Author: Michael Adesina
Consulate protests continued killing of Nigerians in South Africa
The Consul-General of the Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg, Mr Godwin Adama, says the mission is to protest killings and high-handedness…
Gov. Umara criticises some NGOs for inflating number of projects for IDPs
Gov. Babagana Umara of Borno on Saturday criticised some NGOs for inflating the number of projects they claimed to have…
Gov. El-Rufai retains 14 ministries, with three new ones
Kaduna State Government has retained its 14 ministries in the state despite additional three new ones. This is contained in…
Buhari urges UniAbuja graduands on skills for national dev’t
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the 4,946 University of Abuja graduands to use skills and knowledge acquired to transform the…
Buhari mourns Sen. Gamawa, describes him as ”an invaluable, immeasurable asset”
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of Sen. Babayo Garba Gamawa, describing the lawmaker as “an invaluable…
Traditional Ruler urges support for Nasarawa government
Chief Ayuba Agwadu, the paramount ruler of Migili land, has urged residents of Nasarawa State to support Gov. Abdullahi Sule’s…
2019 elections: EU submits findings report to INEC
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) on Friday submitted its findings and recommendations on the 2019 general elections…
Gov. Ikpeazu hails Abaribe’s emergence as Senate Minority Leader
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has described Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe’s emergence as Senate Minority Leader as a recognition for his…
Police arrest 70-yr-old suspected bandit, 2 others in Katsina
The Police Command in Katsina State said it had arrested three suspected bandits and kidnappers, including one 70-year-old Bawa Naganda.…
Stakeholders decry lack of due process in NASSI’s election
Some members of the Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI) have expressed concern over lack of due process in…
10 political parties kick against court action on Gov. Matawalle
Ten political parties in Zamfara have disassociated themselves from a court action challenging the election of Gov Bello Matawalle said…
Chrisland School child rape: Adenekan didn’t defile pupil, witnesses tell court
Two workers of Chrisland School in Lekki, Lagos, Mrs Cecilia Olayiwola and Mrs Angela Modebe, on Friday refuted claims that…
Cabinet: FG urges Nigerians to disregard false information on selection
The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to disregard the false information being circulated that fee is being collected from…
Former Deputy National Chairman of PDP, Sen. Gamawa is dead
Former Deputy National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Babayo Gamawa, has passed away . His spokesperson, Isa…
UNICEF seeks free education, special treatment for girl-child
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has called on government at all levels to provide free education and special treatment…
PDP urges EU to sustain election monitoring in Nigeria
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the European Union (EU) and other international communities to continue to monitor electoral…
Super Falcons coach Dennerby talks tough ahead of showdown with France
Super Falcons coach, Thomas Dennerby, says the team will not defend against hosts, France, in their last group A game…
Kogi Gov. initiates free healthcare service for pregnant women
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has initiated free healthcare services for pregnant women as part of efforts to tackle the…
FRSC arrests 5,713 traffic offenders nationwide during Eid-El Fitr
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that it arrested no fewer than 5,713 offenders nationwide during the recent…
Ban on rallies, processions in Kano still in force – Police
The Kano State Police Command, said on Friday that the ban on all forms of rallies, processions, demonstration or assembly…
724 students failed Law School resit exams – D-G
The Council of Legal Education has said that 850 students of the Nigerian Law School passed the Bar Final Resit…
Kano Govt to build Army training center worth N318m in Falgore forest
Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, said on Friday that the state government would spend over N318 million on the…
Bandits: New CP opts for dialogue over fire power in Zamfara
As government intensifies efforts to end activities of bandits in Zamfara, the state’s new Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr Usman…
All you need to know about Islamic Finance Nigeria Forum
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), in partnership with REDmoney Group, on Friday unveiled plans to hold the inaugural edition of…
FCMB bank manager defrauded me of N210m, businessman tells court
A businessman, Alhaji Idris Mohammed on Friday told a Zuba Upper Area Court Abuja, that an FCMB Bank manager, Lukman…
Photo News: Senator Lawan with colleagues at first 9th Senate plenary session
Senate President Ahmad Lawan fraternizing with his colleagues in the chamber of the Senate.
Confusion as Senate, Saraki tangle over Twitter handle
Twitter users and observers were stunned on Thursday after former President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki personalized the official…
Rio Ferdinand compares Frank Lampard to Pep Guardiola
Rio Ferdinand, who played with Frank Lampard at West Ham and for England, thinks his experience is irrelevant, however –…
Maurizio Sarri deal to trigger Frank Lampard approach from Chelsea
Chelsea and Juventus remain in talks over a Maurizio Sarri compensation package – with any deal set to trigger a…
10 lessons from Buhari’s Democracy Day Speech
PRESIDENT BUHARI’S LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO SERVING NIGERIA Having studied, worked and lived in every part of Nigeria, interacted with Nigerians…