Author: Michael Adesina
6 Afghan journalists “mistakenly kidnapped” by Taliban
The Taliban have kidnapped six Afghan journalists working for private and government media organisations in eastern Paktia province, government officials…
Hong Kong: Police on red alert after threats of new airport protests
Hong Kong protesters were due to return to the city’s airport on Saturday afternoon for the second time within weeks,…
Social Media: Emir of Bichi sends message to Nigerian youth
Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, has called for the proper use of social media to protect moral values and…
Osun Fedpoly ASUP to embark on strike for SUG president’s action
The Academic Staff Union (ASUP), Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun, says it will embark on strike over the proscription of the…
Revelation of a millionaire fish farmer
A 50-year old civil servant, Mrs Magdalene Suleiman, on Saturday, said she had made millions of naira since she ventured…
Recruitment: Police announce date for medical screening
The Kaduna State Police Command, says successful candidates for recruitment into the Nigerian Police Force will undergo medical screening between…
Nigerians in S/A set agenda for Buhari, Ramaphosa’s meeting
Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA), is optimistic that the meeting between Nigerian and South African Presidents in October,…
US ‘Not Surprised’ Iran starting new nuclear centrifuges
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Saturday he was “not surprised” Iran had turned on advanced centrifuges to increase uranium…
FC Barcelona celebrate Samuel Eto’o
FC Barcelona on Saturday celebrated the retirement of their legend and former striker, Samuel Eto'o Fils.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s massive Nike income revealed
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the highest-paid athletes in world sport - and details of one of his most lucrative…
E-registration program for immigrants, Abiodun lauds NIS
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has applauded the Nigerian Immigration Service, for coming up with the E-registration program…
Global challenges: Merkel seeks greater China role
German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, in China on Saturday called climate protection a global problem and urged the Asian power to…
How South West states are confronting onslaught of flooding
Following the recent alert by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) warning Nigerians of imminent flooding, many state governments are…
Reactions as Bam Bam, Teddy A tie the knot
The reports of former Big Brother Naija Housemates, Bam Bam and Teddy A, tying the knots today has been welcomed…
Kizz Daniel reacts to rumours that he impregnated Poshmerald
Nigerian Afro-pop artiste, Daniel Anidugbe, better known by his stage name Kizz Daniel, has reacted to the reports that he…
Nuclear deal: Iran fires up advanced centrifuges
Iran’s domestic nuclear agency (AEOI) plans to release details of the third phase of Iran’s withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear…
World Bank supported projects: Buni presents cheques to beneficiaries
Gov. MaiMala Buni of Yobe on Friday presented cheques to nine beneficiary communities of the World Bank-supported projects.
Samuel Eto’o retires from football
The most decorated footballer from African soil and four-time African Player of the Year has called time on his trophy-laden…
World Economic Forum on Africa ends with notable outcomes
The 28th World Economic Forum on Africa has ended in Cape Town, South Africa, producing numerous notable outcomes.
Photo: EFCC releases names of 58 suspected oil thieves
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt’s Zonal Office, has commenced investigation of 58 suspected oil thieves; four…
Gov Abiodun approves release of 2016/2017 promotion to affected officers
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the promotion exercise for 2016/2017 conducted for Teaching and Non- Teaching Staff in…
Ganduje told to consider PWDs in forming cabinet
A group under the aegis of Coalition of Physically challenged persons in Kano state has called on Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje…
Serena Williams’ coach speaks on her battle for 24th Grand slam title
Serena Williams will have every weapon at her disposal when she steps onto the Arthur Ashe Stadium court on Saturday…
Croatia ease past Slovakia as Wales edge Azerbaijan
World Cup runners-up Croatia stayed on course to qualify for Euro 2020 after a dominant display gave them a 4-0…
Air Namibia’s chairperson, vice-chairperson resign amid financial challenges
Namibian state-run airline, the Air Namibia, announced the resignation of the chairperson and vice-chairperson from its board of directors with…
Holland claim first win in Germany since 2002
Gini Wijnaldum notched the winner and Donyell Malen enjoyed a dream debut as Holland secured their first win in Germany…
Abiodun commissions 100 vans, IGP speaks on community police
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commissioned 100 patrol vans and 200 motorcycles to strengthen internal security in…
UN loses 72 workers in 2019
The United Nations has lost 72 personnel so far this year, its Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres said in New York on…
Rocket sirens wail in Israel after 2 Palestinian teens were killed
Rocket sirens wailed in Israeli communities along the Gaza border late Friday after a series of deadly clashes along the…
Opposition leaders agree to vote against Boris Johnson’s call
Senior British opposition lawmakers on Friday agreed to vote against Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s call to hold a snap…