Author: Lanre Babalola
Police arrest ward head, 6 others for impregnating 13-year old girl
The Kano State Police Command said it has arrested the Ward Head of Yargaya village in Dawakin Kudu Local Government…
Gov Okorocha bans Imo monarchs from speaking in English
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo has banned traditional rulers in the State from speaking in English at official functions and…
Wimbledon: Venus Williams zooms into semi-finals
Venus Williams' mother could not stop smiling and laughing. She had just watched her 37-year-old daughter reach the Wimbledon semifinals…
Nigeria to witness economic boom in 18 months if… – Osinbajo
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed optimism that Nigeria will turn around in the next 12 to 18 months, if…
EFCC Arraigns Judge For Corrupt Enrichment
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today, arraigned a serving National Industrial Court Judge, Justice Agbadu James Fishim before…
Osinbajo off to London to see Buhari
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday left Abuja for London to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari, according to an aide.
Summit on financing creative industry holds 17 July
On Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th, the first summit on financing the creative industry will be held at the Eko…
5 killed in Rivers’ cult clashes
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Unknown cult members on Monday July 10 night invaded the Omudioga Community in Ikwerre Local Government Area…
2 women fight dirty in public, police move in
The Police in Osun, on Tuesday, arraigned two women; Morakinyo Olayiwade, 35 and Folake Olanrewaju, 32, before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’…
Report `crazy’ bills to our offices, Ikeja Electric urges consumers
The management of Ikeja Electric (IE) has appealed to consumers with complains over its recent billings to lodge such report…
Police arraign 4 for hacking WAEC website
The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday arraigned four persons accused of hacking into the website of the West African Examinations…
Dino Melaye Going…Going…: INEC set date to verify voters
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pasted the notice of verification of signatures of constituents submitted to it for…
How I Survived 2 assassinations by EFCC agents – Patience Jonathan
The wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Mrs Patience Jonathan, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of sending…
See Janet Jackson’s son growing up
Janet Jackson touched down in New York Monday morning with her 6-month-old son, Eissa, and the little guy is one…
Court remands 2 for alleged murder of UNIOSUN student
An Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court in Osun, on Tuesday remanded two persons in an Ilesa prison for alleged murder of…
Indian Supreme Court okays slaughter of cows for sale
India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended a government ban on the trade of cattle for slaughter.
Judge warns lawyer over unnecessary request for adjournment
Justice Edith Agbakoba of the National Industrial Court, Abuja, has frowned at the actions of a lawyer, Ms Chipiefe Oduran,…
Confirmed! Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, ISIS leader is dead
The Islamic State terrorist group (IS) has confirmed the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, media reported Tuesday, citing…
Orji Kalu to northern youths: We’ve gone past quit notice
A former governor of Abia, Dr Orji Kalu, says Nigeria has `gone past quit notice’’ as the various ethnic groups…
Breakthrough reported in search for gonorrhoea vaccine
Researchers at the University of Auckland in New Zealand have for the first time tested a vaccine that could protect…
Hyenas, jackals will soon leave my husband’s kingdom – Aisha Buhari
Aisha Buhari has given an insight into the power play at the presidency in the wake of a sickness that…
Pentagon welcomes Mosul liberation from ISIS
The Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve has welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s announcement of Iraq’s victory against…
Saraki’s Farcical Coup of July 4th
In reviewing the farcical coup—orchestrated by the president of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki—that took place on Tuesday, July 4,…
Federal Govt Announces Partnership With CNN To Boost Creative Industry
The Federal Government on Monday announced a tripartite partnership with the CNN and the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to…
Eventshub Mobile App Debuts
The events publicity sphere is set to be illuminated with the emergence of Eventshub App.
Melaye’s Senate Versus the People
I couldn’t agree more with those who staunchly believe that Nigeria is still a huge joke when it comes to…
Police raise alarm over passengers, drivers being drugged in Enugu
The Police Command in Enugu State has raised alarm over increasing cases of passengers and drivers being drugged and disposed…
Flood: Stop sandfilling Lagoon, waterfronts, ex-Surveyor-General tells Lagos State Govt
Former Surveyor-General of the Federation Prof. Peter Nwilo has blamed the massive flooding of parts of Lagos on the construction…
Governor Fayose re-appoints 6 sacked commissioners
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has reappointed six commissioners out of the cabinet members he sacked last Sunday.
Suleja Flood Update: 10 missing, 2 bodies recovered
The Chairman of Suleja Local Government Area of Niger, Malam Abdullahi Maje, has confirmed 10 persons missing and two bodies…