Author: Michael Adesina
Minister says 4 million Nigerians benefited from NSIP
Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has said not fewer than four million…
FRSC deploys 605 officers, marshals in Gombe
The Federal Road Safety Corps ( FRSC) has deployed no fewer than 605 officers and regular Marshals to the roads…
Ex-Man United star Blind diagnosed with heart condition
Ex-Manchester United star Daley Blind has been diagnosed with a heart condition after feeling dizzy against Valencia earlier this month.
Gov Ganduje reshuffles permanent secretaries
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has approved the redeployment of Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service for a…
French forces kill 33 terrorists in Mali
French President Emmanuel Macron said 33 “terrorists” had been “neutralised” in an operation by French forces in central Mali on…
How varsities can assist our administration – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said that his administration was depending on universities to assist it in the execution of…
PLASU set to release 2 movies on girl-child discrimination
The Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, near Jos, is set to release two movies aimed at widening conversation against girl-child…
Usain Bolt sprinkles stardust on Tokyo Olympic Stadium opening
Usain Bolt may not be competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics but he took a star turn Saturday in the…
‘Guardiola Best Coach In The World’
Zinedine Zidane insisted on Saturday that his key aim this season was to win La Liga with Real Madrid, but…
2020 Budget: Ex-NACCIMA boss faults FG’s decision to borrow
Dr John Isemede on Saturday urged the Federal Government to block revenue leakages in the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies…
Ancelotti, Arteta watch from stands as their teams share the points
With their new managers watching from the stands, Everton and Arsenal played out a goalless draw at Goodison Park.
LASU to get hostels for first time in 36 years
Students and staff of the Lagos State University (LASU) can now beam with smiles as the state government is set…
Why we repositioned all national parks – Conservator-General
The Conservator-General of National Park Service, Dr Ibrahim Goni, says all the national parks in the country have been repositioned…
Mourinho mocks Arsenal’s decision to appoint Arteta
Jose Mourinho has launched a remarkable rant, bemoaning Arsenal's decision to appoint Mikel Arteta, a man with no experience as…
Police parade Traditional ruler, 80 others
Nasarawa Police command paraded 81 suspects for kidnapping, robbery and cultism in Nasarawa on Friday, including a traditional ruler of…
FUTO students detained in Bosnian camp arrive Nigeria
The two students of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), who were detained in Bosnian refugee camp, have returned…
Oyo Assembly makes u-turn on rejected Makinde’s nominee
Mr Oyedokun Timothy, the rejected caretaker nominee from Ogbomoso South Local Government who Oyo House of Assembly earlier considered as…
Human trafficking: NAPTIP DG lists achievements in 2019
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), says it secured 23 convictions of human trafficking offenders…
Dagunduro, ex-Oyo NUJ Chairman, buried amidst tributes
Eminent Nigerians and professional colleagues have described the late Mr Sehinde Dagunduro, a former Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists…
Food production: Umahi plans to engage widows in farming
Gov. David Umahi says the state government will give N100,000 each to organised widows in the state to enable them…
Smart Adeyemi gets new appointment as Senate closes for 2019
The Senate on Friday before its adjournment for the year appointed Sen. Smart Adeyemi (APC-Kogi West) as Chairman Senate Committee…
Supreme Court victories: Buhari sends message to APC Governors
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated All Progressives Congress (APC) governors on their Supreme Court victories, after what he called “your…
Buhari inaugurates AfCFTA Action Committee
Nigeria’s position in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) remains that African economic and social integration must be rules-based…
2020 FCTA Budget: Senate approves N278bn against N232bn proposal
The Senate on Friday approved N278 billion for the 2020 Federal Capital Territory Administration(FCTA) budget, against the N232 billion earlier…
Arteta speaks on blueprint for success, Ozil, Pep, others
Mikel Arteta was confirmed as Arsenal's new head coach on Friday.
Oyo Assembly passes N213 billion budget into law
The Oyo State House of Assembly on Friday passed the State Appropriation Bill 2020 of N213 billion into law.
El Clasico: Barca fined, Camp Nou could be closed
Barcelona have been fined 1,500 euros ($1,660) and warned the Camp Nou could be closed after beach balls were thrown…
Idris Elba & his Canadian wife get Sierra Leone citizenship
British film actor Idris Elba and his Canadian wife Sabrina Dhowre have been granted honorary Sierra Leone citizenship and a…
527 servicemen graduate from NAFRC
No fewer than 27 mid-level officers, 527 servicemen and women graduated from the Mid-level Officers’ Entrepreneurship and Management Course and…
TY Danjuma on Nigeria’s disturbing secret: FFK, others react
Former Minister of Aviation and staunch critic of President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Fani-Kayode, has reacted to the statement credited to…