Author: Lanre Babalola
Troops kill 5, capture Boko Haram commander in Borno
Troops in Borno killed five Boko Haram insurgents and captured a top commander of the group in the ongoing operation…
Governors who can’t pay workers should resign – TUC
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Saturday advised state governors who could not address workers’ problems to resign.
LASPARK commences tree pruning in preparation for rainy season
The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) says it has intensified the pruning of overgrown trees across the state…
Rice farmers happy over $1b approval to boost agriculture
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) on Saturday lauded the Council of State for approving one billion dollars to…
FirstBank sponsors 2018 Social Media Week Lagos
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. on Saturday announced its sponsorship of the 2018 Social Media Week (SMW) Lagos slated for…
How train crushed my son to death, Father laments
A grieving father, Francis Idoko, a staff of the National Universities Commission (NUC) , on Saturday relived his last moments…
Boko Haram suspect arrested in Edo
The Edo Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) confirmed the arrest of of a self-confessed Boko…
Lagos police gives 2 weeks ultimatum to pump action rifle owners
The Lagos State Police Command has given two weeks ultimatum to individuals with‘pump action firearm’ and other guns to submit…
Pork sellers make brisk business in Enugu
Pork sellers in Enugu said they are making brisk business as the demand for the meat was rising.
Tinubu, Oyegun feud: Buhari must act fast – Ajomale
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Otunba Henry Ajomale has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to…
Oyegun replies Tinubu, promises to assist him reconcile APC factions
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has promised to support the party’s national leader,…
Indian state offers free breast implants to poor
Poor women in a southern Indian state have been offered free breast surgeries, including implants, for both aesthetic or medical…
Thai police arrests Nigerian cocaine dealer
A Nigerian drug dealer Emmanuel Okwudili Ilichukwu has been arrested by the Thai police working with the US Drug Enforcement…
BMW to recall 11,700 cars after installing wrong engine software
German car maker BMW said on Friday it would recall 11,700 cars to fix their engine management software after it…
So What If He’s a Muslim?
Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo recently found it very necessary to issue a public statement that clarified the religious status…
Minister says digital switch over will provide endless opportunities
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, on Friday said the “Digital Switch Over” from analog broadcasting to digital…
Kogi Govt. warns principals of 108 schools against exam malpractice
The Kogi Government has warned the principals of 108 secondary schools involved in examination malpractice across the state to desist…
MultiChoice, Africa Magic Announce 2018 AMVCAs
Following months of speculation and anticipation, Africa Magic, in association with Multichoice, has announced the call to entry for the…
Caterer breaks into judge’s mother’s home
A 32-year old caterer, Jamiu Adeyemo, on Friday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court charged with theft of N1.3 million…
Europa League Q-Finals: It’s Arsenal Vs AC Milan
Arsenal, the last surviving British club, on Friday drew seven-time European champion AC Milan in the last 16 of the…
Tinubu blasts APC National Chairman Oyegun: You’re a saboteur
National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has accused the National Chairman of the party, Chief…
WAFU Cup: Ghana beat Nigeria on penalties to reach finals
Nigeria has failed to reach the finals of the maiden West African Football Union (WAFU) Women’s Cup after losing 5-4…
CISLAC expresses worry over Nigeria’s high corruption ranking by Transparency International
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) on Thursday expressed worry over Nigeria’s 148th corruption…
2019: Buhari to address Nigerians on second term bid
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC ) Governors’ Forum, Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo, says President Muhammadu Buhari…
Alleged N650m fraud: EFCC rejects Akinjide’s out-of-court settlement
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday told a Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday it rejected…
Photo News: Abducted Dapchi schoolgirls: Buhari’s ministers visit Yobe
A Federal Government delegation, led by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, was in Dapchi, Yobe State,…
I-G orders recovery of prohibited firearms, weapons, ammunition in Nigeria
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has directed Commissioners of Police of all the State Commands and the…
EFCC cracks down on wonder banks operators in Ibadan
In a bid to rid the nation of the infamous activities of Wonder Banks popularly known as the Ponzi scheme,…
Okocha is king of the game at launch of Betking in Lagos
Nigerian football legend, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, was officially crowned “king of the game” at the launch of BetKing, a premium…
Police destroy fake dettol worth N17m in Kano
The Police Command in Kano State on Thursday destroyed fake and substandard liquid dettol worth N17 million at Kalibawa in…