Author: Lanre Babalola
JAMB Exploitative Alliance With Private Universities
A few weeks ago, the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) rolled out information over its preparation for the 2017…
Saraki denies importing bullet proof car
Senate President Bukola Saraki has denied ever importing any bullet proof car contrary to the report laid before the Senate.
FRSC Impounds 60 vehicles In Anambra
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) impounded 60 vehicles during a two-day special patrol in Anambra last week, Mr Sunday…
5-year old boy burnt to death in Edo
A five-year-old boy has been burnt to death in Benin, Edo state, when their apartment caught in fire.
VC confirms Dino Melaye graduated from ABU
The Vice-Chancellor of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Ibrahim Garba on Monday confirmed that Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi State…
Meningitis: Death toll rises to 23 in Sokoto
The death toll as a result of the meningitis epidemic in Sokoto State has now risen to 23.
Banks to sell dollars at N360 for school fees, medical bills
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on Monday directed commercial banks in the country to start selling the naira at…
2 businessmen kidnapped in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the kidnap of two businessmen – Labbo Giyawa and Murtala Dantata – by…
President Zuma recalls minister from trip abroad for not taking permission
President Jacob Zuma of South Africa on Monday ordered that Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan return from an investor roadshow to…
Health workers issue 7-day ultimatum to Jos varsity teaching hospital
The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU), Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH)) Chapter, has given the management of the hospital a…
Kidnapping: Traditional ruler, 3 others to remain in prison
A Kaduna Chief Magistrate Court on Monday adjourned the case involving Mr Damina Ishaku, the Chief of Kurama in Lere…
Sokoto hospital conducts 3 knee replacement surgeries
The Sokoto State owned Orthopedic Hospital, Wamakko, has successfully conducted three total knee replacement surgeries, the first in the history…
Herdsmen on the rampage again, invade Benue Prison Farm, kill inmate
The Benue Prisons Service on Monday confirmed that herdsmen invaded its Jato-Aka Farm Centre and killed an inmate, one Tersoo…
Don’t bribe our workers, EKO DISCO warns customers
Eko Electricity Distribution Company has warned its customers to desist from offering bribe or any form of gratification to its…
Abuja-Kaduna rail commences Sunday operations with 512 passengers
Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has commenced Sunday operations with 512 passengers on a round trip with 192 passengers from Abuja…
3 principals, vice principal killed in road accident
The Delta State Government has postponed reopening of public primary and secondary schools in the state on Monday following the…
To end recession, Nigerians must make sacrifices – Bishop
Emmanuel Badejo, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, says Nigeria is not beyond redemption if every citizen makes…
Restaurant owner, husband die after eating poisoned food
The Police Command in Cross River has confirmed the arrest of a 35-year-old man, Paul Nchui, for allegedly poisoning food…
Naira records 12.36 % rise in one week
The Naira recorded an appreciation of 12.36 per cent at the parallel market in the last one week.
Stop blaming devil for your failure, Cleric tells Nigerians
Pastor Ben Andrew, Senior Pastor, Living Faith Church in Lafia, Nasarawa state has advised Nigerians to stop blaming the devil…
Former US Vice President Regrets Not Becoming President
Former Vice President Joe Biden has lamented his decision to stay out of the 2016 presidential race, saying that while…
Budget padding: SERAP wants Buhari to prosecute indicted lawmakers
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to prosecute indicted principal officers of the National…
Senator faults payment of tuition fees in dollars in Nigerian schools
Senator Yusuf Yusuf (APC-Taraba) has described as unacceptable the use of foreign currency for the payment of tuition fees in…
Gov. Bello cautions rural dwellers against archaic anti-immunisation beliefs
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has advised rural communities to shun archaic beliefs that had consistently discouraged them from allowing…
FAO trains 50 rice farmers in Edo
Mr Wellington Omoragbon, a Director in Edo Ministry of Agriculture, said the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), has trained no…
Fashola promises to complete road projects nationwide
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola on Saturday said the Federal Government was committed to completing…
Gory tales of Ebonyi inter-community conflict
The indigenes of Oferekpe-Enyigba community in Abakaliki Local Government of Area (LGA) of Ebonyi have narrated gory tales of attacks…
No going back on LGs autonomy, says NULGE
The Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) will not relent in its effort to see that the local government…
Taraba governor bans protests by labour unions
Labour unions in Taraba State and Governor Darius Ishaku may be poised for a showdown over the ban on protests…
Evander Holyfield Fights Bola Tinubu In Lagos, Wole Soyinka Is Referee
Evander Holyfield, legendary five-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, has formally announced the most anticipated exhibition boxing match that is billed…