Author: Amina Mohammed

On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu experienced a stumble as he tried to step onto the parade vehicle during the Democracy Day festivities at Eagle Square in Abuja. Video clips of the incident quickly spread across social media, sparking concern among viewers. The President’s misstep occurred just after his arrival at the venue for the June 12 celebrations. While attempting to get on the vehicle, he briefly lost his balance. Fortunately, his aides promptly came to his assistance, and President Tinubu was able to continue participating in the ongoing ceremony without further issue. This incident took place amidst a series of…

Euro 2024 tournament director Philipp Lahm hopes the event will “bring people together” at a time of division and disunity across Europe. In an interview with AFP subsidiary SID, the 2014 World Cup-winning captain said the true test of the tournament’s success was “when I sense greater solidarity in our society, in Germany and in Europe.” Full-back Lahm played at the 2006 World Cup, the last time Germany hosted a major football tournament. That World Cup, known domestically as the ‘Summer Fairytale’, was credited with bringing the country together as well as helping change Germany’s reputation abroad and the country’s…

Shettima paid tribute to Tinubu, describing him as the unsung hero of Nigeria’s democratic journey. He praised Tinubu’s commitment to democracy, his sacrifices during the military era, and his role in providing a political alternative to the ruling party. The Vice President highlighted Tinubu’s support for opposition candidates, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and his role in the emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari as the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag bearer in 2015. Shettima described Tinubu as a unifying leader who has demonstrated a penchant for sacrificing his comfort and wellbeing for the enthronement of…

Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has confirmed his upcoming wedding to his partner, Chioma Rowland. According to reports on Tuesday Chioma and Davido’s traditional wedding is reportedly scheduled to take place in Lagos on June 25, 2024. Confirming the news in a video shared by his long time associate, UK-based Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adeboyega on Instagram on Tuesday, the excited groom to be invited his friends to join in the celebration. In the video, Davido was heard saying, “Guys, you have to come to Nigeria on the 25th [of June] for my wedding.” This comes after the…

Sensational singer, Asake, has announced the start date for his highly anticipated “Lungu Boy World Tour”. The tour is set to kick off in June 2024, at the Afronation festival in Portmatio, followed by a headlining performance at the Wireless Festival in London on July 13, 2024. Asake will then embark on a journey across the United States, performing at iconic arenas such as the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Toyota Centre in Houston, and the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York. The tour will also make stops in Europe and Australia, with…

Grammy-winning singer Tems‘ album “Born in the Wild” has made a remarkable impact on the global music scene, debuting at an impressive #28 on the UK Official Albums chart. This milestone marks Tems’ first entry into the UK chart, surpassing the achievements of her Nigerian female counterparts. Released on June 7, the album has gained widespread recognition, topping the charts in 22 countries on Apple Music just two days after its release. Featuring collaborations with prominent artists like Asake and J. Cole, “Born in the Wild” has already garnered significant attention with singles like “Love Me JeJe” and “Me &…

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administrations which took power since 2015 of desecrating the democratic principles, legacies and values which the late Chief MKO Abiola laboured and died for. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, said this in a June 12 message to Nigerians in Abuja. According to him, the PDP, charges Nigerians to use the occasion of this year’s Democracy Day to speak against “the anti-democratic tendencies of the insensitive APC which is asphyxiating, inflicting hardship, trampling on the Will and rights of the citizens and seeking to foist…

Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has named the 3.2 kilometre Arterial Road and Bridge at Shagari/Satellite Quarters, Kwali after late Nigeria’s famous potter, Ladi Kwali. Commissioning the road Tuesday in Kwali, Abuja, the minister described Ms Kwali as one who used her creativity to bring fame, not only to the FCT but the entire nation. While the road had been abandoned for over 14 years, the bridge was abandoned in the last 20 years, but were built within three months by Mr Wike. Addressing a crowd of jubilant residents and FCT officials, Wike said the Renewed Hope…

Former president, Goodluck Jonathan, has issued a stark warning that the increasing reliance on ethnic politics in Nigeria poses a significant threat to the country’s unity and democracy. Speaking on Tuesday at the 25th Democracy Day Public Lecture, held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, former president Jonathan cautioned that the emphasis on ethnic and religious sentiments in politics could lead to the downfall of the country. He also lamented the level of rancour that follow elections in the country, leading to high volumes of litigations every election season, describing the situation as embarrassing. He advised the Tinubu administration…

The Senate on Tuesday, June 11, passed a total sum of N1.911trillion as 2024 statutory budget for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The Senate approved the budget after the upper chamber considered the report of its committee on NDDC during plenary. The chairman, Senate Committee on NDDC, Senator Asuquo Ekpeyoung (APC – Akwa Ibom South) presented the report. According to the report, the NDDC proposes to borrow N1 trillion to fund its 2024 budget. However, senators faulted the proposed borrowing saying it did not follow due process. They urged that the commission to work with relevant government agencies like…