Author: Lanre Babalola
Is Nigeria On the Brink of Another Civil War?
On August 1, 1966, after the collapse of last-ditch attempts by Nigeria’s power brokers to prevent the impending Civil War,…
Why Kenyan ladies are so crazy about Nigerian men – Niniola
Fast rising singer Niniola recently visited Kenya and she recently shared the many experiences on the trip.
Atiku to deliver lecture on restructuring at UNN
The management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) says they have have finalised arrangements to invite former Vice-President Atiku…
Many women now prefer Caesarean Section in birth delivery
The Caesarean Section (CS) option in birth delivery is becoming popular among some Nigerian women, a News Agency of Nigeria…
Federal Govt moves to recover $1.7m from Alison Madueke associates, Aluko, Omokore
A Federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos State, south west Nigeria has adjourned till 29 September, 2017 to decide whether…
Ageless Federer wins Wimbledon again
Roger Federer beats Marin Cilic 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 to win Wimbledon 2017 at almost 36 years of age, making it…
9 killed in Calabar tank farm explosion
The Cross River Police Command has confirmed that nine people died in a fire outbreak that occurred at Linc Oil…
How Alison-Madueke, Aluko, Omokore swindled Nigeria of $1.6b
The EFCCommission has confirmed that it is ready to testify against a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, and…
12-year old boy killed in bomb blast
A 12-year old Fulani cattle breeder was killed in a bomb blast at Muna Delti area of Jere Local Government…
Senator Dino Melaye’s Recall: INEC seeks intervention of Chief Justice of Nigeria
INEC) has sought the intervention of the Chief Justice of Nigeria over a court order truncating the recall process of…
2 FRSC officers shot, hospitalised in Abia
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Saturday confirmed the shooting of two of its officers on duty in Abia.
PDP holds expanded National Caucus, BOT, NEC meetings July 17
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed its expanded National Caucus, Board of Trustees (BoT), and National Executive Committee (NEC)…
Lagos council polls: LASIEC directs candidates to sign undertaking on peaceful conduct
Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) on Saturday said it had directed all candidates for the July 22 council elections…
Navy holds route march ahead of July 22 LG polls in Lagos
The Nigerian Navy on Saturday in Lagos assured residents of its commitment to secure the nation’s territorial waters as well…
Lagos council polls hold July 22, LASIEC insists
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) says it has no plan to postpone the July 22 council polls.
Suspected cultists kill member of rival group in Ilorin
Suspected cult members on Friday night in Ilorin, killed an alleged member of a rivalry group, Owolabi Opepe, popularly called…
Internet users in Nigeria now 91m, says NCC
Internet users in Nigeria has hit 91 million, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
Muguruza beats Venus Williams 7-5 6-0 for 1st Wimbledon title
Garbine Muguruza clinched a maiden Wimbledon title on Saturday with a stunning 7-5 6-0 demolition of Venus Williams.
Call me Matthew and see my eyes red, Obasanjo warns
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned Nigerians to stop addressing him as Matthew or see his eyes red.
Jonathan Did Not Order Reversal of Electricity Tariff
I have read some piece of news suggesting that Dr. Goodluck Jonathan ordered the reversal of electricity tariff during his…
Acting President Osinbajo celebrates wife’s birthday
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has described his wife, Oludolapo, as his wings and gift from God.
We have to renegotiate Nigeria – Wole Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, on Friday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State faulted arguments by some people that Nigeria should not…
EFCC quizzes 24 suspected oil thieves
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has begun investigation into the activities of 24 suspected oil thieves…
I would have burnt my PDP card if Sheriff won – Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayo Fayose, said he would have burnt his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) membership card if the…
INEC creates additional 8 voter registration centres in Oyo
To enable more Nigerians obtain voter’s card under the Continuous Voters Registration exercise, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has…
Police arrest 3 suspected ritualists with human skulls in Ogun
The police in Ogun have arrested three men found in possession of human skulls.
Member House of Reps, Wamakko is dead
A member of the House of Representatives from Sokoto State, Mr. Abdullahi Wamakko, is dead.
Gunmen kill Osun State permanent secretary along highway
Unknown gunmen on Thursday murdered the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of General Service, Office of the Governor, Osun State, Mrs Olufunke…
PDP chairmanship loss: I’m still in shock – Senator Ali Modu-Sheriff
Former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu-Sheriff says he's still in shock over Wednesday's Supreme Court…
Buhari’s illness: Fayose is a liar. I challenge him to release pictures – Arewa Youth Leader
National President, Arewa Youth Forum, (AYF) Alhaji Gambo Ibrahim Gujungu has described Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State as a…