Author: Amina Mohammed

Veteran highlife singer, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha, has been moved to tears by the unexpected resurgence of his 1983 song, “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche”. The song, which had been largely forgotten over the years, gained new life after skit maker, Brain Jotter used it in one of his videos, creating a catchy dance move that synchronises with the music. The song has since gone viral, garnering over 659,000 likes on Instagram and an impressive 11 million views on TikTok. Its popularity has transcended borders, with the song being used in content from Nigeria to Asian countries. The viral sensation…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has declined to bar Governor Siminalayi Fubara from spending government funds pending the hearing and determining the suit filed by the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly. Ruling on the motion ex parte marked FHC/ABJ/CS/984/24, Justice Emeka Nwite declined to grant the prayers, though he ordered the plaintiffs to put the defendants on notice. Justice Nwite however granted the motion ex parte to serve the 5th to 10th defendants in the matter by substituted means saying “the leave is hereby granted to the plaintiffs/applicants, to serve the 5th to 10th defendants/respondents with the…

A former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, arraigned for N33bn fraud, has spent nine days at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja. Mamman was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on July 12 and was granted N10bn bail by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Nine days after being granted bail, Mamman remained in custody, indicating that he had yet to meet the record N10bn bail imposed on him by the court. The spokesman for the Nigeria Correctional Service in the Federal Capital Territory, Adamu Duza, confirmed that the ex-minister was still in custody…

Some associates of former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole have debunked reports that his marriage to his wife, Iara has crashed and both have gone separate ways. Last week, a netizen had posted in a Facebook group named ‘Edo Political Forum’ where he claimed that both Oshiomhole and Iara haven’t been seen together since his tenure ended as the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Another Facebook user, Uwahame Daniel responded ” Yes, the marriage has been dissolved a long time ago but they are keeping it private. The woman is a very private person who couldn’t…

The House of Representatives on Sunday congratulated Afam Osigwe, SAN, on his election as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association. The legislative body also congratulated the nine other national officers of the association and the NBA representatives to the General Council of the Bar for their respective zones, following their emergence in the NBA 2024 election concluded on Sunday. In a congratulatory message signed by its spokesman, Akin Rotimi, the Green Chamber said Osigwe’s legal experience will go a long way in impacting the Nigerian community for good. The statement read in part, “With 25 years of distinguished service…

A former National Organising Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abubakar Mustapha, has resigned from the party and decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) In Kaduna State. Mustapha, also a former Head of the Civil Service in Kaduna, resigned from the PDP through a letter he wrote to the chairman of Gubuchi ward in Makarfi Local Government Area of the state dated July 15th, 2024. He explained that he voluntarily resigned his membership of the PDP based on personal reasons, appreciating the party for giving him the opportunity to serve in various capacities since he joined till…

The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Finance and Petroleum Resources (Upstream) on Saturday, vowed to deal with oil companies which fail to participate in the ongoing investigation of the loss of $60b inflated cash calls by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s Joint Venture Agreements. Recall that the joint committee co-chaired by James Faleke (Chairman, Finance) and Alhassan Ado-Doguwa (Petroleum Resources), had in the past week, frowned at the absence of chief executives of companies and agencies earmarked for the probe at the hearings. It also chided the presentations made by the few who turned up, even as it…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for devolution of power to the states, rather than centralisation of governance powers and responsibilities. The governor said employing such a strategy to tackle the challenge of inflation ravaging Nigeria’s economy, would yield the expected result. Adeleke stated this on Sunday at the combined 10th undergraduate and 6th post-graduate convocation of the Adeleke University, Ede, where 1092 students were conferred with first degrees, masters and doctorate degrees, held at the stadium on the campus of the university. He observed that the government was experimenting with many strategies to tackle the challenge of inflation,…

The Lagos state police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, has raised concerns over the explicit content in rising singer Ayo Maff’s new song, “Last Week.” The song’s lyrics glorify drug use, with the artist boasting about using cannabis and running out of it by Saturday. On his social media, Hundeyin criticised the song, highlighting that half of the young people in prison are there due to drug abuse. He emphasised that drug use often leads to criminal behaviour and urged artists to consider the impact of their lyrics on their audience. The PPRO wrote: “He does what on Mondays and Saturdays? Help…

A fatal motor accident has claimed one life and left two others unhurt opposite the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Command in Nteje, along the Awka-Onitsha expressway in Anambra state. The crash, which occurred around 9:30 am, involved a Toyota Camry with registration number ABJ125JV and a Ford Explorer with registration number ZBL626RL. Eyewitnesses reported that the Camry driver lost control and collided with the Ford Explorer after crossing into its lane on the single-carriageway. He said one male adult lost his life, while two other male adults were rescued uninjured. He expressed condolences to the family of the deceased…