Author: Michael Adesina
Merkel respects May’s decision to resign
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday took note of the decision by British Prime Minister Theresa May to resign “with…
Alleged N105m fraud: Court adjourns ex-SMEDAN DG’s trial
The Federal High Court Abuja, on Friday, adjourned until June 7, the trial of Bature Masari, former Director- General, Small…
Man appears in court for allegedly setting woman ablaze in Ikorodu
A 40-year-old man, Gerald Edem, on Friday, appeared in an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly setting a…
Nigeria is the future of the world, says German envoy
“Nigeria is the future of not just Africa but of the whole world and mankind” German Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr…
Davido features in new video ‘Next To You II’
Popular Nigerian Afr0-Pop Star, Davido has featured in a new video, Next to you II. The song produced by Jamaican…
Nigeria has highest concentration of sickle cell patients – Prof. Osaghae
Prof. Dominic Osaghae, Dean, School of Clinical Medicine, Igbinedion University Okada, Edo, says Nigeria has the highest concentration of victims…
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…