Author: Michael Adesina
Nigerian customs seizes items worth N182 million
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Imo, says it intercepted and seized 333 bags of foreign rice and 4,958 used…
Kaduna gas explosion death toll rises
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) on Friday said combined team of DPR, KEPA and other agencies have recovered mutilated…
Manchester City fan handed 5-year ban
A Manchester City fan, Ian Baldry, was banned from football matches for five years by Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Friday…
Ile Arugbo: Aged women insist on weekly meeting
Some aged women and loyalists of former Senate president Dr. Bukola Saraki have explained why they cannot stop going to…
U.S. seeks dialogue with Iraqi government
The U.S. has expressed its desire to maintain its military presence in Iraq, in spite of a request by the…
Video: Klopp makes journalists Googgle Mourinho ahead of showdown
Jurgen Klopp is set to resume old rivalries with Jose Mourinho when Liverpool face Tottenham on Sunday.
Ekiti govt to employ 5,000 youths without formal education
The Ekiti Government, in partnership with the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), is set to engage no fewer than 5,000…
Nasarawa traders accuse government of wrongdoing
Over 300 traders in Nasarawa State on Friday decried the demolition of Akwanga old market by Local Government authorities without…
Hero dies as NAF troops foil ambush in Kaduna
Troops of the 271 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Detachment, Birnin Gwari, on Thursday foiled an ambush by armed bandits at…
Nigerian govt tackles Bishop Kukah over statement
The Federal Government has advised Bishop Matthew Kukah to use his high ecclesiastical office to work for unity in Nigeria,…
Plane crash: Lufthansa bans Tehran flights
Lufthansa on Friday said it was cancelling all flights to and from Tehran until January 20, following suggestions that Iran…
Boko Haram terrorists disguise, kidnap soldiers, policemen
Two policemen and four soldiers have reportedly been kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents along Damaturu-Maiduguri road.
Japan seeks Interpol’s help to arrest wife of ex-Nissan chief
Japan has asked Interpol for its cooperation in arresting the wife of former Nissan Motor Co., Chief Carlos Ghosn, local…
NIS responds to bribery allegation at border checkpoints
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is set to investigate the allegation of bribery against its personnel along the Nation’s borders.
Man caught drinking Holy Communion wine pleads not guilty
An unemployed man, Faniyi Ajibola, 27, who allegedly stole two bottles of Holy Communion wine, soaps and sachet of salt…
All hail Cristiano Ronaldo after Barcelona’s defeat
Juventus Super Star, Cristiano Ronaldo is the toast of Twitterati today, even without kicking the ball in the last over…
Nigerian police react to video of officers caught with POS machine
The Nigerian Police Force said it has commenced an investigation to unravel the authenticity of the video where some persons…
Gov Masari signs slashed 2020 budget into law
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State, on Thursday, signed the state’s N244.8 billion 2020 budget into law.
Zamfara govt approves massive fund for science schools
Zamfara Government has earmarked N7 billion for total renovation of its science schools and training of science teachers in 2020.
Police arrest notorious kidnapper in Delta
The Delta Police Command says it has apprehended a wanted suspect, alleged to have kidnapped a medical doctor with Delta…
FFK links Prince Harry and Meghan’s decision to T.B Joshua
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has hailed Prophet T.B. Joshua over the announcement made by the Duke and Duchess of…
Facebook makes adjustment ahead of U.S. election
Facebook Inc said on Thursday, ahead of the U.S. presidential election that it was making some changes to its approach…
China delegation to travel to Washington
Chinese Commerce Ministry on Thursday said Chinese trade delegation is set to travel to the U.S. for the signing of…
Court rejects man’s plea, remands him in prison
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered that a 35-year-old carpenter, Timothy Olayiwola, who allegedly defiled a nine-year-old girl,…
Senator Abbo’s sex toy shop assault trial stalled
The absence of Sen. Elisha Abbo, who allegedly assaulted a nursing mother, stalled continuation of trial in a Zuba Chief…
What to expect at the Soundcity MVP Awards
One big question surrounding this year’s Soundcity MVP Awards is how the ceremony will surpass its previous achievement.
Kogi PDP vice chairman dies playing lawn tennis
The vice-chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi state, Kola Ojo, has been confirmed dead.
Plateau speaker felicitates with new Catholic Archbishop
The Speaker of Plateau House of Assembly, Mr Abok Ayuba, has felicitated with Bishop Mathew Ishaya Audu, the newly-appointed Archbishop…
WATIH to invest $90 million in 7 Nigerian states
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating an enabling environment to attract more investment opportunities into the country.
Super-sub Iheanacho rescues Leicester City
Kelechi Iheanacho came off the bench to keep Leicester in contention for a place in the League Cup final as…