Author: Amina Mohammed

Actress Genevieve Nnaji has paid tribute to late singer, songwriter, and actress Onyeka Onwenu, who passed away after collapsing at a birthday party in Lagos. Genevieve took to her Instagram story to express gratitude for the opportunity to share time and space with Onyeka, creating iconic moments that will forever be etched in her memory. She wrote: “Today, we mourn the passing of an icon, a legend whose voice and presence have resonated deeply with us all – Onyeka Onwenu. “I’m better at expressing myself through my art. “Lion Heart was born out of a desire to honour and give…

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has asked organisers of the planned nationwide protest, to conduct themselves peacefully as he confirmed the death of four persons in Borno state. Addressing a news conference in Abuja, Egbetokun said while the police force affirms the constitutional rights of citizens to assemble and express their views on issues of national importance, he remained wary about the dangers posed by agitation instigated by some individuals, who have shown tendencies to be disloyal to the government of the day. He explained that despite showing good faith through professional conduct by providing security at strategic…

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hugged journalist Evan Gershkovich on Thursday as he and two other Americans arrived back on US soil after being freed by Russia in a huge prisoner swap. Wall Street Journal reporter Gershkovich, former US marine Paul Whelan, and journalist Alsu Kurmasheva were met by cheers from family and friends as they disembarked a plane before each embracing Biden and Harris. “It feels wonderful, it was a long time coming,” Biden told reporters at Joint Base Andrews near Washington, where he and Harris welcomed the freed prisoners at around 11:40 pm (0340 GMT).…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has urged FCT residents to obey the court order restricting protests at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. Wike made the call in Abuja on Thursday after the FCT Security Council meeting. The meeting was to review developments following the commencement of a 10-day nationwide protest on Thursday. He called on protesters to confine themselves to the stadium in accordance with the court order obtained on Wednesday. He explained that an intelligence report revealed that some unidentified persons would be coming out on Friday to destroy properties in the guise…

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has condemned the circulation of false videos stating that it was aimed at blackmailing him. In a statement on X.com on Friday, Obi clarified that a video from his keynote speech in Anambra State was twisted to suggest he declared war on Northerners, when in fact, he spoke about tackling economic stagnation, insecurity, and corruption. Obi also debunked another video showing him leading a protest in Abuja, revealing that it was actually taken during his visit to the Labour Party headquarters, where he mediated a clash between the party and the…

Over fifty suspects were reportedly apprehended by the Katsina State Police Command, in connection with the destruction and looting of government and public properties during the Thursday’s Nationwide protest held in the State. The Police Spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq in a statement said, efforts have been intensified to ensure the arrest of individuals who have been identified to be in connection with the looting of private and public properties. The statement called on parents and guardians to caution their children and wards to desist from engaging in acts that may contravene the law, including but not limited to violent protests,…

Turkey on Friday blocked access to the Instagram social media network, the national communications authority said without explanation, following censorship accusations against the US company by a high-ranking Turkish official. The BTK communications authority said in a post on its website that “instagram.com has been blocked by a decision on the date of 02/08/2024”, without adding further details. Many users living in Turkey complained on the X platform that they could not refresh their Instagram feed, an issue verified by AFP journalists. The Turkish presidency’s communications director Fahrettin Altun on Wednesday hit out at Instagram, accusing the platform of “impeding…

A domestic worker of Aribemchukwu, the deceased daughter of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, has confessed to involvement in the murder, according to a police source. Aribemchukwu, known as Chuchu, was found dead at her Parkview Estate residence in Ikoyi, Lagos. The body was discovered outside her home on Wednesday morning, despite being killed on Tuesday night, as reported by a family source. Three domestic workers— a house help, a security guard, and a driver— were arrested in connection with the case. The police source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, revealed that the house help admitted to the crime during…

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee, under the leadership of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, has elevated 87 legal practitioners to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria. The announcement was made during the LPPC’s 164th plenary session, held on Thursday. This elevation is a significant honour in the Nigerian legal profession, awarded to distinguished lawyers who have shown exceptional skill and dedication, both as advocates and academics. The Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and Secretary of the LPPC, Hajo Sarki Bello, made the announcement, emphasising the high standards met by the new appointees. “The…

Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has handed over his acclaimed African Giant title to his colleague, Folarin Falana, aka Falz the Bahd Guy. Burna Boy disclosed this on X.com on Thursday as he broke silence on why he distanced himself from the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests. In his tweet, the singer stated that the fight in him died in 2020 during the ENDSARS protest, when some protesters made calls to boycott his music. “The fight in me died on this day. Ogun go doggy, anybody wey call my name this time around,” Burna Boy wrote, reacting to an old…