Author: Amina Mohammed

The Founder of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners’ Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has refuted claims that his aircraft was purchased using offerings from church members. In a trending video, Oyedepo stated that the acquisition of the aircraft was purely an act of divine provision and not the result of financial planning, fundraising, or personal ambition. “He bought the first aircraft without any prayer, without any idea that the aircraft was coming. He said it, he delivered it, nobody had any pressure on his life. There was no reminder on the offering. The offering didn’t buy it oo! God…

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, said the lawmakers will receive the report on the ₦54.2 trillion 2025 budget estimates this week for possible passage. Speaking during plenary, Akpabio gave the assurance that the Senate Committee on Appropriations is expected to present the report on Wednesday or Thursday. He disclosed this while addressing lawmakers after a debate on a bill seeking to establish a Federal University of Agriculture in Abak, Akwa Ibom State. Akpabio stressed the urgency of finalising work on the 2025 budget, noting that some senators were absent from the chamber to put the finishing…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed the reported suspension of its Board of Trustees Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, by the Abia State Chapter, declaring it unconstitutional and of no effect. The party’s National Working Committee (NWC) stated that no state chapter has the authority to suspend a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) without due process, as outlined in Section 57 (7) of the PDP Constitution. The NWC described the suspension as reckless and warned against actions that could destabilize the party. It urged members to disregard the suspension while reaffirming Wabara’s position. Read the full statement below:…

The Senate Public Accounts Committee has raised serious concerns over multiple issues related to the Nigeria Police Force, including financial irregularities and missing firearms. During a review of the Auditor-General’s report, lawmakers were informed of eight infractions recorded against the police including contract irregularities totalling ₦1.136 billion, as well as the disappearance of over 3,900 firearms, including AK-47 rifles, which are feared to be at large in the hands of criminal elements. The Assistant Inspector General of Police (Budget), Abdul Suleiman, assured lawmakers that the police had responded to the audit queries appropriately. However, tensions arose when some lawmakers disagreed…

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late President of Namibia, Sam Nujoma, as a quintessential patriot and courageous leader. Obasanjo said Nujoma lived a fulfilled life, having served his country in various capacities before finally becoming the first President of the country from 1990 – 2005. Obasanjo also disclosed that as the country and the world mourn President Nujoma, “the prayer is that the death of this great African son and leader will remind us of the sacrifices that he and his contemporaries who fought for Africa’s independence made.” This was contained in a separate condolence letters to President…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and APM Terminals Apapa have officially relaunched the Apapa-Ibadan standard gauge rail service for container transportation, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s logistics sector. The new service operates between the Lagos Port Complex in Apapa and the NRC Freight Yard in Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State, offering a more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly alternative to road transportation. Speaking at the launch, NRC Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, highlighted the longstanding collaboration between NRC and APM Terminals in moving container traffic across Nigeria, previously utilizing the narrow-gauge line to Kaduna and Kano. He noted that container…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed confidence that nothing will stand in the way of his victory in 2027 should he decide to seek a second term. Governor Fubara made this assertion on Tuesday during a solidarity visit by the three Local Government Areas that make up the Kalabari Ethnic Nationality. The delegation had endorsed him for re-election, citing his leadership qualities and commitment to infrastructural development, including the ongoing ₦200 billion Trans-Kalabari road project. The governor, however, emphasised that his administration is more focused on delivering meaningful impact in the state rather than the duration of its time…

The Central Bank of Nigeria has eliminated the three free monthly withdrawals previously allowed for customers using other banks’ ATMs. In a circular dated February 10, 2025, the apex bank directed all banks and financial institutions to implement new ATM withdrawal charges from March 1, 2025. This means customers will now pay for every withdrawal made from another bank’s ATM. The review affects the charges prescribed in Section 10.7 of the CBN Guide to Charges by Banks, Other Financial and Non-Bank Financial Institutions (2020). The circular, signed by John Onojah, Acting Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department at the CBN, is…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has signed an amended Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was disclosed in a statement by the minister’s media aide, Tunde Moshood, on Tuesday. According to the statement, the signing took place during a meeting with UAE’s Minister of Economy, Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, on the sidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) 2025. The agreement aims to strengthen aviation ties between both nations. The ICAO GISS 2025, hosted by Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General…

A suicide bomber killed five people including Taliban security forces on Tuesday in an explosion outside a bank in northern Afghanistan, police said. Seven people were also wounded in the attack which targeted a queue of people waiting to collect their salaries from a bank in the city of Kunduz, the capital of Kunduz province. “A suicide bomber, who had improvised explosive devices, detonated himself,” said Jumadin Khaksar, police spokesman for Kunduz province. He said civilians, civil servants and members of the Taliban security forces were among those killed. “The Kunduz Province Police Command is working with relevant organisations to…