Author: Michael Adesina
Kenya set to rule on legality of gay sex
Kenya’s High Court on Friday was set to decide whether same-sex relations are crimes in the East African nation. The…
Kashamu extradition: Court to begin hearing afresh over alleged drug trafficking
A Federal High Court in Lagos has now fixed June 6, to reopen hearing in a suit by Sen. Buruji…
Serena remains America’s best hope at French Open
Serena Williams represents the United States’ best chance to hoist the French Open trophy this year, but questions loom about…
Amosun reacts to claims he is plotting to disrupt Gov-elect’s inauguration
The Ogun state Governor, Ibikunle Amosun has rebuffed the report that he is plotting to disrupt the inauguration of the…
R.Kelly to hire attorney who got Michael Jackson acquitted
R.Kelly is reportedly hoping to persuade one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the country to join his legal…
Why Buhari approves NEPAD’s transformation into AU – Akobundu
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the transformation of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) into African Union Development Agency-…
Photos: Amosun blocks road to venue of Dapo Abiodun’s inauguration
On the pretext of road construction, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, not only completely closed the road leading to MKO Abiola Stadium,…
Millionaire puts private plane on autopilot so he could have sex with 15-year-old girl
A millionaire dad-of-three is facing jail after having sex with a schoolgirl, 15, as he flew a private plane on…
You owe workers 39-month salary arrears, Kogi labour tells Bello
The organised labour in Kogi state, on Wednesday, told Yahaya Bello, the state governor, that his administration owed workers up…
NEMA receives 195 Nigerians from Libya
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received another batch of 195 stranded Nigerians from Libya. Alhaji Idris Muhammad, Coordinator,…
Federal Govt. appoints new CMD for ABU teaching hospital
The Federal Government has approved the appointment of Prof Ahmed Hamidu as the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Ahmadu Bello University…
Yoruba youths hail Fayemi’s election as governors’ forum chairman
The Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide (YCYW) on Thursday hailed the election of Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti as the…
Ghana captain Gyan backtracks on retirement after presidential plea
Ghana national team captain Asamoah Gyan on Wednesday reversed his decision to retire from international football, just weeks before the…
UCL Final: Liverpool release update on Roberto Firmino’s injury
Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino is on course to be fit for the Champions League final against Tottenham after returning to…
May stares at defeat in final Brexit gamble
British Prime Minister Theresa May stared at the prospect Wednesday of her political career coming to an inglorious end after…
Trump rejects Pelosi’s ‘cover-up’ claims as possibility of impeachment looms
Nancy Pelosi is the most powerful woman in American politics and President Donald Trump’s most potent Democratic nemesis. The pair…
Naira Marley: Magu speaks on EFCC’s war against internet fraudsters
Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said the Commission is not after…
9th NASS leadership: Court asked to bar Gbajabiamila over alleged conviction by U.S. court
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has been asked to bar a leading contender in the House of Representatives’…
Soyinka backs Obasanjo on islamisation claims
NOBEL Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has berated the Federal Government for attacking former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the latter’s comments…
‘Thank you for not converting me to Islam’, Amaechi tells Buhari
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi on Wednesday jokingly thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for not converting him to Islam,…
Farm attacks: South Africa committed to bringing perpetrators to book, says Envoy
The South African Government says it is committed to using its justice system and law enforcement agencies to ensure that…
Actress Elle Fanning collapses due to “tight dress’’ worn at film festival
‘ Fanning, 21, collapsed due to “tight dress’’ worn at the Chopard Trophee dinner during the Cannes film festival. Fanning,…
Drug trafficking: Airport scanners not functioning optimally – Dabiri-Erewa
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa says scanners at some Nigerian…
Petr Cech: Arsenal goalkeeper to make Chelsea return this summer
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech will return to the club this summer as the club’s new sporting director, Sky Sports…
Bandits kill over 26 people in Katsina
Bandits have killed more than 26 people in an attack on three communities in Dan Musa, Faskari and Batsari local…
Oppositions clash in Libya’s Tripoli
Violent clashes raged Tuesday south of the Libyan capital Tripoli, marking an uptick in fighting between forces loyal to commander…
Okorocha’s Certificate of return: Court ignores Izunaso’s petition, proceeds with hearing
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Tuesday, proceeded with the certificate of return case filed by Gov. Rochas Okorocha of…
President Buhari vows to intensify fight against drug traffickers
President Muhammadu Buhari says the sweeping offensive against drug trafficking will be sustained, urging Nigerians in diaspora to always provide…
MTN has paid 275bn SIM infraction fine – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday said that MTN has paid N275 billion SIM infraction fine as balance of…
Buhari returns to Abuja, presides over valedictory session of FEC Wednesday
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday returned to Abuja after performing the Umrah (Lesser Pilgrimage) in Saudi Arabia. The presidential aircraft…