Author: Lanre Babalola
Odd World: Man, 60, rapes daughter, her friend
A 60-year-old man, Nuhu Mohammed, on Thursday pleaded guilty to raping his 12-year-old daughter and her 13-year-old friend.
Buhari begs Saraki, Dogara, others over cancelled dinner
President Muhammadu Buhari has apologised to the leadership of the National Assembly over the cancellation of the planned dinner for…
Nigeria saves N216bn from rice importation – BOA
Nigeria has saved over N216 billion from the importation of rice alone from Thailand and other countries, since the nation’s…
Lawmakers declare Enugu Airport unsafe
The Joint Committee of the National Assembly on Aviation on Thursday expressed worry over the deplorable facilities of some airports…
I did not receive any SUV from the IG — Aisha Buhari
The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buahri, has reacted to the allegations made by the Senator representing Bauchi Central…
Retired Justice Ayo Salami rejects NJC appointment
A former President of the Court of Appeal, Retired Justice Ayo Salami, has rejected his appointment as chairman of the…
Violence in Kenya again as Police clash with opposition supporters
Kenyan police clashed with opposition supporters where burning barricades and gangs of youth prevented voting in some towns in an…
Malabu Oil Deal: UK returns $85million to Nigeria
The Federal Government says it has recovered $85million from the United Kingdom as part of the stolen funds from the…
Spiritual bomb caused Fayose’s N44m G-Wagon to explode – Fani-Kayode
Avowed friend of Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State, Femi Fani-Kayode on Thursday said spiritual bomb was responsible for the…
Minister of Interior absent at FEC meeting
The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazzau, is absent at the ongoing Federal Executive Council meeting.
We can’t survive without government subvention – Political Parties
Some politicians on Thursday called on the Federal Government to re-introduce subvention to political parties to enable them to function…
Teacher allegedly steals perfume, wristwatch
A teacher — Preye Joseph — who allegedly stole six bottles of perfume and a wristwatch valued at N140,000 from…
Uproar in France over ‘sugar daddy’ dating adverts at university
French politicians and city officials on Thursday sharply condemned a new dating website ad campaign offering students the opportunity to…
Junior Achievement: 4 students to represent Nigeria in South Africa
Four students of Noble Height College, Karu, Abuja will represent Nigeria at the Africa Company of the Year competition, organised…
Polls open in Kenya election re-run
Polls opened in Kenya’s contentious election re-run Thursday morning, with the country tense after weeks of protests and political turmoil.
Goat milk more beneficial to healthy growth – Report
The Nigerian Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (NIFAAS), has recommended the consumption of goat milk, saying it is more beneficial…
Police arrest 5 suspects for breaking into 10 shops
The Police in Jigawa on Thursday announced the arrest of five persons suspected of breaking into 10 shops in Dutse,…
President Buhari presides over FEC meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday presided over the meeting of Federal Executive Council (FEC) in the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Ogun govt converts Fela’s family house to museum
Ogun State government in partnership with the federal government is set to immortalise the late Afro-beat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti by…
Gov. Bello bans trade union activities in state-owned institutions
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Wednesday announced the ban on the activities of Joint Action Committee (JAC) of trade…
We did not invite Abdulrasheed Maina from `self-exile’ – Presidency
The Presidency says the claim that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration invited the wanted Abdulrasheed Maina back into country is…
8 Nigerian soldiers killed in deadly Boko Haram attack
Eight Nigerian soldiers, including an officer, have been killed by Boko Haram insurgents during an attack on a military base…
Photos: Gov Fayose’s N44m G-Wagon burnt in Lagos
A N44million white Mercedes Benz G-Wagon (2017 edition) belonging to the Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, reportedly got burnt in…
We will produce Maina when his security is guaranteed – Family
The Family members of former chairman of Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, has said that the dismissed…
Exposed! Buhari govt invited Maina to join Change Agenda – Family
Members of the family of Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, have accused the Buhari…
Oyo, Microsoft partnership to provide 800 computers for digital literacy
The Oyo State Government on Wednesday disclosed that it is partnering Microsoft and Signal Alliance on its digital literacy programme,…
Kenya’s Supreme Court fails to hear petition to stop tomorrow’s election
Kenya's Supreme Court on Wednesday failed to rule on a petition seeking to stop Thursday's repeat presidential election, citing a…
Photo News: See Abdurasheed Maina’s properties sealed by EFCC
Several properties linked to Abdulrasheed Maina, ex-chairman, Pension Reform Task Team believed to be proceeds of crime have been sealed…
African-Americans warned about flying on American Airlines
Citing several recent incidents, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on Tuesday issued an advisory warning…
Buhari postpones FEC meeting over unfinished budget
The Federal Executive Council meeting has been postponed till Thursday following the non completion of the 2018 budget.