Author: Michael Adesina
ASUU: Nigeria govt. moves to address complaints on IPPIS
The Federal Government said it will set up a five-man committee to holistically study the complaints on the Integrated Payroll…
#EndSARS: Osun United suspend training
The management of Osun United Football Club of Osogbo on Tuesday announced the suspension of the team’s training and the…
Lekki Toll Gate shooting: Nicki Minaj salutes Nigerian heroes
Nicki Minaj has used her platform to speak out in support of peaceful Nigerian protesters who were murdered, injured at…
My heart is broken for Nigeria – Rihanna
Rihanna Fenty is in tears. The Barbadian singer cannot bear to see the torture and brutality that has continued to…
Lekki Toll Gate shooting: Who is Brig. Gen. Francis Omata?
Nigerian Army denies involvement in shooting of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza, but Nigerians pin it on Brig.…
Nigerian Army denies involvement in Lekki Toll Gate shooting
The Nigerian Army has denied any involvement in Tuesday evening’s shooting of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza area…
Lekki toll gate shooting caused by “forces beyond control” – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has spoken on Tuesday evening’s shooting of #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Plaza area of…
Governor Fayemi declares 24-hour curfew in Ekiti
Michael Adeshina Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Governor of Ekiti State, has declared a 24-hour curfew in the state due to the…
Why I won’t resign as Ondo deputy governor – Agboola Ajayi
Michael Adeshina Mr. Agboola Ajayi has ruled out the option of resigning from his position as deputy governor of Ondo…
#EndSARS: Makinde orders closure of schools; vows to protect genuine protesters
Michael Adeshina Governor Seyi Makinde in his broadcast speech on Tuesday afternoon directed that all schools in Ibadan, should be…
Soldiers deployed to communities near Abuja airport
Soldiers and policemen have mounted checkpoints around some communities near the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This was apparently to…
Lagos-Ibadan expressway in total lockdown; travellers frustrated
Youth calling for an end to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) on Tuesday took over the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
Nigerian govt. mulls extension of registration for payroll support
The Federal Government said it may consider the plea by some states for the extension of the registration time for…
LAWMA reassures residents on cleaner environment
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) as an essential service provider to tenements of Lagos state has reiterated its commitment…
#EndSARS: It will be difficult for police to reform itself – Dakuku Peterside
Immediate-past Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside said the ongoing #EndSARS protest across…
Apart from security sector, no lopsided appointment in Buhari’s govt. – Amaechi
Minister of Transportation Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi said President Muhammadu Buhari has united all regions in the country with…
Lawan Seeks Indian Support On FG’s Poverty Alleviation Programme
Michael Adeshina President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has solicited for support from the government of India towards the Federal…
Trump seeks campaign boost in battleground Pennsylvania
U.S. President Donald Trump heads to the battleground state of Pennsylvania on Tuesday with hopes of rekindling the 11th-hour surge…
DIG Ogunyanwo not involved in the death of any protester: Ogun govt
The Ogun State government has described as outright falsehood, an audio currently being circulated by a mischief-maker in the state…
“Today a king was born” – Davido celebrates Ifeanyi’s birthday
How time flies! Ifeanyi Adeleke is celebrating his 1st birthday and over 8000 hours of life today. His proud dad,…
Nigerian youths have spoken but we need time – Buhari
Michael Adeshina President Muhammadu Buhari has thrown his weight behind the peaceful protest against police brutality and calls for institutional…
#EndSARS protesters shut down Third Mainland Bridge
#EndSARS protesters have blocked the Adekunle section of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State. Vehicular movement was completely grounded…
EFCC disowns Dominic Akpan, confirms attack on its website
Michael Adeshina The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has disowned a certain Dominic Akpan who claimed to have resigned…
#EndSARS: Police fire tear gas, prevent march to Presidential Villa
In an attempt to disperse the protesters who were also gathered at Power House in Asokoro, the police officers fired…
#EndSARS: No plans to stop operations – IPMAN
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said there are no plans to stop the distribution of petroleum…
#EndSARS: Gov. Obaseki declares 24-hour curfew in Edo
Governor Godwin Obaseki has ordered a 24-hour curfew in Edo state until further notice. The curfew takes effect from 4pm
Zamfara APC congress: Marafa faction heads to Supreme Court
Senator Kabiru Marafa faction of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara, said it would go to Supreme Court for the…
Vietnam Landslide Hits Army Camp, Buries 22 Personnel
Authorities on Monday announced that rescuers in Vietnam found the bodies of 22 soldiers buried by landslides. The landslides began…
New Zealand’s new coronavirus case likely linked to ship
A man who tested positive for coronavirus in New Zealand was likely infected through his work on a ship that…
#EndSARS protesters shut down Lagos State Government Secretariat
Nigerians protesting against police brutality have shut down Lagos State Government Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, on Monday. The protesters stormed the…