Author: Amina Mohammed

Fresh protests broke out in Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Monday over the persistent killings of indigenous residents by suspected Fulani militants. The demonstrations, which were led by Christian leaders including Plateau chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Polycarp Lubo, began at the Fawvwei Junction community road, causing significant traffic gridlock and leaving commuters stranded. The protest follows a recent surge in violent attacks on communities in Plateau with more than 100 people reportedly killed in Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas over the past two weeks. “We are not happy over the continuous attacks and killings by…

Former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has stated that the north will soon decide who to support in the 2027 general election. Baba-Ahmed served as Special Adviser to President Tinubu before leaving the position to return as the spokesperson for the Arewa Elders Forum. Speaking in an interview clip posted on social media, Baba-Ahmed stated that no politician in the country can win the presidency without getting backing from the north. According to him, the north will decide its political stance in the next six months. “We want a government that understands our…

Media personality, Frank Edoho has stated that many women are more attracted to “bad boys” who occasionally display kindness than to men who are extremely kind. Speaking during a recent episode of The Black Table on TVC, Edoho, a former host of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (WWTBAM)  referenced an article where women shared their relationship preferences. He pointed out that many women confessed to being attracted to men who display assertiveness or dominance. According to him, women are often drawn to men who exude power and confidence, especially when these qualities are occasionally balanced with moments of kindness.…

The white wedding ceremony of Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux captivated attention, with notable guests in attendance. Davido’s daughter, Imade, served as a little bridesmaid, while the late Mohbad’s son, Liam, acted as the ring bearer. The couple’s union has been widely celebrated, with the hashtag #JP2025 trending on social media. Their wedding festivities were a culmination of multiple events. In February, they had a traditional ceremony in Tanzania, followed by a civil wedding. Before the white wedding, a star-studded traditional wedding took place in Lagos. According to Priscilla’s mother, Iyabo Ojo, a grand finale celebration is planned for Tanzania…

Bauchi State deputy governor, Auwal Jatau, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, engaged themselves in a heated altercation that degenerated into fisticuffs on Friday. Jatau allegedly slapped the minister in the ensuing melee. The development occurred in a bus conveying both political office-holders to Bauchi city from Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport in Bauchi State on Friday. It was learnt that the deputy governor had waded into an initial altercation, which started with his principal, Governor Bala Mohammed, and the minister. Jatau’s involvement escalated the altercation, forcing other people onboard the vehicle to intervene to avoid…

Stand-up comedian Seyi Law has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating that if Tinubu can’t transform Nigeria, no politician has capacity to do it.  Despite facing criticism and losing patronage from some Nigerians, Seyi Law said he is committed to his stance and confidence in Tinubu’s leadership abilities. In an interview on Tejubabyface show, Seyi Law. who is the Senior Special Assistant on Entertainment and Tourism  to Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa said that enduring the current challenges under Tinubu’s leadership is preferable to temporary comforts that might jeopardise Nigeria’s future. He advocates for constructive criticism and engagement rather…

Three personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been hospitalised with gunshot wounds following a violent attack during a raid operation in Abuja on Thursday night. The officers were ambushed by unknown gunmen in the Jahi area of the Federal Capital Territory after raiding an uncompleted building at the NNPC section of the district. Acting on intelligence, the NDLEA operatives had stormed the premises, recovering 74 bottles of codeine, 10 litres of codeine syrup, 48 grams of tramadol 225mg, 4.9 kilograms of skunk (a potent strain of cannabis), and five Android phones. As they attempted to exit…

The Mayor of Kumasi, Ghana, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, has issued a strong warning to cattle rearers, stating that effective May 1, stray cattle found causing a nuisance in the city will be seized, slaughtered, and used to feed inmates at the Kumasi Central Prison. Addressing a news conference in Kumasi, the Mayor said the decision is a response to the growing problem of cattle roaming freely and disrupting public life—an issue he described as unworthy of the city’s stature. He urged all herders to keep their animals out of the metropolis to avoid severe consequences. “There is another thing…

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked the newly resettled Yamtake community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, killing two soldiers and an undisclosed number of civilians. Security and local sources confirmed the attack, saying the assailants invaded the communities around 11:15pm on Thursday. One of the military sources said before a reinforcement team was sent from Gwoza, the damage had bee done as the attackers stormed Yamtake military formation. “We are waiting for the reinforcement team to return, but we learnt that two of our men and other civilians were affected. I advise we wait until they return,” he…

Fuji music star, Taye Adebisi, popularly known as Taye Currency has disclosed that he lost N10 million to the ponzi scheme known as CBEX which recently crashed. The Ibadan, Oyo State-based singer disclosed this during a performance, a video of which has now gone viral. Taye Currency said he was lured into the scheme by four close associates identified as Sodiq, Small London, Lateef and one other. “You will hear how CBEX took away over N20 million from me and people close to me. “On April 1, Sodiq came to my house and said Lateef, the brand manager, had collected…