Richard Babaeko

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Police inspector detained at Alagbon over N60,000 bribe

A police Inspector attached to Area K Command in Badagry, Lagos, Okoi Etim, has been arrested and taken to Alagbon.

Why Nigerian pilgrims to Hajj 2017 refused accommodation in Mecca

No fewer than 81,000 Nigerian pilgrims performed this year’s hajj which was 10,000 higher than the number of pilgrims that participated in the 2016 Hajj.

Lai Mohammed debunks ‘fake news’ on Buhari travel

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has denied reports that the President, Muhammadu Buhari, has traveled to the US, saying it is false.

Why Biafra agitator, Nnamdi Kanu wants to go back to jail

Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has embarked on certain activities recently which make it clear he is ready to go back to prison.

Why Asari Dokubo will never support APC

Asari Dokubo, leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Salvation Force (NDPSF), has reiterated that All Progressives Congress (APC) should stop dragging the name of the region in the mud.

Counting down to President Buhari’s next medical vacation

Along with two medical vacations he has been on this year and the report of Aso Rock clinic not having the commonest of medications leaves us wondering when Buhari would be out of the country again.

How Mr. Controversy, Ayo Fayose became Nigeria’s most popular Governor

Ayo Fayose is a very vocal man and while many hate him for this, as many Nigerians admire the Ekiti State governor for his constant criticisms of the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.

Zenith bank receives D’Tigress

The team was rewarded with cash awards, which were paid into accounts opened for them during the visit, and for which they were all presented with Debit Cards.

Why two billion Muslims worldwide celebrate Sallah every year

Eid el Kabir is one of the two Eids celebrated annually by about 2.18 billion Muslims all over the world.

Former Lagos Police Commissioner blames corruption in government for Benue flood

Former Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Abubakar Tsav, has blamed corruption, ineptitude and deceit by the Benue State government for the Makurdi flooding.

Passengers looking to benefit from free train ride to Osun outstrip available coaches in Lagos

The huge number of passengers who turned out for the ride outstripped the available coaches.

Lagos begins demolition of distressed buildings

Before a building would be demolished, the owner would be given ample time to remedy the situation, which included subjecting the property to an integrity test.

How Nigerians Are Trying To Help Makurdi Flood Victims

Some times it takes a tragedy for humanity to show forth. As flood waters ravaged…

Fayose advises Igbos to key into IPOB agitations

Fayose said for Nigeria to move forward and in unity, there must be no sectionalism, there must be no oppression and there must be justice and equity.

Dangote: I am not interested in politics

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has distanced himself from reports saying he will run for the Presidency on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in 2019.

Over 100,000 displaced in Makurdi as flood wreaks havoc

As the world is fixated on the havoc caused by Hurricane Harvey in Texas, residents…

Ambode praises contributions of NYSC management to rural health development

Wife of Lagos State governor, Bolanle Ambode has praised the National Youth Service Corps management for their contributions to rural health development in Lagos State.

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Lagos Commissioner of Police: Owoseni hands over to Imohimi

The confusion surrounding who is the Lagos Commissioner of Police has been cleared after erstwhile CP, Fatai Owoseni handed over to Edgal Imohimi.