Author: Michael Adesina
Robbers behead police officer in Ilorin
The Kwara state police command has confirmed that armed robbers attacked Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) mega station in Ilorin.
Kosgei smashes women’s world record at Chicago marathon
Kosgei’s run came a little more than 24 hours after fellow Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge became the first man to cover…
90% of Nigerians lack access to efficient electricity: Schneider Electric
An estimated 90 percent of Nigerians and 2.3 billion people globally lack access to safe and efficient electricity, according to…
FG debunks attack on Nigerian embassy in Benin Republic
Following a video circulating on social media, the Federal government has debunked the attack on the Nigerian Embassy in Cotonou,…
Army conducts promotion exams for 141 soldiers
The Nigerian Army on Sunday in Ibadan said that no fewer than 141 officers would sit for its 2019 Captain…
IS affiliates escape from Syria camp as fight rages
Hundreds of family members linked to Islamic State militants on Sunday escaped from a camp in northern Syria where fighting…
Chimamanda, Oyebode, others expected at 2019 Felabration
The organisers of the 2019 edition of Felabration themed “From Lagos with Love” on Sunday said that the event was…
Nollywood films IBI, Nimbe, Diced win UK film awards
Nigerian movies IBI (The Birth), Nimbe, Dear Bayo and Unseen Treasure, have been adjudged the best films in the United…
2face to headline 2019 NAFEST in Edo
Edo Government has said that popular Nigeria music artist, Innocent Idibia, a.k.a, 2face Idibia, will lead some Nigerian artists to…
NLNG spends $30bn on gas plants, infrastructure – MD
The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company (NLNG) has invested over 30 billion US dollars (N10.8 trillion) to build gas facilities…
Omoni Oboli hits the mark with ‘Love is War’
“Is love really war?” This is the question fans have in mind before stepping into the theatres to see the…
Tonto Dikeh celebrates 5 million Instagram followers
Nollywood actress/ celebrity, Tonto Dikeh, celebrates as she hit five million Instagram followers, added five single mothers to her child…
Men are not exempted from breast cancer – Oncologist
Dr Abisoye Abayomi, an Oncologist based in Lagos, on Sunday said that men were not exempted from screening for breast…
Gov Sanwo-Olu appoints new LASTMA General Manager
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has appointed Mr Olajide Oduyoye as the new General Manager of the Lagos State…
FDI’s rating vindicates Buhari’s policy on economy – BMO
Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) on Sunday said the report by Ernst and Young that placed Nigeria as third largest recipient…
LASEMA raises alarm of possible fire outbreak
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has raised alarm of possible fire outbreak following pipeline vandalism at Kakatin Road,…
Nigeria, Brazil draw 1-1 in Singapore
A bright and entertaining friendly at Singapore's National Stadium ended all square as Brazil and Nigeria played out a 1-1…
Gunman shoots 2 guests at wedding
Wedding guests “gang-tackled" a man who opened fire and injured two people Saturday morning at a wedding ceremony at a…
Sergio Ramos breaks Spain record
Sergio Ramos broke the Spanish international appearances record on Saturday as he won his 168th cap against Norway to overtake…
One dead, many injured as 18-storey hotel collapses
One person died and at least 18 others were injured Saturday when the top floors of a New Orleans hotel…
Former Leicester City boss Ranieri takes over at Sampdoria
Former Leicester City and Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri has been appointed as Italian side Sampdoria's manager.
Over 69,000 candidates sit for TRCN qualifying examination
Prof. Segun Ajiboye, Registrar, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), says 69,123 candidates have registered and sat for the Professional…
Kaduna Govt. takes 2020 budget to town hall meeting
The Kaduna State Government, on Saturday, at a town hall meeting, said it had prepared a budget of N245.4 billion…
NANS leader opens online sexual assault register
Former Southwest Coordinator, National Association of Nigerian Students, Sunday Ashefon, has opened ‘Sexual Harassment Register’, an online register for students…
Euro 2020 Qualifier: Bale ready for crucial clash against Croatia
Wales star Gareth Bale admitted he is relieved to be available to face Croatia in Sunday’s crucial Euro 2020 qualifier…
Admission capacity: FUNAAB wants wealthy Nigerians to assist
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has appealed to wealthy Nigerians to assist the nation’s universities with funds to…
FG committed to speedy completion of Oyo-Ogbomoso road
Mr Funsho Adebiyi, Director, Highways, Southwest, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, has said that government is committed to speedy…
Buhari to upgrade aircraft with N1.5bn
President Muhammadu Buhari is proposing to spend N1.492bn on the upgrading of some of the aircraft in the Presidential Air…
Mourinho snubs Messi, C Ronaldo as best player of all-time
Jose Mourinho has delivered a double blow to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo – after the legendary manager named Brazilian…
FG suspends 2019 teachers professional qualifying exam in Ibadan
The Federal Government has suspended the 2019 Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) for teachers at the Ibadan CBT centre following alleged…