Police have commenced investigation into the alleged Monday night’s murder of a Lagos businesswoman, Abimbola Ayanwale, The Nation learnt on Thursday. Ayanwale, a clothier, was alleged to have been murdered by someone who called her on her mobile phone after…
In certain climes where the purchasing power parity is reasonable, a dented apple is only fit for the bin and not the groceries of the shopper. If leaders were chosen based on the depth of smudge or twist on their…
Two oil tankers have been evacuated in the Gulf of Oman following reported attacks on the vessels, prompting international alarm and sending oil prices spiralling upwards. Scores of crew members from the Marshall Islands-flagged Front Altair and the Panama-flagged Kokuka…
The United States and Poland have announced they are to increase their military cooperation – in order to face down the perceived threat of Russian territorial aggression Under the new deal, Donald Trump says he will send an additional 1,000…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said “even if Iran wanted to build an atomic bomb, America could not do anything” to stop it, adding that it was not his country’s wish to do so. He made the comments…
At least 72 people were injured and taken to Hong Kong hospitals in the wake of massive protests Wednesday, with at least two of them in serious condition, according to the Hong Kong Hospital Authority. The wounded include 50 men…
PRESIDENT BUHARI’S LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO SERVING NIGERIA Having studied, worked and lived in every part of Nigeria, interacted with Nigerians of all ages and ethnic, religious and political affiliations, and even fought a war for the unity of the country,…
The Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS) at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Thursday said that unemployment was a major reason why more young Nigerians are desperately seeking opportunities abroad. The Institute’s Head of Research, Dr Ayo Yusuff,…
Professor Humphrey Nwosu, a former chairman, National Electoral Commission, NEC, rarely granted media interviews since the 12 June 13 presidential election, won by the late Chief MKO Abiola, was annulled by former military president, Ibrahim Babangida. However, last Wednesday, he…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Fasasi Olabanke, popularly known as Dagunro is dead. The Osogbo born actor who known for his traditional roles in several epic Yoruba movies died this morning. Confirming news of his demise, popular actor Adekola Tijani wrote, ‘gone…