Author: Michael Adesina
Nigeria Football Federation loses Tolulope Abelola
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) lost its Head of ICT, Mr. Tolulope Abelola, to the cold hands of death on…
Hakim Ziyech injured on Chelsea debut
Hakim Ziyech suffered an injury on his Chelsea debut to leave Frank Lampard sweating on his fitness ahead of the…
Attah Igala, Michael Oboni II, devoted his life to unity of Nigeria – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari expresses profound commiserations with the family, friends, and associates of His Royal Majesty, Attah Igala, Michael Idakwo…
Photos: Akanu Ibiam International Airport comes alive after 370 days
The Akanu Ibiam International Airport came alive on Saturday, after 370 days of closure, with an aircraft conveying the Hon.…
I won’t show-up for pre-season: Messi drops another ‘bombshell’ on Barcelona
Lionel Messi and his legal team have told Barcelona not to expect the Argentine for pre-season medical tests.
Gov. Lalong threatens to arrest community leaders over dirty environment
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has warned that community leaders found wanting over the dirty environments in their various communities…
Aubameyang steals the show as Arsenal win Community Shield
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang underlined his value to Arsenal with a superb goal and the winning spot-kick as the Gunners beat Liverpool…
Eyo Charles assaulted by FFK to be honoured with ‘Resilient Journalist’ award
the Chairman of the Foundation, Alhaji Sha’aya Sarkin Fawa in Gusau on Friday, said that the group saw the maturity…
Ifeanyi is well fed – See latest picture of Davido’s son
Popular Nigerian musician, David Adeleke’s fiancée, Chioma Rowland, shared the picture of their son, Ifeanyi, on Saturday.
Western & Southern Open: Naomi Osaka pulls out of final; Azarenka claims title
Victoria Azarenka has claimed the Western & Southern Open tournament by walkover as Naomi Osaka withdrew from the final game…
Vacate your houses, NEMA tells Anambra residents in flood prone areas
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned residents of Anambra in flood plains and low lands near the River…
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases hit 53, 477
Nigeria recorded 160 more COVID-19 cases on Friday which take total infections in the country to 53, 477.
BBC admits error, withdraws description of Akinwumi Adesina as ‘flamboyant’
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on Friday apologised for the description of the newly elected President of the African Development…
“I feel so relieved” – Yinka Ayefele stands on his feet again (Video)
Popular Nigerian gospel artiste Yinka Ayefele stood on his feet again, on Friday, years after getting involved in a life-threatening…
Edo 2020: INEC Chairman Prof. Yakubu visits Oba of Benin (Photos)
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday, visited the palace of the…
20 Ethiopians die of coronavirus in 24 hours
Ethiopia’s confirmed COVID-19 cases reached 46,407 after 1,186 new COVID-19 positive cases were confirmed on Thursday, the country’s Ministry of…
Video: Folu Adeboye sends special prayer to Nathaniel Bassey
The wife of the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Folu Adeboye sent special prayers to Nigerian gospel…
COVID-19: Over 463m school children lack access to remote learning
The United Nations in a new report says over 463 million school children worldwide lack access to remote learning, following…
AfDB: Gov Sanwo-Olu congratulates Akinwunmi Adesina
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday congratulated the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina,…
AfDB: Nigerians react to Adesina’s re-election
Adesina was re-elected to serve a second five-year term as President of the AfDB with 100 percent votes of all…
Truck crashes into residential building in Lagos (photos)
An articulated truck lost control and crashed into a building situated at Owode-Onirin on Thursday in Lagos.
Nigerian troops rescue Russians, Ukrainians kidnapped by pirates
The Defence Headquarters says the military in its operations in the South-South zone of the country has rescued 13 foreigners…
Court jails man for fraud in Birnin Kebbi
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Sokoto Zonal Office on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, secured the conviction of one…
Kano BDC operator Salisu Alhassan bags four years imprisonment
Justice Nasiru Saminu of the Kano State High Court on Thursday, August 27, 2020, convicted and sentenced one Salisu Alhassan,…
Nigerian govt postpones resumption of international flights till Sept 5
The Federal Government of Nigeria has changed the resumption date for the commencement of international flights into and out of…
Alleged Kidnapping: What happened in court during Evan’s case on Thursday
Mr Victor Okpara, counsel to alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (alias Evans), on Thursday said that the police hastily paraded…
DHQ gives update on military operations against bandits
The Defence Headquarter said the military in its continued onslaught against armed banditry and cattle rustling, killed 25 bandits and…
NUPENG mourns founding national president John Dubre
By Esenvosa Izah The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has mourned the death of its founding…
Nigerian Kaycee Madu appointed justice minister in Canada
A Nigerian-born Canadian, Kaycee Madu, has been appointed as the justice minister and solicitor general of Alberta, a province in…
We are ready to resume – University lecturers tell Nigerian Government
Lecturers under the aegis of Congress of University Academics (CONUA) have informed the Federal Government of their readiness to resume…