Author: Lanre Babalola
Dangote: I once withdrew $10m from the bank to convince myself I was rich
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has said he once withdrew $10 million from a Nigerian bank for a reality check:…
Photos: Osinbajo at Oladipo Diya’s 75th birthday anniversary
Lt. General Oladipo Diya, who was a former chief of General staff, during General Sani Abacha’s era marked his 75…
Prince Williams completes attachment with UK secret services
Britain’s Prince William has concluded a three-week attachment with the country’s security and intelligence agencies MI5, MI6 and GCHQ, his…
President Buhari identifies causes of terrorism
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in Dead Sea, Jordan, urged world leaders to work towards narrowing gaps in social and economic…
Uber to increase fares from Monday
Uber passengers will be charged an extra £1 for journeys in London’s congestion zone from next week. The popular taxi…
Brexit takes effect as UK removes EU off Passport
British passports without the words “European Union” on the front cover have been issued despite the Brexit delay. The burgundy…
Ex-lecturer dies in fire: UI dismisses insinuations of suicide
The management of the University of Ibadan has dismissed insinuations that a former lecturer, Mr Aminu Zubair, who died in…
Boko Haram did not kill 18 soldiers – Multinational Task Force
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) on Friday denied any recent attack on its troops and killing of 18 soldiers…
Resident doctors condemn killing of colleague, want IGP to investigate death
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has condemned the alleged murder of one of its members, late Dr Stephen…
Army to establish ‘special forces battalion barracks’ in Kogi – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, said army authorities had approved the establishment of a ‘Special Forces…
Alleged N33bn Pension scam: Reps summon Emefiele, AGF
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, asked the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, to appear…
25 years after genocide: Rwanda is emerging like a colossus – Obasanjo
Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday reflected on the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and declared that…
UAE reacts to suspension of 3 months tourist visas to Nigerians
Lanre Babalola The United Arab Emirate (UAE) embassy in Nigeria has denied suspending three-month tourist visas to Nigerians wishing to…
Tottenham post world record profit
Tottenham FC may not have won a trophy in in the last 11 years, but they are now world record…
CCA Partners Parallel Wireless to Provide Network Solutions for Mobile Operators
Parallel Wireless, Inc., the leader in providing the world’s first software-based unified end-to-end ALL G network solution (2G, 3G, 4G,…
INEC declares Sen. Sekibo winner of Rivers East Senatorial election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Sen. Thompson Sekibo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as winner of…
Vaginal delivery after 2 ceasarean section attempts dangerous
Dr Emmanuel Anthony, an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with the Masaka Central Hospital, Karu, has advised women to avoid going through…
Photo News: Milo Basketball Championship Conference
Ayo Efunla The 21st Edition of Milo Basketball Championship Press Conference held today.
Nigerians no longer eligible for 3 months tourist visa to Dubai
The action of five Nigerians arrested for robbing a bureau de Change in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has led…
GOtv Boxing Night 18: Ghana’s Brave Warrior Vows to Defeat Joe Boy
Ahead of the African Boxing Union (ABU) lightweight title clash, Ghana’s Success “Brave Warrior” Tetteh has vowed to be the…
Robbers Kill Ondo Anglican Church Bursar
Armed men suspected to be robbers on Thursday morning killed Mr. Gabriel Kola Abiodun, Bursar of the Akure Diocese of…
Final nail in Onnoghen’s coffin: $1,716,000 found in his account
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has provided a new dossier of the improprieties committed by Justice Walter Onnoghen,…
Price of onion crashes in Katsina – Survey
The price of onions has crashed from N30,000 per 100kg to N10,000 in Katsina, survey has revealed. A market survey…
Court orders Saraki, Melaye, Bruce to honour Police invitation
The Federal High Court, Abuja has ordered Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Sen. Dino Melaye and Sen. Ben Murray-Bruce to honour…
North must produce speaker, Kwara Must Change insists
Lanre Babalola A pro-democracy group in Kwara State, Kwara must Change, has denied endorsing Hon. Saheed Poola for the…
Photo News: Port Harcourt residents celebrate Gov Wike’s Victory
Okafor Ofiebor/ Port Harcourt The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday declared Governor Nyesome Wike as the winner of…
Kidnapping: Gov. El-Rufai’s convoy saves motorists on Kaduna-Abuja highway
Scores of motorists forced to park along Kaduna-Abuja highway on Wednesday following blockage of the road by kidnappers, were saved…
Salisu Buhari’s father is dead
The remains of the father of former Speaker, Federal House of Representatives, Alhaji Salisu Buhari, was on Wednesday laid to…
Governor Wike dedicates victory to God and Rivers People
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has dedicated his victory to God and the good people of…
PDP, Atiku, Secondus congratulate Wike on governorship victory
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers on his victory in the just-concluded governorship election…