Author: Lanre Babalola
Gov Yahaya Bello is suffering from madness – Dino Melaye
Controversial senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has continued his verbal onslaught on Governor Yahaya Bello, for allegedly sponsoring a…
African court rules against SERAP over corruption case
There was a “David and Goliath” type court battle last week before the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights…
Leadership – We Are As Strong As the Sum of Our Parts
As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is…
The Promise of God
In Jesus’ parable, the Prodigal Son told his father: “I want my share of your estate now, instead of waiting…
Stop using abusive language, Youth group warns Fani-Kayode
Youths For Change NG, an umbrella group of youths committed to enthroning decency in politics, has called on former Minister…
NJC statement recalling Justice Ademola, 5 judges
This is the statement issued by the National Judicial Council (NJC) recalling Justice Adetokunbo Ademola and five other judges suspended…
British parties suspend campaigning after terror attacks
Britain's ruling Conservative and Labour parties suspended campaigning Sunday for the U.K.'s June 8 election following Saturday's deadly terror attack…
Suspected Islamic militants invade London again, stab revelers, kill six
Suspected militants drove a van into pedestrians at high speed on London Bridge on Saturday night before stabbing revelers on…
How fake lifestyle put Dammy Krane into trouble
This is the story of a talented Nigerian musician whose craze to belong at all costs led him into trouble…
Moji Olaiya Burial Committee in trouble over N1,500 T-shirts
A torrent of criticisms has continued to trail the plan to sell at N1,500 each the commemorative T-shirts to mark…
Kogi doctors resume strike
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Kogi has directed its members to resume a strike they suspended two weeks ago.
APGA condoles Gov. Obiano over mother’s death
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has expressed sympathy with Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra over the death of his…
NJC recalls suspended justice
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recalled Justice Inyang Okoro of the Supreme Court who was suspended with seven other…
Journalists mobilise support for sacked TVC/Radio Continental staff
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Radio, Television, Theatre and Art Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), have spoken…
Bomb did not explode in Oshodi – Police
The Lagos State Police Command on Saturday advised members of the public to disregard false reports of a bomb blast…
NUPENG vows to resist proposed N5 petrol levy
The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has criticised the proposed N5 petrol levy by the Senate,…
Ex-Commissioner regains freedom in Calabar
Former Commissioner for Information in Cross River, Mr Patrick Ugbe, who was kidnapped in Calabar on June 1, has regained…
Sack of 145 TVC workers is national embarrassment – Unionists
Labour leaders on Saturday described the sack of 145 workers by Continental Broadcast Services Ltd (CBS) as a national embarassment.
Alert! Shun offer of drinks, suya meat from unknown persons, Police warn
Police in Enugu have advised drivers and passengers to shun offers of drinks and suya meat from unknown persons at…
Obanikoro loses mom
Former minister of state for defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, has announced the death of his mother, Wasilat Obanikoro.
Gunmen strike again in Rivers, kill 9
Barely 24 hours after the killing of 14 persons in Sime community in Tai local government area of Rivers State,…
Dammy Krane reacts to news of arrest
A few hours after news of his arrest in the United States surfaced on the internet, singer Dammy Krane has…
Governors agree to offset workers’ salary backlog with Paris Club refunds
The 36 governors have resolved to offset workers’ outstanding salaries and pensions in their states as soon as the next…
Fraud: Nigerian singer Dammy Krane arrested in U. S
Nigerian singer Dammy Krane (Oyindamola Emmanuel), has been allegedly arrested in Miami, U.S for credit card fraud.
Too many beer parlours in Anambra, Monarch cries out
Chief Alex Onyido, the traditional ruler of Ogilisi, Idemili South Local Government in Anambra, has called for stringent measures to…
One Week, Two Dramas: Who Will Save Okorocha From Himself?
Whenever I’m about to forget what it means to be a politician in these parts, I remind myself of the…
Dance the Guns to Silence
I flowed with diplomats in Abuja to celebrate Africa Day on May 25. Fifty four African countries rolled out the…
JAMB and the Rest of Us
When General Olusegun Obasanjo established the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on February 13, 1978 through amended decree 2…
LASU condoles late Abubakar Momoh’s family
The management of Lagos State University has confirmed the death of Prof. Abubakah Momoh, the Director General of the Electoral…
Gov Obaseki appoints 192 Special Assistants for grassroots governance
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has appointed 192 Special Assistants (SAs) to serve as representatives of the government at the…