Author: Amina Mohammed

The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) in South-West Zone, on Monday, declared indefinite withdrawal of services by clinical lecturers in the universities across the region over non-payment of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, (CONMESS). MDCAN, in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, AbdulKareem Salawu and Secretary, Omotola Obajolowo, respectively, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, said the decision was reached following the expiration of 21 days ultimatum on February 2. It said, “The association agreed on the industrial action, having reviewed the expiration of an earlier ultimatum issued on January 13. “The ultimatum demanded the payment…

Five Thai nationals held captive in Gaza for more than a year have returned home after being released last month. Watchara Sriaoun, Pongsak Thaenna, Sathian Suwannakham, Sarusak Rumnao and Bannawat Saethao were hugged by their families after they landed at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport on Sunday morning. “We are all deeply touched to come back to our birthplace … to be standing here,” Pongsak, 36, said. “I don’t know what else to say, we are all truly thankful. Bannawat’s father, Somboon Saethao, said he was “so happy” and that his family would welcome his son home with a traditional Thai ceremony.…

The Kebbi State Government has commenced preparations to sponsor a mass wedding for 300 couples in the state scheduled for February 27. The Chairman of the Organising Committee, Alhaji Suleiman Argungu, told newsmen on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi that the wedding is organised in collaboration with an NGO, Nafisa Nasir Charity Development Foundation (NANAS). He said that various committees have been set up with specific tasks such as pregnancy tests, genotype tests, HIV/AIDS tests, and other lawful prerequisites for marriages in the state. Argungu said that the mass wedding was in fulfillment of a promise made by Governor Nasir Idris…

Controversial singer, Portable has denied accusations of attacking Ogun State officials of the State Planning and Development Permit Authority who sealed his bar and uncompleted building. In a video shared on social media, Portable claimed he was asleep when the officials arrived and did not engage in any physical altercation. He also alleged that the officials not only sealed his businesses but also destroyed his bar. The singer who emphasised that he did not fight anyone and challenged the officials to provide proof of their allegations also revealed that the sealed building holds sentimental value, adding that it is where he…

An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Shafiu Bawah, has taken his life by hanging himself in Niger State. The Niger State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday. According to the Command’s spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, the incident occurred on February 8, 2025, at the 61 Police Mobile Force (PMF) base in Kontagora. It is, however, unclear the motive behind the suicide. The police authorities said the officer’s body was removed from the scene and later released to the family for burial. Meanwhile, the Command said it has launched an investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has taken legal action against President Bola Tinubu over his alleged failure to prosecute contractors who received over N167bn from 31 ministries, departments, and agencies for projects that were never executed. The lawsuit, filed last Friday at the Federal High Court in Lagos (suit number FHC/L/MISC/121/2025), also listed the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, as a respondent. This was detailed in a press release on Sunday titled, “SERAP Sues Tinubu Over Failure to Prosecute Contractors in N167bn Project Fraud in MDAs.” The release, signed by SERAP’s Deputy…

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, is planning to empower over 4.5 million women across the country with the Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up initiative. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, stated the need for swift action to implement the NFWP-SU, just as the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Maryam Keshinro, underscored the power of unity and collaboration that affords women the opportunity to thrive. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Minister on Media and Publicity, Mr. Jonathan Eze, on Saturday, the minister, alluding to the 18-month delay in execution,…

The Ogun State Government has strongly condemned the alleged assault on officials of the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA) by hip-hop artist Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable. According to reports, Portable, who is on the run, allegedly obstructed and attacked three town planners – Ramon Lateef, Akinpelumi Oyero, and Abidemi Onabanjo – while they were performing their duties at his bar in Iyana Ilogbo, Ota. Nine of his associates―Oluwaseun Ayenuwa, 19; Precious Ohiegebo, 19; Oluwapelumi Adeosun, 20; Gospel Kanu, 20; Nurudeen Warris, 21; Adetola Alashe, 25; Fatimo Muhammed, 26; Ifeoluwa Babatunde, 27; and Samuel Adeleke, 28―were…

It was a moment of love, culture, and elegance as Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, exchanged vows with her heartthrob, Juma Mkambala, popularly known as Jux, in a beautiful and intimate ceremony in Tanzania. The wedding, which took place on Friday, February 7, 2025, was a blend of glamour and tradition, with the couple dazzling in stunning yellow and gold ensembles. Priscilla stole the spotlight in a flowing yellow sequin gown, elegantly wrapped with a stylish scarf, while Jux complemented her grace in a white kaftan, layered with a traditional kimono and matching cap. Viral videos from…

A former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Senator Shehu Sani, has criticised the proposal for the creation of an additional 31 states in Nigeria. The proposal was made on Thursday by the House of Representatives Committee on the review of the 1999 Constitution. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu who presided over plenary on Thursday read a letter from the committee containing the proposed states. Reacting to the development in a post on his X handle on Friday, Senator Sani said it is not only ironic but also comical. The former lawmaker questioned why new states are needed…