Author: Michael Adesina
Swiss court rules Semenya free to run without medication while appeal is heard
Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya will for now be able to run in her favoured 800 metres event without medication…
Minimum wage: FG can’t cheat workers – Labour
The organised labour has dismissed insinuations that the Federal Government was not sincere enough to implement the new minimum wage…
2019 FIFA World Cup: Quintero’s beauty helps Ecuador see off Uruguay
Sergio Quintero’s sumptuous strike was sandwiched by two penalty kicks as Ecuador came from behind to beat Uruguay 3-1 and…
President Buhari at OIC: Facts Nigerians need to know
By Garba Shehu: Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari On Media and Publicity. On Friday, President Muhammadu Buhari delivered…
Gov. Sanwo-Olu will maintain good pension administration, says LASPEC
The Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), on Monday, said that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State would unequivocally maintain good…
Kogi Assembly considers 50 bills, 144 motions in 4 years
The Kogi House of Assembly says it considered 50 bills and 144 motions during the 6th assembly. The Speaker of…
Lagos Assembly holds valedictory session Thursday – Speaker
The Lagos State House of Assembly will hold its valedictory session on Thursday, the Speaker of the House, Mr Mudashiru…
Benue 8th Assembly passes 58 bills in 4 years – Speaker
The Benue House of Assembly has passed 58 bills between June 5, 2015 and June 3, 2019. Speaker of the…
MTN ASAP: Rivers, Imo join in fight against substance abuse
The MTN-led Anti Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) has berthed the campaign against drug abuse in Rivers and Imo, an official…
I doubt if any nation is doing what Buhari’s govt has done – Fashola
Babatunde Fashola, former minister of power, works and housing, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for the “strides recorded so…
Man arrested for raping his mother as she walked home from pub
A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged for the alleged rape of his mother as she returned home from…
JAY-Z becomes 1st hip-hop billionaire
Music Mogul, Jay–Z is now the first rapper to amass a fortune in the ten-figure range, according to Forbes magazine.
Saraki congratulates Muslim faithful for successful Ramadan
Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has congratulated Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. Saraki’s congratulatory…
FRSC urges Nigerians to ride bicycle as alternative means of transport
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Monday marked the United Nations World Bicycle Day with a call on Nigerians…
“Missing” JAMB N35m: Court admits woman to N20m bail
An FCT High Court Maitama on Monday admitted Philomins Chieshe, charged with alleged “missing” N35 million belonging to the Joint…
Emefiele begins second tenure as CBN Governor
Mr Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Monday began his second tenure, following the confirmation…
Politicians have no right to questionable benefits, Group tells Buhari
The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria (MMWG) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to initiate amendments to the Nigerian Constitution…
Compulsory retirement: Court orders reinstatement of Maj.-Gen. Ijioma
The National Industrial Court, Abuja on on Monday ordered the reinstatement of Maj.-Gen. Ijioma Nwokoro Ijioma in the Nigerian Army.…
Eid-el-Fitr Celebration: Zamfara governor purchases 750 cows for N83m
Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Bello Mohammed has approved the purchase of 750 cows worth N83 million for the celebration of…
Attempt to impose 2015 Standing Order on 9th senate will fail – APC Senator
Sen. Solomon Adeola (APC-Lagos) says any move to adopt the 2015 Senate Standing Order in election of senate leadership of…
Support Omo-Agege’s bid for Senate Deputy President’s seat – Delta APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta Central Senatorial District has appealed to other ethnic nationalities at the Senate to…
Friendly: Super Eagles to start training Monday in Asaba, says Rohr
Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr says the team will commence training on Monday, ahead of its friendly with Zimbabwe on…
COZA Pastor Fatoyinbo ignores sexual allegations against him
Many expected Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo to address the sexual allegations levelled against him during the week while preaching at the…
Nadal ends Londero’s run to reach quarter-finals in Paris
Rafael Nadal ended the dream run of French Open debutant Juan Ignacio Londero with a typically dominant 6-2 6-3 6-3…
Open heart surgery: Afe Babalola varsity hospital records breakthrough
The 400-Bed Multi System Hospital owned by the Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), Ado Ekiti, has recorded a major breakthrough in…
Field exercise: Armed forces college alerts public of troops’ movement
The Armed Force Command and Staff College (AFCSC) in Kaduna State has urged residents not to be alarmed by the…
LCCI sets agenda for President Buhari’s 2nd term
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) says the quality of the nation’s infrastructure, policies and institutions are crucial…
Joshua vs Ruiz: Rematch is a “must win”
Joshua, 29, was floored four times as Ruiz defied underdog status to win in seven rounds and deliver a true…
French Open: Federer advances to the Last 8
Roger Federer’s dream return to the French Open was on course as the Swiss waltzed into the quarter-finals by giving…
FCT community resorts to herbalists for healthcare
The residents of Chibiri Community in Kuje Area Council have resorted to using herbalists for the treatment of their children…