Author: Amina Mohammed

Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has mourned the death of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Yekini Adeojo. The governor, who described Alhaji Adeojo as one of the last men standing, said his death marked the end of a glorious political era. Makinde expressed his condolences to the family of Adeojo, who was the PDP Governorship standardbearer in the 1999 governorship election, praying to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the exit of their patriarch. Makinde’s condolence message was contained in a release on Friday issued by his Special Adviser (Media) Dr…

South Korea’s top court on Friday unanimously ruled to remove impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol from office over his disastrous martial law declaration, triggering fresh elections after months of political turmoil. Yoon, 64, was suspended by lawmakers over his December 3 attempt to subvert civilian rule, which saw armed soldiers deployed to parliament. He was also arrested on insurrection charges as part of a separate criminal case. Millions of Koreans watched the Constitutional Court hand down its verdict live on television, with the country’s main messaging app Kakao,Talk telli,ng AFP that some users were experiencing delays due to a sudden…

There is panic in Idi-Araba, Lagos as an explosion on Thursday has reportedly claimed one life. Preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred at a scrap metal yard, where traders were handling a suspicious metallic object resembling an explosive device. The object detonated while being cut, resulting in a fatality. Residents and businesses in areas where scrap trading is common have been urged to exercise caution. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the explosion at No. 40 Taiwo Street, Idi-Araba, Mushin, which resulted in injuries to three others. According to a police source, a distress call was received at about…

The Supreme Court has set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja recognising Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous judgment on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court held that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to have pronounced Abure National Chairman of the LP having earlier found that the substance of the case was about the party’s leadership. It held that issue of leadership was internal affair of a party over which courts lacked jurisdiction. The court allowed the appeal filed by Senator Ester Nenadi Usman…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hit back at those wishing him dead, saying he will sign their condolence letters. Wike’s latest comment comes following rumours that he collapsed last week, with many speculating about his health status. Addressing the rumours after an inspection of four ongoing projects in the territory, he stated that only God determines when humans die. “Everybody will die one day; nobody will remain forever, but it is only God that can tell you when you will die, not human beings. “Some of them who said, I will die, I can…

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has approved the appointment of Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame as its new spokesman of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Ejodame takes over from Air Vice Marshal Olusola who was appointed into the position in October 2024. The new NAF spokesman is a member of the 45th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master’s degree in Transport and Logistics as well as a PhD in Information Systems and Management Studies from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. Air Commodore Ejodame has held…

Twelve persons have been killed by bandits allegedly led by notorious wanted bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, at Lugu town in Isa local government area of Sokoto State. Sources informed newsmen on Thursday that the attack took place when the notorious bandits were returning from a Sallah visit to one of the communities in Isa LGA when they gruesomely murdered the farmers. The lawmaker representing Sabon Birni in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Aminu Boza, said some locals informed him about the attack, but there was no information that Turji visited any community in his constituency for Sallah celebration. He…

Tesla sales have plummeted to their lowest level in three years after a backlash against its boss Elon Musk. The electric car maker delivered almost 337,000 electric vehicles in the first three months of 2025, a 13% drop from a year ago. Tesla shares tumbled in early trading on Wednesday after the release of the low sales numbers. The cars face increasing competition from Chinese firm BYD, but experts believe Musk’s controversial role in the Trump administration has had an effect too. The firm has blamed the sales drop on the transition to a new version of its most popular…

Ganiyu Oyebanjo, the Special Adviser on Boundary Matters to the Kosofe Local Government chairman, Moyosore Ogunlewe, has accused his boss of orchestrating his illegal arrest and detention for 15 days as a retaliation for exposing alleged financial misappropriation and corruption within the council. According to him, his arrest was a clear abuse of power and a violation of his human rights. Speaking exclusively with our correspondent on Wednesday, the aide insisted that his arrest by the police was a diversionary tactic to silence him and prevent the truth from coming out regarding the corruption allegations he raised against the Kosofe…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has congratulated the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, over the tribunal judgement affirming his victory in the governorship election held in the state in September last year. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, he urged the Governor to remain focused and avoid being distracted by those who “are only interested in getting power through the back door.” The FCT Minister described the victory as further confirmation of the mandate freely given to the Governor by the people of…