Author: Lanre Babalola
Senators give 5 conditions for peace with Buhari as Osinbajo heads reconciliation committee
The Senate has reacted to the setting up of a committee by the Federal Executive Council to settle the rift…
DSS arrests Ifeanyi Uba, Capital Oil boss
Ifeanyi Uba, the owner of Capital Oil, has been arrested and detained by Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS).
Magu, Ali: Buhari sets up committee to resolve issues with National Assembly
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has set up a committee to resolve outstanding issues between the executive and legislative arms…
JAMB applicants cry out over difficulty in obtaining forms
Applicants into various tertiary institutions in the country are facing hardship in banks in Ilorin, Kwara, to pay N5, 500…
Zamfara residents cry out for government help against meningitis
No fewer than 269 Nigerians have been killed in the last few weeks by meningitis, across the country. And in…
North-East farmers expect bumper harvest—FAO
Farmers in North-Eastern Nigeria, supported by the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) say they are looking forward to a bumper…
Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, appointed Presidential Special Assistant
U.S. President Donald Trump’s eldest daughter, Ivanka Trump, has announced that she would take up an appointment in her father’s…
500 people killed in Ghana road crashes in 3 months — Police
More than 500 persons were killed in 2,890 motor accidents in Ghana in the first quarter of 2017, according to…
INEC chairman emerges President ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions
Nigeria’s representative, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, who is also Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has emerged President of the ECOWAS…
NNPC Plans To Generate Electricity
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says its ongoing reform is geared towards transforming the corporation from an oil and…
FG summons Indian High Commissioner over attack on students
The Federal Government on Wednesday asked Indian Government to ensure the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for attacks…
Ex-DSS staff member, kidnap suspects in police net
The Inspector–General of Police Intelligence Response Team and Anti Kidnapping Squad of Police in Abuja have arrested 11 kidnap suspects,…
Vice President Osinbajo leaves for France
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday left Abuja for Paris to attend the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)…
Customs redeploys 337 Assistant Comptrollers
The Comptroller General of Customs, retired Col. Hameed Ali, has confirmed Joseph Attah as the substantive Public Relations Officer of…
Benue governor reshuffles cabinet
Benue Governor Samuel Ortom on Wednesday announced a cabinet reshuffle, with Commissioner of Youths and Sports, Mr Lawrence Onoja, moving…