Author: Amina Mohammed

Senator representing Borno South senatorial district, Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on security, welfare, and the economy in the state. Speaking to journalists over the weekend following a series of security meetings in Abuja, Ndume decried the deteriorating situation in the state, citing a surge in insurgent attacks and the inadequate support for security forces battling the crisis. “From November last year to date, we’ve experienced 252 attacks in Borno. Over 100 soldiers and 238 civilians have been killed,” he said. “Three of our local governments — Gudumbari, Marte and Abadam…

Chairman of Air Peace Group, Dr. Allen Onyema, has condemned the recent discovery of underaged Nigerian girls trafficked to Ivory Coast, describing the act as deeply troubling and inhumane. In a personally signed statement, Onyema urged collective action to combat human trafficking, stressing that the practice is not only ungodly but a grave violation of human dignity. He called on all Nigerians to speak out and discourage anyone involved in trafficking, labeling it a clear example of man’s inhumanity to man. He said: “We should discourage trafficking of any kind. It is inhumane and callous. It is absolutely ungodly and…

For the umpteenth time, The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned against the spraying, hawking, mutilation or counterfeiting the Naira. Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department of the CBN, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali gave the warning during the bank”s Special Day at the ongoing 36th Enugu International Trade Fair. She urged the public to see the Nigerian currency, the Naira as the nation’s critical symbol of national identity and therefore respect and keep it clean always. Mrs Ali assured that the apex bank will sustain its efforts towards ensuring the availability of clean currency notes with the right mix. “The…

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has played down speculations on an opposition merger ahead of the 2027 election, saying it will not work.  Ganduje, who led the APC National Working Committee on a Sallah homage to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna State, made the remark while addressing members of the press. He stated that the APC is not worried as whatever coalition moves are being made is history repeating itself. “We are not worried at all. This is just history trying to repeat itself. They went on a joint…

Nollywood actress,  Funke Akindele has revealed that her mother’s death and the defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 governorship election in Lagos state afffected he so badly to the point that she almost died. Popularly called Jenifa by her fans, Funke also revealed that she broke down recently while dealing with personal issues, including the passing of her mother and having to take care of her children alone. In a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, the box office star talked about being accused of underpaying someone who featured in her movie, her marriage falling…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the no-case submissions made by a former head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), DCP Abba Kyari and his four co-defendants. Kyari and four members of the IRT, ACP Sunday J. Ubua, ASP Bawa James, Inspector Simon Agirgba and Inspector John Nuhu, are being prosecuted on charges of conspiracy to deal in 17.55kg of cocaine. They are also accused of dealing in cocaine without lawful authority, conspiracy to tamper with cocaine and unlawfully tampering with the 21.35kg of cocaine seized from two convicted drug dealers. Each…

The apex northern sociocultural body, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has told politicians to prioritise governance, stressing that it’s not time yet for 2027 campaigns. The body described early election campaigns as insensitive amid worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and growing discontent among Nigerians. ACF chairman, Chief Mamman Mike Osuman (SAN), stated this at the 715th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the forum at its national secretariat in Kaduna on Thursday. The ACF chairman described the recent resurgence of violent attacks in parts of the North and other parts of the country as disturbing and unacceptable. According to him, “Only recently,…

Lamidi Apapa, the factional Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), claims he is the most constitutionally qualified person to lead the party amid its leadership crisis. Apapa stated this on ARISE TV’s News Night on Thursday, citing Article 14 of the party’s constitution as the basis for his opinion. He said that he took over the LP leadership position after the Supreme Court’s certified true copy was issued. The self-declared chair stated that the apex court judgment puts him in pole position to replace Abure, as he is the most senior national deputy chairman of the party. According to him,…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented a cash gift of ₦10 million to Isioma Nwosu, who was recognised as the top graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2023/2024 academic session.   Nwosu, a Biochemistry graduate from the Faculty of Science, achieved a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.93 out of a possible 5.0. Governor Sanwo-Olu who was represented by his deputy, Obafemi Hazmat, announced the award on Thursday during LASU’s 28th Convocation Ceremony, held at the Buba Marwa Auditorium in Ojo. The event also featured the conferral of honorary doctorate degrees and distinguished professorships on several…

Actress and filmmaker, Wumi Toriola has expressed desire to have more children with ex-husband, despite having no interest in remarrying him. In an interview on TVC ‘Your View’, Wumi who said she has spent over 15 years in acting profession said her ex-husband reportedly told her she wouldn’t make a good wife if they reconciled but praised her as a good mother to their child. Wumi said they’re co-parenting and getting along well. According to her: “I’m not interested in getting married now, but I want to have more babies with my ex-husband”. ” My ex-husband told me that I may…