Author: Amina Mohammed

A Senior Councillor in the Kano Emirate Council, Aminu Babba Dan Agundi, has threatened to charge Mohammad Sanusi II to court for contempt if he continues to parade himself as the Emir of Kano. Dan Agundi’s threat was sequel to an injunctive order by an Appeal Court, which ordered all the parties in the Kano Emirate dispute to maintain the status quo ante as it was before the judgment of the Federal High Court delivered on 13th June 2024, pending the hearing and determination of an application on the same case before the Supreme Court. Speaking during a press conference…

Chelsea edged past Manchester City in the Women’s League Cup final to win their first trophy under Sonia Bompastor and keep their bid for a historic quadruple alive. Bompastor has exceeded expectations since succeeding Emma Hayes as head coach last May, winning 26 of her 28 games. Mayra Ramirez netted an early opener for Chelsea, bundling in a rebound that bounced off City skipper Laia Aleixandri at Derby County’s Pride Park. Aoba Fujino levelled after the break with a stunning strike, but an own goal by Yui Hasegawa restored Chelsea’s lead and ended their three-year losing streak in League Cup finals. City,…

Ekiti State Government has approved the adoption of Ekiti Adire as the official attire on the third Wednesday of every month. The decision was reached at the Ekiti State Executive Council’s virtual meeting chaired by Governor Biodun Oyebanji. According to a statement by Commissioner for Information, Rt Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, the approval was aimed at promoting the state’s cultural heritage as well as preserving traditional craftsmanship. Olatunbosun said the move would also create jobs, increase revenue generation for the state and  provide employment opportunities for residents interested in the tie and dye craft. He added that the council also approved…

Media personality, Toke Makinwa said she does not regret her decision not to remarry as she would have had another divorce. She stated this in the latest episode of her podcast, Toke Moments. Makinwa married Maje Ayida on January 15, 2014, but the union hit the rocks in 2017 following allegations of infidelity. Nearly ten years after, the media personality has not remarried, a decision she said she does not regret. Speaking on her podcast, Makinwa explained that she would have been divorced again if she had walked down the aisle a second time. “Honestly, regret is exhausting. Number two, get…

Nigerian music superstar, Davido has dropped  a new single, ‘Be There Still’, as fans keenly wait for his upcoming fifth studio album,’5IVE’ . The hit single released on Friday is a dynamic blend of Afrobeat and contemporary sounds. The 5-time Grammy-nominated singer announced  the  release with a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, @davido, with the caption, “Midnight we feast” moments earlier before  dropping the  song. ‘Be There Still’ presents an impressive production team, featuring Marvey Muzique, DJ Maphorisa, and Black Culture as producer and the  track’s mixing was handled by D-RO. Davido had earlier announced to curious…

The Kano State government has stated that the ruling of the Court of Appeal in Abuja does not invalidate Muhammadu Sanusi II’s reinstatement as the Emir. The presiding judge directed parties, including the Kano State House of Assembly, to maintain the status quo during Emir Ado Bayero’s reign. In his reaction, Kano State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi said, “Having passed a landmark verdict on January 10, 2025, that reaffirmed the power of the Kano State government to reappoint Sanusi, it is impossible for the Court of Appeal to set aside or quash it’s own…

Lawyer and human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has blamed President Bola Tinubu for the several crises rocking opposition parties in Nigeria. Major politics parties such as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP); Labour Party (LP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (PDP) and few others are currently embroiled in leadership crisis. Adeyanju in a post on Facebook said President Tinubu is creating crisis in the opposition parties in order to give the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) an edge in the 2027 presidential election. According to him, that was the same template used by Tinubu which has crippled opposition in Lagos State since…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has halted the reinstatement of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano. A three-member panel of justices led by Justice Okon Abang, on Friday, unanimously halted the implementation of the January 10 judgment, which vacated the nullification of Sanusi II’s appointment by a Kano State High Court, which it held was done without jurisdiction. The judgment, which was delivered by Justice Gabriel Kolawole, held that the nullification of Sanusi II’s appointment was done without the required jurisdiction and ordered the transfer of the suit to the Kano State High Court. However, ruling…

Kimiebi EbienfaThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected recent reports alleging targeted killings of Christians in Nigeria. The Federal Government described the report as part of a misleading campaign aimed at influencing foreign governments to designate the country as a “Country of Particular Concern” due to violence against Christians. This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Friday. According to reports, the United States House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa authorised President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Nigeria due to the alleged widespread killing of Christians and escalating religious violence…

England manager Thomas Tuchel has announced his first squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Albania and Latvia, with key stars such as Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden headlining the selection. In goal, Jordan Pickford (Everton) retains his place alongside Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), and James Trafford (Burnley). The defensive line includes experienced names such as Kyle Walker (AC Milan), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), and Reece James (Chelsea), alongside emerging talents like Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) and Jarell Quansah (Liverpool). READ ALSO: Prince William Admits To Superstitions While Watching Aston Villa Matches Newcastle’s Dan…