Author: Michael Adesina
Bukola Saraki showers praises on Davido
Bukola Saraki, 13th President of the Senate of Nigeria, has showered praises on Nigerian singer Davido who clocks 29 today.
Police rescue 7 workers of Lafrcdeen factory from kidnappers
The Kwara Police Command has rescued seven workers of Lafrcdeen Pure Water Factory, who were kidnapped by gunmen on Nov.…
Nigerians speak on 14-day paternity leave approved by FG
Mixed reactions have continued to trail the 14-day paternity leave approved by the Federal Government on Sept. 29 for fathers…
Just In: Militants blow up Agip facility in Rivers
Bayan-Men, a new militant group in the Niger Delta region, has blown up an oil facility operated by the Nigerian…
‘Gov. El-Rufai pushing thousands of people into poverty daily’
Alhaji Lawal Usman, a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, said Governor Nasir of El-Rufai is…
Davido criticised for donating N250m to ‘unknown’ orphans
Veteran Nigerian singer, Baba Fryo has expressed his disappointment with Davido after the popular singer donated N250m to orphans.
VON DG Okechukwu begs Buhari to release Nnamdi Kanu
Mr Osita Okechukwu, the Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to honor elder statesman…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo recalls suspended National Youth Leader Okafor
The youth wing of the pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has recalled its suspended national leader, Damian Okafor.
Fire breaks out near Opera building in Paris
A large fire has devastated a historic row in the heart of Paris.
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.