Author: Michael Adesina
Emefiele pledges 5-year plan to diversify nation’s economy
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele says CBN in the next five years, will aggressively pursue policies…
Federal Government may degrade Enugu airport – Minister
The Federal Government says it may downgrade Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu from handling international operations because of its inability…
FRSC to auction impounded vehicles in Niger
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), in Niger says it will soon auction impounded vehicles that had overstayed in its…
Yemi Osinbajo bags Imo Merit Award
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been conferred the award of Grande Chancellor of Imo State. Professor Osinbajo was conferred the…
Benue: Tribunal dismisses Lawani’s application to amend petition
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Makurdi on Friday dismissed application by former Deputy Governor of Benue, Mr…
Nigeria can’t attain civilisation in the midst of violence, says Dogara
Hon. Yakubu Dogara, Speaker, House Representatives has said that Nigeria must win the war against violence in order to attain…
Gbong Gwom to Lalong: No governor has authority to redefine traditional boundaries
Chief Jacob Buba Gyang, the Gbong Gwom Jos, and Chairman, Plateau Council of Chiefs, has said that state governors do…
Why I called Churchill a 40-second man – Tonto Dikeh
Nigerian actress, Tonto Dikeh, has revealed why she described her estranged husband, Olakunle Churchill, as a 40-second man. Tonto Dikeh…
Ex-NNPC worker who killed daughter’s lover to die by hanging – Appeal Court
The Appeal Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, has affirmed the decision of a High Court that sentenced a…
My wife died of wrong diagnosis – Oshiomhole
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has disclosed how wrong diagnosis led to the…
George Weah, Drogba, others play football for Ambode
African football legends such as Liberian President, George Weah, Didier Drogba, Yaya Toure will on Saturday, May 18, 2019, be…
Ailing Christian Chukwu arrives London for treatment
The former captain of the old Green Eagles, Christian Chukwu, has arrived in the United Kingdom (UK) for medical treatment.…
Falcons defeat Ghana to reach Final
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have qualified for the final of the WAFU Women’s Cup in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivore. In a rematch…
Boris Johnson wants to replace Theresa May as Prime Minister
Britain’s Boris Johnson confirmed Thursday he will seek to become prime minister when Theresa May quits, reports said, as she…
Mining sector to collaborate with financial partners to revamp sector – Bwari
Alhaji Abubakar Bwari, the Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development said that the government would continue to collaborate with…
Fire guts Soul Lounge in Abuja
The popular and well sought after ‘Soul Lounge,’ in Kubwa, Abuja was gutted by fire on Thursday. Mr Eli Mathias,…
Oyo APC lauds Ajimobi for honouring Lam Adesina, Akala, Others
The All Progressives Congress(APC), Oyo State Chapter, has lauded Gov. Abiola Ajimobi for naming some roads and institutions after late…
2 Indian climbers die, 1 missing on Mount Kanchenjunga in Nepal
Two Indian climbers on Nepal’s Mount Kanchenjunga fell sick and died during attempts to rescue them while a Chilean climber…
NAF kills 12 bandits, rescue 15 kidnap victims
The Nigerian Air Force says 12 bandits were killed in airstrikes conducted in Kamuku Forest area in the north-western part…
Frank Lampard’s Derby County dispatch Leeds to reach Championship play-off final
A Frank Lampard inspired Derby County have secured their place in the Championship play-off final after beating Leeds United 4-2.…
Lazio see off Atlanta to win seventh Coppa Italia
Late goals from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Joaquin Correa guided Lazio to a 2-0 victory over Atalanta as the Romans lifted…
Alleged Corruption: EFCC re-arraigns Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia, Godwin Obla
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned a dismissed judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia…
Andy Brennan becomes first male Australian footballer to come out as gay
Former Newcastle Jets player Andy Brennan has become Australia’s first professional male footballer to come out as gay while still…
Gov. Udom Emmanuel sacks Commissioner
The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has relieved the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Sufficiency, Dr Uduak Udo-Inyang, of…
NAFDAC alerts public on circulation of fake cold Caplets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday alerted the public on the circulation of…
CBN Leadership: Kazure condemns Buhari’s reappointment of Emefiele
A member of the House of Representatives, has condemned President Muhammadu Buhari’s reappointment of Godwin Emefiele as Governor of the…
New Kano Emirates: Shettima backs Ganduje
Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima has thrown his weight behind his Kano state counterpart Umar Ganduje, by taking a swipe…
ITF set to extend its skill acquisition programmes to agric, construction, says D-G
Mr Joseph Ari, the Director-General/Chief Executive of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), says the organisation has set a target this…
NHRC condemns arrest of sex workers in Abia
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday has decried the recent arrest of sex workers and closure of brothels…
2019 polls: ASUP confers award of excellence on Enugu INEC, REC
The African Students Union Parliament (ASUP) has conferred an award of “Excellence in election organisation and execution’’ on the Independent…