Author: Michael Adesina
Address workers’ salaries, pension arrears, CAN urges Gov. Bello
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kogi chapter, has urged Gov. Yahaya Bello to settle outstanding salaries of workers, pensions and…
Food shortage: Children in Bauchi IDP camp feed on onion leaves
Intense hunger as a result of inadequacy of food items in an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in the outskirts…
New minimum wage: NANS lauds Buhari, implores govs to immediately implement
The National Association of Nigerian students (NANS) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing into law the N30,000 minimum wage.…
Rising Debt: We are very mindful of the level of our borrowings – Presidency
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed says while government borrows to deliver on its promises, it was also mindful…
How Nigeria Customs generates N311.2bn revenue in 3 months – PRO
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated revenue of N311.2 billion for the first quarter of 2019. A document released…
Actor, Jim Iyke welcomes baby boy
Veteran Nigerian actor, James Ikechukwu popularly known as Jim Iyke has welcomed a baby boy. The 42-year-old who started his…
Pope, Buhari kick as bombs kill more than 200 in Sri Lankan on Easter Sunday
The Catholic pontiff, Pope Francis and President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday criticised the suicide attacks in Sri Lanka which killed…
Greatness: The Story of a Nigeria-Born Change Maker
In a country where opportunities are limited and full of travails, the story of a man from Offa, Kwara State,…
How Pastor Adeboye made me Governor of Benue state – Ortom
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has shared his experience on how the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian…
Train crushes truck driver in Aba
A truck driver whose identity has yet to be determined was crushed to death in Aba by a cargo train…
BSUTH charges N60,000 for hip replacement surgery – CMD
The Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi charges just N60,00 for hip replacement surgeries as part of its social…
Nollywood movie director dies in course of duty
President of Directors’ Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Mr Fred Amata, on Friday, confirmed the death of Nollywood filmmaker, Ifeanyi Onyeabo,…
Wizkid is an upcoming artiste in America – Lanre Teriba
Adesina Michael Gospel artiste, Lanre Teriba, popularly known as Atorise said Nigerian musicians are regarded as ‘local artistes’ in the…
New minimum wage will lead to chaos – Tony Momoh
A former Minister of Information, Prince Tony Momoh, has expressed fears that the new N30, 000 minimum wage, signed into…
Air Force probes alleged killing of residents in Zamfara
A team of Nigerian Air Force officers, led by AVM Idi Lubo, on Friday arrived Zamfara to investigate allegations that…
Federal Govt reiterates support for Galaxy Backbone e-governance programme
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Mr Boss Mustapha says the Federal Government will continue to support…
Death sentence on 8 Nigerians by UAE is unfortunate, says Dabiri-Erewa
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa has described the death sentence…
Why developed countries are reluctant to assist Nigeria – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Official Spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu has revealed that some developed countries find it difficult to render assistance…
Suspected motorcycle snatchers kill 33-year-old motorcyclist in Jigawa
Suspected motorcycle snatchers on Friday allegedly killed a 33-year-old motorcyclist in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa, the Police have…
Oba Ewuare advocates peace, unity in Nigeria
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II has urged Christians to use the period of Easter to reflect on the…
Easter: Our hope for a better Nigeria is secured – Fayose
The immediate past governor of Ekiti, Mr Ayodele Fayose, on Friday urged Nigerians not to give up on the country…
Tennis: Kalenichenko stuns defending champion Neuchrist to claim semi- final slot
Ukrainian Danylo Kalenichenko, on Friday in Abuja, defeated tournament’s first seed and defending champion, Maximilian Neuchrist of Australia, 6 (4)-7…
Reno Omokri commends Buhari on new Minimum Wage
Adesina Michael Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the N30,000 Minimum Wage Bill into…
Oro community holds prayer over judgement on name
The Oro community in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara, on Friday organised a thanksgiving prayer over a recent Supreme…
Federal Govt appeals for peace ahead of clean-up in Ogoniland
The Federal Government has called on the people of Ogoniland to remain peaceful and avoid taking actions capable of delaying…
Mueller finds ‘numerous’ links between Trump campaign, Russia
Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report found “numerous” links between President Donald Trump’s election campaign team and the Russian government but…
Bayelsa guber poll: APC criticises Gov. Dickson use of language
The Bayelsa chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday criticised Gov. Seriake Dickson’s choice of words in describing…
Students hail President Buhari for New Minimum Wage
The Progressive Students Movement (PSM), a Pan-African Students group, has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the New Minimum Wage…
Magnificent Lacazette free-kick sends Arsenal into Europa League semi-finals
A magnificent Alexandre Lacazette free-kick sent Arsenal into the 2018/2019 UEFA Europa League semi-finals with a comfortable 1-0 win away…
Chelsea beat Slavia 4-3 to book Europa League last-four place
Chelsea reached the UEFA Europa League semi-finals by beating Slavia Prague 4-3, helped by a Pedro double on Thursday. Pedro…