Author: Michael Adesina
Bandits kill over 26 people in Katsina
Bandits have killed more than 26 people in an attack on three communities in Dan Musa, Faskari and Batsari local…
Oppositions clash in Libya’s Tripoli
Violent clashes raged Tuesday south of the Libyan capital Tripoli, marking an uptick in fighting between forces loyal to commander…
Okorocha’s Certificate of return: Court ignores Izunaso’s petition, proceeds with hearing
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Tuesday, proceeded with the certificate of return case filed by Gov. Rochas Okorocha of…
President Buhari vows to intensify fight against drug traffickers
President Muhammadu Buhari says the sweeping offensive against drug trafficking will be sustained, urging Nigerians in diaspora to always provide…
MTN has paid 275bn SIM infraction fine – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday said that MTN has paid N275 billion SIM infraction fine as balance of…
Buhari returns to Abuja, presides over valedictory session of FEC Wednesday
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday returned to Abuja after performing the Umrah (Lesser Pilgrimage) in Saudi Arabia. The presidential aircraft…
Senate Presidency: Yobe governor-elect appeals for endorsement of Sen. Lawan
Alhaji MaiMala Buni, Yobe Governor-elect, has appealed to members of the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly on the platform…
North Korea repeats warning to U.S.
North Korea on Tuesday repeated a warning that the United States could face unspecified consequences if it does not return…
Federal Govt. shuts Czech, Sri Lanka, Serbia Missions, downsizes Ukraine.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says the Federal Government has closed three of the nation’s foreign missions and…
Gov Yahaya Bello walks-out Kogi’s Chief Judge from state function
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Tuesday walked out Justice Nasir Ajanah, the Chief Judge (CJ) of the state, from…
Yahaya Bello appoints new Grand Khadi
Gov Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Tuesday swore in the new Grand Khadi of the state, Justice Abdulkareem Aruwa. Administering…
Saraki disowns Agada over issuance of new guidelines for journalists’ accreditation
President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki says he is unaware of alleged new guidelines by National Assembly’s Director of…
Recruitment: We didn’t exclude people living with disability – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it did not exclude people living with disability in its ongoing recruitment process.…
3 die as heap of sand trap 6 teenagers in Kano
Firemen have rescued six teenagers trapped under a heap of sand at Kuka village in Gezawa Local Government Area of…
Federal Govt. to inject 600,000 gas cylinders
The Federal Government says it will inject 600,000 gas cylinders to support effort to boost Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also…
Second Niger bridge, no longer political but reality – Gov. Umahi
Ebonyi Governor, Chief Dave Umahi, has commended Muhammadu Buhari for ensuring that the 2nd Niger Bridge project becomes a reality…
Taraba to spend N30m on family planning
The Taraba Government has earmarked N30 million for Family Planning (FP) services in its 2019 budget, Dr Ahmed Kara, the…
Only strong Europe has global voice, German minister
German Foreign Minister, Heiko Maas, says only a strong European Union will have a voice on the world’s stage. Maas…
Giroud signs contract extension at Chelsea
Olivier Giroud has signed a new one-year contract with Chelsea to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge until the end…
Osinbajo promises 3-day holiday for best pupils
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has promised to offer a 3-day holiday and other prestigious prizes to the best pupils of…
FMC Lagos begins digital record keeping for patients
The Chief Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Lagos, Dr Adejuwon Dada on Tuesday said that the hospital would soon introduce…
See the poor state of Pa James’ house after a heavy rain
Adesina Michael Veteran actor, popularly known as Pa James house was flooded yesterday after the heavy downpour of rain in…
Akeredolu bemoans corruption in judiciary
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Monday blamed the corruption in the judiciary in recent times on the challenges…
Kylian Mbappe drops PSG exit hint
Despite Kylian Mbappe pledging his future to Paris St Germain (PSG) following yet another early Champions League exit in March,…
I thought my career was over after pregnancy – Victoria Azarenka
Former world number one Victoria Azarenka was afraid becoming pregnant in 2016 would end her tennis career, but says she…
Kroos extends Real Madrid deal until 2023
Toni Kroos has agreed a contract renewal with Real Madrid until the end of the 2022/23 season, the Spanish club…
‘My body, my choice’: Thousands turn out to protest Alabama’s abortion law
Thousands took to the streets in the southern US state of Alabama on Sunday to rally against the nation’s most…
Ondo Varsity shut down indefinitely – Registrar
The Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH), Okitipupa, has been shut down indefinitely following students’ protest over hike…
Stuttgart announced Tim Walter as head coach
Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart announced Monday that current Holstein Kiel boss Tim Walter will take over as head coach at…
IWS laments high rate of Nigerian twins dropping out of school
The Nigerian branch of the International Women Society (IWS) has said that it was becoming increasingly difficult for many Nigerian…