Author: Amina Mohammed

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…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted four Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Centres and arrested 27 impersonators during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja yesterday by the Board’s Spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin. He explained that the CBT centres were delisted for failing to meet the stringent technical standards required for the ongoing UTME. Benjamin said the delisted centres include Adventure Associate, located behind Sheshe Supermarket off Hadejia Road, Kano, Kano State, and Saadatu Rimi College of Education, Zaria Road, Naibawa, Kano, Kano State. Also delisted are Penta…

The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has pleaded for more time to brief the National Assembly’s Ad-hoc Committee after shunning an invitation on Thursday. Ibas, who addressed the committee at the National Assembly on Friday, cited the fragile security and political environment under the current state of emergency. While acknowledging the leadership of the committee and the importance of its role in upholding democratic integrity, he expressed regret over his previous absence. According to Ibas, the delay was due to urgent government demands and not out of disrespect. “Mr. Chairman, please permit me to begin by respectfully acknowledging your…

The Sole Administrator of Rivers state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas is currently attending the National Economic Council NEC meeting, presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Also present at the NEC meeting is the newly defected Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori. Other governors spotted at the meeting include Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Kwara, Abdulrahman Abdulrazak, Edo, Monday Okpebholo, Cross River, Bassey Otu among others. There were also a good number of Deputy Governors in attendance at the meeting. The National Economic Council NEC meeting is chaired by the Vice President, where…

The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is a loser amid the mass defections in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ifeanyi Okowa, who was Atiku’s running mate in the 2023 election and Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday. Taking to his X account, Onanuga stated that Atiku’s coalition for the 2027 election has been disintegrated. He added that potential allies are giving Atiku a wide berth, calling the latter a loser. “Atiku’s political future looks bleak. The coalition that he,…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the federal government to ensure that energy subsidy reforms are inclusive and do not disproportionately burden poor and vulnerable Nigerians. The caution comes as President Bola Tinubu officially unveiled Nigeria’s energy transition plan yesterday, saying the move  reaffirms his administration’s commitment to cleaner energy, while balancing fiscal sustainability with social equity. At the launch of its April 2025 Fiscal Monitor, Deputy Director, IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department, Era Dabla-Norris, noted that energy subsidies remain a significant fiscal drain on many developing economies, including Nigeria, adding that reforms must be carefully designed to ensure they do not…