Author: Michael Adesina
Former minister stresses importance of science, technology to devt.
Former Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, on Wednesday, said that without the right investment in the development of Science,…
Abia to utilise $200m World Bank facility to construct roads, drainage system
Chief Eziuche Ubani, the Commissioner for Works in Abia, has said that the $200m World Bank facility, being expected by…
Group calls for investigation, prosecution of alleged killer VIOs
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), Ebonyi branch has called on the police to investigate and prosecute…
Enugu Assembly Committee tasks council chairmen on grass roots development
The Enugu State House of Assembly Committee on Works has charged the local government chairmen in the state to deploy…
Presidential Election: Tribunal fixes date to hear PDP, Atiku motion against Bulkachua
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal has fixed May 22 to entertain an application seeking Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa to recuse herself…
Bad breath could lead to gum disease if unchecked – Dentist
A Dentist, Dr Innocent Osazuwa, on Wednesday, said persistent bad breath or bad taste in the mouth may be a…
China blocks Wikipedia in all languages ahead of sensitive anniversary
All language editions of Wikipedia have been banned in China ahead of the sensitive anniversary of the deadly 1989 Tiananmen…
Tribunal berates INEC for disobeying its order
The Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Lafia has berated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for disobeying its order.…
Course familiarity could give Tiger Woods edge in upcoming majors
Tiger Woods should be a contender at this week’s PGA Championship and June’s U.S. Open as he chases Jack Nicklaus’s…
Banditry: Be security-conscious, vigilant, Gov. Bagudu urges Kebbi residents
Following a foiled attack by bandits in Illo town area of Bagudu Local Government Area of Kebbi on Monday, Gov.…
Italy’s oldest club for sale
Genoa, Italy’s oldest professional football club, will be put up for sale, the Serie A outfit said in a statement…
R. Kelly pays 2 months advance of child support
Popular American multiple Grammy Award Winner, Robert Sylvester Kelly a.k.a. R. Kelly is getting ahead of his child support obligation…
NYSC, INEC in Anambra disagree over corps members’ election duty allowances
The NYSC in Anambra has directed corps members on electoral duties during the 2019 general elections who have yet to…
Court remands herbalist for allegedly defiling nieces
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded a 64-year-old herbalist, Taiwo Ilesanmi, in Kirikiri Prisons for allegedly defiling his…
Nigerian film contents rank among world’s best -NFVCB boss
The Executive Director, National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Mr Adedayo Thomas, has ranked Nigerian film contents as one…
Return of Zainab, Abubakar from Saudi Arabia `a great relief to Nigerians’ – Senate
The Senate said on Tuesday that Nigerians felt great relief when Zainab Aliyu and Mr Ibrahim Abubakar returned from Saudi…
Yemi Alade to release new album, ‘Woman of steel’
Nigerian afro pop singer, Yemi Eberechi Alade, a.k.a Yemi Alade, has hinted the release of her new song ‘ Woman…
Somali security forces kill 14 al-Shabab militants in attack
Somali security forces killed 14 al-Shabab militants after they foiled a terrorist attack by the terrorist group in Bariire town…
Tribunal fixes May 22 to hear application against Buhari’s inauguration
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, has fixed May 22 to hear an application seeking an order to restrain…
Lagos Commissioner for Home Affairs raises concern over cases of divorce
Dr Abdul-Hakeem Abdul-Lateef, Lagos State Commissioner for Homes Affairs, has advised couples to tolerate each other in order to reduce…
Ogunbote gives Rangers’ players “must-win’’ battle cry against Bendel Insurance
Olugbenga Ogunbote, Technical Adviser of Rangers International Football Club, has given his players the “don’t give up’’ battlecry in the…
EU calls on Federal Govt. to minimise rural-urban development gaps
The European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS has called on the Federal Government to minimise the persistent rural-urban development…
Rain: Epidemiologist advises against water-borne diseases
Dr Ademola Lawal, an epidemiologist, has advised Nigerians to take preventive measures against water-borne diseases that could cause epidemic. Lawal…
Alex Ekubo, Sophie Alakija others in new movie ‘Love or Quest’
Nollywood stars, Alex Ekubo, and Sophie Alakija have featured in a new thrilling romantic movie titled ‘Love or Quest.’ ‘Love…
N30,000 minimum wage: FG to inaugurate implementation committee on Tuesday
The Federal Government will on Tuesday in Abuja inaugurate the N30,000 new national minimum wage implementation committee, almost one month…
Unilag students seek FG’s intervention as Pro Chancellor queries VC, management
Some students of the University of Lagos have called on the Federal Government and other key stakeholders in the university…
School feeding: Kaduna to introduce meat, bread to pupils’ menu
The Kaduna State Coordinator of the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, Malam Musa Daudu, said that meat and bread would…
Philippines’ Duterte set to win all seats in key mid-term senatorial election
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s allies on Tuesday looked set to win all seats in a key midterm senatorial election, shutting…
Nothing has changed in our league, says Akanni
Ex-international Wahidi Akanni, on Tuesday, said that nothing has changed in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Akanni, said he…
Tonto Dikeh hints on desire to get new boobs for birthday
Controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh on Tuesday hinted on her desire to get a new set of boobs for her…