Author: Amina Mohammed

A Texas judge on Monday ordered a temporary pause on a policy that would streamline the process for spouses of US citizens to obtain legal status in the country, a blow to one of US President Joe Biden’s biggest immigration reform policies. Judge J. Campbell Barker granted a 14-day administrative stay in a case brought by the Republican attorneys general of 16 US states challenging the Biden administration’s policy. In June, Biden announced the new policy, which streamlined a pathway to citizenship for an estimated half a million immigrants married to US nationals. The 16 states bringing the lawsuit, however,…

The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that it has agreed with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Team, Super Eagles. In the early hours of Tuesday, NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi said: “The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee to appoint Mr. Bruno Labbadia as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The appointment is with immediate effect.” Born in Darmstadt, Germany on 8th February 1966, Labbadia, won two caps for the German national team in his playing career that took him through clubs…

The Sokoto State Police have denied any knowledge of the abduction of over 150 people in the Sabon Birni area, which allegedly occurred a few days after the brutal murder of Sarkin Gobir Gatawa, Isa Muhammad Bawa. In an interview, Professor Bello Bada of Usman Dan Fodio University Sokoto stated that the reported kidnappings took place between the murder of the late Emir and the previous Friday. He highlighted that while attacks on prominent leaders are not unprecedented, this marks the first time an Emir has been gruesomely killed. Assistant Superintendent of Police Ahmed Rufai, the Spokesman for the Sokoto…

Borno State Commissioner of Finance, Ahmed Ali Ahmed, died on Monday at his house on Damboa Road in Maiduguri, the state capital. Sources familiar with the matter said the commissioner’s room door was forced open after it was observed that his usual time of waking up had passed without any sign of him. The state’s Commissioner of Information and Internal Security, Usman Tar, confirmed Ahmed’s death in a statement. Tar said the burial of the late commissioner would take place at his residence on Monday evening, according to Islamic rites. Sworn in on August 10, 2024, Ahmed was before then…

Former Chelsea and Nigerian international Mikel Obi has fired back at Chelsea striker Nicholas Jackson, declaring, “Keep scoring and I’ll shut up.” This sharp retort comes amid growing tensions between the two, with Mikel’s bold statement likely to spark further debates. Mikel made this comment during his Monday podcast, *The Obi One*. Previously, Mikel, 37, had criticized Jackson’s goal-scoring abilities on beIN Sport, particularly during Chelsea’s 2-0 loss to Manchester City. Mikel remarked, “We created chances, we haven’t taken them. And just an example of how Jackson finishes.” In response, the Senegalese striker didn’t hold back, posting on Instagram, “Mikel…

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to rid the nation of criminal elements trying to disrupt peace and security of the country. Egbetokun spoke shortly after handing over rescued medical students of the Universities of Jos and Maiduguri, who were abducted in Benue State a week ago, to their respective Vice Chancellors in Abuja on Sunday. “We remain resolute in our commitment to rid our nation of criminal elements who seek to disrupt the peace and security of society,” Egbetokun said. “The Nigerian Police Force will continue to employ every…

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has overturned the judgement of a Federal High Court which ordered the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to allow the participation of 381 ad-hoc delegates in its February 22 primary election in Edo State. The primary election produced Asue Ighodalo as the candidate of the party in the September 21, 2024 governorship election in the state. A three-man panel of the appellate court set aside the judgement of Justice Inyang Ekwo delivered on the 4th of July, 2024, on the grounds that the trial court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the suit of the aggrieved…

Two police officers have been killed and three others are unconscious following a clash between police operatives and members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as the Shiites in the Wuse area of Abuja. Spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, Josephine Adeh, confirmed the attack which happened on Sunday, describing the attack as unprovoked while accusing the group of destroying three police patrol vehicles. According to Adeh, the IMN members attacked some personnel of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the FCT command at Wuse Junction by a traffic light. “The FCT police…

Education Minister Tahir Mamman says underage candidates will no longer be allowed to sit for secondary school leaving examinations. The minister stated this on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme. He said the Federal Government has instructed the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) which administers the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) which organises the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) to comply with the directive on 18 years age limit for any candidate to be eligible for the two examinations. Mamman also insisted that the age limit for any candidate to write the Unified…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Friday gave away his daughter, Laila Atiku, in marriage to Saleh Maitala at a ceremony held at the National Mosque in Abuja. The union was a culmination of a traditional process that began last year when Atiku hosted the groom’s family as they formally requested Laila’s hand in marriage. Sharing the news on X.com on Friday, Atiku wrote, “The joy of giving away a daughter in marriage supported by family and friends is priceless. “I wish Laila and her husband, Saleh Maitala, a blessed marriage. My gratitude also goes to all the dignitaries, associates,…