Author: Lanre Babalola
Let’s have Ayogu Eze as our governor
By Nduka Uzuakpundu An era that promises, in all honesty, a new refulgent dawn, in the political history of Enugu…
Court restrains Diamond Bank from taking over aircraft
Akin Kuponiyi A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos south west Nigeria has restrained Diamond bank Plc and its appointed…
U.S. Fed Reserve ignores Trump, jacks up interest rates
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday, as expected, but forecast fewer rate hikes next year and signalled…
Wife of Boko Haram leader arrested
The Borno Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC), Ibrahim Abdullahi said one of the two female Boko…
Photo News: Houses, cars burnt as oil pipeline explodes at Abule Egba
A petroleum pipeline exploded in the early hours of Wednesday in Abule Egba area of Lagos State, southwest Nigeria.
Police nab 85-year-old man with fresh human heart
Zone 2 Police Command in Lagos on Tuesday said that it had arrested an 85-year old man and four others…
I am still the Ogun PDP guber candidate – Buruji Kashamu
Senator Buruji Kashamu said he remains the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun state and that a…
Pirates free Polish crew kidnapped in Nigerian waters
All of the eight Polish crew kidnapped by pirates from a container ship off the coast of Nigeria in October,…
Federal Govt opens Lagos-Ibadan expressway
As a measure to ensure smooth traffic and reduce gridlocks during the yuletide, the Federal Government has opened the Lagos-Ibadan…
Appeal Court sacks Kashamu as PDP guber candidate
The Court of Appeal in Ibadan on Tuesday set aside a court order which directed Independent National Electoral Commission to…
Ex-chief of Defence Staff Alex Badeh shot dead
Former Chief of Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh has been killed by unknown gunmen in Abuja.
EFCC arraigns NBA President for allegedly laundering N1.4b
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) today arraigned the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Paul Usoro…
2019: How Igbos are working for Buhari’s re-election
An Igbo political group, One-on-One Nigeria, says it will work for the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019…
INEC to engage police in preparation for 2019 general election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it plans to engage the Nigeria Police Force on the parameter to be…
Nestlé Nigeria Restates Commitment to Responsible Sourcing
Nestlé Nigeria restated its commitment to responsible sourcing at its last Suppliers’ Day event held in Lagos. The event united…
30 Fans To Get Free Decoders At GOtv Boxing Night 17
A total of 30 GOtv decoders will be given out at GOtv Boxing Night 17, holding on 28 December at…
Photo News: Faaji Agba Eko Musical Concert Holds
The Evergreen Musical Company organised a musical concert tagged “Faaji Agba Eko”, the best of Lagos music of yesteryears on…
Kaduna attack: Troops take over Jema’a LGA
Kaduna State Government has ordered the deployment of troops to Ungwan Pa-Gwandara in Jema’a Local Government Area, following an attack…
Saraki orders Police, DSS to secure NASS Complex for Tuesday’s Plenary
The leadership of the National Assembly has directed the Police and the Directorate of State Security (DSS) to ensure adequate…
How oil companies evade taxes, royalties in Nigeria
Mr Okoi Obono-Obla, Chairman, Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property says oil companies contribute to the…
Strike: ASUU did not walk out on govt – Minister
The Minister of Labour and Employment Senator Chris Ngige has denied that the negotiating team of the Academic Staff Union…
Buhari writes personal letter to Nigerians: Read what he says
President Muhammadu Buhari who marked his 76th birthday today penned an appreciation note to all Nigerians thanking them for the…
NYSC member Chibuzor planning £12.5m scam arrested
Ogbonna Victor Chibuzor, a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC was charged today with attempting a scam…
Army set to Court Martial erring personnel
The General Officer Commanding, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen. Okwudili Azinta, has inaugurated a General Court Martial (GCM) to try…
Ekiti too broke to appoint political officers – Fayemi
Ekiti State governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has explained why he has yet to appoint political office holders more than two…
Subsidy: Nigerian Govt pays oil marketers, freezes interest on loan
Mr Henry Ikem-Obih, Chief Operating Officer, Downstream, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says the Federal Government has paid the agreed…
Photo News: OAU holds 43rd Convocation, honours Professor Biodun Jeyifo
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife has held its 43rd Convocation Ceremony. Here are some photographs from the convocation ceremony. Photos by…
GOtv Boxing Night 17: Real One Will Get Shocker Of His Life, Boasts Hamzat
National and West African Boxing Union lightweight champion, Rilwan “Real One” has been told to expect the shocker of his…
Gunmen attack wedding guests
Gunmen have reportedly attacked Ungwan Paa-Gwandara village in Jema’a Local Government, Kaduna State on Sunday night. Mr Joshua Paul, a…
Kubwa Area Court judge buried at Apo cemetery
A 32-year old judge at the Grade 1 Area Court, Kubwa, Abuja, Abdulwahab Mohammed, who slumped and died on Saturday,…