Author: Amina Mohammed

Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho was handed a four-match ban and fined more than 40,000 euros by the Turkish football federation on Thursday for comments he made after an explosive Istanbul derby against Galatasaray. After Monday’s game ended in a 0-0 stalemate, the 62-year-old Mourinho said the home bench had been “jumping like monkeys”. He also reportedly repeated his criticism of Turkish referees. Fenerbahce said that Mourinho’s comments were taken out of context. On Thursday the Turkish football federation (TFF) disciplinary council handed down a two-match suspension for his comments against the fourth referee and two additional matches for his blast…

Confusion has engulfed the Lagos State House of Assembly as Mudashiru Obasa, the ousted Speaker, stormed the complex on Thursday, allegedly intending to resume duty. According to sources, Obasa arrived at the Assembly around 11:30 AM, accompanied by heavily armed police officers and civil defence personnel. The development has thrown the Assembly into disarray, especially as the incumbent Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, was reportedly absent from the scene. Although the House is currently on an indefinite recess, reports indicate that the doors to the Speaker’s office have been forcibly opened. Vanguard had reported how the Inspector General of Police, IGP, had…

The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has petitioned the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, urging her to direct the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, to reassign his case to another judge with proper jurisdiction. In a letter to the CJN, Kanu’s legal team, led by Aloy Ejimakor, argued that Justice Binta Nyako, who is currently presiding over the case, had already recused herself following Kanu’s allegations of bias. Kanu is facing seven counts of terrorism-related charges brought against him by the Federal Government. Ejimakor argued…

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda has raised alarm over her safety as all her security details as well as those securing the Assembly complex, have been withdrawn with immediate effect. The Speaker’s Special Adviser on Information, Mr. Victor Ganzallo, expressed deep concern over the abrupt withdrawal of security personnel, saying the development has left both the Speaker and the legislative building vulnerable. “As we speak, all security has been withdrawn from the Speaker, and she is now on her own,”Ganzallo stated. He warned that the Speaker is now “vulnerable and open to attack,”…

All security aides assigned to Speaker Mojisola Meranda of the Lagos State House of Assembly have been withdrawn. As of Thursday morning, police officers and other security details attached to the Speaker were no longer present. The reason for the withdrawal remains unclear, but a source close to Meranda confirmed that she is now without security protection. “All the Speaker’s security aides have been withdrawn, as well as those attached to the House of Assembly. She is now vulnerable,” the source said. The development comes amid speculation that Meranda may step down from her position as Speaker following discussions involving…

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General National Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed all Muslims to start looking out for the new moon of Ramadan 1446AH on Friday. He also urged them to report its sighting  to the nearest District or Village head for onward communication. A statement in Sokoto on Thursday by the Sultanate Council Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs , Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu reads in part: ” This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Friday 28th February, 2025 which is equivalent to 29th day of Sha’aban 1446AH shall be…

Musical artiste, Naira Marley has penned an emotional note, addressing the events surrounding Mohbad’s death and the subsequent accusations against him. In a message he shared on his X page, the Marlian Record leader expressed shock at the loud silence and the fact that Mohbad, someone he considered a brother and protected, left the world with his name (Naira Marley) tarnished. Despite acknowledging that he and his label, Marlian Records, aren’t perfect and have made mistakes, Naira Marley emphasised that they never declared war on Mohbad but made amends. Naira Marley recounted how, despite making peace with Mohbad, he was still accused…

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday accused North Korea of being behind the theft of $1.5 billion worth of digital assets last week, the largest crypto heist in history. “(North Korea) was responsible for the theft of approximately $1.5 billion USD in virtual assets from cryptocurrency exchange, Bybit,” the FBI said in a public service announcement. The bureau said a group called TraderTraitor, also known as the Lazarus Group, was behind the theft. It said they were “proceeding rapidly and have converted some of the stolen assets to Bitcoin and other virtual assets dispersed across thousands of addresses…

The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, from ₦890 to N825 per litre, effective from 27th February 2025. The slash in price by ₦65.00 was announced in a statement on Wednesday by the refinery. According to the statement, buyers in Lagos would purchase fuel at ₦860 per litre at MRS outlets under the new arrangement. “For MRS Holdings stations, it will sell for ₦860 per litre in Lagos, ₦870 per litre in the South-West, ₦880 per litre in the North, and ₦890 per litre…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of the Force Intelligence Department (FID) – Intelligence Response Team (IRT) to prioritize the safe rescue of Prince Eniola Ojajuni, the Afenifere Youth Leader, who was kidnapped on February 17, 2025, while traveling to Abuja. In a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) reaffirmed its commitment to securing Prince Ojajuni’s safe return, deploying all necessary resources and expertise to achieve this objective. The police also urged the public to avoid speculation on social media or spreading unverified…