Author: Amina Mohammed

Veteran comedian, Ali Baba, in a recent interview on Channels Television, stated that Nigerian musicians have significantly boosted the country’s national awareness, surpassing the efforts of any official ambassadors. He expressed disappointment that, despite the substantial contributions of entertainers, the entertainment industry has been overlooked in the government’s economic plans. Ali Baba cited a forecast by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group that omitted the entertainment and creative sectors, stressing the global value of the creative industry. He praised Burna Boy, noting that the artist has elevated national awareness more effectively than any ambassador could. He said: “Two years ago, the…

President Bola Tinubu’s position on the N62,000 just agreed on by the Federal Government and the Organised Private Sector as the new minimum wage will determine Organised Labour’s next line of action on the matter, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) said yesterday. President of NLC Joe Ajaero told The Nation that labour was awaiting the President’s response to the recommendation adopted at the Friday meeting of the Tripartite Committee on the new minimum wage in Abuja. Labour’s first reaction to the proposal on Friday was that of rejection with Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Festus Osifo insisting that the minimum…

The Kano State Government says it has employed 5,000 teachers in the state civil service to revitalise the education sector. Gov. Abba Yusuf stated this while declaring a state of emergency on education on Saturday in Kano. He emphasised the need for quality personnel to manage public schools in the state. Yusuf said the initiative is aimed at providing the required manpower for public schools in the state to provide quality education. The governor said that the era of pupils receiving lectures under harsh conditions was over. He pledged to ensure a total rehabilitation and provision of furniture for public…

The Danish police on Saturday said that the attack on Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, which left her “shaken” and with a whiplash injury, was likely not “politically motivated”. A 39-year-old man, who was apprehended after hitting the prime minister on Friday evening, was remanded in custody until June 20 after appearing before a Copenhagen court, police said in a statement to X. “It is currently not our guiding hypothesis that the incident was politically motivated,” police said. Frederiksen’s office told AFP she had been taken to a hospital for a check-up after the attack in a Copenhagen square. The…

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets has summoned Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo and his predecessor, Senator Hadi Sirika to explain the circumstances surrounding the sales of two Bell Helicopters belonging to Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria to private individuals despite interest shown by Nigerian Army, Navy and Police. The Committee also summoned the Rector of Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Joseph Shaka Imalighwe and his predecessor who allegedly authorised the sales of the two Bell 206 Helicopters 206 -L4 BZB and BZC -M2061 L4. Chairman, House Committee on Public Assets, Hon. (Barr.) Ademorin Kuye, said…

The Israeli military said its troops rescued four Israeli hostages alive from Gaza after a “complex daytime operation” on Saturday. The army named the rescued hostages as Noa Argamani, 25; Almog Meir Jan, 21; Andrey Kozlov, 27, and Shlomi Ziv, 40. All four were kidnapped by Hamas militants from the Nova music festival on October 7, the military said in a statement. It addiled that the four had been taken to hospital and were in “good medical condition”. Footage posted on social media by Israeli authorities showed Argamani emotionally reuniting with her father after her rescue. ThebFootage aired on Israeli…

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 General Election, Mr. Peter Obi, has hailed South Africa’s election as a shining example while describing Nigeria’s 2023 polls as ‘shameful’. He stated this in a post via his verified X handle on Saturday. Obi stated that the disparities in the electoral procedures of both nations are regrettable, adding that it reflect Nigeria’s ongoing struggles with democratic governance. He wrote, “The outcome of the recent South African election results remains a shining example of what a transparent and efficient democratic electoral process should look like. “With about 60% voter turnout,…

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has condemned the statement credited to Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, that the organized labour committed a treasonable felony for shutting down the national grid during the strike. The NLC in a statement signed by the Head, of Information and Public Affairs of the NLC, Benson Upah, viewed the comment of the SGF, as a negation to the tradition and principles of democracy. The statement read: “The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) expresses its profound disappointment and strong condemnation of the recent comments made by the Secretary to the Government…

Nick Cannon, the American TV host who has 12 kids with six different women, has insured his testicles for $10 million. The 42-year-old “Wild ‘n Out” host and creator, partnered up with the men’s care brand Dr. Squatch, who “assessed his balls on factors including size, favourite features and bedroom manoeuvres’ via their ‘Ball Valuation Tool.’ ” Following the assessment with Dr. Squatch’s tool, Nick Cannon secured the $10m insurance policy for his testicles and earned the title of “Most Valuable Balls”. According to a press release from Dr. Squatch, the company has taken out an official insurance policy with…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun has mourned its former Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Sola Lawal, describing his demise as sad and unfortunate. Lawal died on Thursday in Lagos, aged 61. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Friday, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Mr. Tunde Oladunjoye,, said Lawal’s death was a sad one for the party, as he served diligently in various capacities while alive. Oladunjoye described Lawal as a dedicated party man who diligently carried out his assignments effectively and efficiently to the best of his ability. “Anyone who came across Sola Lawal while alive will attest to the…