Author: Amina Mohammed

Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has denied telling his long-time friend and content creator, Kemi Olunloyo that his ex-wife, Precious Chikwendu, planned to have her kidnapped. Fani-Kayode stated this in a Facebook post on Saturday night. He said, “My ex-wife and mother of my four sons Dr. Precious Chikwendu sent me a video of my childhood friend and sister Madame Kemi Olunloyo in which the latter made extensive comments about a matter and a number of individuals that does not in any way involve or concern me and my family and in which we have no interest. “The…

Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday pledged federal government’s swift response to Friday night’s suicide bombing in Borno State, which left no fewer than 24 people dead. Shettima slammed the suicide bombing by a female at a local food joint in Konduga Local Government Area of the state as a “heinous act of terrorism against innocent civilians.” Several other people were injured in the attack which locals strongly believe was the handiwork of Boko Haram or ISWAS insurgents. The Vice President extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the people of Borno State while reaffirming federal government’s determination…

At least 12 persons travelling from Zaria local government area of Kaduna State were attacked and killed by hoodlums in Mangu local government area of Plateau State at the weekend. It was gathered that some other travellers sustained various degree of injuries and were rushed to the hospital in Mangu for medical attention. Our correspondent reports that over 18 travellers comprising men, women and children, travelling in an 18-seater bus belonging to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, were attacked by the hoodlums around 8pm on Friday. Investigation by our correspondent revealed that the travellers were heading to Qua’an Pan LGA…

The Rivers State Police Command has denied allegations of attempting to cover up the case of an alleged assault on three ladies by one Christian Maduba at the BlackBox nightclub in Port Harcourt. The denial follows outrage on social media by Nigerians who accused the police of trying to frustrate the case by changing the charges against the suspect. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, said the case had already been taken to court and was undergoing due legal process, dismissing insinuations of foul play. The ladies, Anthonia Okoye, Juliet Obasi and Jennifer Nnochiri, in separate…

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sitting at Maitama, has granted bail to the suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to the tune of N50million. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by Justice Chizoba Orji, rejected application the Federal Government made for the defendant who was arraigned on a three-count charge, to be remanded in prison custody pending the determination of the case against her. Justice Orji held that she found no reason to deny the defendant bail, saying there was sufficient evidence that she is willing to face her trial. Consequently, aside from…

The federal government has revealed plans for the evacuation of Nigerian citizens currently stranded in Israel and Iran amid the escalating conflict between both nations. The announcement was made in a press statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. Ebienfa urged Nigerians in the foreign country to reach out to the Nigerian Embassy or Mission for registration and to follow security directives. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform that, following the escalation of the crisis between the State of Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran, the…

Petroleum scarcity may be brewing in the South Western region of the country as the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), South-West Zone is set to halt petroleum distribution over toll fees in the Lekki-Epe axis. To this end, residents and businesses around the Lekki-Epe axis may experience energy supply disruption following a directive by IPMAN, South-West Zone, asking its transporters to withdraw from the Lekki-Epe corridor starting Monday, June 16, 2025. It is also feared that the action may spiral into scarcity in the South West part of the country. The Lekki-Epe corridor hosts critical infrastructure such as…

An elderstatesman and community leader in Benue State, Terry Waya has urged stakeholders in the state to cooperate with the federal government in finding lasting solution to the crisis in the state. Gunmen killed around 200 villagers in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, on the night of Friday, June 13, 2025, an incident which drew the attention of the global community, including Pope Leo. President Bola Tinubu will also visit the state on Wednesday as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the state. In a statement on Tuesday,…

President Bola Tinubu has announced a change in his official schedule, postponing his planned visit to Kaduna State to instead travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the shift comes as part of intensified efforts by the Federal Government to tackle the ongoing conflict that has devastated communities in Benue, particularly the recent Yelwata massacre that claimed over 200 lives. The President’s visit aims to provide a firsthand assessment of the persistent violence that has claimed numerous lives and caused widespread destruction. During his stay,…

Justice Muhammed Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has rejected a request by the federal government to arrest Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her failure to appear in Court to face criminal trial. The Judge gave the ruling after the government’s Counsel, David Kaswe, told the court that he served the charge on the female lawmaker’s lawyer in the courtroom. Justice Umar said as the Kogi Central Senator had not previously been served the charge or hearing notice, it was, therefore, inconceivable that she would be present in the courtroom. He refused the prosecution’s application for a bench…