Author: Amina Mohammed

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has revealed that over 1.4 million corps members will be deployed to prosecute the 2027 general elections. Chairman of the commission, Joash Amupitan, made the disclosure when he paid a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, in Abuja, on Monday. Amupitan, who described the meeting with the NYSC Senior Management team as humbling experience, noted that he was not just on a formal courtesy visit, but on a mission to express profound gratitude. He said that in the complex architecture of Nigeria’s democracy, there…

A civil society organisation, the Niger Delta Transparency Forum, has called for clarification regarding a reported 5 per cent divestment in Nigeria involving Italy’s national development bank, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Secretary-General of the group, Ebikade Moses, urged the management of CDP to provide details on the transaction, particularly in relation to disclosure and due diligence processes. The group asked whether shareholders have been informed about the reported divestment and whether the necessary steps were taken to ensure proper disclosure. “Are the shareholders aware of the 5 per cent divestment in Nigeria? Has…

King Charles III has publicly acknowledged that his ongoing battle with cancer may prevent him from seeing the long-term outcomes of his current royal projects. The 77-year-old monarch made the rare admission during a recent engagement, marking the most direct reflection on his mortality since his diagnosis in early 2024. The King’s health has been a subject of global interest after the Palace confirmed he was undergoing treatment for an undisclosed form of the disease. Addressing his environmental and social legacy, the monarch noted that while he remains active in his duties, he is realistic about the time remaining in…

Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, said President Bola Tinubu’s failure to visit Angwan Rukuba during his Thursday visit to Plateau State points to a “complete absence of leadership”. Obi said this in a Friday statement shared on Facebook. Tinubu visited Plateau on Thursday to commiserate with victims of the Angwan Rukuba attack that claimed 27 lives on Palm Sunday. During his visit, the president held a town hall meeting with political and traditional leaders at the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Heipang, near Jos. However, the president has faced criticism for failing to conduct a…

The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Olatunji Disu, has appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Okon Placid, as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). He takes over from Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Benjamin Hundeyin. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the outgoing FPRO, Hundeyin, DCP Placid is a seasoned officer of the Nigeria Police Force with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping. Hundeyin said, “Born on 2 December 1970 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, he hails from Mbiokporo Nsit, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State He holds a Bachelor of…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, and approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect. Egbetokun tendered his resignation letter earlier on Tuesday, citing pressing family considerations. Announcing the development, the Presidency, in a statement issued on Tuesday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said President Tinubu expressed profound appreciation to the outgoing police chief for his decades of distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation. The President acknowledged Egbetokun’s…

Britain’s former royal Prince Andrew has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his time as a UK trade envoy, police confirmed on Thursday. According to the Thames Valley Police, officers detained “a man in his sixties from Norfolk” as part of an ongoing investigation. While the statement did not name the suspect, details correspond to the Duke of York. The arrest follows fresh revelations suggesting Andrew may have shared potentially confidential documents with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure representing British trade interests abroad. Andrew previously served as the United Kingdom’s Special Representative…

The 2026 Grammy Awards have concluded with Nigerian artistes making a mark.  Burna Boy, Davido, and Ayra Starr were among the nominees. Unfortunately, Tyla took home the Best African Music Performance award for “Push 2 Start”, beating Burna Boy’s “Love”, Davido’s “With You” featuring Omah Lay, and Ayra Starr’s “Gimme Dat” featuring Wizkid. Below is the complete list of 2026 Grammys winners: Record of the Year DtMF — Bad Bunny Manchild — Sabrina Carpenter Anxiety — Doechii WILDFLOWER — Billie Eilish Abracadabra — Lady Gaga Luther — Kendrick Lamar with SZA — WINNER The Subway — Chappell Roan APT. —…

Group Chairman of First Bank Holdings, Mr Femi Otedola, has defended the company’s decision to take a one-time charge of N748bn to clear legacy bad loans, describing the move as a strategic step toward long-term stability despite its impact on reported profits. The billionaire businessman disclosed this via his X handle on Saturday, explaining that the massive provisioning caused the holding company’s profit to decline by 92 per cent. Otedola stated that the decision was aligned with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive for banks to address non-performing loans transparently rather than defer the problems. “At First HoldCo we decided…

The mother of Anu, the 12-year-old girl at the centre of an ongoing paternity dispute involving Afrobeats musician Davido, has accused the Adeleke family of intimidation, manipulation, and misuse of power, while categorically denying that fresh DNA testing were undertaken in 2020. In a sharply written statement issued late Wednesday, she alleged that her own sister, Titilayo Labinjoh, had been in communication with Dr. Adedeji Adeleke since the COVID-19 pandemic, a development she said came as a shock to her family. “To my shock, my own sister Titi Labinjoh reportedly has been talking to Dr. Deji Adeleke since the pandemic.…