Author: Michael Adesina
U.S. convicts first African for torture
Michael Sang Correa, a former Gambian death squad member become the first African to be convicted of torture under United…
Delta police nab 9-man robbery gang, recover N23m loot
The Delta State Police Command has smashed a nine-man robbery gang that has been terrorising communities in Delta and neighbouring…
Okpebholo declares war on cultists in Edo
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has declared total war on cultists and criminal gangs disturbing the peace of the state.
UK moves to end asylum delays, Nigerians on edge
The UK government has announced a major overhaul of its asylum appeals system in a move that could affect thousands…
Kanu fumes, drags judges over ‘miscarriage of justice’
Detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has taken his battle beyond the courtroom, petitioning the NBA against three top judges, accusing…
NAFDAC trains Niger drug sellers on safety
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Niger State, on Wednesday, sensitized medicine dealers to safe…
NAF raids bandits’ camp, Kills 35, rescues 76 abductees
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has killed over 35 terrorists near the Nigeria–Cameroon border in a series of…
Rising star Jofrank Istifanus makes move from CAMPpro FC to Nasarawa United
Jofrank Istifanus, a standout attacking midfielder from CAMPpro FC, has secured a significant move to Nasarawa United FC, marking a milestone…
Excited schoolgirl swept away by flood while checking SSCE result
A 16-year-old student, Miss Praise Malachi, has drowned in Zaria, Kaduna State, while hurrying to check her Senior Secondary School…
FUOYE denies plot to sack council chair, VC
FUOYE has dismissed a report alleging that its Senate was plotting to remove the Governing Council Chairman, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba,…
ADC Lagos Chairman Ashiru Welcomes New Members in Historic Coalition Convergence – Oboh
By Sola Adebayo Mabel Oboh, the Director of Communications for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), reported that Hon. George Ashiru,…
President Tinubu urged to rescue NNPC
By Dr Ibrahim P. Usman In a time when Nigeria faces crushing economic hardships, dwindling oil revenues, and an anxious…
Six kidnappers die in gun battle with police in Abia
Six suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of the have been killed in a shootout with operatives of the Abia…
How sex workers inspired my role in ‘To Kill a Monkey’ – Sunshine Rosman
Nollywood actress, Sunshine Rosman, has revealed that she drew inspiration from high-class Lagos sex workers to deliver her role as…
Presidency backs EFCC on Atiku’s son-in-law hunt
The Presidency has backed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over its declaration of Abdullahi Haske, son-in-law of Atiku…
Trump secures 10% US stake in Intel
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States government will acquire a 10-percent stake in chipmaker Intel, part of…
LGI told me beatings were ‘training for marriage’ after vigilante assault
LGI told me beatings were ‘training for marriage’ after vigilante assault. Jennifer Elohor, a 28-year-old NYSC corps member from Delta…
PDP crisis: Wike’s aide fires back at Makinde over ‘gutter’ remark
The feud over PDP zoning has taken another twist as a top aide of Nyesom Wike responded to Governor Seyi…
Baba-Ahmed: ADC deceiving Nigerians
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC)-led coalition of deceiving Nigerians, while insisting he remains loyal to…
Gov Alia washes hands off plot to sack Benue Speaker
Gov Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has distanced himself from the failed plot to impeach the Speaker of the Benue…
How Nigerian entrepreneur built $200k warehouse in US, then made it free for African exporters
Mr. Nduka Udeh, a seasoned Nigerian entrepreneur and export consultant, had spent over a decade helping African businesses export their…
Court stops police from arresting Nedu over N83m contract war
Federal High Court in Lagos has stopped the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and his men from arresting popular on-air personality,…
59-year-old man arraigned for stealing cocoa beans in Osun
A 59-year-old man, Sunday Jimoh, has been dragged before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing cocoa beans valued at…
EPL: Arteta says Eze deal shows Arsenal ready for title push
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the signing of Eberechi Eze proves the Gunners are serious about ending their 22-year wait…
Thomas Frank blasts Eze for choosing Arsenal over Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank has hit out after Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze turned his back on Spurs to…
Rodri still the world’s best – Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hailed Rodri as the “best player in the world” as the Spaniard returns to…
Opposition coalition may not last till September – ADC lawmaker
Nigeria’s opposition alliance may be heading for an early breakup, as the only serving House of Representatives member on the…
Tiger Woods, Vanessa Trump plot White House wedding
Reports from US media claim golf legend Tiger Woods is planning to tie the knot with Vanessa Trump and the…
Defence Chief breaks silence on rising killings
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has linked the sudden spike in killings across the country to hidden…
Rapper Lil Nas X arrested in Los Angeles
Los Angeles police on Thursday arrested American rapper, Lil Nas X, after he was spotted wandering the streets of LA…