Author: Lanre Babalola
Mexico Earthquake Update: 55 killed, more deaths expected
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocked central Mexico on Tuesday, killing at least 55 people as buildings collapsed in plumes of…
Lagos lawmakers move on, remove name of dead member
In line with its rules, the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday removed the identification tag of the late…
Over 90 magistrates sacked in Ondo
There is an uneasy calm in Ondo State as over 90 magistrates in the State Judicial Service Commission have been…
I will not dethrone Kanu’s father – Gov Ikpeazu
Abia Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, on Tuesday declared that he will not dethrone the father of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the…
Airport Workers Protest Against Concession Of Airports
Workers of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) are currently protesting at the Muritala Muhammed Airport, Lagos.
Herbalist in police net over murder of 3 persons
The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested two men, Onyekachi Idoko and Felix Akor, for alleged murder of three…
FUNAAB gets new VC, registrar, bursar
A new Vice-Chancellor has been appointed for the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). He is Prof. Felix Salako.
Parents, students hail ASUU for calling off strike
University students have expressed happiness over the decision by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off its…
Fire guts NNPC Apapa jetty
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has assured motorists and other consumers of petroleum products nationwide that the fire incident…
Chief Justice joins fight against corruption, creates special courts
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen has joined the fight against the pervasive corruption in the country by…
ASUU suspends strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its five weeks old strike following a closed door meeting with…
I’ll not go on exile – IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has declared that he will not embark on an…
Boko Haram strikes again, kills 15 in Borno
A suicide attack in Nigeria's northeastern state of Borno on Monday claimed at least 15 lives, according to security sources.
Road accident kills 13 in central Uganda
Ugandan Police on Monday said 13 people were killed and eight injured when a lorry hit a minibus in central…
IPOB “proscription” and hypocrisy of the ruling class
When the Nigerian Army declared a journalist and two human rights defenders wanted last year for alleged links with the…
Photos: Gov Obaseki fetes Falconets, Tanzanites after U-20 World Cup match
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Sunday feted Falconets, Tanzanites after their U-20 World Cup match.
IPOB members set mosque on fire in Enugu
Suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, have set a mosque ablaze in Enugu State.
500 young girls register for Queen Moremi pageant
No fewer than 500 young girls have registered for the second edition of Queen Moremi Ajasoro (QMA) beauty pageant which…
Plateau governor reviews curfew in Jos-Bukuru metropolis
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has approved the relaxation of dusk to dawn curfew imposed in the state following…
Restructuring: Why Buhari directed agitations to NASS – Aide
Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Sen. Ita Enang, said the president directed restructuring…
Lagos police, LNSC arrest 11 secondary school students for cultism
The police and some members of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) have arrested 11 secondary school students suspected…
Photos: Buhari departs for New York
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for New York, to participate in the 72nd Session…
9 rape suspects in police net
The Police in Enugu State said they had nabbed nine suspected rapists, specialised in raping female members of a church…
Food prices fall in Asaba
Prices of staple food, including garri, yam and potatoes, have decreased in Asaba and environs, a market survey has shown.
Police to arrest holders of Biafra flag
Anybody holding the Biafra flag is to be arrested by the police in Abia State
Eko Disco launches operation against energy theft
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc (EKEDCP) says it has launched “Operation Name and Shame’’ in its continued fight against…
Tunisia beat Nigeria to become FIBA AfroBasket’s new champions
Hosts Tunisia claimed their second FIBA AfroBasket title after beating Nigeria’s D’Tigers 77-65 in Saturday’s final match in Tunis.
Nigeria cannot fail, declares Osinbajo
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has identified Nigeria as a country with an endless flow of talents, which he…
IPOB: A Terrorist Organisation?
In the last one week, the South-East geo-political zone of Nigeria has witnessed crisis arising from the deployment of troops…
The Drums Of War
Even a stranger would not need any comprehensive briefing to know that Nigeria is not at ease, and Nigerians are…