Author: Michael Adesina
Andre Pillay quits Eskom in latest high-profile departure
The group treasurer of South Africa’s Eskom, Andre Pillay, will leave the power utility at the end of August, the…
Hajj: Guard your luggage against drug syndicates – Jigawa Govt
Alhaji Yakubu Mohammad, Hadejia Zonal Officer, Jigawa Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board, has advised the state 2019 intending pilgrims to Saudi…
Kogi monarch dies at 75
Oba Jacob Mejedi, the Ajugbonjagun of Orokere Amuro in Mopamuro Local Government Area in Kogi has passed on at 75.
Euro 2020: 19m tickets requested in first phase of sales – UEFA
UEFA has received 19.3 million ticket requests for Euro 2020 matches in the first phase of ticket sales, the European…
Afghan radio station shuts down after threats over women presenters
A private radio station in Afghanistan has shut down after numerous threats from a suspected Taliban commander objecting women to…
AFCON 2019: Nigeria lost to a superior team – Analysts
Some sports analysts on Monday said that the Super Eagles of Nigeria lost 2-1 to a better side in the…
Court remands man for allegedly raping his 14-year-old niece
An Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court in Osun on Monday ordered that a 26-year-old man, Abibu Babatunde, who allegedly raped his 14-year-old…
Video: Yemi Osinbajo explains FG’s project on food security
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday explained some of the actions the Federal Government of Nigeria is set to implement…
Monsoon floods kill 51 people, 4.5m affected in India – Official
Officials on Monday said that monsoon floods in India’s northern and eastern states have worsened, affecting about 4.5 million residents…
Dolapo Osinbajo at 52 shares first birthday picture
Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has shared her first birthday picture as she celebrates 52 years old…
Political Crisis: Venezuelan opposition to continue talks with government
Venezuela’s opposition said on Sunday it will return to Barbados to continue talks with the government of President Nicolas Maduro…
Navy nabs 11 suspected smugglers, seizes 483 bags of rice
The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base located at Ibaka, Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, says it arrested eleven…
We are forever proud of you, Atiku tells Eagles
Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has praised the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their exploit in the on-going African…
Akinwumi Adesina to launch foundation against hunger, poverty
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank (AfDB), is to launch World Hunger Fighter’s Prize and Fellowship foundation with a…
47,200 IDPs now in Cross River – SEMA
Cross River State is hosting 47,200 persons displaced by crisis and persistent flood, according to Mr Princewill Ayim, Acting Director-General…
Bandits agree to drop arms before Speaker Gbajabiamila
Leader of a Gusau gang of bandits and a vigilante volunteer group, popularly known as Yansakai, fighting banditry in Gusau,…
Senator Lawan sends message to Thisday publisher
President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan on Sunday congratulated Mr Nduka Obaigbena, the publisher of Thisday newspapers and President…
Gov. Matawalle announces Gbajabiamila’s donation to Zamfara IDPS
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, has donated two trucks of rice to Internally Displaced Persons and…
Some people are using Olakunrin’s tragedy to advance political agenda – Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress National Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, on Sunday urged government and Nigerians to work together and take…
Tree planting remains efficient tool to tackle climate change – Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Sunday said tree planting remains a strong tool to tackle the effect of…
Expert advises diabetics on things that must be done
Mrs Olufunmilola Adewumi, Principal Nutritionist at Amuwo Odofin Maternal and Child Centre (AOMCC) on Sunday, advised diabetics to consider a…
NCC boss speaks on cybercrime in Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has put in place stringent measures to check cyber crime in the country,…
AFCON 2019: I have no doubt on Eagles’ victory, Gbajabiamila boasts
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, on Sunday expressed optimism that Nigeria would triumph over Algeria…
Nigeria vs Algeria: Lawan departs for Egypt, says Eagles need physical presence
The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan departed Abuja on Sunday, leading a presidential delegation to cheer Super Eagles…
AFCON 2019: SWAN educates Eagles ahead of Algeria showdown
Mr Albert Andinam, Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Cross River Chapter, on Sunday urged the Super…
NASS: I will redefine public perception – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has promised to bring reforms that will redefine the legislature…
FG may redesign 2nd Niger Bridge to avert suicide attempt – Official
The Federal Controller of Works in Anambra, Mr Adeyemo Ajani, on Saturday said the second Niger Bridge may be redesigned…
Ganduje vs Kabir-Yusuf: 785 witnesses to testify before Kano Tribunal
No fewer than 785 witnesses are expected to appear before the Kano State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal to testify for…
Ikorodu residents appeal to Gov. Sanwo-Olu to repair Igbe Road
Residents of Igbe community in Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Saturday appealed to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to repair the Igbe Road,…
Why most children suffer from depression, expert reveals
Mrs Esther Adekoya, President, Heartrose Care Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has urged parents, guardians and teachers to be more…