Author: Lanre Babalola
Revitalising Primary Health Care for efficiency
The Federal Government inaugurated the Primary Health Care plan (PHC) in the National Health Policy of 1988 to improve equity…
Survey reveals fewer HIV positive victims in Nigeria
Results of the largest national HIV survey conducted in Nigeria has revealed that fewer people now live with the disease…
Police arrest 18 suspects over alleged electoral offences in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command said no fewer than 18 suspects had been arrested across the state for various offences…
Nigeria deploys 15 warships, 500 naval officers to multinational exercise
The Nigerian Navy Rear Admiral Obed Ngalabak, says no fewer than 500 naval officers have been deployed to a multinational…
Entries for 16th Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition Opens
The entries for the 16th Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for Secondary School Students in Nigeria will open on March…
U.S. grounds 737 MAX jets, Boeing shares fall again
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued an emergency order to ground Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 9 aircraft…
6 killed, 14 injured in Onitsha road crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that six persons lost their lives, while 14 others sustained injuries in…
British PM in a tight corner as lawmakers reject No Deal Brexit
Britain is moving towards delaying its 29 March divorce from the European Union after MPs Wednesday opposed Brexit without a…
More Photos: LASEMA uncertain about number of people rescued from collapsed building
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) was uncertain about the number of people rescued, after a four storey building…
Police arraign farmer for allegedly stealing 150 cows, killing 50 others
The police on Wednesday arraigned a farmer, Sanda Bakura, in a Mgistrates’ Court in Minna for allegedly stealing 150 cows…
Man convicted of fraud, jailed four months
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan Justice P. I. Ajoko of the Federal High Court, Ibadan on Tuesday March 12, 2019 sentenced one Ogundiran…
NDLEA arrests graduate for peddling cocaine in Edo
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Operatives of Edo State Command of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 23-year old Polytechnic…
INEC fixes 23 March for supplementary elections in 6 states
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct supplementary election in on 23 March in Sokoto, Kano, Adamawa, and three…
For Pius Adesanmi, for Nigeria!
By Chido Onumah Pius Adesanmi, Carleton University’s Professor of literature and African studies who died in the Ethiopian Airlines Flight…
Nigeria Customs team head to Cairo Wednesday for African Women’s Club Championship
Controller of Customs, Ogun Command, addressing journalists on a similar seizure[/captionThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) volleyball team will depart Abuja…
Boeing: UK suspends 737 MAX 8, Germany bans plane from airspace
Britain joined a growing wave of suspensions of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft around the world on Tuesday, escalating the global…
Tourism Has Rebranded Lagos to a Safe and Welcoming Destination – Commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mr Steve Ayorinde said the tourism growth plan of the Governor…
Asari Dokubo demands release of two cousins allegedly arrested by Army
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Ex-Niger Delta warlord, Mujahid Asari Dokubo, has called for the unconditional release of two of his cousins…
Senate adjourns to Wednesday over Rep Olatoye’s death
The Senate on Tuesday resumed sitting, to adjourn plenary till Wednesday over the death of a member of t House…
Governor Darius Ishaku wins second term in Taraba
Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba was on Tuesday declared the winner of Taraba governorship polls. The INEC returning officer of…
PDP’s Emeka Ihedioha declared Imo governor-elect
Emeka Ihedioha, a former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives has been declared the winner of the Imo governorship…
148 Boeing 737 MAX 800 grounded worldwide, Australia joins ban
Nearly 40 per cent of 371 Boeing 737 Max 800 in operation globally have been grounded as Australia and Singapore…
How to Make Nigeria Better – Lekan Are
Nigeria’s foremost agronomist, civil/public servant, philanthropist, Dr Lalekan Ayokunnu Are, OON, in a two and half hours chat with GBENRO…
Next level agenda: Open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari
By Binzak Azeez Dear Mr. President, I write this open letter with a deep sense of patriotic citizen of Nigeria…
Zaria stands still for el-Rufa’i’s re-election
The Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State was brought to a standstill for several hours, due to celebrations over…
INEC rejects Okorocha, not listed among Senators-elect
Imo governor Rochas Okorocha has not been recognised as a senator-elect by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The stance of…
Falana engages Fashola in legal battle over Apapa-Oshodi expressway
Akin Kuponiyi A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos south west Nigeria has fixed 6th of May,2019 for judgment in…
N10.3m scam: Court orders Nigerian surety to produce Briton
Akin Kuponiyi A Lagos High Court sitting at Igbosere has given a Nigerian surety, Nurudeen Ekundayo, till June 24, 2019…
Buhari congratulates Oyo Governor-Elect
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, lawmaker Representing Oyo North Senatorial District in the National Assembly has congratulated the Oyo State…
INEC declares Kano governorship election inconclusive
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the governorship election in Kano State as inconclusive. The Returning Officer for…