Author: Lanre Babalola
Govt opens Ijora 7Up Bridge, working on Third Mainland, Alaka bridges
The Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing on Friday opened the Ijora 7Up Bridge which was closed to traffic…
GOtv Boxing Night 17: Scorpion Vows To Retire Nurudeen
Ridwan “Scorpion” Oyekola, best boxer at GOtv Boxing Night 15, has declared that he will send Nurudeen “Prince” Fatai, former…
Nissan to recall 150,000 more vehicles in Japan
Nissan Motor Company says 150,000 more vehicles in Japan, will be recalled due to improper final inspections before they were…
38 per cent of Nigerians can’t read, write — Prof. Haladu
The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education says 38 per cent of Nigerians are not literate. Its…
Reasons For Corruption In Nigeria And Workable Solutions
Corruption in Nigeria is a topic that needs no definition nor introduction, it is a regular on the national dailies…
RE: Osinbajo Is Welcome In OAU
By Binzak Azeez This is to give an informative and instructive response to a supposed release issued by the University’s…
Nigerian govt, petroleum marketers agree on settlement of unpaid claims
This is contained in a statement by Mr Paul Abechi, Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the Minister of…
Buhari pledges to sign the Petroleum Industry Bill
The Federal Government has pledged to sign the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) into law once the bill is transmitted to…
Video: President Buhari confers 2018 NNOM award on Prof. Obafemi
President Muhammadu Buhari has conferred on Prof. Olufemi Obafemi the 2018 Nigerian National Order of Merit (NNOM) Award and pledged…
EU pledges support for credible elections in Nigeria
The European Union (EU) has expressed commitment to providing all necessary support that will enhance credibility and success of 2019…
Environment Minister becomes new Emir of Nasarawa
Alhaji Ibrahim Jibril, Minister of State for Environment, has been selected as the 13th Emir of Nasarawa emirate in Nasarawa…
Thugs disrupt TraderMoni scheme in Ilorin
Hoodlums invaded the Mandate Market in Ilorin, Kwara State, Thursday and scared away petty traders and TraderMoni agents, disrupting the…
Henry, Vieira’s clash postponed in France
Three more Ligue 1 games scheduled for this weekend, including the clash between Thierry Henry’s Monaco and local rivals Nice,…
Atiku loses more support as Kowa, GDPN, SDP deny endorsing him
No fewer than three political parties that were said to be members of the loose Coalition of United Political Parties,…
GOtv Boxing Night 17: ‘Fijabi’ll Taste First Defeat’- Murphy
Fast rising light welterweight boxer, Yusuf “Murphy” Muftau, has declared that he will be the first opponent to defeat former…
Trump refused to recite ‘the Apostle Creed’ at Bush funeral
Twitterati are questioning why President Donald Trump did not join other attendees at former President George H.W. Bush’s funeral on…
How Evans shot Young Shall Grow Motors’ chairman – Police
The police on Wednesday gave an account of how the Chairman of Young Shall Grow Motors, Chief Vincent Obianuju, was…
Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou arrested in Canada
Canada has arrested Huawei’s global chief financial officer, Sabrina Meng Wanzhou, in Vancouver on suspicion she violated U.S. sanctions against…
Arsenal still unbeaten after 20 games
Arsenal have extended their unbeaten run to 20 games, after they were held 2-2 by Manchester United at Old Trafford…
At Bush funeral Trump snubs the Clintons, greets the Obamas
A divided Washington led by the nation’s five living presidents put on a facade of unity Wednesday at the poignant…
No plans for mass retirement of staff – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reiterated that it has no plan to carry out mass retirement of staff.…
Buhari returns home from Poland
President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja from Poland, where he participated in the opening of the United Nations Climate…
Wolves stun Chelsea, no winner at Old Trafford
Chelsea were made to pay heavily for missed chances as they squandered a lead to lose 2-1 at Wolves on…
JAMB to commence 2019/2020 UTME registration in January
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed it will commence registration for the 2019/ 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation…
Ekiti govt reverses all last minute appointments by Fayose
The Ekiti Executive Council at its sitting on Wednesday approved the cancellation of certain key appointments made by former Governor…
How African Brands Can Compete Against Global Rivals – Experts
Advertising and brands experts in Africa have been advised to move beyond offering creative services by adopting strategic brand planning…
Crown Prince Salman ordered Khashoggi’s murder – US Senators
Two key US Republican senators said they have “zero” doubt Saudi Arabia’s crown prince directed the murder of the journalist…
Just In: Police admit 16 cops killed by Zamfara bandits
The Nigerian Police has admitted it lost 16 men to bandits in Zamfara state on 29 November but not 50…
2019 poll: Osinbajo’s house-to-house campaign excites residents
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday commenced door-to-door campaign at Nyanya and Karu suburbs of the FCT, prompting residents to…
Connecting the Dots of Corruption: How Individual Greed Has Crippled Nigeria
By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú Last week I was introduced to a young man who just “won” his party primary election and…