Author: Amina Mohammed

The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has said that citizens have the freedom to air their grievances in a democratic society. He said this in an X post in reaction to the controversy generated by a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Ushie Rita Uguamaye’s commentary on the state of the nation. The Lagos-based corps member had taken to TikTok to criticise the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Calling Tinubu a “terrible leader” in a now-viral video, Uguamaye expressed frustration with the worsening economic conditions under his government. In a follow-up video, she disclosed…

Rivers State government has cried out that the future of its people is bleak, following the uncooperative stance of the House of Assembly to move the state forward. State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joe Johnson, expressed this while briefing journalists in Port Harcourt on Monday. This is even as the lawmakers have commenced an impeachment process to remove the governor, Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. Johnson stressed that efforts of the governor to see to the implementation of the Supreme Court judgement with the presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill have been frustrated with the House…

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered prominent businessman, Oba Otudeko to appear before it and take his plea in the ongoing ₦30 billion fraud case filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The presiding judge, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, on Monday, ruled that Otudeko must be arraigned before any application challenging the court’s jurisdiction can be entertained. The EFCC had earlier filed a 13-count charge against Otudeko and three others over an alleged fraudulent loan transaction. However, at the hearing, the judge maintained that the defendant must first enter a plea before any jurisdictional objections…

The Lagos State government, in collaboration with MTN Nigeria, has launched the ‘My Lagos App’ aimed at making urban living in the state more seamless and efficient. The app was unveiled at MTN Plaza, Ikoyi, Lagos in a bid to make urban life in the city seamless and easy. The app is designed to provide a range of features that enhance various activities, promoting economic growth, accountability, transparency, and real-time updates. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Governor Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, highlighted the importance of this digital solution in a rapidly growing city like Lagos. The app serves as…

Former Vice- President, Namadi Sambo has clarified that Umar Sani is no longer his spokesman and that any public opinions expressed by him are strictly personal. In a statement signed by his Personal Aide, Yinka Ibrahim, Sambo noted that Sani, also known as Dekat, has recently been vocal about his political views. However, he emphasized that some media reports have mistakenly attributed those opinions to him. The statement urged media organizations to take note that Sani is no longer authorised to speak on behalf of the former Vice President. “It has come to our attention that recent media reports have…

Elderstatesman and First Republic politician, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai has appealed to Northerners to continue supporting the administration of President Bola Tinubu. He also lauded Nigerians for their continued support and prayers for the success of President Tinubu’s administration. Speaking to reporters on Sunday in Kano, Yakasai held that the steady progress and concrete achievements recorded by the administration were a vindication of the trust reposed in them by Nigerians. “From some of the reports I received, the prices of basic foodstuffs have been coming down. Unlike what it was before now, families can now afford to buy basic food items…

Veteran journalist and former chairman/Editor-in-Chief of Daily Times newspaper, Chief Tola Adeniyi, has stated that the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, should be in prison and not leading the upper legislative chamber. Adeniyi stated this while speaking on ‘State Affairs’, a podcast show hosted by broadcast journalist Edmund Obilo while commenting on alleged multi-billion Naira fraud case and the alleged sexual harassment dispute between Senator Akpabio and the Senator representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. “It’s not funny at all. The dilemma is still part of the madness that we’re going through in this country. How could someone…

A Senior Councillor in the Kano Emirate Council, Aminu Babba Dan Agundi, has threatened to charge Mohammad Sanusi II to court for contempt if he continues to parade himself as the Emir of Kano. Dan Agundi’s threat was sequel to an injunctive order by an Appeal Court, which ordered all the parties in the Kano Emirate dispute to maintain the status quo ante as it was before the judgment of the Federal High Court delivered on 13th June 2024, pending the hearing and determination of an application on the same case before the Supreme Court. Speaking during a press conference…

Chelsea edged past Manchester City in the Women’s League Cup final to win their first trophy under Sonia Bompastor and keep their bid for a historic quadruple alive. Bompastor has exceeded expectations since succeeding Emma Hayes as head coach last May, winning 26 of her 28 games. Mayra Ramirez netted an early opener for Chelsea, bundling in a rebound that bounced off City skipper Laia Aleixandri at Derby County’s Pride Park. Aoba Fujino levelled after the break with a stunning strike, but an own goal by Yui Hasegawa restored Chelsea’s lead and ended their three-year losing streak in League Cup finals. City,…

Ekiti State Government has approved the adoption of Ekiti Adire as the official attire on the third Wednesday of every month. The decision was reached at the Ekiti State Executive Council’s virtual meeting chaired by Governor Biodun Oyebanji. According to a statement by Commissioner for Information, Rt Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, the approval was aimed at promoting the state’s cultural heritage as well as preserving traditional craftsmanship. Olatunbosun said the move would also create jobs, increase revenue generation for the state and  provide employment opportunities for residents interested in the tie and dye craft. He added that the council also approved…