Author: Lanre Babalola
Female accounting student arrested for fraud in Edo
A 22-year old 300-level Accounting student of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma who identified herself as Benedicta Otaigbe, has been arrested…
Suspected cultists kill Benson Idahosa University student in Benin
The raging war among suspected cultists in Edo State has again claimed the life of Ohio Tobi, a student of…
LASTMA dismisses 20 officials for corrupt practices
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Monday said it had dismissed 20 of its personnel over corrupt practices.
Lagos building collapse: We warned occupants to vacate the house – Official
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) said occupants of the three-storey building which collapsed on Monday in Lagos failed…
Why I am yet to go to my hometown after Boko Haram – Badeh
Former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (retd) says he is yet to visit his hometown, Vimtim,…
I will unveil my successor in 2018, says Gov Ajimobi
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Monday said he would unveil his successor in May 2018, urging the people…
UI shut down, students to vacate by 6pm today
The Vice Chancellor, University of University, UI, Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka today ordered all the undergraduate students of the institution…
Paul Pogba: World’s Most Expensive Footballer, Visits Mecca For Lesser Hajj
World’s most expensive player Paul Labile Pogba has ignited the internet with posts that revealed his religion as Islam.
Professor Abubakah Momoh, Director-General Electoral Institute, is dead
The Director General of The Electoral Institute of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Professor Abubakah Momoh has died in…
No admission for Pharmacy at UI this year
Following the non accreditation of Pharmacy course in the University of Ibadan by the National Universities Commission, NUC, the premier…
UI students set for protest as exam starts
There are strong indications that the first semester examination of the University of Ibadan, UI, scheduled to start tomorrow may…
Court okays SERAP’s request for govt audited reports
As Nigeria marks its 18th Democracy Day anniversary, a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on Friday gave Socio-Economic…
The secret of our success against Boko Haram – Osinbajo
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has attributed successes being recorded by the military against Boko Haram insurgency to the restoration of…
Osinbajo speaks tough, vows to retrieve all looted funds
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo said public resources that were looted in the past few years in the country would be…
Immigration service threatens sanction against misconduct
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede, has threatened to apply stiffer sanctions on any officer…
Lagos councillorship primaries hold Monday
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Local Government Electoral Committee, Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi has disclosed that the councillorship primaries will…
Benue Govt. builds 740 primary schools
Benue Government says it has constructed 740 primary schools while several others are undergoing renovation.
Don’t force people to stay at home, Sen Ekweremadu warns IPOB, MASSOB
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has advised that the sit-at-home order declared by some right groups in South-East for May…
NLC urges govt to announce committee on minimum wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to use the occasion of the Democracy Day celebration to…
Man, 35, kills brother, self in Osun
The police in Osun say they have discovered the body of a 35-year-old man, Joseph Abifarin, after he allegedly killed…
Hajj: Board warns Kwara pilgrims against drug trafficking
The Kwara Pilgrims Welfare Board has warned intending pilgrims for the 2017 Hajj from Kaiama and Baruten Local Government Areas…
Kidnappers contact parents of abducted Lagos students, demand N1bn ransom
Kidnappers of six pupils of Igbonla Model College, Epe, Lagos State, have contacted some parents of the victims, demanding N1bn…
Check out 2017 Hajj fares announced by NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has commenced the announcement of the 2017 Hajj fares with a call on…
Senate President Bukola Saraki’s Ramadan Message To Nigerians
Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called on Muslim faithful and all Nigerians to dedicate the Ramadan period to…
Trump pleased with results of 1st overseas trip
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed satisfaction at the results of his first overseas trip, the U.S. Department of State,…
Killing Me Softly – By Femi Aribisala
Something terrible happened to Mr. Job. Something happened that made him despair for life. Most people celebrate their birthday, but…
Police release photos of Manchester concert suicide bomber
British police on Saturday released a photograph of Salman Abedi on the night he killed 22 people in a suicide…
Photos: Osinbajo at G7 Summit in Italy
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday joined other world leaders in Sicily, Italy for the G7 Summit.
Osinbajo at G7 summit says Africa is confident of the future
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said that Africa is undeterred by the failures of the past, and that the continent…
APC LG primary: Thugs attack Senator Afikuyomi, remove his clothes
Violence erupted midway into the primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to elect chairmanship candidates for the July…