Author: Michael Adesina
Oyo declares Monday work-free day
Oyo State has declared Monday, August 1, a work-free day to mark the new Islamic calendar year, 1st Muharam (Hijrah)…
Court sentences Kwara civil servants over failure to produce ‘Yahoo boys’
A Kwara High Court sitting in Ilorin on Friday sentenced two sureties over failure to produce suspects.
Nasarawa Assembly accuses Ministry of Finance of violating laws
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation has accused the state's Ministry of Finance of violating…
Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer shares horrendous story of DSS attack on his home
Before briefing newsmen, the lawyer played CCTV footage of how his Oraifite home was invaded by security operatives leading to…
Owo attackers did not come to maim and kill – Gov. Akeredolu
“There were sporadic gunshots at the wall but they never went inside to kill anybody. It is better for everybody…
We did not harass Magistrate Anifowose: Lagos police issues statement
The Police Command in Lagos State said no Area Commander walked out any magistrate from inspecting detention facilities at any…
Crying with Tobi Amusan. Nigeria shall win las las
he song wafted forth, with that look of wonderment on the face of the new champion. When it got to;…
Ebonyi says herders not responsible for 17-year-old girl’s murder
Ebonyi government on Thursday dismissed claims that herders were responsible for the murder of a 17-year-old girl at Agbabor-Isu area…
President Buhari rejoices with Asagba of Asaba at 98
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja rejoiced with the Asaba people, the government, and the people of Delta on…
Russia fines WhatsApp, Snapchat, Tinder, others
A Russian court on Thursday fined Meta Platforms Inc's (META.O) WhatsApp messenger, Snapchat owner Snap Inc (SNAP.N) and other foreign…
Pope Francis’ Mass in Canada interrupted by protest
Participants at Pope Francis's Mass in Canada on Thursday unfurled a banner asking him to formally rescind edicts from the…
The U.S. economy is shrinking
The U.S. economy contracted for a second straight quarter, the Commerce Department reported on Thursday
Nigerian bourse records further downturn, capitalisation loses N281bn
The Nigerian bourse on Thursday closed further with a loss, as market capitalization shed N281.2 billion to close at N26.78…
Buhari worried, Nigerians tired: Details of emergency security meeting in Abuja
The emergency security meeting held in Abuja today established numerous views which include the truth about the worrisome state of…
PVC collection: Mixed feelings trail market closure in Lagos
Some market men and women in Lagos State have given knocks and kudos to the state government over the closure…
Osun govt. declares Friday holiday
The Osun government has declared Friday, July 29 a work-free day in commemoration of Hijrah 1444AH, the new Islamic year.
Gombe begins implementation of N8.5bn intervention funds
The Gombe State Government has begun implementation of the N8.5 billion Gombe – COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (Gombe-CARES)…
EFCC releases names of 23 internet fraudsters nabbed in Enugu
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has released the names of twenty-three (23) suspected internet fraudsters nabbed in Enugu.
Hilda Dokubo: Labour Party will take over Rivers in 2023
Hilda Dokubo, a popular Nollywood Actress and Labour Party (LP) candidate for Akuku-Toru/Asari-Toru Federal Constituency seat in Rivers, has expressed…
Police present N16m to families of deceased personnel in Borno
The Police Command in Borno on Thursday presented a cheque of N16 million to five families of its personnel that…
Buhari: The entire leadership of National Assembly should resign, says Kachikwu
The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Dumebi Kachikwu, expresses reservation over the threat by some…
Omonade consults Delta APC chieftain Uba Michael ahead of elections
Barr. Matthew Omonade, was the Senior Legislative Aide to the Deputy Senate President, Senator Omo-Agege, who recently defeated Hon. Charles Oniyere…
Zulum gifts N5m to Borno almajiri who constructed ‘hand tractor’
Governor Babagana Zulum has gifted the sum of five million Naira (N5m) to Laminu Mohammed, a talented almajiri in Borno…
Fortress: Strengthening Digital Trust for Nigeria’s Business Landscape
Taiwo Okanlawon Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding fast with that growth comes a rising cost of exposure. As more businesses…
‘Vibrant Africa: The Rising Rhythm’ – Culture Festival 2022 to hold August 19-21 in Lagos
Art of Living Foundation is the world's largest educational and humanitarian organisation, with the single motive to create a stress-free…
£4,269 raised as Eedris Abdulkareem undergoes surgery today
The Nigerian veteran rapper, who was recently diagnosed with kidney failure, shared his GoFundMe account to fans and well-meaning Nigerians…
2023 presidency: I and Kwankwaso will shock Nigerians, says Bishop Idahosa
The vice-presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People Party, Bishop Isaac Idahosa, said he and his principal Dr. Rabiu Kwanwaso…
Nasarawa generates N7.4bn in 6 months
The Nasarawa State Revenue Internal Service (NSIRS) said it generated N7.4 billion as revenue between January and June, this year.
Driver, 2 others sent to prison for allegedly stealing employer’s N6m container
By Paul Iyoghojie The Police at the Area ‘B’ Command, Apapa, Lagos have arraigned a truck driver, Raheem Quadri, and…
2023: We are solidly behind you, GUPM assures Gov. Ugwuanyi
Members of “Governor Ugwuanyi Progressive Movement (GUPM)”, a support group of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, have reiterated their…