Author: Lanre Babalola
Human Trafficking: UK wants global support for Nigeria
The United Kingdom has called for urgent international collaboration to help Nigeria tackle human trafficking challenge at source, pledging at…
Lagos Task Force Nabs 43 For Diesel Adulteration
The Lagos State Task-Force on Environment says it has arrested 43 persons for alleged adulteration and seized tankers suspected to…
Naira’s Value To Rise As CBN Boosts Forex Sale
The Naira is set to appreciate further in the week as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) plans to inject…
Maiduguri: 4 Killed In Fresh Suicide Bomb Attack
The Borno Police Command on Sunday confirmed the death of four persons after an attempt by some suspected suicide bombers…
FG Will Protect, Reward Whistle-blowers – Minister
The Federal Government will protect and reward whistle-blowers who provide information that leads to the recovery of stolen funds or…
Wole Soyinka on his late friend, Derek Walcott
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has described the late poet Derek Walcott as the lyrical heart of the Caribbean.
Buhari can’t renominate Magu for EFCC job – Melaye
The chairman, Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has said that following…
How PDP Chieftain Committed Suicide, Set Abuja Hotel Ablaze
A chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Isaac Ojukwu, has set himself ablaze in a rented hotel…
Legendary Musician Chuck Berry Dies at 90
Legendary musician Chuck Berry has died, police confirm. He was 90.
Massive collection of Beatles records goes on auction in Paris
A huge collection of rare The Beatles vinyl records, photos and other paraphernalia will go on auction in Paris on…
Arsene Wenger Going, Going …
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he will announce “very soon’’ whether he will remain at the Gunners after reaching a…
100,000 youths in Daura hold thanksgiving rally for Buhari
At least 100,000 youths from 46 associations converged at the palace of the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk, for…
Murray withdraws from Miami Open with elbow injury
World men’s tennis number one Andy Murray has pulled out of next week’s Miami Open with a right elbow injury.
Fulani herdsmen regret attack on Tiv farmers
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) in Abuja on Saturday commiserated with Benue Government over the recent clashes between herdsmen…
Nobody Died in Lagos NAFDAC Fire, says Fire Director
The Lagos State Director of Fire Services, Mr Rasaq Fadipe, says no life was lost in the Saturday fire incident…
Time To Call South Africa To Order
The xenophobic attack on Nigerians living in South Africa between February and March 2017 expectedly generated a lot of anger…
South Africa Moves To Restrict Immigrants
South Africa, long a haven for migrants from across Africa, is trying to update its immigration policy with a number…
Fake Revenue Collector Loses House To Ebonyi Govt
The Ebonyi Government on Saturday confiscated a building belonging to Mr Ikechukwu Eze, accused of collecting revenue illegally.
I’ll Appoint More Women To UN Positions – Secretary General
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has asked men to be prepared to lose more positions to women so as to ensure…
APC National Chairman Wants FG To Immortalise Ogbemudia
The National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has called on the Federal Government to immortalise the late…
5 killed in auto crash on Katsina road
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) said five persons were killed in a motor accident on Katsina-Kano road on Saturday.
Edo Govt vows to find killers of former LG Chairman
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Saturday said his government was determined to find the killers of Mr Suleiman Afegbua,…
Please, Don’t Forget Us, Chibok Girl Cries Out In Dubai
A Chibok schoolgirl who escaped from Boko Haram militants in Nigeria has called on the international community not to forget…
Pay-off all workers before concession – Railway union
Mr Huseini Abdul, the Chairman, Senior Staff Association of Railway Workers, Northern District has appealed to the Federal Government to…
Buhari’s Supporters Warn Fayose Over Comments
A Daura-based non governmental organisation, Daura Emirate Youths Coalition, Katsina State, has warned Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State against…
We Did Not Beat Women In Rivers – Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army on Saturday denied allegations that its troops assaulted some women during the ongoing operations in Gokana, Khana…
Visit dentist every 6 months, NMA advises Nigerians
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Saturday advised Nigerians to visit the dentist every six months in order to check…
Army Cancels Training Of Soldiers In Sambisa Forest
The Nigerian Army has refuted report that it will be training the 76 Regular Recruits Intake (76RRI) in the Sambisa…
Paris Airport Shut As Soldier Kills Suspected Terrorist
A man has been shot dead after grabbing a soldier's gun at Orly airport in Paris, French officials say.
List Of Successful Candidates for Interview Into Civil Service Commission Out
The Federal Civil Service Commission has released Batch A lists of shortlisted candidates according to the 36 States, for employment…