Author: Amina Mohammed

The Kogi State Government has mourned the passing of former Deputy Governor of the state, Chief Patrick Adaba, aged 79. The state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo confirmed the death of the elder statesman in a Monday statement. The state government said Adaba was a shining model of leadership, service, and dedication to the progress of Kogi State and Nigeria as a whole. “As Deputy Governor to the late Prince Abubakar Audu, he served with integrity, patriotism and an unwavering commitment to the development of our state. “His contributions to governance, his statesmanship, and his role in shaping…

Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has denied claims that he called for the removal of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, insisting that his demand was for a transparent investigation into allegations raised against Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement signed by his media aide, Yusuph Olaniyonu on Sunday, Saraki dismissed Akpabio’s assertion that the calls for due process were an attempt to oust a Niger Delta person from office, describing it as “cheap politics and trivialising of a serious issue.” “There was nowhere I suggested the resignation of the Senate President. Rather, I advised that Akpabio should…

A pro-Lagos development group, Agenda for New Lagos (ANL), has raised the alarm over plans to use the court to invalidate the impeachment of Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, as the speaker of Lagos State. The group, in a press release by its Protem Chairman, Kamal Olorunnisola, said the court judgment to make this happen has already been written and would be delivered next Monday after hearing the case instituted by Obasa in the heat of his impeachment saga, tomorrow, Monday, March 10th. In addition to the seemingly unending Lagos Assembly drama, the group claimed that the clerk preferred by Obasa, Mr.…

Edo state governor, Monday Okpebholo has criticized the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, describing it as a “sick” party on life support. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Okpebholo likened Edo PDP to a broken-down car abandoned by its driver after years of reckless leadership. He further stated that the party had become a shadow of its former self, plagued by internal divisions and lacking direction. He said: “Instead of seeking redemption, Edo PDP leaders have resorted to aimless wailing against a government that is steadily gaining the trust of the people.…

The family of late Head of State, Sani Abacha has dismissed former military President Gen. Ibrahim Babangida’s claim that their patriarch was responsible for the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election won by Bashorun Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, Mohammed Abacha, the late general’s first son, described Babangida’s account as “a deliberate distortion of historical facts.” Babangida, in his newly released 440-page memoir, A Journey in Service, alleged that Abacha and his loyalists in the military orchestrated the annulment of what is widely regarded…

The Federal Government has adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State as a Federal University. President Tinubu approved the adoption on Friday and thanked the Ogun State Government for inviting the Federal Government to take over the school, one of the state’s best educational assets. This was contained in a statement released by the Presidency on Sunday. “It is an opportunity for the Federal Government to honour Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who began the revolutionary free education programme in Western Nigeria and Dr Tai Solarin, who spent most of his life educating our children and impacting…

The Senate has faulted claims that its member representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was suspended for accusing the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, of sexual harassment. Rather, the upper chamber clarified that Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended specifically due to her flagrant disobedience to Sections 6.1 and 6.2 of the Senate Standing Orders 2023 (As Amended) and her unparliamentary behaviour during its plenaries and proceedings. The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, made these clarifications in a three-page statement released on Saturday amid what he described as the deliberate misinformation and false narratives being circulated by certain media…

Afrobeats sensation, Davido has been selected by King Charles III to feature on his exclusive playlist, “King’s Music Room.” The playlist, curated by the king himself, showcases his favorite tracks from artists across the Commonwealth. The project features Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones, Raye and Davido. Davido’s inclusion has further proved his growing international influence and role in putting Afrobeats on the global map. According to a statement from the palace, King Charles III created the playlist to share the music that brings him joy. “Throughout my life, music means a great deal to me. It has a remarkable…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment allegation traumatised him and the entire Senate. Akpoti-Uduaghan was on Thursday suspended for six months by the Senate over alleged misconduct and breach of relevant standing orders. She however said the suspension which she described as an injustice would not be sustained. Akpabio described the allegation as “useless” saying it was prompted by a change in her seat within the Red Chamber and her reassignment to another committee. He also claimed that Akpoti-Uduaghan who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, had traumatized him and other Senators with her useless accusations.…

A former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has solicited support for Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.who was suspended from the Senate on Thursday. Leading a delegation of senators from opposition political parties to visit Natasha at her home on Friday, Dickson said his engagement with the tax reform bills kept him away from the Senate proceedings on the day of Natasha’s suspension. Dickson said as humans, senators have their low and high moments “and it is a tradition for Senators to support each other during these moments.” “The public may recall that, for the past three days, I was attending the three-day workshop…