Author: Michael Adesina
How i survived 124 days in Saudi prison – Zainab Aliyu
Zainab Aliyu, a Nigerian who was detained in Saudi Arabia for alleged drug trafficking, says she learnt “pure Arabic” and…
Enugu approves N282m for infrastructure upgrade
The Enugu State Executive Council has approved the sum of N282. 3 million for various construction projects in the state.…
International Museum Day: Stakeholders want Federal Govt. resuscitate nation’s museums
Some stakeholders in Tourism and Culture on Saturday called on the Federal Government to resuscitate the nation’s museums across the…
I overcame challenges as president through prayers – Jonathan
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has attributed the achievements he made in government to constant prayers from Nigerians. The ex-President also…
Allegri to leave Juventus
Massimiliano Allegri will not coach Serie A giants Juventus next season, the club said on Friday. “Massimiliano Allegri will not…
Manchester City are innocent until proven guilty – Pep Guardiola
Manchester City are innocent until proven guilty, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday in response to alleged breaches by the…
Burna boy, Mr Eazi, Teni nominated for BET Awards
The 2019 BET Awards nominations have been announced and three Nigerian music stars made the list. The Killin Dem crooner,…
Germany to return 15th-century stone cross to Namibia
A German museum said Friday it would return to Namibia a 15th-century navigation landmark erected by Portuguese explorers, as part…
INEC challenges jurisdiction of court on Okorocha’s suit
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday urged the Federal High Court, Abuja to dismiss the suit filed by…
Plateau Police Command inaugurates ‘Operation Puff Adder’
The Police Command in Plateau has inaugurated “Operation Puff Adder” to tackle security challenges in the state. Mr Bature Umar,…
Stop parading yourselves as ACC national chairman, court tells Omoyele Sowore
Justice Iyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the suspended national chairman of the African…
Police kill 6 alleged kidnappers in gun duel
Rivers Police Command says it has killed six alleged kidnap suspects in shootouts with the police. Mr Usman Belele, the…
Masari to head Northern Governors’ Forum security committee
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) on Friday appointed Gov. Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State to head its committee…
EFCC confirms arrest of herbalist who impersonated NNPC GMD
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ilorin Zonal Office has arrested a 31-year-old herbalist, Jamiu Isiaka for allegedly impersonating…
Emefiele pledges 5-year plan to diversify nation’s economy
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele says CBN in the next five years, will aggressively pursue policies…
Federal Government may degrade Enugu airport – Minister
The Federal Government says it may downgrade Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu from handling international operations because of its inability…
FRSC to auction impounded vehicles in Niger
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), in Niger says it will soon auction impounded vehicles that had overstayed in its…
Yemi Osinbajo bags Imo Merit Award
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been conferred the award of Grande Chancellor of Imo State. Professor Osinbajo was conferred the…
Benue: Tribunal dismisses Lawani’s application to amend petition
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Makurdi on Friday dismissed application by former Deputy Governor of Benue, Mr…
Nigeria can’t attain civilisation in the midst of violence, says Dogara
Hon. Yakubu Dogara, Speaker, House Representatives has said that Nigeria must win the war against violence in order to attain…
Gbong Gwom to Lalong: No governor has authority to redefine traditional boundaries
Chief Jacob Buba Gyang, the Gbong Gwom Jos, and Chairman, Plateau Council of Chiefs, has said that state governors do…
Why I called Churchill a 40-second man – Tonto Dikeh
Nigerian actress, Tonto Dikeh, has revealed why she described her estranged husband, Olakunle Churchill, as a 40-second man. Tonto Dikeh…
Ex-NNPC worker who killed daughter’s lover to die by hanging – Appeal Court
The Appeal Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, has affirmed the decision of a High Court that sentenced a…
My wife died of wrong diagnosis – Oshiomhole
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has disclosed how wrong diagnosis led to the…
George Weah, Drogba, others play football for Ambode
African football legends such as Liberian President, George Weah, Didier Drogba, Yaya Toure will on Saturday, May 18, 2019, be…
Ailing Christian Chukwu arrives London for treatment
The former captain of the old Green Eagles, Christian Chukwu, has arrived in the United Kingdom (UK) for medical treatment.…
Falcons defeat Ghana to reach Final
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have qualified for the final of the WAFU Women’s Cup in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivore. In a rematch…
Boris Johnson wants to replace Theresa May as Prime Minister
Britain’s Boris Johnson confirmed Thursday he will seek to become prime minister when Theresa May quits, reports said, as she…
Mining sector to collaborate with financial partners to revamp sector – Bwari
Alhaji Abubakar Bwari, the Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development said that the government would continue to collaborate with…
Fire guts Soul Lounge in Abuja
The popular and well sought after ‘Soul Lounge,’ in Kubwa, Abuja was gutted by fire on Thursday. Mr Eli Mathias,…