Author: Lanre Babalola
White garment prophet beheads secret lover for rituals
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a white garment prophet for allegedly beheading a female member of his church…
At last! APC governors bow to Buhari, dump Oyegun
Some state governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) again met with President Muhammadu Buhari…
President Buhari cancels FEC meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled today's meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
Another Nigerian senator dies after brief illness
Another Nigerian senator has died less than a month after another one was buried.
Hajj commission bars Family and Tours from hajj operations
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has banned Family and Tours, a private tour operator, from participating in Hajj…
2 die in auto crash involving Abia Gov’s wife motorcade
Tragedy struck on Tuesday in Abia, when two women died in an auto crash involving the motorcade bearing the wife…
1.7m World Cup tickets sold – FIFA
FIFA says almost 1.7 million tickets have been sold for the World Cup in Russia after some 400,000 were snapped…
Emergency: Buhari meets APC governors over 2019 election
President Muhammadu Buhari is in a meeting with governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at…
Police recover over 200 firearms in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday said it had recovered more than 200 illegally acquired firearms from individuals and…
GOtv Boxing Night 14: Beninois Vows To Beat Baby Face
Djossou "Agoy" Basile, the Beninois opponent of Rilwan "Baby Face" Babatunde for the West African Boxing Union (WABU) welterweight title…
2019 Election: UPN condemns speaker’s endorsement
The Ogun State Chapter of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) has condemned the endorsement of the Speaker of the…
Apprentice arrested for hacking brother, wife to death
Ogun State Police Command has arrested an apprentice, Okwudili Okoro, for killing his master Azubike Okoro and his wife, Jacinta…
Nigerian Govt raises alarm over dangerous imported rice
The Federal Government has raised alarm over the unhealthy status of smuggled imported rice being dumped in the country calling…
Women activists mourn late Winnie Mandela
A cross section of women activists in Enugu have expressed shock over the demise of Winnie Mandela, the South African…
Abia Commissioner confirms Lassa Fever outbreak at FMC, Umuahia
The Commissioner for Information in Abia, Mr John Okiyi, has confirmed the outbreak of the deadly Lassa Fever at the…
17-year old girl commits suicide in Jigawa
The Police in Jigawa says a 17-year old girl has committed suicide by consuming insecticide popularly known as “Piyapiya”.
Ebonyi SSG angry with governor, resigns appointment
The Secretary to Ebonyi state government (SSG), Prof. Bernard Odoh, has resigned his appointment.
UN condemns Maiduguri Sunday night attack
The UN on Monday condemned the Sunday night attack by Boko Haram insurgents at some communities in Jere Local Government…
Police arrest taxi drivers for alleged rape in Yenagoa
The Police Command in Bayelsa says its officers have arrested two taxi drivers for allegedly raping a female dancer.
Fire guts ECWA Church complex Gusau
Fire out break has razed First ECWA Church Complex in Gusau, Zamfara state, the Associate Pastor of the Church Mr…
Is Blue Band butter safe for consumption? CPC opens probe
Following a viral video that portrayed Blue Band butter as unsafe, the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) says it has opened…
Apapa bridge for permanent repairs
Julius Berger construction company is set to move to site for the permanent repairs of Apapa bridge in Lagos. All…
Easter: Archbishop administers sacrament on 14 prisoners
Archbishop Valerian Okeke of the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha on Sunday administered the Sacrament of Confirmation on 14 inmates of…
Answering the Call (1)
Armed robbers attacked me on Lagos airport road and an anonymous Good Samaritan came to my rescue. I soon discovered…
Pastor Kumuyi urges Christians in leadership to shun corruption
Pastor William Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church on Sunday, urged Christians in leadership positions to…
Police confirm release of kidnapped Chief Imam
The Police Command in Kebbi State has confirmed the release of the Chief Imam of Senchi in Danko/Wasagu Local Government…
Looting: PDP chairman gives information minister 48hrs to retract statement
Emeka Etiaba, the Lawyer to the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Prince Uche Secondus, has given the…
BBNaija: Bambam unexpectedly evicted
Big Brother (Biggie) unexpectedly evicted Bambam from the reality TV show after the Legend Saturday night party.
The European Game of Expulsions
Serious diplomacy has, this Easter Season, given way to the farcical drama of European countries expelling Russian diplomats, with the…
Bill Gates, T.Y. Danjuma and Street Life
For a government that has swallowed more than it can digest, last week’s extra portion from Bill Gates and T.Y.…