Author: Amina Mohammed

The Federal Government has declared Friday June 6 and Monday June 9 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on the occasion. He called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria. The Minister in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of…

Access ARM Pensions has posted full-year results for 2024, reporting revenue of N28.2 billion, topping the N12.3 billion in 2023. Pre-tax profit rose by 164 per cent to N15.2 billion, while post-tax profit surged by 187 per cent to N10.9 billion. Assets Under Management (AUM) also climbed to N3.5 trillion. Despite headwinds, the company attributed its performance to the strict execution of a well-structured post-merger integration plan, stronger investment capabilities, and an expanding service footprint. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting in Lagos at the weekend, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access ARM Pensions, Dave Uduanu, said: “Our 2024…

A former Minister of Environment under President Muhammadu Buhari, Mohammed Hassan Abdullahi, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abdullahi, who was initially appointed as Minister of State for Science and Technology before being redeployed as the substantive Minister of Environment, announced his resignation in a letter dated June 1. The letter, addressed to the APC chairman in his Uke ward, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, and copied to other party officials, cited personal reasons for his decision to leave the ruling party. He expressed appreciation to the party chairman for the support and cooperation extended to him during his…

Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday said President Bola Tinubu has made Nigeria far better in just two years in office with his remarkable policies and Renewed Hope agenda. The governor, in an opinion article titled ‘Two Years After, The Indicators Are Positive’ commended the president for the bold and audacious move he made in announcing the removal of subsidy on his inauguration in May 2025, saying, the president has clearly demonstrated that he meant business as far as tending to the seemingly intractable problems of Nigeria was concerned. “With requisite but rare confidence and the willpower to make…

Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, has passed on at the age of 70 following a brief illness.  News of Fenty’s demise was reported by Starcom Network News, a radio station in Rihanna’s native Barbados. As of press time, the official cause and exact date of death have not yet been disclosed. According to the aforementioned news outlet, Fenty was surrounded by family members at the time of his death. Rihanna had a rocky relationship with her dad, with the two feuding on multiple occasions, and she revealed that his struggle with crack and alcohol addictions negatively impacted her childhood. The ‘Umbrella’…

The Katsina State Government on Saturday called for the cancellation of the English language examination recently conducted by the West African Examination Council (WAEC). The call followed an incident which led to the commencement of the examination several hours behind the scheduled time nationwide on Wednesday. The position of the state was announced in Katsina by Hajiya Zainab Musa-Musawa, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education during a visit to WAEC office in Katsina. The position was based on a petition signed by Hajiya Ummukhair Ahmed, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry. WAEC had blamed the situation on heightened efforts to curb…

No fewer than 20 members of the Kano State contingent in the just concluded 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta. Ogun State have lost their lives in a fatal weekend crash. Witnesses said the accident happened in Kura Local Government Area, about 30 minutes drive into the metropols. According to reports, the bus transporting the athletes crashed at Dakatsalle Bridge, about 50 kilometres from Kano, after passing through Kaduna State. A viral video from the scene indicates the vehicle skidded off the bridge, leading to the devastating incident. Confirming the heartbreaking development, Umar Bala Fagge, Chairman of the Kano State…

Super Eagles winger, Ahmed Musa, has tied the knot with his 4th wife, Asmau Moriki, at a private ceremony held in Kano State. The latest union comes years after the footballer’s past relationships made headlines. Musa’s first marriage was to Jamila in 2013. The couple, who share two children, divorced in 2017 after reported issues tied to the soccer star’s desire to take a second wife. Shortly after the separation, he married Juliet Ejue, his second wife, from Ogoja in Cross River State. That marriage also ended, though the timeline of their split wasn’t publicly known. In 2021, he married…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states for Saturday, July 20, and Saturday, August 8, 2026, respectively. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced the dates on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), whose nominations were recently approved by the National Assembly. Yakubu also revealed that the Commission is finalising preparations for bye-elections to fill vacant seats in both the National and State Houses of Assembly.

The National Assembly said it plans to deliver a new constitution by December as the Constitution Review Committee of the House of Representatives scheduled its zonal public hearings to begin on July 11. The hearings will deliberate on the 87 prioritised Bills between July 11 and 20 to gather public views on the amendment process. The committee also stated that it would engage with registered political parties on Monday, July 14, in Abuja and hold a National Public Hearing on Monday, July 21. The public hearings are meant to give the country an all-embracing Constitution, the Chairman of the House…