Author: Lanre Babalola
Why I sacked all my commissioners – Governor Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has explained that the dissolution of the State Executive Council was done in consultation…
Suspected armed robbers kill policeman in Kano
Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have killed two persons including a policeman in Kano.
Corps member shot dead in Bayelsa
Gunmen, suspected to be robbers, have shot dead a 30-year-old corps member and dispossessed him of his money and other…
Calm, tight security in Jos as Muslims celebrate Eid-el Fitr
Muslims in Jos enjoyed a peaceful Eid-el Fitr celebration on Sunday, with security tightened in some parts of the Plateau…
Eid-El-Fitr: Heavy downpour in Bauchi stalls prayers
Heavy downpour in the early hours of Sunday prevented teeming Muslim faithful in Bauchi metropolis from performing congregation prayers marking…
Meet ACP Abba Kyari, the nemesis of Evans, Godogodo, others
There is one police whose name strikes terror in the hearts of every hardened criminal in the country. He is…
123 fuel thieves burnt alive in tanker fire
At least 123 people have been burnt alive and dozens of others injured after an oil tanker caught fire and…
None of Us Is As Great As All of Us
The number one problem plaguing Nigeria is not corruption or even the absence of regular power. The number one problem…
Chimamanda Adichie is 1st Nigerian to win Mary McCarthy Award
Acclaimed writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has become the first Nigerian to be presented with the Mary McCarthy Award. She received…
Police arrest soldier, a member of Evans’ gang
The Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) has arrested a soldier in Lagos for allegedly being part of the…
Suicide bomber attacks Mecca, blows self up
A suicide bomber blew himself up near the Grand Mosque at Mecca as the fasting month of Ramadan ends, Saudi…
Police under pressure to release billionaire kidnapper Evans
Police authority in Lagos said that the force is being pressurized to released billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike alias Evans.
Expect the rains on Sallah day – Agency
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy morning conditions over Central States of the country on Sunday.
Buhari speaks from London, warns against reckless statements
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message of greetings to Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr.
Sultan declares Sunday Eid-el-Fitr day
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Sunday, June 25, 2017 as the day to mark the…
Buhari set to return home
Two aides of President Muhammadu Buhari last night said the ailing Nigerian leader might head home within a week, subject…
Sallah: LASEMA, other emergency agencies on red alert
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says its team is on red alert with other agencies to combat any…
Muslims begin preparations for Eid el-Fitr in FCT
Muslims in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have begun preparations for the celebration to mark the end of the Ramadan…
Federal Allocation: Kwara Govt. gets N2.48bn for June
The Kwara State Government has received a total of N2.48 billion as federal allocation for June.
We are ready for probe – Presidential Amnesty Spokesman
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Office, said on Saturday that it would welcome probe of the programme and not mere…
At last, ex-militant leaders declare support Buhari’s peace initiatives
Ex-militant leaders of phases 2 and 3 had resolved in Port Harcourt, Rivers, to support President Muhammadu Buhari’s peace initiatives…
Governor’s wife orders arrest of policewoman for pouring hot water on house-help
The Wife of Ebonyi Governor, Mrs Racheal Umahi, has called for the arrest of a policewoman who allegedly poured hot…
Happy Eid-el-Fitr: Civil servants receive June salary
A cross section of civil servants in the FCT have applauded the Federal Government for early payment of June salary…
Senator Dino Melaye Panics, Hires Mike Ozekhome To Fight Recall Battle
Embattled Senator Dino Melaye of Kogi West Senatorial district has hired legal activist, Mike Ozekhome, to fight his recall battle…
NUPENG resumes petrol supply in Rivers
Less than 48 hours after the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers of Nigeria (NUPENG) went on strike…
Eid-el-Fitr: IG orders massive deployment of policemen nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, on Friday ordered zonal Inspector-General of Police and Commissioners, to deploy massively policemen…
Unibadan resumes July 2, begins exam July 4
The Senate of the University of Ibadan, UI, at its special meeting held Friday announced a new date for the…
How Jonathan’s cousin, others siphoned $40m meant for supply of communication kits
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja has adjourned to July 7, 2017 the trial…
Mad rush at Lagos Airport ahead Eid-el-Fitr holidays
Passenger traffic rose at the Domestic Terminals 1 and 2 of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, on Friday ahead of…
Court affirms Tambuwal as Sokoto governor
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, affirmed the election of Aminu Tambuwal as governor of Sokoto State.