Author: Amina Mohammed

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, yesterday said Nigerians know that the commission was not established for political vendetta and has not been playing politics its operations. He also said there is no link between the investigation of former Delta State Governor  Ifeanyi Okowa and his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Olukoyede refuted the allegation that EFCC was being used to blackmail opposition figures to join the ruling party. The chairman, who spoke on television last night, said  the commission has focused on anti-graft war,…

Legendary Juju musician,  King Sunny Ade (KSA) has denied rumours of his disappearance in a press statement on his official Instagram account. He attributed the false claims to his daughter, Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye and her associates. The legendary musician assured his fans and the public that he is alive and well, expressing gratitude for their concern and support. King Sunny Ade also warned those responsible for spreading the falsehood to stop, threatening legal action if they don’t desist. He concluded by thanking his fans and wishing them well. The statement reads: “Contrary to the falsehood and fabricated news dated 28th…

Former Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has fired back at former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, over his criticism of Okowa’s recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying Saraki lacks the moral standing to comment on the matter. Speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Tuesday, Okowa responded to Saraki’s remarks in which the ex-Senate President described Okowa’s switch from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC as “shocking” and “unprecedented,” especially considering that Okowa was the PDP’s vice presidential candidate in the 2023 general election. “It is shocking and unbecoming. It’s simply a sign of…

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…