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Rangers part ways with Van Bronckhorst

Rangers part ways with Van Bronckhorst

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Rangers have sacked manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst after falling off the pace in the Scottish Premiership title race.
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka answering questions from the audience on Sunday, 20 November at the public presentation of his two-volume collection of essays, Of Power and Freedom and the forthcoming release of a collection of poems at an event tagged A Special Soyinka Retrospective held at Alliance Francaise, Mike Adenuga Centre in Ikoyi, Lagos (Photo: Ayodele Efunla)

Why I said Biafra can never be defeated – Soyinka

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

According to Soyinka it was because of the hydra-headed nature of Biafra as a collective memory and idea that he…

Osinbajo lands in Ottawa for 3-day state visit to Canada (Photos)

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Osinbajo will meet the Canadian Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, and other top parliamentarians and members of the Canadian government.
9-man robbery gang hits bank in Calabar

Teenager, three others arrested for armed robbery in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The arrest was made possible following a well-laid ambush by the Divisional Police Officer, Agbede and his men, in collaboration…
Lagos

Child defilement: Trial of Lagos medical doctor Femi Olaleye stalled

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Olaleye was to be arraigned for the alleged defilement of a 16-year-old girl
Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe donates house, N3 million to family of policeman killed by Boko Haram insurgents in an attack on his convoy

Gov. Buni unveils 10-year development masterplan for Damaturu

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has unveiled the implementation of a 10-year Development Masterplan for Damaturu, the state capital.
Akinteye Babatunde

FG must help solve foreign students fee crisis – NANS

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The Vice President of the Nigerian Association of Nigerian Students, Akinteye Babatunde has called on the federal government to solve…
Police confirm killing of Ebonyi man Lawrence Peter over demand for N1000 claim as the cost of cleaning a costume to be used for a festival.

Lagos woman Muinat found dead in hotel, lover flees

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The woman, who was about 46 years old, arrived at the guest house on a motorcycle ridden by her companion…
Mr David Jimkuta of APC inflicts heavy defeat on Governor Darius Ishaku of PDP to win the seat for Taraba South senatorial district

Return displaced Tiv people to their ancestral homes, Council urges Gov. Ishaku

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The Tiv Traditional Leaders’ Council, made the call in a communique issued on Sunday at the end of the 22nd…
Massive flood

Shell calls for support to flood victims in Niger Delta

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Shell had earlier announced that it would be spending one million dollars, exclusive of its joint venture partners in Nigeria,…
New Afenifere, a splinter of Yoruba socio-political group, endorses Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of NNPP.

New Afenifere emerges, endorses Kwankwaso

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

By Adeyemi Adeleye A group which described itself as New Afenifere, a splinter of Yoruba Socio-Political group has endorsed Sen.…
Senator Aliyu Wamakko refutes report that he is interested in being the running mate of the presidential candidate of APC in 2027 election.

2023: Sen. Wamakko inaugurates 150 APC youth support groups in Sokoto

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Wamakko, who also received scores of defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and New Nigeria People Party (NNPP) in…
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq says death of Prof. Muhammed Akanbi, VC Kwara State University (KWASU) is painful and shocking

Gov. AbdulRazaq reacts to death of KWASU’s VC, Prof. Akanbi

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Akanbi died on Nov. 20, after a protracted illness.
LASTMA

LASTMA officials face probe panel over extortion of motorists

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The LASTMA officials were accused of collecting sums of N13, 000, N15, 000 and N20, 000 from different commercial bus…
Supporters of 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi in Edo stage rally in Benin city, Edo State on Independence Day

Labour Party presidential rally in Edo ‘talk of the town’ – Abure

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Abure urged Labour Party supporters nationwide to translate their huge support for the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to votes…
Sen. Kabiru Marafa

2023: Marafa promises massive votes for Tinubu in Zamfara

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Marafa gave the assurance in Gusau on Sunday while interacting with newsmen after a two-week consultative meeting with various interest…
Joy Kolapo

Serial female kidnapper, Joy Kolapo cracked in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Kolapo, 28, was arrested following painstaking investigation and intelligence gathering into the abduction of a three-year old boy, Bright, on…
Kebbi

Gunmen abduct cleric, son in Kwara, demand N100m ransom

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Police spokesman in Kwara, SP Ajayi Okasanmi confirmed the abduction on Sunday and said two suspects had already been arrested.ww
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq says death of Prof. Muhammed Akanbi, VC Kwara State University (KWASU) is painful and shocking

JUST IN: KWASU VC, Prof. Akanbi, is dead

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The KWASU Registrar, Mrs Kikelomo Salle, confirmed Akambi's death in a statement issued in Ilorin on Sunday.
Buhari

Group urges Buhari, NASS to halt plans to auction more 5G licenses

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

NEBPRIL said it had it on good authority that some powerful interests in the corridors of power are currently arm-twisting…
Prof Akin Abayomi

Lagos orders full investigation into sexual abuse allegation at Optimal Cancer Center

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Abayomi disclosed that the video which is circulating on various social media platforms was alleged to have originated from Optimal…
Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu) and Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia)

Wike, allies insist Ayu must go after meeting in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Rising from a closed-door strategic meeting on Sunday in Lagos State, hosted by its former Deputy National Chairman , Chief…
Kwaknkwaso resigns from NNPP ahead of defection to ADC

I will not step down or merge with any political party – Kwankwaso

Ademola Adegbamigbe

3 years ago

Senator Rabiu Kwankwanso, the Presidential Candidate of New Nigeria Peoples (NNPP) has told anyone who cares to listen that would…
2022 Africa Illustrious Awards

Organisers of 2022 Africa Illustrious Awards announce date, venue

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The 2022 Africa Illustrious Awards will hold on the 9th of December at Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Tinubu's campaign council demands apology from ThisDay, Obaigbena

Tinubu’s campaign council demands apology from ThisDay, Obaigbena

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

APC Presidential Campaign Council has demanded an apology from ThisDay and its publisher, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, for the unprofessional report…
Osinbajo embarks on 3-day trip to Canada

Osinbajo embarks on 3-day trip to Canada

Ademola Adegbamigbe

3 years ago

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, departs Abuja today embarking on the first high level visit to Canada since 2000 when…
Moment Ajisegiri Sidika was caught with cocaine at Lagos airport

Moment Ajisegiri Sidika was caught with cocaine at Lagos airport (video)

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

A 56-year-old widow and mother of four, Ajisegiri Kehinde Sidika was caught with 400grams of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed…
NDLEA uncovers illicit drugs hidden in foodstuffs, PlayStation, others

NDLEA uncovers illicit drugs hidden in foodstuffs, PlayStation, bicycle

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on Sunday 13th November, thwarted attempts by a tricycle parts seller,…
Ajisegiri Kehinde Sidika hides cocaine in footwear

56-year-old widow captured with cocaine in footwears at Lagos airport

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Ajisegiri Kehinde Sidika, a 56-year-old widow and mother of four, has been arrested over her attempt to traffic 400grams of…
Ajadi appeals to FG: Rethink 18-year minimum age requirement for WASSCE

Olufemi Ajadi: I will break shackles of poverty in Ogun

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Comrade Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, the governorship candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in Ogun State, has vowed to…
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