Author: Amina Mohammed

The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the dissolution of the State Executive Council, with immediate effect. This was revealed on Wednesday in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan. According to the statement, the governor, however, exempted two members of the cabinet from the dissolution “due to the critical nature of their duties”. The retained commissioners are the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Kayode Ajulo, SAN and the Commissioner for Finance, Mrs Omowunmi Isaac. “All the affected cabinet members are to hand over all government properties in their care to…

Nigerian singer Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has reportedly been arraigned in court and granted bail. One of his lawyers, Deji Adeyanju, shared the update on X.com on Wednesday. Adeyanju stated, “Police finally arraigns Speed Darlington in court. Bail application moved and granted. We are trying to perfect same.” The singer’s legal team had previously raised concerns over his prolonged detention. His counsel, Rosemary E. Hamza, from the Chambers of Deji Adeyanju & Partners, emphasised that a court order issued by Justice M.S. Liman on December 23, 2024, directed the police to either charge him within 48 hours…

Mrs Abosede Aloba, the mother of the late singer Ilerioluwa, popularly known as Mohbad, and actor Yomi Fabiyi have clashed over the cause of the singer’s death. Fabiyi, at a World Press Conference held on Wednesday at Radisson Blu in Ikeja, Lagos State, to demand justice for Mohbad, accused the late singer’s brother, Adura Aloba, of messaging him on Instagram, claiming to know the root cause of his brother’s death. In response, Aloba denied the claim, stating that Adura wouldn’t have known the cause of Mohbad’s death and should remain silent. The visibly angry mother pointed her finger at Fabiyi…

Former Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro has narrated how a non-existent court order prevented him from contesting in the just concluded Ohanaeze Ndigbo election in Enugu. Mike Okiro an aspirant for the post of President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo while addressing journalists in Port Harcourt explained that the false court order was said to have been issued at the Enugu High Court. He said the non-existent court order peddled in some sections of the media was what the Election Screening Committee relied on to bar him from screening and subsequent non-participation. According to the former IGP ” In the evening…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission said it has arraigned the Director of Administration and Supplies at the National Boundary Commission, Aishatu Abdullahi and the Assistant Chief Accountant, Ghaji Rahila, over allegations of forgery and abuse of office. In a five-count charge, ICPC accused the defendants of conspiring to allow the first defendant, Ghaji Rahila, to participate in the senior promotion exercise and secure her confirmation to the rank of Chief Accountant (Level 14) at the National Boundary Commission, while simultaneously being employed by Galaxy Backbone Limited. A statement on Wednesday by the ICPC spokesperson, Demola Bakare,…

The bodies of 60 illegal miners have been removed over two days from a disused gold shaft in South Africa, police said Wednesday. “On day two of operations, a total of 106 alive illegal miners were retrieved and arrested for illegal mining. Fifty-one were certified dead,” police said in a statement. Nine bodies had been removed the previous day. AFP

The Nigerian Senate has written an emotional tribute in remembrance of soldiers killed in the line of duty as the world marks the Armed Forces Remembrance Day on the 15th of January. A statement signed by the Chairman Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua on Wednesday, described the military’s sacrifices for the defense of the country as selfless. He wrote “On behalf of the Senate Committee on Nigerian Army, I wish to pay tribute to our fallen heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of our great nation. “I wish to also commend our serving officers and…

In a clear message of zero tolerance for cash flow disruptions, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sanctioned Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for failing to make Naira notes available through automated teller machines (ATMs), during the yuletide season. Each bank was fined ₦150 million for non-compliance, in line with the CBN’s cash distribution guidelines, following spot checks on their branches. The enforcement action follows repeated warnings from the CBN to financial institutions to guarantee seamless cash availability, particularly during periods of high demand. The affected banks include Fidelity Bank Plc, First Bank Plc, Keystone Bank Plc, Union Bank Plc,…

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has presented certificates of recognition to three new traditional rulers in the state. The traditional rulers include Igwe Odudu 1 of Ihite, Orumba South, Igwe Timothy Ifurunwa; Igwe Ugodinaobi of Azia in Ihiala, Francis Chikezie and Igwe Orazulunye of Nkwelle Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government, Igwe (Sir) Obiora Anachuna. Soludo disclosed this on his Facebook handle on Tuesday. The governor said the ceremony took place at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia area of the state on Tuesday. He wrote, “Today, I presented certificates of recognition to:HRH Igwe Timothy Okwudiri Ifurunwa (Igwe Odudu 1) of Ihite, Orumba…

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called on lawmakers to renew their commitment to addressing Nigeria’s challenges, urging them to focus on national development and legislative reforms. The Senate President made the appeal on Tuesday during a plenary session, marking the Senate’s resumption after the Yuletide and New Year break. In his address titled “Rising to the Greatness of Our Calling,” Akpabio underscored the need for a collective resolve to transform Nigeria into a nation of progress and hope. He said, “As we embark on this new legislative year, I urge us all to include in our New…