Author: Lanre Babalola
Death toll in failed Brazil dam jumps to 121
The death toll from the collapse of a Brazil dam in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais climbed to 121,…
APC paralyses Gombe PDP as Campaign DG, 15 others cross over
The All Progressives Congress literally paralysed the Peoples Democratic Party campaign in Gombe as it formally received 16 prominent members…
Ocheni, Labour minister, 10 others with Osinbajo in crashed copter
More details have been provided by the presidency about the crashed helicopter that conveyed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to Kabba…
Yoruba deity Oluorogbo like Jesus – Oba Ogunwusi
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11, Saturday likened the Yoruba deity Oluorogbo with Jesus Christ, drawing similarities…
Venezuela’s army general Yanez deserts Maduro
A high-ranking Venezuelan general, Francisco Yanez has deserted the embattled President Nicolas Maduro and instead pledged allegiance to the opposition…
Obasanjo seeks political peace in Ogun
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday held a closed-door meeting with chieftains of political parties and security agencies ahead of…
Osinbajo: Caverton Helicopters blames bad weather for crashed chopper
By Our Reporter Owners of the helicopter carrying Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his team to Kogi State which crashed…
African churches boom in London’s backstreets
On a cold, grey Sunday morning, in a street lined with shuttered builders' yards and storage units, songs of prayer…
Chopper Crash: Osinbajo thanks Nigerians for concern, visits Kogi monarch
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has thanked Nigerians for their concern following the helicopter incident earlier today in Kabba, Kogi…
Video, Photos: Osinbajo continues Next Level engagements after chopper crash
A helicopter carrying Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and his entourage crash landed in Kabba, Kogi state on Saturday. Multiple reports said…
Kidnappers release Governor Wike’s aide
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Dr Anugbum Onuoha,the Special Adviser to Governor Nyesom Wike on Lands and Survey who was abducted on…
10 lawmakers who will not return to Lagos Assembly
Ten lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly will not return for the 9th Assembly, the News Agency of…
Ivory Coast’s Gbagbo goes to Belgium on exile
Belgium has agreed to take in former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo following his acquittal at the International Criminal Court…
Police watched as I was abducted – Abia APC chief
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia, Chief Donatus Nwankpa, freed by kidnappers after four days has…
Election: UN wants Nigerians to reject undemocratic voices
The United Nations has called on Nigerians to “firmly reject all undemocratic and negative voices that seek to promote conflict”…
Yoruba Leaders, others gather to launch Yoruba Academy
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan As Nigerians are preparing for elections to elect the President and other public office holders between Saturday February…
Hoodlums disrupt APC’s rally in Benue
The rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held in Gbajimba, the home base of Governor Samuel Ortom is reported…
Kylie Jenner pens emotional message to daughter
American reality TV star, Kylie Jenner, has penned an emotional message to her daughter, Storm Webster, as she becomes a…
Globacom unveils Anthony Joshua as new icon
Globacom, a telecommunications company, on Friday revealed its business agenda and unveiled Anthony Joshua, a British Professional Boxer as its…
Osinbajo to test run Lagos–Ibadan Standard Gauge train Feb. 6 — Minister
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, would test run the ongoing construction of Lagos–Ibadan Standard Gauge railway next Wednesday, Minister…
How Police rescued 20 kidnap victims in Edo
The Police Command in Edo, on Friday said it rescued no fewer than 20 kidnap victims across the state in…
Atiku and The “Idiotic” Ohaneze: Where Good Reasons Lack Logic
By SKC Ogbonnia The Ohaneze Ndigbo has faced criticism over its endorsement of Atiku Abubakar, the 2019 presidential candidate of…
Mariah Carey performs in Saudi Arabia, despite boycott calls
U.S. pop star Mariah Carey performed in Saudi Arabia, despite calls for her to cancel the show in protest at…
Information is the new oil boom
Information is the essence of our lives; it brings vitality to governance and commerce. The 21st century economy is premised…
Mechanic jailed 6 months for stealing car battery
A Lugbe Magistrates’ Court in Abuja on Friday sentenced a 32-year-old Mechanic, Abubakar Mohammed, to six months imprisonment for stealing…
Kidnapper remanded in prison
A Magistrates’ Court in Minna on Friday ordered the remand in prison custody of one Mohammed Aliyu over alleged kidnapping.…
BBNaija2019: Auditions kick off across nation
Auditions for the fourth season of the reality TV show, Big Brother Naija kicked off on Friday across the different…
Kogi Govt. approves immediate recruitment of doctors
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has granted express approval to the Governing Boards of Kogi State Hospitals Management Board (KSHMB)…
Bats obstruct basketball match in U.S.
The National Basketball Association (NBA’s), team San Antonio Spurs contended with the Brooklyn Nets and several bats during Thursday’s home…
U.S. slams visa restrictions on Ghana
The United States said on Thursday it was imposing visa restrictions on Ghana, accusing the African country of not cooperating…