Author: Lanre Babalola
Oyo Police chief denies shooting female workers
Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Abiodun Odude, says his men were not responsible for shooting of two female members…
Sack of 21,700 teachers: Buhari backs El-Rufai
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday threw his weight behind the decision of the Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-rufai, to sack…
#AFRIMA 2017: Wizkid wins big, clinches 3 awards
Popular Nigerian pop star Ayo Balogun a.k.a. Wizkid, clinched three major awards on Sunday night at the All Africa Music…
2017 MTV Europe Awards: Davido wins Best African Act
Popular Nigerian musician, David Adeleke, a.k.a. Davido has won the Best African Act award at the 2017 MTV Europe Music…
Tragedy: Nigerian Army Staff Sergeant kills Captain, 4 others
Tragedy occurred on Sunday in Chibok, Borno State when a Nigerian Army Staff Sergeant, Silas Ninyo (93NA/36/2608), shot dead Captain…
Lagos govt to shut headquarters of tax defaulting companies from Nov. 20
The Lagos State Government on Sunday said it would begin to shut the corporate headquarters of organisations that had defaulted…
Ekwueme flown abroad for treatment
The Second Republic Vice-President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, was on Sunday airlifted abroad for further medical treatment.
Senate to publish names of companies involved in N30 trillion scam
The Senate says it is set to publish names of companies found culpable in investigation into alleged N30 trillion revenue…
My supporters want me to contest for presidency again – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says his supporters have been putting pressure on him to contest the 2019 presidential election.
Never again should we allow PDP to rule Nigeria – Minister
Nigerians have been warned against allowing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to rule the country again.
Federal Govt to engage 2m youths, 1m women in agriculture
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) says it will engage 1.9 youths and 997,500 women through its…
Boko Haram kills 3 Nigerian soldiers again
Boko Haram has killed three Nigerian soldiers in the past one week as troops successfully cleared 13 Boko Haram hideouts…
Broadband Penetration: NCC plans new spectrum auctions
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it will soon auction and assign new spectrums to boost broadband penetration in the…
NAFDAC refutes report of 70% fake drugs in Nigerian markets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied reports that 70 per cent of drugs…
NCAA alerts airline operators on weather hazard
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a weather alert to all airline operators indicating hazards associated with Harmattan…
Book on Buhari’s fight against corruption for launch Nov 16
The Presidential Media Team, in a forthcoming book, offers deep insight into how the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is blocking…
Woman in hot soup for slashing stepdaughter with razor blade
For inflicting life threatening injuries on her eight-year old stepdaughter, a woman has been arrested by the Ogun State Police…
Probe Okorocha over ‘N1bn statues of Zuma, Johnson-Sirleaf’ – SERAP
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has asked Dr Muhammad Isah Acting Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB)…
Bloody clash in Port Harcourt: Who is lying, Wike or Amaechi
A bloody clash was recorded on Saturday recorded in Port Harcourt, Rivers State between the security convoys of Governor Nyesom…
Osinbajo lays foundation stone of N200bn industrial park in Edo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday laid the foundation stone of a N200 billion Industrial Park in Iyanomo community, Benin,…
5 reasons why pregnant women should have regular intercourse
Every woman looks forward to conceiving her own child, they say the gift of motherhood is the greatest joy any…
Nigeria vs Algeria: CAF faults penalty decision against Super Eagles
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has criticised referee Eric Otogo-Castane of Gabon for awarding a late controversial penalty to…
Lagos PDP chieftain cautions against imposition
A Chieftain of PDP in Lagos State, Mr Dipo Olorunrinu, on Saturday cautioned the national leadership of the party against…
Kennis Music advises P-Square: Settle your rifts, save music career,
Kenny Ogungbe, the Chief Executive Officer, Kennis Music, on Saturday advised the P-Square to urgently resolve their differences, saying the…
Prof Moji Adeyeye is new Director-General of NAFDAC
Professor Moji Christianah Adeyeye is the new Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC.
World Cup qualifiers: Fans hail Eagles’ unbeaten run
Some football enthusiasts on Saturday hailed the Super Eagles after the team played out 1-1 draw against the Fennecs of…
5 Nigerians jailed in London for telephone banking fraud
Five Nigerians have been sentenced to various jail terms by an Inner London Crown Court over the theft of £610,000…
You can’t escape justice, Judge tells billionaire kidnapper Evans
An Igbosere High Court in Lagos on Friday dismissed the application seeking to quash a fresh charge filed against the…
Ikoyi whistleblower has not seen N1m before – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed the reason why the man who exposed the $43.5 million, £27,800…
Senegal qualify for World Cup, defeat South Africa
Senegal on Friday sealed a return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since their 2002 debut thanks…