Author: Amina Mohammed

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the federal government to raise the retirement age for all civil servants to 65 years or 40 years of service, aligning with conditions already granted to select sectors. Speaking during the May Day celebration at Eagle Square in Abuja on Thursday, NLC President Joe Ajaero made the appeal while presenting the union’s key demands. “It is imperative to extend the revised retirement age of 65 years or 40 years of service currently enjoyed by teachers, health professionals, and judges to all public servants,” Ajaero stated. He emphasised that equal treatment across all categories…

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended three Judges for one year without pay. The affected judges are Justice Jane E. Inyang of the Court of Appeal, Uyo Division; Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, and Justice Aminu Baffa Aliyu of the Federal High Court in Zamfara State. NJC also directed the governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, to reverse the appointment of the acting Chief Judge of the State, Justice Theophilus Nnamdi Nzeukwu. The decisions, among others, were taken by the Council at the end of its 108th meeting held on April 29 and 30,…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, yesterday said Nigerians know that the commission was not established for political vendetta and has not been playing politics its operations. He also said there is no link between the investigation of former Delta State Governor  Ifeanyi Okowa and his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Olukoyede refuted the allegation that EFCC was being used to blackmail opposition figures to join the ruling party. The chairman, who spoke on television last night, said  the commission has focused on anti-graft war,…

Legendary Juju musician,  King Sunny Ade (KSA) has denied rumours of his disappearance in a press statement on his official Instagram account. He attributed the false claims to his daughter, Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye and her associates. The legendary musician assured his fans and the public that he is alive and well, expressing gratitude for their concern and support. King Sunny Ade also warned those responsible for spreading the falsehood to stop, threatening legal action if they don’t desist. He concluded by thanking his fans and wishing them well. The statement reads: “Contrary to the falsehood and fabricated news dated 28th…

Former Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has fired back at former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, over his criticism of Okowa’s recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying Saraki lacks the moral standing to comment on the matter. Speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Tuesday, Okowa responded to Saraki’s remarks in which the ex-Senate President described Okowa’s switch from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC as “shocking” and “unprecedented,” especially considering that Okowa was the PDP’s vice presidential candidate in the 2023 general election. “It is shocking and unbecoming. It’s simply a sign of…

Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, believes the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has lost its essence in Delta State with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC. In an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, Keyamo stated that Delta was a major funder of the PDP. He also mentioned that the governor’s defection was a significant boost for the APC ahead of the 2027 elections, adding that leaders of the APC have agreed that he is the leader of the party. It will be recalled that Oborevwori and his deputy, Monday Onyeme, dumped the…

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court has pruned the number of persons who applied to observe the trial of leader of the Indigenous People’s of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, which resumes on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, The Nation has gathered. Over 30 persons, including convener of “Take it Back Movement” Omoyele Sowore had applied to be in court as observers. However, it was learnt that the court approved a list of 20 persons to be allowed into the court as observers. The approved list, it was further gathered, contained the names of close family members of the…

Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has been named the ‘Next Rated’ artiste at the 17th edition of The Headies Awards. The prestigious music awards ceremony, hosted by actress Nancy Isime, took place on Sunday night at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, celebrating excellence in music released between April 1, 2023, and July 31, 2024. Odumodublvck clinched the coveted ‘Next Rated’ title after beating fellow nominees Qing Madi, Shallipopi, Ayo Maff, and Nasboi. In other major wins of the night, the late singer Mohbad was posthumously honoured with the ‘Best Street-Hop Artiste’ award, while Rema took home ‘Album of the Year’ for…

WhatsApp has announced that it has taken steps to stay and appeal the ruling by Nigeria’s Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal upholding a $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).  In a statement issued on Saturday, the company expressed displeasure with the decision of the tribunal. On Friday, the tribunal, while upholding the penalty, ordered WhatsApp and its parent company, Meta Platforms Incorporated, to pay an additional $35,000 to the FCCPC for investigative costs. The $220 million fine was imposed over accusations that WhatsApp and Meta engaged in discriminatory data practices affecting Nigerian users. Reacting,…

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has explained why he cautioned the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, from visiting his state. Alia, who spoke during an interview with TVC news — ‘Beyond the headlines…’ faulted Obi for failing to adhere to protocols, especially informing the governor of the state. He further rubbished Obi’s claims that he attempted to reach him. Recall that Obi had cancelled his scheduled visit to Benue State, citing a cautionary statement issued by the state government as the reason for shelving the trip. Obi had expressed disappointment over the…