Author: Amina Mohammed

Colombia came from behind to grab a 1-1 draw with Brazil on Tuesday, ensuring their qualification to the Copa America quarter-finals as group winners. An equalizer from Daniel Munoz in first half stoppage time was enough to earn Colombia a share of the spoils after Raphinha had fired Brazil into the lead with a sublime 12th-minute free-kick at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The result means Colombia advance to the knockout rounds as winners of Group D, where they will face Group C runners-up Panama in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday. But Tuesday’s draw means Brazil will face a titanic…

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate promotion stagnation in the Federal Civil Service from 2013 to 2023. The resolution was a sequel to a motion moved by Rep. Salman Idris, the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Agric Colleges and Institutions in Abuja. He said that promotion remained the progression of civil servants as well as a motivational incentive for productivity. Idris decried the incessant stagnation in promotions across Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government. This according to him had resulted in loss of service delivery, decline in highly specialized skills, low levels of productivity and performance, employee unrest,…

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee, has shortlisted a total of 98 lawyers to be considered for the conferment of the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Among the names are the All Progressive Congress, National Legal Adviser, Prof Abdulkarim Kana (Life Bencher), former Nigeria Bar Association, national officials, Monday Ubani, Kunle Edun and Dr Rapulu Nduka. Also shortlisted is the Independent National Electoral Commission legal adviser, Wendy Kuku, a notable Abuja based human rights lawyer, Terkaa Aondo and NBA Bwari branch chairman, paul Daudu. The names were contained in a document signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme…

Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio, along with Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau and other distinguished Senators, visited the Abuja residence of former Senate President Bukola Saraki to offer their condolences on the recent passing of his mother. Saraki expressed his gratitude, saying, “Grateful to welcome His Excellency, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, the Senate President, and Senator Jibrin Barau, the Deputy Senate President, along with other Distinguished Senators, to my Abuja residence today for a condolence visit following the passing of my mother.” The visit highlights the Senate community’s unity and support for the Saraki family during their time of grief.

The Director General of All Progressives Congress, APC Campaign Organization, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, Tuesday said that the performances of the party’s governorship candidate Sen. Monday Okpebholo and his running mate, Hon Dennis Idahosa in their senatorial district and constituency would propel the party to victory in the September, 21st election in the state. Urhoghide in a chat with newsmen in Benin City also described as uncomplimentary comments by the oppositions that the Okpebholo was incompetent and lacked capacity adding that his ability to assemble competent hands to pilot the party into victory in his senatorial election speaks volume to his…

A member of the House of Representatives, representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency, Rivers State, Cyril Hart, on Tuesday during plenary, walked out of the green chamber after accusing the Deputy Speaker of discriminating against new members during parliamentary debates. Hart, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, made the allegation a few minutes after the lawmaker representing Damboa/Gwoza/Chibok Federal Constituency, Borno State, moved a motion condemning the recent suicide bombings which claimed lives in the North-Eastern State. The motion elicited debates from many lawmakers including the Chairman, House Committee on Navy, Idris Wase; the Chairman, Committee on Defence, Babajimi Benson and…

The House of Representatives has asked the Minister of Works, David Umahi to immediately revoke the contract for the construction of the flooded East-West Road awarded to Rock Result Nigeria Limited and other contracts and re-award same to a company with expertise and capacity. This followed a motion on the “need to revoke the contract for the construction of flooded sections of the East-West road connecting major communities in Bayelsa State” moved by Hon. Obok Oforjil during plenary in Abuja. Moving the motion, Oforjil stated that the East-West Road is one of the important roads in the Federation which has…

The Osun State House of Assembly has passed the bill seeking the establishment of a public complaints and anti-corruption commission for the state. The bill, a private member bill, titled “Osun State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission Establishment Bill 2023”, was passed after its third reading during the plenary session on Tuesday in Osogbo The bill was sponsored by Mr Lawrence Adeoti, a lawmaker representing Ife South State Constituency. He said that when the bill is signed into law, it will complement efforts of the State Ministry of Justice and the Attorney-General in ensuring the eradication of corruption in the…

The sixth prosecution witness, Idi Musa, in the trial of Ismaila Mustapha, (a.k.a Mompha) on Monday, told Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos how N35bn was found in two bank accounts linked to the defendant. The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, had, on January 12, 2022, arraigned Mompha alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, on an eight-count charge bordering on conspiracy to launder funds obtained through unlawful activity, retention of proceeds of criminal conduct, laundering of funds obtained through unlawful activity, failure to disclose assets and property, possession…

Manchester United is set to hire former Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell to bolster their recruitment efforts. Initially joining on a short-term basis to assist during the current transfer window, there is potential for Christopher Vivell to stay longer as the club seeks to enhance its football leadership and recruitment departments. Vivell, who was placed on gardening leave by Chelsea last July just seven months after joining the club, has a notable background, having previously worked for the Red Bull group in Salzburg and Leipzig. This move aligns with the recent confirmation of Dan Ashworth’s appointment as United’s sporting director.…