Author: Amina Mohammed

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its proposed protest over the 50 per cent increase in telecommunication tariff. The decision was taken after the labour union met with the delegation from the Federal government led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on Monday. According to a statement signed by the Director, Information & Public Relations in the office of the SGF, Seguin Imohiosen, the meeting was aimed to maintain industrial harmony and to also protect the interest of Nigerians. He said that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who spoke on…

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter made history at the 2025 Grammy Awards, becoming the first Black woman to win the prestigious Best Country Album award for Cowboy Carter. The win marks another milestone in her career, bringing her total Grammy count to an unprecedented 34. The award was presented to Beyoncé by Taylor Swift, creating a powerful moment in both the singer’s career and for the country music genre. In addition to this historic win, Beyoncé received 11 nominations at the 2025 ceremony, including nods for Album of the Year and Best Country Album. “Wow, I really was not expecting this,” Beyoncé said…

The Lagos State House of Assembly has dismissed reports alleging that President Bola Tinubu directed the reinstatement of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, calling it “fake news” meant to distract the newly elected Speaker, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda A viral report had claimed that Tinubu pressured lawmakers to allow Obasa’s return, arguing that the political consequences of his removal outweighed the need for disciplinary action. Obasa was impeached on January 13, 2025, by 32 out of 40 Assembly members over allegations of misconduct, misappropriation of funds, and abuse of office. However, Assembly members have refuted the claims, affirming their support for Speaker…

The Federal Government is set to introduce a $600 million annual electricity subsidy for all customers starting in 2025. The subsidy will run until 2027, aiming to bridge the gap between cost-reflective tariffs and regulated electricity rates. It also targets reducing the metering deficit and stabilizing power distribution companies financially. According to Nigeria’s Energy Compact document, this initiative forms part of the National Energy Compact and aligns with the country’s electrification and clean energy transition goals. Nigeria presented the energy compact at a summit in Tanzania alongside Côte d’Ivoire, Zambia, and nine other African nations. The summit focused on innovative…

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Adamawa chapter, has warned of a potential strike following the seizure and auctioning of petrol products by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in the state. IPMAN’s National Publicity Secretary, Ukadike Chinedu, voiced frustration over the issue in a media interview. He claimed the Customs improperly confiscated legally purchased petrol products that were headed to local filling stations. Despite the products having the necessary documentation, Chinedu said Customs went ahead with the seizures, without any apparent violations. “Customs recently auctioned petroleum products in Yola, and our marketers are distressed. Some of these products…

Manchester United have announced the signing of 18-year-old defender Ayden Heaven from Arsenal in a deal worth over £1 million. Heaven, who made his senior debut for Arsenal earlier this season, has joined United on a four-and-a-half-year contract running until June 2029, with an option for an additional year. The highly-rated centre-back will immediately integrate into United’s first-team squad. The move comes as Heaven was nearing the end of his scholarship contract with Arsenal, having opted not to sign a professional deal with the Gunners. Despite interest from German side Eintracht Frankfurt, the youngster has chosen to continue his career…

The devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles County for over three weeks were officially declared fully contained today. The blazes, which began on January 7th, have claimed at least 30 lives, displaced thousands, and caused massive property damage. The fires scorched more than 37,000 acres, destroying over 10,000 homes across affluent areas like Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and Altadena. Early estimates put the total economic damage between $250 billion and $275 billion. California’s Cal Fire announced today that both fires are now 100% contained, signaling that their perimeters are completely under control. Evacuation orders had been lifted…

Arne Slot has urged Mohamed Salah to sign a new contract with Liverpool, advising the Egypt star against a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. Salah has been in sensational form this season but is out of contract in June, with speculation persisting that the Saudi Pro League could be a possible destination for the Egyptian superstar. Saudi sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal was asked whether the forward was the “big prize” for the Middle East nation in an interview on the Piers Morgan Uncensored YouTube channel on Thursday. “Definitely, because if he ticks all the right boxes, even…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abba Abubakar Aliyu as the substantive Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).  This was contained in a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday. The appointment, which takes effect from January 23, 2025, will see Aliyu serve an initial four-year term. Aliyu, a seasoned energy expert with over two decades of experience in the power, water resources, and transportation sectors, had been acting as the agency’s Managing-Director since March 2024. His leadership roles in both the on-grid and off-grid electricity sectors have positioned him as a key player…

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council has announced a remarkable 20.79 per cent increase in the value of the country’s non-oil exports, reaching a total of $5.456bn in 2024. It stated that the amount surpassed the $4.5bn generated in 2023. The Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Nonye Ayeni, disclosed the figures while addressing the media on the performance report of the non-oil export sector for 2024 on Friday in Abuja. She said the significant growth reflects the resilience and diversification of Nigeria’s export sector beyond crude oil, a shift aimed at reducing the country’s reliance on oil revenue.…