Author: Lanre Babalola
Air Peace resumes Abuja flights Wednesday
Air Peace airlines says it will resume flight operations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Wednesday.
Residents flee homes as cultists clash in Rivers
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Thousands of residents of Bukuma in Degema local area of Rivers State have fled their homes following…
Customs urges Nigerians to see smuggling as a crime
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has urged Nigerians to see smuggling as a crime and support it to succeed in…
Office of Public Defender releases 250 underage children from prison
The Office of the Public Defender (OPD) under the Lagos State Ministry of Justice on Monday said that it had…
Professor wants govt to develop agriculture to stem suicide rate
The President of Nigerian Philosophical Association (NPA), Prof. Jim Unah, has advised the Federal Government to revolutionise agriculture to create…
Sickle Cell Disease, not a death sentence – Expert
Dr. Samson Sule, a Consultant Paediatrician, at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Lokoja, says sickle-cell disease (SCD),the foremost genetic disease…
Ekiti increases maternity leave for female public servants by 4 weeks
The Ekiti State Government (EKSG) on Monday announced an increase in the maternity leave period for women in its public…
Nigeria’s biggest fishing festival holds March 2018
The Argungu fishing festival in its very first edition began in the year 1934, as a mark of the end…
Passengers complain of poor services on Abuja-Kaduna rail
As Christians celebrate Easter, some passengers of the Abuja-Kaduna rail had complained of inadequate communication and inefficient services from personnel…
Niger Delta youths mourn Obua, Jonathan’s former CSO
Niger Delta Youth Coalition for Peace and Progress (NDYCPP) on Sunday expressed grief over the death of Mr Gordon Obua,…
IG orders removal of illegal revenue roadblocks across Nigeria
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the removal of all illegal road blocks by unlawful revenue collectors…
Nigerian fraudster declared wanted by FBI over email scam
FBI agents are looking for the public’s assistance in locating Kelechi Declan James. He has federal criminal charges against him…
UN to cut food aid to Boko Haram victims
Food aid will be cut for more than a million hungry Nigerians affected by Boko Haram's insurgency if promised funding…
Cleric says recession, security challenges in Nigeria will end soon
Venerable Stephen Fagbami has assured Christians that the economic recession and security challenges presently facing the country will soon be…
Kebbi declares state of emergency in education
Following the low number of Kebbi children competing for places in Federal Government colleges, Governor Atiku Bagudu, has declared his…
FG says looters burying stolen funds in forests, burial grounds
The Federal Government says its anti corruption agencies have been inundated with information of how looters have resorted to burying…
Abuja airport runway ready Monday – FAAN boss
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said that the runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe…
Ikoyi $43m Haul: Amaechi blasts Wike
Minister of Transportation and former governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has dismissed claims by his successor, Nyesom Wike,…
Nigerian Govt defends Whistle-Blower Policy
The Federal Government has hailed its whistle-blower policy, which has led to the recovery of looted funds in many currencies…
Speak up now on N13b Ikoyi money, SERAP tells Buhari
Following the controversy surrounding the ownership of the N13bn ($43.4m, N23m and £27,000) found by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
It Is Not Good For Man To Be Alone (2)
One of the worst things that can happen to you is to get married to someone seeking fulfilment in marriage.…
Man chains wife to generator from night till next morning
The police in Ogun State have arrested a 37-year old man, Ifeanyi Ajaero, for allegedly chaining his 28-year old wife…
Why the Nigerian Government Is Losing Corruption Cases
By Femi Falana Introduction As a result of the loss of corruption cases last week, many civil society organisations (CSOs)…
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II: A Reformer or Palace Jester?
The incessant, unrestrained, no-holds-barred public commentaries that are becoming some sort of trademark of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi…
Sultan of Sokoto says begging has no basis in Islam
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, said on Saturday that begging has no basis in Islam and challenged those…
Mother of 4 wins mountain climbing competition
A 26-year-old mother of four, Anya Ashom has emerged winner in the female category of the maiden Jos Mountaineering Competition.
Senator, House of Reps member escape death as youths scatter APC rally
Senator Abu Ibrahim (APC Katsina south) and Alhaji Amiru Tukur (APC Katsina), member representing Bakori/Danja Federal constituency narrowly escaped mob…
Lawyers seek transparency in security votes
Some lawyers in Lagos State on Saturday called for transparency in the utilisation of security vote by top political office…
Senator Dino Melaye escapes assassination as gunmen invade house
Senator Dino Melaye escaped death by the whiskers as gunmen invaded his house in the early hours of Saturday at…