Author: Michael Adesina
AMMC refurbishes 33 vehicles, saves N397m
The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) says it has refurbished more than 333 vehicles through direct labour and thereby saved…
Bafarawa asks FG to address insecurity, tighten borders for illicit weapons
The former Sokoto State governor, Attahiru Bafarawa has called on the federal government to change its strategy in addressing the…
FEC approves construction of 7 model schools, N1.6bn for supply of anti-retroviral drugs
The Federal Executive Council on Thursday approved N4.6 billion for the construction of seven model schools to be located in…
Four feared killed as farmers, herders clash in Ogun
About four persons have been reportedly killed on Thursday, as suspected herdsmen and farmers clashed in Iwoye area of Imeko-Afon…
Tiger Woods to receive highest civilian honour from President Trump
Tiger Woods is to receive the US Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump on Monday, the White House…
UEFA Europa League: Chelsea hold Frankfurt in Germany
A first-half strike from Pedro gave Chelsea a slim advantage in their Europa League semi-final tie as they were held…
Arsenal edge towards Europa League final with victory over Valencia
Arsenal took a huge step towards the Europa League final as a double from Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s late…
NIPPS reaffirms commitment to engage political parties, promote tolerance
The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPPS) Kuru, has reaffirmed its commitment to engage political parties meaningfully to…
Gov. Umahi vows to demystify politics, appointments in Ebonyi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has vowed to demystify politics and appointments in the state during his second tenure in…
Council, Academy partner on efficient transport system promotion
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) is collaborating with Motor Vehicle Administration Academy (MVAA) to promote an efficient and effective transport…
Gov. Bindow has every right to pay exit allowance to himself – CSO
Mr Mapida Ikwurunyi, Coordinator, Justice Frontier Forum, says that Gov. Mohammed Bindow of Adamawa and his aides have the right…
Post-election summit: Okorocha calls for national unity, hosts Ooni, Sultan of Sokoto, others
Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has appealed to Nigerians to imbibe a nationalistic spirit and work for the oneness and…
Economist says increasing tax rates not solution to growing tax revenue
Dr Abiodun Adedipe, a member of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, says that increasing tax rates is not the cure…
NTDC ready to use digital platforms, collaboration to improve tourism sector – DG
The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) says it is ready to collaborate with stakeholders and deploy digital platforms and strategies…
Re-election: Clerics task President Buhari on lives, welfare of citizens
Some clerics in Lagos on Thursday have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to improve the lives and security of Nigerians during…
Cristiano Ronaldo buys world’s most expensive car
Juventus star, Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly purchased the world’s most expensive car costing over £9million- a Bugatti La Voiture Noire.…
Saudi Arabia assists Iranian oil tanker in Red Sea, no injuries
Saudi Arabia’s coast guard assisted an Iranian oil tanker with engine trouble off the coast of Jeddah in the Red…
Oil prices fall as U.S. output hits record high
Oil prices fell on Thursday, pulled down by record U.S. crude production that led to a surge in stockpiles. Spot…
France, Italy mark 500th anniversary of Leonardo’s death
The Loire Valley town of Amboise will kick off festivities marking the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death in…
Former Ekiti governor Segun Oni suspended indefinitely by APC
Adesina Michael Former Ekiti state governor, Segun Oni, has been suspended indefinitely by the All Progressives Congress. Oni’s suspension was…
UEFA Cup: Sarri warns Chelsea of Eintracht threat
Maurizio Sarri has warned his Chelsea team they should be wary of Eintracht Frankfurt ahead of Thursday’s first leg of…
Tottenham defender Vertonghen to visit neurologist over head injury
Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen will see a neurologist on Thursday after suffering a horrific head injury during his side’s Champions…
Buhari is extremely concerned about Nigerian workers, unemployed – Presidency
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly matters, Senator Ita Enang, says President Muhammadu Buhari is extremely…
FUTA students protest killing of colleague by reckless driver
A student of The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Israel Anuoluwapo, was knocked down by a vehicle in motion. It…
Barca 3-0 LIV: I had so much fun – Jurgen Klopp
Jürgen Klopp stated his pride in Liverpool’s performance at Camp Nou, where Barcelona took control of their Champions League semi-final…
BAR vs LIV: It’s not over yet, Messi warns team-mates
Lionel Messi warned his Barcelona teammates that their place in the Champions League final is still not certain despite his…
Porto keeper Casillas says he is ‘feeling strong’ after heart attack
Spain’s World Cup winning captain Iker Casillas, 37, suffered a heart attack while training with his Portuguese club Porto on…
UK’s Princess Charlotte celebrates fourth birthday with new photos
Britain’s Princess Charlotte celebrates her fourth birthday on Thursday and her parents released three new pictures of the smiling young…
Voters set to punish May’s Conservatives over Brexit delay
English voters are expected to use local government elections on Thursday to punish Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative Party over…
CharlyBoy returns to stage, thrills fans at comedy fiesta
Maverick entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa, a.k.a ‘Charlyboy’, on Wednesday returned to the music stage to thrill fans at the…