Author: Lanre Babalola
3 children raped, murdered at family weddings in India
Three girls who were attending weddings in India were allegedly raped before being murdered, police said Friday, amid growing anger…
King renames Swaziland as eSwatini
King Mswati III of Swaziland has renamed his country as eSwatini to mark 50 years of independence from British rule.
Nigerians in U.S. hard working, law abiding – Consul-General
Nigerians residents in the U.S. are hardworking and law-abiding, Consul-General of Nigeria at Atlanta, Mr Kayode Laro, has said.
President Ramaphosa cuts short UK trip to deal with protests at home
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa cut short his visit to Britain by a day to return home to deal…
U.S. court jails ex-Liberian warlord ‘Jungle Jabbah’ 30 years
A U.S. court has sentenced former Liberian warlord known as “Jungle Jabbah” to 30 years in prison for gaining U.S.…
Bizman docked for issuing N2m dud cheque
A 44-year old businessman, Kennedy Iyere has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate's Court for allegedly paying for an event…
Sudan’s president sacks foreign minister
President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan has issued a presidential decree relieving Foreign Minister, Ibrahim Ghandour, of his position, state news…
45 police officers get special promotion for arresting billionaire kidnapper
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the special promotion of 45 police officers for gallantry.
1 Nigerian dies of stroke every 2 minutes – Neurologist
Prof. Njideka Okubadejo, Nigeria’s first female neurologist, says one person dies every two minutes from stroke in the Nigeria.
Nigerian youths are not lazy, says PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that Nigerian youths, by their demonstrated industry, cannot in any way be described…
University suspends professor in sex-for-marks scandal (Listen to audio)
Prof. Richard Akindele, the Obafemi Awolowo University of Ile-Ife don enmeshed in a sex-for-marks scandal has been suspended by authorities…
OAU identifies Monica Osagie as student in sex-for-marks scandal
The authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife today said Monica Osagie was the student involved in a sex-for-marks scandal,…
Lessons from Abroad
We live in an interesting time. Local and global events that occurred during the course of the previous week could…
Soyinka unveils 2018 Ife Festival logo
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Thursday in Ile Ife, Osun, unveiled the official logo of the 2018 Obafemi Awolowo…
Nigerian Youths are Not Lazy, ADP Tells President Buhari
The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has expressed shock at a statement credited to President Muhammadu Buhari at the CHOGM in…
Law Week: Lagos NBA to visits Kirikiri, Ikoyi prisons
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the Lagos branch, on Thursday said it would visit the Ikoyi and Kirikiri prisons to show…
Photo News: Contractor resumes work on Alagbole-Akute Road
The contractor in charge of the Alagboole road in Ogun state resumed work on Wednesday.
You have to fight for political leadership, Osinbanjo tells youths
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday challenged youths in the country to brace up for political leadership of the country…
Singer Dr Skid allegedly `ruffled’ by SARS officials
Mavin Record’s artiste, Sidney Esiri a.k.a Dr Sid has been allegedly `ruffled’ by Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) operatives in Lagos.
Late Barbara Bush for burial on Saturday
Former first lady Barbara Bush's funeral will be held on Saturday. Bush, who was also the mother of President George…
How Chinese Bizman tried to smuggle $300,000 outside Nigeria – Witness
The trial of Li Yanping, a Chinese national who is facing a one-count charge of money laundering for concealing $300,000…
How 5 thugs beat 250 NASS guards to steal mace
There were at least 250 security men on duty at the National Assembly yesterday when five unknown persons barged into…
How prison inmates enrolled for PhD
It was a development worthy of emulation as two inmates of Kirikiri Prison in Lagos in spite of their incarceration…
See photos of arrest of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege who masterminded the invasion of the senate and stealing of the mace during plenary has been arrested…
Attack on Senate: Governor Fayose blames presidency, reps angry
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has described as shamefully embarrassing the invasion of the Nigerian senate during plenary and…
Unpaid Taxes: FIRS Seals 19 Companies
The Federal Inland Revenue (FIRS) has sealed 19 companies over their failure to fulfil their tax obligations.
Invasion of Senate is attempted coup d’etat – Senator Sani
Senator Shehu Sani representing Kaduna Central has described Wednesday's invasion of the Senate as an attempted coup d'etat which should…
Senator Shehu Sani’s belt replaces stolen mace as senators continue deliberations
Following the theft of the mace during the invasion of the Senate chambers by thugs led by suspended Senator Ovie…
Falling trees kill 3 Taraba varsity students in Cameroon
Three students of the Taraba State University lost their lives when they were hit by falling trees during a rainstorm…
21 wedding guests die in road accident
Police on Wednesday said 21 members of a group travelling to a wedding in central India were killed when the…