Author: Michael Adesina
Xenophobia: FG wants compensation for Nigerians – Dabiri-Erewa
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, says the Federal Government is pressing for compensation for affected…
FUOYE investigates attack on Fayemi’s wife
The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti(FUOYE), Prof. Kayode Soremekun, has constituted a panel to unravel the circumstances leading to Tuesday’s…
NECA cautions FG over VAT increase
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) on Thursday faulted the timing of the announced increment of Value Added Tax (VAT)…
Ilorin residents express divergent views on Buhari’s tribunal victory
Residents of Ilorin on Thursday expressed mixed feelings on the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Election Petition…
Nigerian returnees to receive N40,000 Airtime, 9GB Data
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said Nigerians returning from South Africa will receive sim…
Nigerians express disappointment with FG’s VAT increase
Nigerians have expressed their disappointment with the proposed increase in the Valued Added Tax (VAT) rate by the Federal Government.
Encourage your wards to study science, Minister tells parents
Alhaji Mohammed Abudullahi, Minister of State for Science and Technology, has advised parents to encourage their wards to study science…
The effect of 7.2% VAT on Nigeria economy
Some financial experts on Thursday said that Value Added Tax (VAT) increment by the Federal Government would further dampen purchasing…
Consider women with integrity for strategic position – CAN
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has advised the government at all levels to consider women with integrity for strategic position…
Zulum swears in new commissioners who went for 2019 Hajj
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has sworn in three new commissioners approved by the State House of Assembly.
NASFAT to prison inmates: Don’t lose hope, seek forgiveness
The NasruLhai-l Fatih Society (NASFAT) has enjoined inmates of Ikoyi Correctional Centre, not to lose hope, but use their predicament…
Spiritualist arraigned for swindling businessman of N5.6m
The police on Thursday arraigned a 41 -year-old spiritualist, Osunbukola Akinola, who allegedly swindled a businessman of N5.6 million, in…
I didn’t demand for Neymar’s transfer – Lionel Messi
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi, says he didn't demand Neymar's transfer but will be “thrilled” to see him returned to Camp…
Buhari’s leadership style is highly commendable – Kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has described the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential…
Governor Wike congratulates President Buhari
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Wednesday congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on the validation of his re-election by the Presidential…
Troops kill 3 terrorists in Borno, recover 6 bicycles
Army Headquarters says its troops have conducted a successful raid at Kirawa community in Borno where terrorists reportedly hibernate in…
Operation Border Drill as important as fighting Boko Haram – Customs boss
Mr Hameed Ali, the Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said the ongoing Operation Border Drill to secure Nigeria’s borders…
Bandits release 4-year-old baby in exchange of captives
No fewer than 10 women including a 4-year-old baby have been released by repentant bandits in Katsina State, an official…
APC reacts to the death of kidnapped Prof. Gideon Okedayo
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo State chapter, has expressed shock on the killing of Prof. Gideon Okedayo, describing the…
FEC approves N10.07 trillion for 2020 Budget, raises VAT
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N10.07trillion 2020 Budget proposal for onward transmission to the National Assembly for…
Tribunal judgement is a mess, we’ll meet at apex court – Ogun PDP
The Chairman of the Ogun branch of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Sikirulai Ogundele, has described the judgement of…
Gov. Abiodun to Atiku: Accept Tribunal’s verdict as voice of the people
Nigerians have continued to express mixed reactions over Wednesday’s victory of President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal…
Reactions from Daura over President Buhari’s victory
As reactions continue across the country over the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, Buhari’s…
Tribunal judgement: We are now vindicated – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on the February 23, 2019 poll, is victory…
Commonwealth Essay: 17-year-old Ozoemena beats 11, 000 entries to 2nd spot
A 17-year-old Nigerian student, Nnemdi Ozoemena, has emerged the runner-up in the senior category of the 2019 Queen’s Commonwealth Essay…
Fire guts NNPC Depot in Ibadan
A raging inferno has consumed a section of the Nigerian Pipelines and Storage Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Nigerian…
Buhari can read, write: Ex-C/River AG hails Tribunal’s judgment
Mr. Attah Ochinke, a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Cross River, has hailed the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal…
Impersonator dupes Senator Dan’iya of N1.8 million
The Zamfara State Police Command on Wednesday said it has arrested a suspect parading himself as Mr Usman Nagogo, the…
Xenophobia: Other Nationals will not be allowed to join Nigerian returnees
Nigeria Consul General in Johannesburg, Godwin Adama, says the mission in South Africa has put in place measures to ease…
Nigeria bourse drops further by N20bn amid security concerns
Transactions on the Nigeria bourse on Tuesday closed negative with a decline of N20 billion, extending bearish sentiment for the…