Author: Lanre Babalola
Olabisi Ajala, the Traveller: Of Fame and Penury
In a moment of psychological terror, anguish and angst, Sophocles, at a point of deep exasperation, in Oedipus Rex, said:…
Adieu To a Foremost Nigerian, Dr. Frederick Isiotan Fasehun (1935-2018)
By Kayode Ajulo The name, Dr. Frederick Faseun would often spring up shades of thoughts and, of course, various inflections…
Burna Boy, Wande Coal, Teni Da Entertainer To Perform At GOtv Boxing Night 17
The 17th edition of GOtv Boxing Night (GOtv Boxing Night 17) will feature musical performances by four big acts, the…
$8.1billion forex palaver: MTN, CBN reach settlement
Akin Kuponiyi A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has adjourned till December 12, 2018 for report of amicable settlement,a…
Rice importation ends 2020
Rice importation into Nigeria would end by 2020, the Policy Adviser of the John Kufuor Foundation (JKF), Hon. Abraham Dwuma,…
Opposition will collapse, Buhari will win presidency – Economist
Nigerian opposition coalition may collapse before the 2019 general election and give way for the the re-emergence of President Muhammadu…
Photo News: LAWMA clears more refuse in Lagos
Following concerns raised by PMNEWS on the growing dumps of refuse in the nooks and crannies of Lagos, the Lagos…
PDP activist Deji Adeyanju released from prison
Deji Adeyanju, social media writer, blogger and campaigner for the Peoples Democratic Party has been released by the police. Reports…
Video: Arrest of Small Doctor for illegal arms possession
Popular Nigerian musician, Small Doctor has been arrested by men of the Lagos State Police command for being in possession…
Trump wants his ex-lawyer Cohen jailed for long time
US President Donald Trump called Monday for a long jail term for his ex-lawyer Michael Cohen, who admitted lying to…
I’m still in APC – Amosun
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun says he will remain in the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest the senatorial election…
Mbappe wins Ballon D’Or Young Player award
French teenager, Kylian Mbappe was named winner of the Kopa Trophy for young player of the year at the Ballon…
Video: Father Mbaka curses Atiku-Obi ticket, says the pair will fail
Father Ejike Mbaka, the chief priest of the Adoration Ministry in Enugu has declared that the PDP Presidential Candidate, Atiku…
Luka Modric wins Ballon D’or
Luka Modric, the Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder has added the Ballon D’Or to the trophies won this year, after…
Fact-checking: Did Kim Jong Un ask to recolonise Nigeria, Ghana?
Did North Korean President Kim Jong Un boast that he could transform Nigeria and Ghana into first world countries if…
Oyo shuts Community Grammar School, Olodo
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan The Oyo State Government on Monday shut Community Grammar School, Olodo with immediate effect. The State Government in…
BOWEN University shut down amid drug row
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan The authority of faith-based BOWEN University, Iwo, owned by the Nigerian Baptist Convention Monday shut down the school…
2019 : NGO calls for prosecution of ‘vote buyers’
The Africa Electoral Integrity Initiative (AE2i), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has called for stiffer sanctions and diligent prosecution of those…
Harmattan: NEMA cautions against arbitrary bush burning
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised against arbitrary bush burning, especially close to residential areas and business premises…
Where is $1billion withdrawn to fight Boko Haram? Fayose asks Buhari
Lanre Babalola Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has asked the Muhammadu Buhari administration to explain what it did…
WBF Title Bout, Proof Of GOtv Boxing Night’s Progress – Alumona
Jenkins Alumona, Managing Director of Flykite Productions, organisers of GOtv Boxing Night, has declared that forthcoming World Boxing Federation Intercontinental…
Court grants EFCC leave to arraign Alison-Madueke
An FCT High Court, Apo on Monday, granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) leave to arraign former petroleum…
Southampton sacks Mark Hughes as manager
Mark Hughes has been sacked as manager of Southampton, the struggling Premier League club announced on Monday, despite an improved…
Snoring dangerous for women: New study
A new study says both snoring and obstructive sleep apnea could lead to earlier impairment of cardiac function in women.…
Beyoncé, Jay-Z shine at Mandela’s party
Beyonce was leading an all-star line-up including Ed Sheeran, Jay-Z and Usher in Johannesburg at a concert to honour the…
Osinbajo Commends Ikeja Golf Club For Supporting Development
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has commended the Ikeja Golf Club for its support for social causes. Osinbanjo gave the commendation…
GOtv Boxing Night 17: Wahab Vows To Win WBF Title
Nigeria’s Seun Wahab has vowed to crush his Tanzanian opponent, Issa “Peche Boy” Nampepeche, when they clash in the World…
To win the war on terror we need opportunities and jobs
Atiku Abubakar In order to defeat terror, Nigeria needs a well thought out anti-terror plan and one thing that must…
2 killed as suicide bombers attack Muna Garage again
Lanre Babalola The Nigerian Army has confirmed that two persons died when two suicide bombers (Male and Female) on a…
World AIDS Day: Group condemns false test results
The Lagos Chapter of Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) on Saturday decried false test results given…