Author: Michael Adesina
Oyo state can’t afford N30,000 minimum wage, Seyi Makinde tells workers
Seyi Makinde, the new Governor of Oyo State, has told civil servants in the state not to expect immediate payment…
June 12 is really a day of democracy – Senator Mamora
A former lawmaker who served in the Sixth Assembly, Senator Oloruninbe Mamora, says June 12 is the ideal day for…
PDP warns Sanwo-Olu against victimization of Ambode
The Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State has counselled Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to focus on surpassing the achievements of his…
Sepp Blatter: I want to sue Infantino, FIFA
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is running unopposed in his bid for a second term as the head of world football’s…
Fresh strikes on Syria kill at least 15
The latest strikes in the fiercest wave of regime bombardment on a jihadist enclave in northwestern Syria killed at least…
A lot of players want to play here, Emery boasts despite cup dedeat
Unai Emery’s first season after succeeding long-serving manager Arsene Wenger, improved from a sixth-place finish to fifth in the Premier…
Stalemate secures pole position for Senegal, qualification for Poland
Poland have squeezed through to the last 16 of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup after a goalless draw with Senegal…
I’m lucky to be at Chelsea – Sarri
Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri says he is happy in his role, in spite of persistent speculation he is close to…
I think this is a goodbye, Hazard says
After scoring twice in Chelsea’s 4-1 win over Arsenal in the 2019 UEFA Europa League final match on Wednesday, Belgium’s…
Serena fights back at Roland Garros as Nadal, Djokovic cruise
Serena Williams survived a first-round scare at the French Open on Monday as she battled back from a set down…
How I was chased with cutlasses, dangerous weapons – Senator Sunmonu
Senator Mosurat Sunmonu, representing Oyo Central Senatorial District on Monday narrated how hundreds of residents of Ibadan communities chased her…
Osinbajo commends Dankwambo for 250 capacity project
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has commended Gov. Ibrahim Dankwambo, for constructing Women and Children hospital in Gombe state. Osinbajo gave the…
Court acquits Goodluck Jonathan’s cousin of $40m fraud
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has discharged and acquitted, Mr Robert Azibaola, a cousin…
Why we are fast-tracking economic diversification – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said the Federal Government had stepped up efforts at diversifying revenue sources to move…
Court sentences Beninoise househelp to death for murder of boss
A Lagos High Court sitting in the Igbosere area has convicted and sentenced to death by hanging, a Béninoise househelp,…
Buhari hosts Sultan, Ooni, Sanusi, others to Iftar
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday evening hosted traditional rulers from across the country to a fast-breaking meal at the Presidential…
Apapa gridlock eases 2 days after expiration of Presidential directive
The 72-hour Presidential order for articulated vehicles to vacate the Apapa Wharf access roads which expired on Saturday afternoon, had…
Arab billionaire says he has agreed terms to buy Newcastle United
Abu Dhabi billionaire Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan says he has agreed terms with Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley…
Popov heads Ukraine into Poland 2019 Round of 16
Defender Denys Popov on Monday proved to be the man for the big occasion as he scored his second consecutive…
Police arrest 62 suspected kidnappers in Nasarawa
The police have arrested 62 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers in Nasarawa State. Parading the suspects in Lafia, the Commissioner…
Sen. Melaye did not jump out of a vehicle, Witness tells court
A Prosecution witness told an FCT High Court that Sen. Dino Melaye did not jump out of a moving vehicle…
Don’t blame JAMB if best student misses choice varsity – Board
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has said that it should not be blamed that the University of Lagos’ age…
Student commits suicide after telling friends he was “going on a journey of no return”
A student of the Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State popularly known as Mr HOD, allegedly committed suicide few days ago.…
We cannot promise complete eradication of B’Haram insurgency – Presidency
Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, says he cannot guarantee whether or not the President Muhammadu Buhari administration will put an end…
Akinwunmi emerges LSFA chairman
The incumbent Chairman of Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), Seyi Akinwunmi, on Monday retained his seat amid a dramatic tight…
Soccer: Injured Liverpool star in line for Cup of Nations return
Naby Keita has been named in a 25-man preliminary squad by Guinea for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations finals…
Budget: NBCC calls for immediate announcement of ministers
The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has commended the signing of N8.92 trillion 2019 Appropriation Bill into law, saying the…
Morata determined to extend Atletico stay
Spain striker Alvaro Morata says he wants to remain at Atletico Madrid until the end of his career and has…
Ayade inaugurates CAN secretariat, to sponsor 300 Jerusalem pilgrims
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has inaugurated the newly-built secretariat of the state’s branch of the Christian Association of…
Again, Aisha Buhari criticises presidency over failed programmes
President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha, has rubbished the N500 billion Social Investment Programme of her husband’s administration, saying that it…