Author: Lanre Babalola
Five ex-Presidents attend hurricane relief concert in US
All five living former US Presidents took part in a benefit concert in Texas to raise money for hurricane relief…
SERAP urges Saraki, Dogara to withdraw directives to banks to unfreeze Mrs Jonathan’s accounts
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the President of the Senate Dr Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the…
Monkey pox: Youth council begins awareness campaign Monday
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) says it will begin a nationwide awareness campaign against the Monkey pox disease…
Obong of Calabar seeks support for Buhari
The Obong of Calabar and Chancellor of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu has…
1,271 Fail Nigerian Law School Exam
The Nigerian Law School on Saturday released the summary of the final examination results conducted in August.
The 7 Deadly Sins a Nigerian President Should Avoid
The race to be President of Nigeria in 2019 has already started – well, behind the scenes. Will it be…
Cancer kills 250,000 Nigerian women annually
The wife of the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Dr Zainab Bagudu, on Saturday said about 250, 000 Nigerian women…
21,650 write UI post-UTME exam
No fewer than 21, 650 candidates on Saturday sat for the University of Ibadan 2017 Post-UTME examination.
More women adopt single motherhood to avoid marital disappointment – Expert
Dr Rose Chukwuma, a marriage counsellor and psychologist, on Saturday said more women were embracing the concept of having children…
Gani Adams speaks on death and Aare Ona Kakanfo title
Chief Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo-designate of Yorubaland, on Saturday dismissed superstitious belief that taking the title may lead…
Jonathan continues attack on Buhari, says Nigerians don’t trust him
Former president Goodluck Jonathan continued his attack on the Muhammadu Buhari administration on Friday saying that Nigerians only fear Buhari…
Governor Wike berates Federal Government for clamping down on judges
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the Federal Government's clampdown on judges was aimed at weakening the…
Football icon George Weah, Boakai begin campaign for presidential run-off
The National Elections Commission (NEC) of Liberia has declared political campaigns open for the November 7 run-off presidential election.
Army promotes Diya, 122 senior officers
The Army Council has approved the promotion of 123 senior officers, including 66 Lieutenant Colonels and 57 Majors to the…
37 students bag 1st Class Degrees at Bells University
Professor Jeremiah Ojediran, the Vice-Chancellor, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun on Saturday said 37 students graduated with First Class…
Fraud: Kebbi Accountant-General sentenced to 70 years imprisonment
Kebbi State Accountant-General Mohammed Dakingari has been sentenced to 70 years imprisonment for fraud.
Retire quietly or I will expose you, VON DG threatens Jonathan
As former president Goodluck Jonathan continues to receive flaks from all angles following his criticism of the Muhammadu Buhari administration,…
Suicide bomber kills 30 in Kabul mosque
A suicide bomber killed at least 30 people inside a Shi‘ite mosque in Kabul on Friday, a security official said.
Suicide: Another man jumps into Lagos Lagoon
The man who jumped off the Lekki-Ikoyi bridge into the Lagos lagoon on Friday morning has been identified as Oluseyi…
Pope Emeritus Benedict is not sick – Brother
The brother of Benedict XVI, Georg Ratzinger, has denied reports that the pope emeritus is seriously ill.
APC replies Jonathan over attack on Buhari
Spokesman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has fired back at President Goodluck Jonathan over his comment…
Buhari is a big time liar – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has accused the President Muhammadu Buhari's administration of being characterised by lies and propaganda.
Minister challenges agric varsities to produce practical farmers
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Audu Ogbeh has challenged the three Universities of Agriculture and other specialised…
Oyo civil servants to receive housing loan within 7 days
Oyo State Government on Thursday said that civil servants would receive their housing loans in seven days.
Army promotes Warrant Officer to Captain for “daring bravery”
The Army Council has announced the promotion of Master Warrant Officer Garba Abdullahi to the rank of Captain for his…
Senate resolves to probe Paris Club Refunds, others
The Senate on Thursday resolved to probe how the Paris Club Refunds and other bailout funds to state governors by…
Photo News: President Buhari in Turkey
President Muhammadu Buhari is in Turkey on an official visit and to attend the D-8 Summit'
7,000 children die everyday -WHO
The World Health Organisation has revealed that 7,000 children die everyday.
MOSOP accuses Shell of resuming oil exploration in Ogoniland
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has accused the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) of plotting…
Federal Govt arraigns IGP accuser, Senator Isah Misau in court
The Federal Government on Thursday arraigned before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama, Abuja, the senator…