Author: Lanre Babalola
Liberia Polls: Ex-footballer George Weah in early lead
Football icon, George Weah, is in early lead in the official provisional results of Tuesday presidential elections in Liberia.
House of Reps recommends upward review of minimum wage
The House of Representatives has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Minister of Labour and Employment to commence the…
No confirmed case of monkey pox in Abuja – FCTA
Dr Humpherey Okoroukwu, Acting Director, Public Health of the Federal Capital Territory Administration says there is no confirmed case of…
Supreme Court adjourns Dasuki’s appeal to Jan. 25, 2018
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of the appeal filed by a former National Security Adviser (NSA) retired…
Another student leader dies
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) says it has lost its former Financial Secretary, Muhammed Yusuf, the National Public…
4 teenage suicide bombers killed in Maiduguri
Four suicide bombers were killed in a fail attempt to wreak havoc on Maiduguri residents on Wednesday night.
Education minister dismisses reports on cancellation of Post-UTME
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has urged higher institutions and the general public to disregard social media reports…
I’ll open up soon on Tagbo’s death with video – Davido
Nigeria's music sensation, David Adeleke aka Davido has said that he’ll soon be releasing a statement and footage on his…
3 soldiers, 8 others arrested over theft of N100m solar panels
The police in Lagos have arrested 11 suspects, including three soldiers and one dismissed Airforce man, for allegedly stealing solar…
Governors hold emergency meeting inside Aso Rock
The Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF) will hold an emergency meeting tonight inside the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Rain damages 30 buildings at FCE Abeokuta
No fewer than 30 buildings were damaged by heavy rain at the Federal College of Education, Osiele, Abeokuta on Tuesday…
Embezzlement: 4 Directors At National Theatre In EFCC Net
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arrested four directors of the National Theatre in Lagos…
Nigeria’s Mo Abudu makes list of 25 Most Powerful Women in Global Television
Mosunmola Abudu,Chief Executive Officer of EbonyLife Television (EL TV) has been listed among 25 most powerful women in global TV…
Killings: Rivers police declares 8 wanted
The Rivers State Police Command has published the names and photos of wanted persons suspected to be behind the killing…
Edo demotes 4 school principals to classroom teachers
Edo State Government has demoted four secondary school principals to classroom teachers for collecting illegal levies from students.
Police arrest couple, nurse in Kano for buying boy, 5
The Police Command in Kano says it has arrested a couple and a nurse for buying a five-year-old boy.
2019 Presidency: Buhari moves against Atiku, blocks source of income
In an apparent move to block a major source of income of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar who has declared his intention…
Passengers’ complaints drop at Nigerian airports in six months
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), said it received a total of 144 complaints from both domestic and international air…
GOtv MAX Offers Subscribers Exciting Series, Reality Shows
Pay-television service provider, GOtv, will, in October, make available to subscribers on its newly launched GOtv MAX bouquet an exciting…
Dove advert was not racist, says Lola, Nigerian-born model
Nigerian-born model, Lola Ogunyemi, who appeared in a Dove advert denounced as racist by many social media users on Monday…
Provisional results trickle in after Liberia’s general polls
Provisional results are trickling in from polling centres across Liberia following Tuesday’s peaceful general elections in the West African country.
Price of local rice drops in Jalingo markets
The price of local rice has significantly dropped in some major markets in Jalingo, Taraba.
Gunmen kill former Plateau Head of Service, 2 others
Gunmen on Tuesday attacked Wereh village in Barkin-Ladi, Plateau State, killing former Plateau Head of Service, Moses Gwom, and two…
Nigeria wins 9 gold medals at weightlifting championship in Uganda
The President of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), Mohammed Yahaya, says the country’s weightlifters have won nine gold medals so far…
Operation Crocodile Smile II Begins in South-South, South-West Friday
The Nigerian Army says it is set to conduct “Exercise Crocodile Smile II’’ in the South-South and South-West geopolitical zones…
Photos: No more war: Kachikwu embraces NNPC boss, Baru
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu and Group Managing Director of NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, met…
I won’t remove Olubadan – Governor Ajimobi
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State says he has assured President Muhammadu Buhari that he will continue to respect the…
Count me out of 2019 presidency – Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday ruled himself out of contesting for the presidency in the 2019 elections.
Kidnappers release female corps member
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nasarawa State has confirmed the release of Blessing Nwapa, the kidnapped Batch A…
2 corps members drown in Nasarawa
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nasarawa State, has said that two members of the service drowned in a…