Author: Lanre Babalola
‘Mathematical’ Segun Odegbami loses mother
Popular Nigerian footballer Chief Segun Odegbami, MON, has lost his mother, Madam Abeke Odegbami.
Go get your PVC for 2019, INEC tells youths
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday, urged youths to get registered, collect their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) and…
Wicked! Woman uses hot pressing iron, hot water on maid
The Lagos Police Command said it has arrested a 36-year-old woman for allegedly using hot pressing iron and hot water…
Our major problem against Boko Haram – Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has identified detonating Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) as one of its major challenges in the fight against…
Nigerian music, movies make waves in Sierra Leone
Nigerian Music and Noollywood movies are currently making waves in Sierra Leone’s entertainment industry, especially in Freetown, a survey by…
And President Trump lied again, says he won 52% female vote
At a Pennsylvania rally Saturday, President Donald Trump claimed that he won 52 per cent of the women's vote during…
Mother’s Day: Governor Ambode shows off mother
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday specially congratulated his mother, Mrs. Christianah Ambode and his wife, Bolanle Ambode,…
Meet Nigerian-born Italy’s first black senator
Tony Iwobi, an Italian man of Nigerian origin, who is the chief immigration spokesman for the far-right League party, has…
Nigerian Govt commends Chimamanda Adichie, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
The Federal Government has congratulated Mo Abudu, Chimamanda Adichie and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, over the honours recently bestowed on them on…
Ex-Gov. Michika is dead
Alhaji Saleh Michika, the first democratically elected governor of Adamawa is dead.
African Wonder: Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, now Africa’s most beautiful city
Kigali, the capital of Rwanda has been declared as the most beautiful city in Africa and 3rd greenest city in…
SERAP seeks suspension of Cameroon over torture of 47 activists
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to the African Union Chairperson and President of Rwanda…
50% of Sierra Leone’s Presidential election result released
The National Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone on Saturday released part of the result of the presidential election held in…
Remains of ex-Gov Doma arrive in Abuja
The remains of Aliyu Akwe-Doma, former Governor of Nasarawa State, on Saturday arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja…
‘Black Panther’ hits $1 billion mark at global box office
Disney's mega hit "Black Panther" has passed the $1 billion mark at the global box office. The studio said Saturday…
Sorry, I’m not vying for any political office again – Ogunlewe
A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)in Lagos State, Sen. Adeseye Ogunlewe, has declared that he has no interest…
Lagos residents troop to TBS to see World Cup
Hundreds of Lagos residents, including children, on Saturday turned out to get a glimpse of the iconic FIFA World Cup…
50 Nigerian migrants picked up between Libya and Italy
Libya’s coastguard and an international charity ship picked up several hundred migrants on Saturday as smugglers trying to take advantage…
The real cause of the farmers/herders clashes – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has blamed the incessant clashes between farmers and herdsmen on environmental,…
Agbakoba happy over Nigerian’s election as Italian Senator
Mr Olisa Agbakoba, a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), says the election of Toni Iwobi as the…
European observers say Sierra Leone elections credible
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) in Sierra Leone said the country’s National Election Commission delivered credible and well-organised…
Why should 150,000 policemen be guarding VIPs, Atiku queries Buhari
In the wake of the outcry over the abduction of 110 schoolgirls from Dapchi in Yobe State, former Vice President…
Photo News: Wole Soyinka meets presidential hopeful Kingsley Moghalu
Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka on Friday hosted former deputy governor of Central Bank and presidential hopeful, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu…
Zamfara most notorious armed bandit killed by colleagues
Zamfara State's most wanted bandit Buharin Daji has been killed by colleagues in the bushes of Dansadau.
Thugs disrupt senator’s empowerment programme
Six persons were on Friday charged before a Lokoja Senior Magistrate’s Court for allegedly disrupting an empowerment programme organised by…
Gov. Akeredolu vows to deal with corrupt health officials
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Friday threatened to deal with healthcare workers indulging in sharp practices in the…
Sierra Leone elections : NEC meets political parties, observer groups
The Sierra Leone National Electoral Commission (NEC) on Friday conducted officials of political parties and some observer groups round its…
Auchi Poly expels 18 students
The Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo, on Friday said it expelled 18 students and rusticated 62 others for various misconducts in…
Plateau boils again as gunmen kill 10
Ten persons were confirmed killed by gunmen that invaded rural settlements in Daffo District of Bokkos Local Government, Plateau State,…
Nigerian Govt gives 10,623 poor persons N5, 000 monthly grant
A total of 10,623 extremely poor and vulnerable persons in Kaduna State have been selected to receive N5,000 monthly under…