Author: Amina Mohammed

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered security agencies to hunt down those responsible for the brutal attacks on several villages in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, which left more than 52 dead and dozens of homes and food stores destroyed. In a strong condemnation of the massacre, which occurred Wednesday night across Ruwi, Mangor, Daffo, Manguna, Hurti, and Tadai communities, the President described the killings as unacceptable and vowed that the attackers would face severe punishment once apprehended. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu expressed deep sorrow over what he…

The Nigeria Police have invited the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, to appear at the Force Intelligence Department in Abuja. This follows his alleged defiance of a security ban on Durbar activities during the recent Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in Kano State. A letter dated 4 April 2025, signed by Commissioner of Police (Operations) CP Olajide Rufus Ibitoye, asked the monarch to report by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 8 April 2025. It stated that the invitation relates to Sanusi’s decision to hold traditional Durbar events despite an official suspension due to security risks. The Kano State Police, alongside other security…

Omotunde Adebowale-David, also known as Lolo 1, a Nigerian media personality and actress, has shared her traumatic experience of sexual assault by a male colleague in the broadcasting industry. The ordeal left her traumatized. In a recent episode of the ‘Say My Piece’ podcast, which she co-hosts, the actress mentioned that she cannot provide many details about the incident due to concerns about being criticized. She said: “I hardly ever say this, and I am not even ready to tell the full story. The stories of sexual assault. When I discussed it with my daughter yesterday, she held my hand…

Former Vice- President Atiku Abubakar has advised President Bola Tinubu to urgently reconfigure his security architecture in order to address the wanton killings in the country. According to him, the current security architecture has been unable to stop the killings in the country. Reacting to the Killings of some Nigerians in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the last election, said the time had come for the Federal government to reconfigure its security architecture to meet the needs of protecting the lives and properties of Nigerians. Atiku in a post on…

The chairman of the Ogun state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Yemi Sanusi has expressed sadness over the demise of the Publicity Secretary, Com. Tunde Oladunjoye, describing him as a “pragmatic and loyal party man.” Announcing the death on Saturday morning, Sanusi said Oladunjoye, popularly known as CATO in his lifetime was always ready to stretch himself beyond convenience threshold to achieve the party’s goal, lamenting his exit was a great loss to APC, his family and Ogun State at large. He prayed the Almighty Allah to grant the deceased Aljanah Fridaus, bless and prosper the family…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) yesterday announced the appointment of a new eight -man Senior Management Team. The appointment followed the recent announcement followed the appointment of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and Board of Director. The appointments all take immediate effect, according to the press statement of the Chief Corporate Communications Officer Mr Olufemi Soneye. The statement said, “Following the appointment of the Group Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced the appointment of a new 8-man Senior Management Team on Friday. “The team which will…

Renowned Bollywood actor and filmmaker,  Manoj Kumar has died at 87 in Mumbai, India’s entertainment and financial hub. Dr. Santosh Shetty of Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where the veteran actor was receiving treatment, confirmed that he succumbed to complications arising from age-related health conditions. His son, Kunal Goswami, also shared with the ANI news agency that Kumar had been dealing with health challenges for an extended period. Widely celebrated for his patriotic roles, Kumar rose to stardom during the 1960s and 1970s. His impactful storytelling and iconic performances left a lasting legacy in Indian cinema, particularly through films that stirred…

Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has mourned the death of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Yekini Adeojo. The governor, who described Alhaji Adeojo as one of the last men standing, said his death marked the end of a glorious political era. Makinde expressed his condolences to the family of Adeojo, who was the PDP Governorship standardbearer in the 1999 governorship election, praying to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the exit of their patriarch. Makinde’s condolence message was contained in a release on Friday issued by his Special Adviser (Media) Dr…

South Korea’s top court on Friday unanimously ruled to remove impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol from office over his disastrous martial law declaration, triggering fresh elections after months of political turmoil. Yoon, 64, was suspended by lawmakers over his December 3 attempt to subvert civilian rule, which saw armed soldiers deployed to parliament. He was also arrested on insurrection charges as part of a separate criminal case. Millions of Koreans watched the Constitutional Court hand down its verdict live on television, with the country’s main messaging app Kakao,Talk telli,ng AFP that some users were experiencing delays due to a sudden…

There is panic in Idi-Araba, Lagos as an explosion on Thursday has reportedly claimed one life. Preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred at a scrap metal yard, where traders were handling a suspicious metallic object resembling an explosive device. The object detonated while being cut, resulting in a fatality. Residents and businesses in areas where scrap trading is common have been urged to exercise caution. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the explosion at No. 40 Taiwo Street, Idi-Araba, Mushin, which resulted in injuries to three others. According to a police source, a distress call was received at about…