Author: Michael Adesina
Insecurity: Our security has been politicized – Gov. Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that the politicisation of security in the country is responsible for the…
INEC has no power to withhold my Certificate of Return – Okorocha
The Imo state Governor Rochas Okorocha has declared that the Independent National electoral commission (INEC) has no power to withhold…
JNI calls for prayers over worsening insecurity, poverty
The Jama’tu Nasril Islam (JNI), has called on Muslims in the country to use the period of the Ramadan to…
Implement new NFIU guidelines now, Senate urges 36 states govts, FCT
The Senate, on Wednesday, urged the 36 states governments and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to fully implement the new Nigerian…
FEC okays N970.2m for provision of barracks for Nigeria Customs
The Federal Executive Council(FEC) on Wednesday approved the sum of N970.2 million for the provision of residential accommodation for the…
Federal Govt approves inauguration of ‘Clean Nigeria Campaign’
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the inauguration of `Clean Nigeria Campaign’ with the slogan; `Clean Nigeria, Use the…
Kidnapping: Senate urges Federal Govt. to deploy more coaches to Kaduna-Abuja
The Senate on Wednesday, called on the Federal Government to deploy more coaches to the Abuja-Kaduna train service, to ameliorate…
FG inaugurates committee on internal security, community policing
The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja inaugurated a 15-man inter-agency committee to study the implementation strategies on strengthening internal…
Bayelsa Guber: Group beckons on Sylva to contest
Ahead of the November 2, 2019 Governorship Election in Bayelsa, a socio-political group, ‘Timipre Sylva Support Group’ (TSO) has called…
Lady Gaga, Cardi B stun at ‘Camp’ themed Met Gala Night
Lady Gaga stunned Monday at New York’s Met Gala, embodying the extravaganza’s “camp” theme as she peeled back to look…
UN to partner Nigeria, W/Africa to tackle security, climate change challenges
The President of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), María Espinosa-Garcés, says UN will work with Nigeria and West…
Senate pledges more funding support for police
The Senate, on Tuesday, pledged to give adequate budgetary support required by the Nigeria Police to enable them to tackle…
Pharmacists urge presidential assent on PCN Bill
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) on Tuesday shut down services for about two hours in Abuja to…
NASS Leadership: APC reps want me to be Speaker – Olajide
Rep. Olajide Olatunbosun on Tuesday said that most of the All Progressives Congress (APC) members in the House of Representatives…
Naira gains against dollar at parallel market
The Naira on Tuesday gained 40 Kobo to exchange at N359 to the dollar at the parallel market in Lagos,…
UNGA President raises alarm over shrinking Lake Chad
The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Ms María Espinosa says the shrinking of Lake Chad is painful example…
3 suspects in UN experts’ killing escape jail in Congo
Three suspects in the killing of two UN investigators in the Democratic Republic of Congo escaped from prison overnight, a…
KWASU Governing Council tackles Gov. Ahmed over appointment of Acting VC
The Governing Council of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has described as illegal the appointment of an Acting Vice-Chancellor for…
2018/2019 NPFL: Fatigue led to Rangers’ 3 straight losses, official says
Norbert Okolie, the Media Officer of Rangers International Football Club of Enugu, on Tuesday blamed fatigue for the club’s recent…
LASU VC , others lament increased exposure to radiation
Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), says ensuring the health and well-being of workers handling radioactive materials should…
Conte rules out coaching AS Roma in near future
Former Chelsea coach Antonio Conte has ruled out an immediate move to AS Roma where he was considered the favourite…
Ajax confident and eager for Spurs match, coach Ten Hag says
A fully-fit Ajax Amsterdam will focus on their attacking strengths in their tie against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday in spite…
Tearful Godin confirms Athletico exit
Atletico Madrid captain Diego Godin announced on Tuesday that he will leave the club at the end of the season.…
Osinbajo launches Homegrown Feeding Programme in Ekiti
Governor Kayode Fayemi received Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday, as he visits Ekiti state to launch the Homegrown Feeding…
Ramadan: Stakeholders decry high cost of foodstuffs
As the Ramadan fasting enters its second day, some stakeholders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday decried the…
Why Nigerian lawyers must embrace technology – Akeredolu
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Tuesday advised lawyers in the country to take advantage of the current developments…
Anglican cleric tasks Nigerians on patriotism, constructive criticism
An Anglican Cleric, Rev. Ubaka Ifeabunike has urged Nigerians to be patriotic by supporting governments in their efforts to grow…
Asthma Day: Expert warns against triggers
Dr Victor Fayomi, a general medical practitioner with a private hospital in Gwagwalada, has warned against triggers that could lead…
Okorocha secures NUC recognition for 3 new universities in Imo
Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo on Tuesday received a letter of recognition from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for the…
Liberia’s George Weah suspends Minister for fuelling ethnic tensions
Liberian President George Weah on Monday suspended his junior press minister for stoking ethnic tensions in a country ravaged by…