Author: Amina Mohammed

Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has stated that more Nigerian women will benefit from China-Nigeria high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). He made this known during the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration in Abuja, themed “Her Story and Future,” which aligns with the United Nations’ IWD theme: “For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment.” The event also marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Yu emphasized that gender should not be a barrier to human progress, adding that equal access to education and resources enables women to shape history…

The House of Representatives has charged the Federal Ministry of Aviation to enforce punitive measures against airlines operating in the country over flight delays. The House also urged the ministry to sanitise the industry and ensure  strict adherence to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Act 2022  and Part 19 Of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority Regulations, (CARS)2023. The parliament also directed  Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to ensure that airlines comply with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018 (FCCPA), 2018,   in safeguarding the interests of consumers. This followed the adoption of a motion by the chairman, House Committee on Civil…

A former member of the House of Representatives, Ossai Nicholas Ossai, has blamed the deepening crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on conflicts of interest and personal ambitions of those meant to strengthen the party. Ossai who criticised the party’s elders and founding members, accusing them of failing to take action to restore the PDP, argued that their inaction has contributed to the party’s current struggles. The former lawmaker, who represented the Ndokwa/Ukwani Federal Constituency of Delta State under the PDP, officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday. According to Ossai, efforts to resolve the party’s…

The Police Command in Plateau says cases of ritual killings in the state are minimal. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command Mr Alfred Alabo said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Jos. Alabo also said there was no information or evidence about the existence of cannibals or human parts market in the state. “There is no intelligence report that suggests that a human parts market exists in Plateau; we do not have such here. “And I can categorically say that we have minimal cases of ritual killings recorded in the state,”…

The Super Falcons have maintained their position as Africa’s top-ranked women’s football team, holding onto 36th place globally in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday. Despite not playing any matches since December, the nine-time African champions remain unmoved in both continental and global rankings, while some of their African rivals dropped positions. Reigning WAFCON champions South Africa remain second in Africa but fell four spots globally to 54th. Morocco is third on the continent, ranked 60th worldwide, while Zambia dropped two places to 64th but remain Africa’s fourth-best team. The latest rankings come ahead of the 2024 WAFCON tournament,…

Dr. Doyin Okupe, a renowned Nigerian physician, politician, and former presidential aide, has passed away at the age of 72. According to sources close to the family, he had been critically ill in the weeks leading up to his death. His health reportedly deteriorated significantly, raising concerns among his loved ones and supporters. Okupe was first diagnosed with prostate cancer 16 years ago and later developed sarcoma in his right shoulder. In October 2023, he was hospitalised and traveled to Israel for treatment. However, his condition did not improve as expected. His passing marks the end of a long battle…

Pope Francis recorded and released an audio message on Thursday thanking those who have been praying for his recovery, his voice breathless as he nears three weeks in hospital with pneumonia. “I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my health from the Square, I accompany you from here,” Francis said in a message broadcast in St Peter’s Square. “May God bless you and the Virgin protect you. Thank you,” he said, taking laboured breaths as he spoke in his native Spanish, with some words fading away into nothing. It was the first time the…

The Federal Government has officially designated Simon Ekpa and 15 other individuals as terrorism financiers. The government also declared the Lakurawa Sect as a terrorist organization and a terrorism financier.  These actions were taken following their alleged involvement in funding and supporting terrorist activities. The announcement came on Thursday, March 6, 2025, after the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC), an independent body led by the Attorney General, recommended the designation. The Chairman of the NSC subsequently directed the inclusion of Simon Ekpa Njoku and others on the Nigeria Sanctions List. According to the government, the decision was made in line with…

Kogi-West senator, Sunday Karimi, on Thursday pleaded for forgiveness over his role in the travails of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Karimi how he contributed to the travails of Akpabio, for coming under public criticism due to the misconduct of his Kogi State colleague, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi-Central). The Senate slammed a six-month suspension on Akpoti-Uduaghan on Thursday after it endorsed the report of its Committee on Ethics and Privileges that probed her 20 February 2025 verbal exchange with Akpabio over the reallocation of her seat. The panel found her guilty of Order 6 of the Senate standing orders, which…

Justice Serifat Sonaike of the Lagos State High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos will on May 2, 2025, deliver judgement in the trial of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Andrew Ominnikoron, accused of killing one of his passengers, Oluwabamise Ayanwole. The judge fixed the date after the prosecution led by the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Babajide Martins, and the defence counsel, Abayomi Omotubora, adopted their final written addresses. The state government had arraigned Omininikoron before the court on a four-count charge of conspiracy, murder and two counts of rape. The prosecution…