Author: Lanre Babalola
Senate, Reps to pass 2018 budget on April 24
Both the Senate and the House of Representatives have resolved to pass the 2018 budget on April 24.
On Buhari’s Food Security Council
Last week's announcement by President Muhammadu Buhari that he would inaugurate and head a National Food Security Council has sparked…
Being a deputy governor in Nigerian politics
Deputizing in Nigerian politics can be quite interesting. The deputy governor is the second citizen of a state, just like…
MultiChoice Launches First DStv Experience Centre
MultiChoice Nigeria has boosted its service delivery to its customers with the launch of the first DStv Experience Centre located…
More Dapchi schoolgirls found, 101 now released – Nigerian Govt
The number of the Dapchi schoolgirls who were released on Wednesday has increased from 76 to 101, with the documentation…
Only 76 Dapchi schoolgirls were released – Nigerian Govt
The Federal Government of Nigeria has clarified that only 76 abducted Dapchi schoolgirls were released on Wednesday by Boko Haram,…
Boko Haram Warns Parents: Don’t put your daughters in schools again
Boko Haram insurgents have warned parents in the northeast of Nigeria not to endanger the lives of their children by…
Abducted Dapchi schoolgirls have been released – Presidency
The Presidency has confirmed the release of abducted students of Government Girls’ Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe State.
105 abducted Dapchi schoolgirls released
Nigerian Islamist militant group, Boko Haram today returned 105 girls kidnapped from a high school compound in Dapchi a few…
Photo News: Ogun State Investors Forum
The 4th edition of Ogun state Investors' Forum tagged 'Consolidating Gains, Accelerating Growth' kicked off in Abeokuta Tuesday.
Osinbajo warns Nigerians not to rely on single commodity
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has appealed to Nigerians not to rely on a single commodity for foreign exchange earning.
Skoro Targets ABU Title As GOtv Boxing Night Holds 14 April
The 14th edition of GOtv Boxing Night will hold at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos, on…
Ex-French president Nicolas Sarkozy detained
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was detained for questioning by magistrates Tuesday as part of an investigation into alleged illegal…
3 injured as gunman attacks Maryland High School
A shooting at a Maryland high school Tuesday morning injured three people, including the shooter, a sheriff's spokeswoman said.
Melaye gave me AK47 rifle, 2 guns to destabilise Kogi – Suspect
One of the two suspects paraded by the police on Monday has narrated how Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi west…
Osinbajo opens up on Alison-Madueke, Omokore, Aluko and $3b
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has blamed the country's woes on grand corruption in the public space.
Gun-running allegation against me laughable – Melaye
Senator Dino Melaye has described as preposterous and laughable, the allegations by the police that he hired two political thugs…
Ford recalls 1.4 million vehicles
The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) says the Ford Motor Company has initiated a recall in the US of about 1.4…
How Jonathan shared N150b 2 weeks to 2015 election- Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday continued his onslaught against former president Goodluck Jonathan by revealing how he shared N150b…
Student pilot force-lands diamond 40 trainer aircraft
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its student pilot has forced-landed a Diamond 40 Trainer Aircraft on the outskirts of…
NNPC operations to go paperless soon – Baru
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru, says the corporation is poised to…
BBNaija: Nigerians unhappy over plans to bring back evicted housemates
Viewers of the ongoing BBNaija ‘Double Wahala’ reality show, have taken to various social media platform to oppose the return…
Nigeria Airforce plane crashes in Kaduna
A Nigerian Air force training airplane has crashed in Kaduna.
Men who frequent prostitutes are criminals – Pope
Pope Francis says men who frequent prostitutes are criminals with a “sick mentality” who think that women exist to be…
NDLEA arrests grandpa with sacks of Indian hemp
A 64-year-old grandfather, Daniel Idemudia, has been arrested in Benin, by the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law…
307 companies established in Ogun within 7 years – Amosun
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State says over three hundred companies and industries were established in the state between 2011…
UN withdraws 108 Nigerian peace-keeping policemen in Liberia
The last batch of 108 Nigerian police officers has been withdrawn from the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) after five…
Leo, BBNaija contestant loses mom
Leo Da-Silva, one of the contestants at the ongoing BBNaija ‘Double Wahala’ reality show has announced the death of his…
Late Senator Wakili: Buhari sends delegation to Bauchi
Federal Government’s delegation on Sunday visited Bauchi to commiserate with the state government and family of Sen. Ali Wakili (APC),…
Russia: Putin Wins Fresh Six-Year Term
Russian President Vladimir Putin won a new six-year term in a presidential election Sunday, according to a state-run exit poll,…