of “most of the…
Ajimobi declares 3-day mourning for late Oyo Speaker
The Oyo State Government has announced the passing away of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon.…
APC announces new dates for ward, local govt, state congresses
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced new dates for the holding of ward, local government and state congresses of…
Nigeria’s Buhari set for Washington visit
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will on April 30 hold the distinction of becoming the first African president to meet US…
South, North Korea vow to end war, back denuclearisation
Kim Jong-Un and Moon Jae-in: agree to end Korean war and also complete denuclearisation South and North Korea agreed Friday…
North Korea, South Korea begin historic summit
The leaders of the two Koreas made their way to the heavily fortified demilitarized zone between the countries early on…
Daddy Freeze wanted to be famous, so he became a false prophet
If your time is precious to you, there won’t be need wasting it watching his loony video rants. Daddy Freeze…
Gunmen burn down INEC office in Rivers
As the June 16 local government election in Rivers State approaches, gunmen on Friday burnt down the office of the…
UI Don Makes Case For Public Relations Professionals
A communication expert, Dr Bisi Olawuyi of the Department of Communication and Language Arts, University of Ibadan, UI, has advocated…
Oyo Speaker, Michael Adeyemo is dead
Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Michael Adesina Adeyemo, 47, is dead.
Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Maiduguri
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said its troops successfully repelled attack coordinated by Boko Haram insurgents at Jidari-Polo area of…
Detained Shiite Leader El-Zakzaky Charged With Murder
Detained leader of Nigeria’s Shiite group, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, has been charged with murder amid growing street protests demanding his release…
Ooni embarks on 10-day historical visit to Brazil
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, will embark on a 10-day historical visit to Brazil in June,…
NAPTIP convicts 342 human traffickers – DG
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has secured the conviction of 342 persons for human…
Kanye West loses 9 million Twitter followers in 10 minutes
American rapper Kanye West reportedly lost 9 million Twitter followers in 10 minutes on Thursday.
Bill Cosby guilty of sexual assault, lawyer vows appeal
Disgraced television icon Bill Cosby was convicted Thursday of sexual assault by a US jury — losing a year-long legal…
Benue Killings: Buhari opens up on killer herdsmen
In a strongly worded statement on Thursday night, President Muhammadu Buhari urged Nigerians in Benue, who have been bearing the…
EX-CIA chief Mike Pompeo confirmed as secretary of state
Mr Pompeo has been accused by Democrats of being a war hawk and harbouring anti-Muslim and homophobic views.
Trump to visit UK in July
US President Donald Trump is to visit the UK on Friday 13 July, after previously cancelling a trip amid claims…
Photos: Herdsmen cannot take our land from us – Benue Governor
Following another attack by Fulani herdsmen on another church in Benue, killing seven villagers taking refuge in the church, Governor…
Yele Sowore: The Latest Comedian In Town
It was so easy for me to select the title of this piece. Truly, Sowore is the latest comedian in…
Royal wedding: William is Harry’s best man
Prince Harry has asked his brother Prince William to be his best man at his wedding to Meghan Markle, Kensington…
Lionel Messi now a trademark, court rules
A European court has ruled that Lionel Messi, the world's top earning footballer, can trademark his own name.
Open Letter To Supposedly Educated Nigerians: There Is A Thin Line Between Commendation And Sycophancy
Permit me to talk to you on this subject matter that has been on my mind for a very long…
FIRS Generates N1.7trn In First Quarter Of 2018
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) generated N1.17 trillion in the first quarter of 2018 from the collection of different…
Why there is peace in Ogun – Police Commissioner
Ogun State Commissioner of Police Ahmed Iliyasu has revealed that collaboration between the state government, police and communities is responsible…
Segun Adewale Picks ADP Governorship Nomination Form,
An aspirant in the Ekiti gubernatorial election under the platform of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) Segun Adewale has promised…
APC Chairmanship: Buhari’s support for Oshiomhole is personal – Gov Ganduje
President Muhammadu Buhari’s suggestion that former Edo governor Adams Oshiomhole be elected APC National Chairman is a personal opinion and…
Dino Melaye: IGP shuns Senate President Bukola Saraki
The Inspector-General of Police Alhaji Ibrahim Idris has refused to talk to the Senate President Bukola Saraki since the Dino…
P.M.NEWS dissociates self from P.M.EXPRESS
The management of Independent Communications Network Limited (ICNL) publishers of TheNEWS/P.M.NEWS has dissociated the company from an online medium called…