Author: Amina Mohammed

The decision by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum to attempt replacing an elected national officer of the party is a blatant violation of both the nation’s laws and the PDP’s constitution, according to PDP National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu. “I remain the National Secretary of the PDP; this is not the first time that some people are attempting a shortcut that violates the PDP constitution and contradicts court orders,” Anyanwu stated, emphasising that those pushing the PDP Governors’ Forum in this direction are harming the party. Anyanwu referred to the Supreme Court judgment of March, which explicitly nullified…

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar said incompetence of President Bola Tinubu’s administration is responsible for killings in Plateau State. Atiku said this in a Tuesday statement following resurgence of violent attacks in Plateau, particularly the recent killings in Zike community in the Kimakpa area of Kwali district, Bassa Local Government Area, where at least 47 persons were killed on Sunday. The 2023 presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressed deep sadness and alarm at the development, noting that “this tragedy, coming just days after a similar attack in Bokkos LGA, is a grim reminder of the worsening state of…

An Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, has granted controversial street-pop singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, bail of N1 million, following his arraignment on multiple charges, including criminal defamation, cyberstalking, and inciting public disturbance. The bail is conditional upon the provision of two sureties in like sum. According to the court, one surety must be either the Chairman or Secretary of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), while the other must own property within a Government Reserved Area (GRA) in Ilorin, supported by a valid Certificate of Occupancy. As of press time, the 31-year-old singer remains…

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has cried out that the utility company supplying electricity to his quarters, Eko Disco raised his bill from N2.7m in March to N29m in April. Hamzat said the DisCo also frustrated his efforts to get metered despite paying for a prepaid meter. The deputy governor said this Monday at a roundtable held in Victoria Island between the REA and the Lagos State Government. The REA and Lagos State Government were in Lagos to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the electrification of rural communities in Lagos. Hamzat, who represented Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at…

The Trump administration said on Friday that it had moved a portrait of former President Barack Obama in a White House hallway and replaced it with a pop-art painting of President Trump pumping his fist after the assassination attempt last year on the campaign trail in Butler, Pa. The shuffling of décor is not uncommon at the White House, where portraits are rotated often. But the new, striking artwork depicting Mr. Trump drew criticism from some presidential historians, who could not recall another president hanging a painting of himself during his term in the White House. Typically, paintings of presidents…

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…