Author: Amina Mohammed

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…

Afrobeat sensation Ayra Starr has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with her latest album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’, racking up an astonishing 375 million streams on its first day of release. The 15-track album features collaborations with renowned artists such as Asake, Seyi Vibez, Giveon, Coco Jones, Anitta, and Rvssian. It delves into themes of self-confidence, introspection, love, gender positivity, and mental well-being. Ayra Starr’s album showcases her versatility and artistic growth, solidifying her position as a rising star in the Afrobeat genre. The Nation reported that Ayra Starr had earlier revealed the reasoning behind her collaborations with certain artists…

The Ondo State Government has faulted the competence of the suit filed before the Supreme Court by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) on Local Governments autonomy. In a notice of preliminary objection filed for the state by its Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo (SAN), Ondo State argues that it is not within the constitutional powers of the AGF, who filed the suit in the name of the Federal Government, to query how a state runs its LGs or administer their funds. It is also Ondo State’s contention that it is only the National Assembly…

Rivers Development Foundation (RiDeF) has called on Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara to probe the outgoing Local Government Chairmen. The group, in a statement by its President Dr. Rejoice Okoli, pointed out that there were allegations of corruption and gross misconduct against some of the outgoing council bosses. RiDeF also highlighted alleged mismanagement of internally generated revenues (IGR) by many of the local government chairmen who “claim to be loyal to powers in Abuja and not the people of Rivers State.” The group urged Governor Fubara to promptly establish a panel to probe the outgoing Local Government Chairmen. It said: “The…

Following several hours of meeting on Friday, the Federal Government and the organised private sector have increased their offer for the new minimum wage to N62,000 from the earlier N60,000. However, the organised labour is proposing N250,000 which is a shift from its earlier N494,000. This brings to and end the deliberations on the new minimum wage by the tripartite committee set up by the Federal Government after several months. The recommendations will be forwarded to President Tinubu, who is expected to send an executive bill to the National Assembly for legislative action. With the work of the tripartite committee…