Author: Michael Adesina
Ex-Gov Yari seeks court’s intervention over sealed Abuja property
Former Governor of Zamfara, Abdulaziz Yari, on Friday, prayed the Federal High Court Abuja, to direct the Economic and Financial…
We chased away polio officials due to bad roads – Kano community
Members of Makuntiri community in Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State, on Friday, gave reasons for chasing away health…
NSE: Market indicators dip further by 0.47%
Transactions on the floor of Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) declined profile on Friday with crucial market indicators dropping by 0.47…
REC’s resignation to join partisan politics is unacceptable – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the process in which the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Cross River, Mr…
Gov. Zulum to offer scholarship to 2,700 indigent students
The Borno Government says it will offer scholarship to 2,700 indigent students to study science courses in its newly established…
Zamfara Govt. recovers N282.5m from AMCON – Gov. Matawalle
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara on Friday received a draft cheque of N282.5 million from the Assets Management Corporation of…
PDM suspends presidential candidate, others
The Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) has suspended three of its national executive members for alleged anti-party activities and forging of…
Lewandowski’s double rescues draw for Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski scored twice to save the champions’ blushes as they had to come from behind to rescue…
Forex restriction on food importation requires clarity: MAN
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) says clarity is needed on President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive on restriction of foreign exchange…
4th to 32nd: Fayemi targets 3rd spot on ease of doing business index
Ekiti Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi on Friday said his administration would introduce relevant policies and legislations that would help the…
Rev.-Fr. Paul Offu: Enugu police arrests notorious bandits
The police command in Enugu has arrested no fewer than 30 criminal suspects, including the alleged killers of two Catholic…
N30.8 bn bailout: Why we won’t comment on utilisation – Kogi Labour
Mr Onu Edoka, National Vice President, Medical and Health Workers Union (MHWUN) on Friday urged Kogi Government to fulfil all…
Kano police parades 216 suspected criminals arrested within Sallah period
Kano State Police Command has arrested 216 suspected criminals, allegedly involved in robbery, kidnapping, car snatching, currency counterfeiting and drug…
Samson Siasia reacts to FIFA ban
former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has reacted to the life ban and $50,000 fine slammed on him today by FIFA.
Protest: Enugu monarch arraigned for alleged attempted kidnap
Police in Enugu State has arraigned the traditional ruler of Obeagu Ugwuaji, Awkunanaw Autonomous Community of the state, Igwe Christopher…
Buhari to youth: Engage in sport to avoid lawlessness
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged more young men and women in Nigeria to pursue sporting careers, which can bring rewarding…
Israel blocks US lawmakers Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from entering
Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely on Thursday confirmed that Israel has made a decision to deny entry to US congresswomen…
Shortlist for UEFA Player of the Year award released
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil Van Dijk have been shortlisted for the UEFA Player of the Year award, the…
NAOSS commends Gov. Abiodun for launching job portal
The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) has commended Gov. Dapo Abiodun, for launching a portal to provide open…
Buhari’s order on food importation: Right policy but wrong approach
The Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) says Federal Government outright banning of food importation will lead to inflation and…
Zamfara: Gov. Matawalle receives 12, 562 APC defectors
More than 12, 562 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara, including former commissioners and local councils officials,…
Businessman remanded for allegedly defrauding girlfriend N4.5m
An Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Thursday remanded a businessman, Obinna Amaefula, who allegedly defrauded his girlfriend of N4.5…
Police give update on woman filmed locking boy in kennel
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old woman, Onyinye Mbadike who was in a viral video on social…
DFB nominates Freiburg boss to become president
The German Football Association proposed Freiburg’s Fritz Keller as their new president on Thursday as the world’s biggest single sports…
Lagos boat mishap: 2 missing bodies recovered
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Thursday said the bodies of the remaining two victims of the Tuesday boat…
I’ll scale up HIV/AIDS response in Oyo – Makinde
Wife of the Oyo State Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, says she will scale up HIV/AIDS response to put an end…
Accident kills 1 along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
The Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said on Thursday that one person died in an…
Kogi: I want to fight for women, youth says female aspirant
Ms Rukkayat Ibrahim, an aspirant in the Nov. 16 governorship election in Kogi has promised to be the voice for the…
Jailed Hong Kong Umbrella Movement leader released on bail
Benny Tai, one of the leaders of Hong Kong’s 2014 Umbrella Movement, was released on bail on Thursday, with the…
Toyin Abraham welcomes baby boy
Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has welcomed a baby boy.