Author: Michael Adesina
Former German economy minister Werner Mueller dies at age 73
Former German Economy Minister, Werner Mueller died on Tuesday at the age of 73 following a serious illness.
Senate will eliminate quacks in surveying profession – Lawan
The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan has said that the 9th Senate will ensure the elimination of quacks…
No going back on grazing reserves in Niger, SSG declares
Alhaji Ahmed Matane, the Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG), has insisted that the state government will not renege…
Kidnap of Siasia’s mother: Police deploy marine components to Odoni
The Police have deployed some marine components to Odoni waterways, Sagbama Local Government Area, Bayelsa, for the rescue of the…
Barca activate Cucurella’s buy-back clause
FC Barcelona on Tuesday re-signed left-back Marc Cucurella from Eibar after the 20-year-old’s impressive first season in the Spanish top-flight.
Reckless driver kills NAN’s Technical Director
A hit-and-run driver on Sunday killed Mr Christian Okoro, the Head of Technical Services of the News Agency of Nigeria…
Gov. Ortom presents 15 commissioner nominees to Benue Assembly
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has submitted names of 15 commissioner nominees to the state House of Assembly for confirmation.
INEC, APC tender video to counter Atiku’s allegation on server
The Channels Television video of INEC’s Chairman, Prof. Yakubu Mahmood admitted by the presidential tribunal on Tuesday appeared to discredit…
Woman pours hot water on husband for planning second wife – Police
The Police Command in Kano State has confirmed the arrest of a housewife, Aisha Ali, who allegedly poured hot water…
Gov. Ayade declares Green Holiday for planting 1m trees
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has declared July 30th every year, starting from 2019, as a public holiday for…
Bukola Saraki’s club goes on indefinite break
The management of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC of Ilorin has approved an indefinite break for staff, players and technical…
Ubi Franklin speaks on TBoss’ pregnancy
Nigerian Music entrepreneur, Ubi Franklin says there is no romance between him and BBnaija (S2) reality TV star, Tokunbo Idowu,…
Prosecution Counsel narrates how man killed sex worker in Lagos
An Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday ordered that a man, Bidemi Mojuba, who allegedly stabbed a sex…
Explain your source of wealth, APC reacts to Makinde’s declaration
The Oyo State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Gov. Seyi Makinde, to explain the source of his…
Mozambique approves law to combat child marriage
The Assembly of the Republic of Mozambique on Monday, approved a law on the prevention of early marriage.
Zamfara: Gunmen kidnap Director of Budget, kill his deputy
The Zamfara Government has confirmed the kidnap of its Director of Budget, Alhaji Hamza Salihu.
Presidency reacts to ex-CNN broadcaster’s book on Chibok girls
The Presidency has welcomed with reservations a new book titled “Beneath The Tamarind Tree”, written about the kidnapping of 270…
Makinde declares asset, worth over N48 billion
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday made public his asset, calling on any interested members of the public to…
Stop blaming tribunal for your election petitions failure, PDP tells APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom has attributed the failure of All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Elections…
Stop wrong moves on Iran nuclear issue, China urges U.S.
China has called on the U.S. to stop its wrong moves on the Iran nuclear issue and respect the legitimate…
Hamas distances self from official’s call to kill Jews around globe
The Hamas movement on Monday distanced itself from comments made by one of its members calling on Palestinians around the…
Cropping season: Borno farmers call for protection against insurgents’ attack
Some farmers in Borno have renewed calls for deployment of military and other security personnel to farmlands this cropping season…
I slept with my brother-in-law unknowingly, woman tells court
A trader, Mrs Kuditat Ajayi, 52, told an Igando Customary Court that she slept with her brother-in-law because she thought…
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…