Author: Michael Adesina
ICYMI: Gospel singer Sammie Okposo cheats on wife in U.S.
Sammie Okposo, a Nigerian gospel artiste, has confessed to cheating on his wife Ozioma during his recent trip to the…
Threat of industrial action unnecessary: Kogi replies workers
The Kogi Government on Monday described the threat by its workers to go on strike as “very unnecessary” and “uncalled…
Super Eagles return to Nigeria in dead of night (video)
The Super Eagles returned to Nigeria from the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon on Tuesday.
COVID-19: Nigeria logs 2 deaths, 241 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday logged two Coronavirus-related deaths and 241 additional cases in eight states…
Gunmen blow up Catholic Church in Taraba
An explosive device blew up at the Catholic Chapel of St. John’s College, Mutum-Biyu in the headquarters of Gassol Local…
JAMB rejects apology of candidate who cheated 21 years ago
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rejected the apology of Mr. ATimipade Kemepade, a repentant candidate who confessed…
BCPG, Oniru of Iruland brainstorm to avert building collapse
Oniru of Iru Land, Oba Gbolahan Lawal, has called for collaboration with the Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG) to curb…
Ibrahim Abubakar bags 3-year imprisonment
A Bauchi State High Court presided over by Justice M.M. Abubarkar has convicted and sentenced Ibrahim Abubakar (aka Alhaji Sadiq…
Four welders embezzle N15m disbursed by Edo govt.
The quartet of Isaac Ogundimu, John Odaro, Andrew Egharevba, and Omorogbe Jacob has been found guilty of embezzling the N15…
N1.4Bn fraud trial: EFCC boss Bawa testifies (Photos)
Executive Chairman, EFCC, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa has arrived at the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja.
All set for HighPoint Event Centre opening
The management of HighPoint has announced Thursday, February 3, 2022, for the opening ceremony of the event center.
JAMB announces date for 2022 UTME, DE registration
Director of Public Relations, Dr. Fabian Benjamin confirmed the date in the agency's weekly bulletin released on Monday.
Gunmen kill two policemen, abduct one person in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Police Command said gunmen have killed two policemen and abducted one person in Taura Local Government Area.
AFCON: How Primate Ayodele predicted Super Eagles’ failure
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, had predicted that the Super Eagles "will not" succeed in…
Alao-Akala was so kind, generous: Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described late Adebayo Alao-Akala, a former Governor of Oyo State, as one of the most…
Why sexual intercourse immediately after childbirth is dangerous
A consultant obstetrician and gynecologist, Dr. Abosede Lewu, said having sexual intercourse immediately after childbirth can cause bleeding, infection, painful…
Updated: 3 injured as train hits truck, tricycle in Kano
The Kano Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Zubairu Mato, has confirmed that three persons were…
Liverpool beat Palace to cut Man City lead
Liverpool signed off for the international break with what became a hard-fought 3-1 win at Crystal Palace in the Premier…
Train crushes truck, tricycle in Kano (photos)
A train in motion crushed a Dangote cement truck and a commercial tricycle in Kano State on Sunday.
Sen. Gyang condoles with NCPC boss Rev. Pam
Sen. Istifanus Gyang (Plateau North) on Sunday, paid a condolence visit to Rev. Yakubu Pam, Executive Secretary, Nigeria Pilgrims Commission…
NFF President Pinnick, others barred from Super Eagles’ dressing room
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, and other guests will no longer be allowed in the Super Eagles’…
Burkina Faso denies army takeover after barracks gunfire
Sustained gunfire rang out from several military camps in Burkina Faso early on Sunday, but the government denied the military…
I won’t decline if Igbo want me to contest presidency – Utomi
Pat Utomi, a professor of political economy and management expert, said he will only contest in the forthcoming 2023 general…
Oba Olatunde commends Buhari’s effort against insecurity
The Onimesi of Imesi-Ekiti in Gbonyin Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Oba Olatunji Olatunde, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari…
Pandemonium in Yobe over driver killed by gunmen
Irate youths on Saturday morning barricaded Filin Tanda area, Gashua town, in Yobe State, protesting the arbitrary killing of a…
AFCON 2022: Eguavoen named Best coach of the Group stage
Confederation of African Football has named Austin Eguavoen as the Best Coach of the group stage of the ongoing African…
AFCON 2021: Anyim urges Super Eagles not to underrate Tunisia
Former Senate President Pius Anyim has advised the Super Eagles not to underrate Tunisia in their African Cup of Nations…
In tit-for-tat U.S. suspends flights by Chinese carriers
The U.S. government said it would suspend 44 China-bound flights from the United States by four Chinese carriers in response…
Gov. Bagudu condoles with Tambuwal
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State and the Chairman, Progressive Governor’s Forum has condoled his Sokoto State counterpart, Aminu Tambuwal…
U.S. opposes plans to strengthen WHO
The United States, the World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) top donor, is resisting proposals to make the agency more independent.