Author: Amina Mohammed

Niger State government has dragged the attorney-general of the federation and minister of Justice to the Supreme Court over the state’s omission from the 13 percent derivation. In the suit before the apex court, the state government, through its counsel, Mohammed Ndarani (SAN), asked for the interpretation and application of section 232 (1) & (2) of the Nigerian constitution. The suit also seeks to include the state in the 13 percent derivation, as enshrined in the Enactment of Allocation of Revenue (Federation Account, etc.) Act, 2004. He wants the court to determine whether Niger State does not qualify to be…

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, says there is no cause for alarm amid Ghanaians demanding the deportation of Nigerians from their country. Speaking during a joint press briefing in Ghana on Wednesday, Odumegwu-Ojukwu disclosed that her visit was imperative after the anxiety caused by the viral videos. The minister said she had to visit Ghana to conduct a firsthand assessment of the situation. “Since I arrived, I haven’t seen people burning tyres in the streets or carrying placards everywhere calling for Nigerians to be deported. “This shows that the Ghanaian government and the president have stepped…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred national honours, cash gifts and houses on the triumphant Super Falcons in a grand reception at the State House, Abuja, following their historic victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. In recognition of their record 10th continental title, Tinubu, while receiving the players and coaching crew at the Villa, conferred the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on each member of the victorious squad. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President said also approved the…

The most-watched TV reality show in Africa, Big Brother Naija commenced on Saturday as the housemates were unveiled at the dedicated platforms and television channels. The tenth season which opened on Saturday is expected to hold for 90 days after which the winner will emerge and receive a mouthful ₦150 million grand prize. Executive Head of Content at MultiChoice West Africa, Dr. Busola Tejumola, described the season as more than just entertainment. “This is not just a new season, it’s the celebration of a legacy,” she said. “Big Brother Naija has become a living, breathing part of our culture. We’ve…

Veteran actress,  Shaffy Bello has disclosed that she is no longer interested in dating younger men, citing a shift in her personal values and priorities. Speaking in a recent interview with Ifedayo Agoro, Bello shared that while she receives flattering messages from men of all ages, including younger admirers, she has chosen to move in a different direction romantically. She revealed that she once dated a younger man, but said the relationship had its time and purpose. “It was for a season, and the season is over,” she stated. Bello clarified that she has no issue with dating younger men, but…

In a major political shift on Wednesday, three senators of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) formally defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) during plenary at the Senate chamber, National Assembly, Abuja. The defection, which took place during a session presided over by the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, involved Senator Akpan Ekong Samson (Akwa Ibom South), Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central), and Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi (Osun East). Their letters of defection were read aloud by the Senate President during the session. Senator Fadahunsi, a ranking lawmaker from Osun East, explained his decision in his letter, stating: “As…

Lawyer and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo has criticised Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo over his comments on Peter Obi, saying they are unconstitutional and illiterate. Okpebholo sparked controversy recently when he said that Obi should seek security clearance before entering Edo State. While appearing on Arise TV’s ‘The Morning Show’ on Monday, Okonkwo referenced a part of the Nigerian Constitution which gives citizens the right to move to any part of the country. “Let me state what Section 41 says clearly. That every citizen of Nigeria shall be entitled to move freely (FREELY underlined) throughout Nigeria, and to reside in any part…

Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that the South-East is included in future appointments. Ndume was reacting to the latest round of appointments into governing boards of key federal agencies by President Tinubu. Describing the appointment of more northerners into boards of federal agencies as a welcome step towards addressing perceived regional grievances, Ndume, in a personally signed statement released in Abuja, said the appointments were consistent with the President’s earlier gestures in May, when 12 top positions were given to northerners in demonstration of his willingness to respond to constructive criticism. The…

US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a common vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) after noticing mild swelling in his legs in recent weeks, the White House announced Thursday. The diagnosis follows a comprehensive medical evaluation conducted by the White House medical unit “out of an abundance of caution,” according to a memo from the president’s physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella. The condition, which is benign and common, especially among older adults, was confirmed through bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds. “The president underwent a comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies. Bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds were…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renamed the University of Maiduguri after former President Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu pronounced the renaming of the third generation federal university, popular called UNIMAID, at the close of the special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session held to honour Buhari’s memory. The special FEC session, on Thursday at the Executive Chambers of the State House, was part of a series of activities set aside to mourn the ex-President, who died last Sunday in a hospital in London, at 82.