Author: Lanre Babalola
What Nigeria Will Look Like In 2018
On the first day of 2018, as it is with every new year, the temptation is to dream big —…
JAMB to conduct mock exams in January
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is to conduct its optional mock examination in January, preparatory to a better…
FRSC, Police, Fire service avert disaster on Niger Bridge
Rescue efforts by men of Anambra Fire Service, Police and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Sunday prevented a fire…
South East APC caucus adopts Buhari for 2019
The South East zonal caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday at Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of…
NAF deploys 19 Air Vice Marshals, 22 others
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the postings and redeployment of 41 senior officers comprising 19 Air Vice Marshals…
Police say make calls at filling stations, go to jail
The police have said that making phone calls at filling stations is a criminal offence which could land the offender…
Why I am donating N4b artworks to Pan- Atlantic University – Omooba Shyllon
Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon, a prince of Ake in Abeokuta, Ogun State of Nigeria, studied engineering at the University of Ibadan,…
Lecturers jittery as investigative panel demands account details
A Visitation Panel set up to investigate allegations of fraud in 11 federal Universities and Federal Polytechnics, including the University…
2018: UN chief issues ‘red alert’ to the world
As year 2017 winds down, UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has issued what he termed “a red alert for the world”…
`Ijakadi’ Festival to be included in National Calendar – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says that the “Ijakadi” Festival in Offa, Kwara State will be…
Air passengers drop at Abuja airport ahead of New year celebration
The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Sunday recorded a drop in passenger movement ahead of the New year celebration.
15 die in auto crash in Jigawa
No fewer than 15 persons died in an accident involving a Sharon bus and a truck along Gujungu-Gumel road in…
Kidnappers Abduct Taraba Lawmaker
The Taraba Police Command on Sunday confirmed the abduction of a state legislator, Mr. Hosea Ibi by three unidentified gunmen.
Buratai orders investigation into alleged extortion by soldiers
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has ordered investigation into alleged extortion of motorists by soldiers on the…
Scarcity: Black market petrol booms in Kano
Black market petrol is booming in Kano as the scarcity of the product persists.
Army commences 77 Regular recruitment from Dec. 29 to Feb. 2018
The Nigerian Army says it has commenced its online registration for the 77 Regular Recruit Intake for both Trades, Non-Tradesmen…
Weah pledges grassroots social transformation
Liberia’s President-elect, George Weah, has declared that social transformation especially at the grassroots would be the “singular mission and focus’’…
Board appointments: Presidency defends list
The Presidency says there is nothing “scandalous or extraordinary’’ in the inclusion of the names of some dead persons in…
Accident claims 4 lives along Benin-Asaba road
Four persons have been confirmed dead in an auto crash along the Benin-Asaba road involving a Toyota Hiace Bus and…
Osun workers call-off 3-day old strike
The Joint Labour Unions in Osun on Saturday called off their three-day-old strike embarked upon on Wednesday after meeting with…
Navy rescues personnel, daughter from kidnappers
The Nigerian Navy said it rescued a naval personnel abducted together with his daughter in the late hours of Dec.…
158 persons died in road accidents in Katsina State
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) said that no fewer than 158 persons were killed in road accidents in Katsina…
WAEC to be 100 per cent technology driven in 2018
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says it will sensitise and train its workforce on key areas of technology deployment…
FRSC promotes 1, 925 personnel, urges for re-dedication to duty
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) , Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has approved the promotion of 685 Marshal Inspectors…
UN says over 60 peacekeepers died in 2017
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix said more than 60 ‘blue helmets’ – also known as peacekeepers –…
Meet ‘Nigerian prince’ who defrauded hundreds of Americans
The police in Louisiana has arrested an American advance fee fraudster posing as a Nigerian prince.
At last, Buhari appoints 209 board chairmen, 1,258 board members
President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted chairmen and board members to various government parastatals and agencies. The list was released to…
Nigeria’s gas production rose by 20.23% in 2015 – NEITI
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) on Friday said Nigeria’s gas production rose by 20.23 per cent in 2015.
Buhari congratulates President-Elect George Weah of Liberia
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Mr George Weah on his election as the next President of the Republic of Liberia.
Hurray! Doctors can now treat gunshot wounds without police report
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday signed six bills including the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act, 2017…