Author: Amina Mohammed

The by-elections currently holding across 12 Nigerian states, as organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), cover 16 constituencies to fill vacant seats in the Senate, House of Representatives, and State Houses of Assembly, alongside two court-ordered re-run elections. Below is the full list of constituencies involved, based on available information: Senatorial Districts (2) Anambra South Senatorial District (Anambra State) – Vacant due to the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (Young Progressive Party) in July 2024. Edo Central Senatorial District (Edo State) – Vacant due to the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo (All Progressives Congress) as Edo State Governor.…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress-led federal government is using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intimidate and bully the opposition into joining the APC. This was as he noted that the EFCC detained the former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, because he is a member of the opposition Coalition. Atiku, in a statement posted on his social media platforms on Tuesday, said the detention of Tambuwal and other opposition figures, “is a continuation of the Tinubu-led administration’s agenda to harass, intimidate, and decimate the opposition.” He said…

Fuji music maestro, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal aka K1, has tendered an unreserved apology over the ugly incident at the airport on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. In a statement signed by the singer, he tendered apologies to all concerned but firmly insists that he didn’t have alcohol in his flask but water. He also tendered an apology to the Presidency, Aviation ministry, FAAN as well as Valuejet. The statement in full below, “The incident that occurred at the local wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on August 5, 2025, involving my humble self and ValueJet Airline, was to say the…

Afrobeats star Davido and his wife, Chioma have arrived in Miami for their upcoming white wedding ceremony. The couple’s romantic arrival was captured on video, showing them boarding a private jet adorned with welcome flowers and a special chair inscribed with “MRS”. Davido also shared a photo of himself in Miami, building anticipation for their special day. Recall that the Grammy-nominated singer had in April announced that the final lap of their marriage ceremony will be held in August without mentioning the date. According to reports, the wedding is expected to take place on Saturday. Davido’s uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), signaling a renewed push for leadership reform in the country’s power sector. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga. Engr. Ramat, 39, a certified electrical engineer and administrator with a PhD in Strategic Management, replaces Sanusi Garba as chairman. His nomination underscores the administration’s intention to inject youthful expertise and strategic oversight into one of Nigeria’s most critical regulatory institutions. In addition…

Embattled music mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs who is set to be sentenced in October for his conviction on prostitution-related charges, is pursuing a pardon from United States President Donald Trump, according to a statement from one of his lawyers on Tuesday. “It’s my understanding that we’ve reached out and had conversations in reference to a pardon,” Nicole Westmoreland told CNN in an interview. Trump has, however, indicated bluntly that he is unlikely to grant a pardon to the 55-year-old Combs. “I was very friendly with him. I got along with him great and he seemed like a nice guy,” Trump…

Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has announced a special edition of his Hallelujah Challenge, dubbed the “Kirikiri Edition”.  This one-day event is scheduled to take place on August 27, 2025, at the Kirikiri Medium Security Prison in Lagos. Bassey, on Instagram, revealed that hosting this special session with inmates is a personal birthday wish, driven by his desire to bring hope and liberation through praise and worship. The programme promises to be a powerful experience, featuring a special session of praise and worship, distribution of food, and the awarding of scholarships to some prisoners. He added that the event may not be streamed…

Niger State government has dragged the attorney-general of the federation and minister of Justice to the Supreme Court over the state’s omission from the 13 percent derivation. In the suit before the apex court, the state government, through its counsel, Mohammed Ndarani (SAN), asked for the interpretation and application of section 232 (1) & (2) of the Nigerian constitution. The suit also seeks to include the state in the 13 percent derivation, as enshrined in the Enactment of Allocation of Revenue (Federation Account, etc.) Act, 2004. He wants the court to determine whether Niger State does not qualify to be…

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, says there is no cause for alarm amid Ghanaians demanding the deportation of Nigerians from their country. Speaking during a joint press briefing in Ghana on Wednesday, Odumegwu-Ojukwu disclosed that her visit was imperative after the anxiety caused by the viral videos. The minister said she had to visit Ghana to conduct a firsthand assessment of the situation. “Since I arrived, I haven’t seen people burning tyres in the streets or carrying placards everywhere calling for Nigerians to be deported. “This shows that the Ghanaian government and the president have stepped…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred national honours, cash gifts and houses on the triumphant Super Falcons in a grand reception at the State House, Abuja, following their historic victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. In recognition of their record 10th continental title, Tinubu, while receiving the players and coaching crew at the Villa, conferred the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on each member of the victorious squad. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President said also approved the…