Author: Amina Mohammed

There is panic in Idi-Araba, Lagos as an explosion on Thursday has reportedly claimed one life. Preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred at a scrap metal yard, where traders were handling a suspicious metallic object resembling an explosive device. The object detonated while being cut, resulting in a fatality. Residents and businesses in areas where scrap trading is common have been urged to exercise caution. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the explosion at No. 40 Taiwo Street, Idi-Araba, Mushin, which resulted in injuries to three others. According to a police source, a distress call was received at about…

The Supreme Court has set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja recognising Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous judgment on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court held that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to have pronounced Abure National Chairman of the LP having earlier found that the substance of the case was about the party’s leadership. It held that issue of leadership was internal affair of a party over which courts lacked jurisdiction. The court allowed the appeal filed by Senator Ester Nenadi Usman…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hit back at those wishing him dead, saying he will sign their condolence letters. Wike’s latest comment comes following rumours that he collapsed last week, with many speculating about his health status. Addressing the rumours after an inspection of four ongoing projects in the territory, he stated that only God determines when humans die. “Everybody will die one day; nobody will remain forever, but it is only God that can tell you when you will die, not human beings. “Some of them who said, I will die, I can…

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has approved the appointment of Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame as its new spokesman of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Ejodame takes over from Air Vice Marshal Olusola who was appointed into the position in October 2024. The new NAF spokesman is a member of the 45th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master’s degree in Transport and Logistics as well as a PhD in Information Systems and Management Studies from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. Air Commodore Ejodame has held…

Twelve persons have been killed by bandits allegedly led by notorious wanted bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, at Lugu town in Isa local government area of Sokoto State. Sources informed newsmen on Thursday that the attack took place when the notorious bandits were returning from a Sallah visit to one of the communities in Isa LGA when they gruesomely murdered the farmers. The lawmaker representing Sabon Birni in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Aminu Boza, said some locals informed him about the attack, but there was no information that Turji visited any community in his constituency for Sallah celebration. He…

Tesla sales have plummeted to their lowest level in three years after a backlash against its boss Elon Musk. The electric car maker delivered almost 337,000 electric vehicles in the first three months of 2025, a 13% drop from a year ago. Tesla shares tumbled in early trading on Wednesday after the release of the low sales numbers. The cars face increasing competition from Chinese firm BYD, but experts believe Musk’s controversial role in the Trump administration has had an effect too. The firm has blamed the sales drop on the transition to a new version of its most popular…

Ganiyu Oyebanjo, the Special Adviser on Boundary Matters to the Kosofe Local Government chairman, Moyosore Ogunlewe, has accused his boss of orchestrating his illegal arrest and detention for 15 days as a retaliation for exposing alleged financial misappropriation and corruption within the council. According to him, his arrest was a clear abuse of power and a violation of his human rights. Speaking exclusively with our correspondent on Wednesday, the aide insisted that his arrest by the police was a diversionary tactic to silence him and prevent the truth from coming out regarding the corruption allegations he raised against the Kosofe…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has congratulated the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, over the tribunal judgement affirming his victory in the governorship election held in the state in September last year. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, he urged the Governor to remain focused and avoid being distracted by those who “are only interested in getting power through the back door.” The FCT Minister described the victory as further confirmation of the mandate freely given to the Governor by the people of…

Former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd) has regained his freedom after spending 56 days in captivity. Tsiga was abducted from his hometown in Bakori local government area (LGA) of Katsina state, on February 5, 2025 alongside nine other residents. However, after payment of ransom by his family, his abductors still held him captive for weeks. There were conflicting figures regarding the ransom paid earlier. While some claimed the sum of N60m was paid, it was reliably learnt that the actual money paid for his release is thrice higher than that. A close family…

The Edo State Gubernatorial Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the appeal filed by the Accord Party against the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo. In its judgement delivered on Wednesday, the three-member tribunal ruled that the party failed to substantiate its allegation of non-compliance. The tribunal also dismissed the Accord Party’s request to declare its candidate as the winner of the September 21, 2024, election. Citing past Court of Appeal and Supreme Court judgments, the tribunal affirmed that relevant facts must be pleaded for such a request to be granted.