Author: Lanre Babalola
Emmanuel Macron Did Not Emerge By Accident
Way back, as a student of Comparative Politics, I was quite fascinated by the French political system. I never fully…
Alleged N190m fraud: Court discharges Oronsaye
An FCT High Court, Maitama, on Tuesday discharged Steve Oronsaye, former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, of…
CP charges policemen to track down kidnappers, armed robbers in Kogi
Mr Wilson Inalegwu, the Commissioner of Police in Kogi, has charged men and officers of the command to go after…
NDLEA secures two convictions, arrests 15 suspects for drugs related offences
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo Command, said it had secured two convictions of illicit drug traffickers and…
Suspected smuggler killed in gun duel with Customs operatives
Personnel of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit, Ikeja, on Tuesday killed a suspected smuggler at Sango-Ota, Ogun.
We are not recruiting, NNPC warns again
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has once again called on members of the public to disregard any announcement of…
Don Jazzy, Wizkid, Davido make Forbes’ top 10 richest African musicians
Forbes Africa has released its list of Richest African musicians.
Fashioner designer shot dead by police officer at birthday party in Lagos
A 25-year-old fashion designer, Jamiu Ayoade, has been shot dead by a trigger-happy police officer in Lagos, according to dependable…
Finally, Mercy Aigbe drops hubby’s name, says he’s on the run
Actress, Mercy Aigbe has dropped her estranged husband, Lanre Gentry’s last name from her social media account.
Fire guts judge’s home
The residence of Justice Mohammed Idris at Kalabari Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, southwest Nigeria was on Monday gutted by fire.
Police probe rape of Lagos students
The Lagos State Police Command on Monday said it had commenced investigation into the alleged rape of some secondary school…
Tinubu seeks special care for released Chibok schoolgirls
A former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Monday called for special and adequate care for the released Chibok…
Court refuses to unfreeze Patience Jonathan’s account
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday refused a request by Dame Patience Jonathan, seeking to unfreeze her accounts,…
Femi Kuti breaks World Saxophone record
Femi Kuti has broken the World record for the longest single note held on a saxophone.
6 teenagers in court for rioting
The police on Monday, dragged six teenagers to an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for rioting and disturbing the peace of residents…
Macron to visit Merkel in first foreign trip as French president
The French president-elect, Emmanuel Macron, plans to visit German Chancellor Angela Merkel shortly after his inauguration, according to Sylvie Goulard,…
Photos: Buhari secretly meets Osinbajo, Saraki, Dogara before leaving for London
The meeting, initiated by the Presidency, was called to intimate them of the need for cooperation during the president's absence.
It is not a sin for President Buhari to seek medical attention, says Imam
A Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Malam Muhammad Nafi’u, on Monday lambasted those celebrating the ill health of President Muhammadu Buhari, saying…
200 feared dead in two migrant shipwrecks off Libya coast
Almost 200 people are feared to have died in two Mediterranean Sea migrant shipwrecks during the weekend, according to reports…
Police arrest 150 after France post-election trouble
The Police on Monday said a hundred and forty-one people were arrested in Paris after trouble flared overnight following Emmanuel…
Rescued Chibok Girls: This is a pleasant 2nd anniversary gift to Nigerians – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the rescue of 82 Chibok schoolgirls as a pleasant 2nd anniversary gift to Nigerians.
Buhari meets freed 82 Chibok schoolgirls
President Muhammadu Buhari expressed joy at meeting Sunday with the 82 Chibok schoolgirls newly freed after being held captive for…
News Alert: 82 Chibok girls arrive Presidential Villa to meet Buhari
The 82 released Chibok girls arrive Presidential Villa accompanied by the Minister of Women Affairs for a formal reception by…
Emmanuel Macron becomes France’s youngest president
Pro-European candidate Emmanuel Macron has won the French presidential election by a large margin, winning between 65 and 66 per…
North Korea arrests another American over alleged hostile acts
North Korea has announced it detained another American citizen over unspecified hostile acts against the country.
Abacha loot: US embassy promises to notify Trump
The Embassy of the United States of America in Nigeria has told Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) that “We…
French voters pick new president today
French voters are picking a new president, choosing between Emmanuel Macron, an independent centrist, and Marine Le Pen, the far-right…
Buhari’s wife visits 6-months old rape victim
The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, visited the six months old baby who was allegedly raped in Kano…
Buhari confirms release of 82 abducted Chibok schoolgirls
The Presidency has confirmed the release of about 82 abducted Chibok schoolgirls after three years of captivity.
Lionel Messi rejects new contract at Barcelona
Lionel Messi, Barcelona's all-time record goalscorer, has rejected the offer of a new contract to throw his future at the…