Author: Michael Adesina
Emir of Gwandu urges media to protect Nigeria’s history
The Emir of Gwandu in Kebbi, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu-Bashar, has urged the media to work with historians to project the…
Tinubu didn’t tell me he will run for 2023 presidency – Fashola
“I saw him (Tinubu) last week, he didn’t tell me he is running for office and to the best of…
Nigeria’s democracy still shaky, tottering along like a toddler – Yahaya Bello
Yahaya Bello of Kogi has expressed worry that Nigeria’s democracy still remains “shaky and tottering along like a toddler still…
Ebenezer Obey, Shina Peters, others billed for National Festival of Unity
The organisers of the National Festival of Unity on Friday said eminent Nigerian musicians such as Chief Ebenezer Obey, Sir…
Mo’Bimpe: I won’t sacrifice my career for marriage to Lateef Adedimeji
Popular actress, Adebimpe Oyebade, popularly known as Mo’Bimpe, has said she doesn't think her marriage to fellow actor, Lateef Adedimeji…
Akeredolu appoints Prof. Ologunorisa as OAUSTECH VC
Ondo State Governor Olurotimi Akeredolu has appointed Professor Temi Emmanuel Ologunorisa as the Vice-Chancellor of Olusegun Agagu University of Science…
Gov. Ugwuanyi honours BBN winner Whitemoney
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Friday, hosted WhiteMoney, with real name Hazel Onoduenyi, the 2021 winner of Big…
State House Fire Alert Centre inaugurated
The Permanent Secretary, State House, Tijjani Umar, and the Controller General (CG), Federal Fire Service (FFS), Liman Alhaji Ibrahim have…
I will consider demand for Nnamdi Kanu’s release – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said he will consider the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People…
IPOB paid millions of dollars to put Nigeria on religious watchlist – Garba Shehu
Garba Shehu said Nigeria was included on the list of religious violators after Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, paid millions…
We started DayStar at a restaurant – Pastor Sam Adeyemi
Sam Adeyemi said Daystar Christian Centre began at a restaurant on Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos.
Only 25% have access to sanitation in Northwest Nigeria – UNICEF
Mr. Maulid Warfa, the UNICEF Chief Field Officer, Kano, and Sokoto States, said only 25 percent of those living in…
Orji Kalu: Why northern youths endorsed me for 2023 presidency
Sen. Orji Kalu has said that northern groups were drumming support for him to vie for president in 2023 because…
ICYMI: Supreme Court bans prosecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Russia’s Supreme Court has banned the criminal prosecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses for joint worship, potentially putting an end to the…
Gov. Uzodimma sacks Ikpamazie, appoints new OCDA GM
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has approved the appointment of Engr Francis Onyedikachi Chukwu as the new Special Adviser/…
Internet service resumes in Sudan
The Internet service in Sudan resumed on Thursday after it has been cut off since Oct. 25, the official SUNA…
Russia’s daily COVID-19 deaths reach new record high
Russia on Friday reported 1,254 coronavirus-related deaths in the last 24 hours, a record daily high that follows a surge…
Police arrest notorious hard drug dealer in Jigawa
The police command in Jigawa has arrested a 48-year-old man, suspected to be a notorious hard drug dealer in the…
Babangida, Abacha, Obasanjo destroyed Nigerian Army – Femi Adesina
Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, said the Nigerian Army became an "Army of…
Petrol tanker explodes in Ibadan
Two cars were burnt on Thursday night in Ibadan, when a fully loaded petrol tanker, went up in flames.
I5 Playwrights make African Human Rights Playwriting Prize Long List
Fifteen Playwrights from across Africa have made the African Human Rights Playwriting Prize Long List.
NFF wants me to resign as Super Eagles coach – Rohr
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has confirmed that the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, wants him to resign.
Lai Mohammed hails US for removing Nigeria from blacklist
Lai Mohammed has hailed the United States for removing Nigeria from its list of countries that violate religious freedom.
Ooni of Ife’s son Prince Tadenikawo clocks 1 (Photos)
The Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi and Olori Silekunola are celebrating as their son Prince Tadenikawo clocks one…
Wake up, Gernot Rohr not a good coach: Orji Kalu writes NFF
Sen. Orji Kalu, former Governor of Abia State, has urged the Chairman of Nigerian Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Pinnick, to…
Death toll rises in Sokoto attacks, Gov. Tambuwal says 43 buried
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has confirmed the killing of 43 people in Monday’s bandits' attack on Illela Local…
Nigerian celebrities who raised over N150m for Davido (Full List)
What started as a joke has earned Davido, a popular Nigerian artiste, a whopping amount of N150,000,000.
Oyo institution becomes first Nigerian Polytechnic to get NIFST induction
The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki, has become the first Polytechnic in Nigeria, whose Higher National Diploma Graduates would be inducted Nigerian…
Nigerian celebrities congratulate Psquare (Video)
Obi Cubana, Kcee, Broda Shaggi, and other Nigerian celebrities have taken to social media to celebrate Peter and Paul Okoye-…
Don Jazzy, Teni, others react to Davido fundraiser
Don Jazzy, Teni, and other Nigerian entertainers have taken to social media to react after Davido raised over N140,000,000 in…