Author: Lanre Babalola
EU fines Google €1.49bn, citing anti-competitive ad service
The European Commission is fining Google 1.49 billion Euros (1.7 billion dollars) for breaching EU competition rules by abusing its…
Billing: BEDC begins enumeration of customers
The Management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) said on Wednesday that it had begun enumeration of its customers…
Nigeria ranks 85 on Global Happiness Report
As the world marks the International Day of Happiness, Nigeria is ranked 85 out of 156 countries and second in…
Fire razes village, food stuff, livestock in Jigawa
A mysterious fire has destroyed houses in Barebari village in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa, Alhaji Sani Yusuf, the…
New Zealand begins funerals for mosque shooting victims
The bodies of victims from New Zealand’s mosques mass shooting were carried in open caskets on the shoulders of mourners…
Dangote’s Tomato Plant Resumes Production
A tomato-paste factory owned by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, resumed production in Nigeria’s northern state of Kano after staying…
INEC challenges court order on Bauchi election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has challenged the order of a Federal High Court in Abuja, ordering…
Child dies, 30 missing as migrant boat sinks off Libyan coast
A child died and 30 people went missing when a migrant boat sank off the Libyan coast on Tuesday, the…
Trump renews attack alleging social media’s political bias
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused social media platforms Facebook, YouTube and Twitter of favoring his Democratic opponents over…
Alan Krueger, Obama’s economic adviser commits suicide
Alan Krueger, a prominent Princeton University economics professor who advised U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, took his own…
Fela’s music more relevant now, says album designer Lemi Ghariokwu
Lemi Ghariokwu, a veteran artist, who designed some of the late music legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s album covers, says Fela’s music…
Lawmaker Feeds 50 Elders, Widows At Obalende
Paul Iyoghojie Barely a month after giving out N5,000 cash to about 100 residents of Ward ‘A’ in Obalende, Lagos…
Buhari holds closed door meeting with Service Chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently holding a closed door meeting with Service chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The…
Senate Approves N30,000 Minimum Wage For Federal, State Workers
It is victory at last for Nigerian workers as the Senate this morning approved N30, 000 as the minimum wage…
Oil prices rise as OPEC cuts supply
Oil prices were near 2019 highs on Tuesday, supported by supply cuts led by producer club OPEC.
Burna Boy makes UK music chart debut with ‘Location’
Nigerian Afro-fusion star, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy has debuted on the UK music chart with his feature in ‘Location’.…
Rivers Guber Poll: Nigerian Army rejects INEC’s report
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Nigerian Army has expressed shock over its indictment by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on…
Gunmen kill Nigerian Army Garrison Commander
An army spokesman has confirmed the killing of Col. Mohammed Barack, the Garrison Commander, 33 Artillery Brigade of Nigerian Army…
N1.4b Money Laundering: Trial of NBA President adjourned
Akin Kuponiyi Two separate motions filed by Governor Emmanuel Udom of Akwa-Ibom state and three other government officials today stalled…
13-Year Old Suspected Suicide Bomber Arrested In Maiduguri
A thirteen-year-old girl has been arrested near Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno State, with an Improvised Explosive Device strapped to…
FIRS Arraigns Companies, 3 Others Over Tax Evasion
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on Monday arraigned Fortless Global Concept Limited and Everyday Wine Shop and their representatives…
Blackface reignites feud with 2Baba in a diss track ‘War’
Nigerian dancehall singer, Ahmedu Obiabo a.k.a ‘Blackface, has reignited his feud with Nigerian Afro-pop legend, Innocent Idibia a.k.a ‘2Baba’ in…
I am not afraid of rerun — Lalong
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau says he is not jittery over the March 23 Governorship Election Re-run in the state.…
Ozil’s invitation to Erdogan for wedding party rankles Germans
Arsenal Playmaker and one of the captains Mesut Ozil has stirred new dust in Germany over his wedding invitation to…
Court adjourns N100m suit against Diamond Bank until May 8
An FCT High Court in Gudu, on Monday, adjourned until May 8, hearing in a law suit instituted against Diamond…
Irate youths protest electricity disruption in Osun, attack journalists
A group of youths in Ilesha, Osun on Monday staged a violent protest over disconnection of electricity in the town…
Anambra State GDP grows to N4 trillion in 5 years
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra says the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the state increased from N3 trillion to N4.2…
Zenith Bank shareholders approve N2.50k per share dividend for 2018 financial year
Shareholders of Zenith Bank on Monday approved the proposal of the board to pay final dividend of N2.50k per share…
Indonesia flood: death toll hits 79
The death toll from flash floods and landslides that hit Papua province in eastern Indonesia has increased to 79, the…
Enugu NASS Election Tribunal receives 10 petitions
No fewer than 10 petitions have been filed before the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Enugu, investigation reveals.…