Author: Amina Mohammed

The Lagos State Government, yesterday, commenced demolition of all marked shanties and other illegal structures erected along the Gbagada-Bariga drainage channel. This followed the expiration of a 48-hour quit notice issued by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab to owners of Illegal structures along water channels in the area. Recall that the Gbagada axis witnessed massive flooding following a heavy downpour last Wednesday, causing untold hardship on motorists and residents. Wahab, through his official X handle, attributed the menace by the squatters as a major factor to the perennial flooding in the area. He said: “Following…

The Supreme Court will today deliver judgment on the suit the Federal Government filed to secure full autonomy for the 774 local government areas in the country. Whereas the apex court notified the Federal Government of the judgement date through the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, state governors were informed through their respective attorneys-general. It will be recalled that a seven-man panel of the court, led by Justice Garba Lawal, had on June 13, reserved judgment on the matter, after all the parties adopted their final briefs of argument. The states, in separate preliminary…

Kylian Mbappe will be officially presented as a Real Madrid player at the Santiago-Bernabeu stadium next Tuesday, the Spanish giants announced. The confirmation came less than 24 hours after the former Paris Saint-Germain star and the France team were knocked out of Euro 2024 by Spain in the semi-finals. Mbappe, who will wear the number 9 shirt, will be presented at the Bernabeu at midday (1000 GMT) on Tuesday and will be welcomed by Real president Florentino Perez for the signing of his five-year contract, the club announced on Wednesday. France’s captain had a disappointing Euro 2024 and was hampered…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that his administration has started the process of preparing the 2025 budget. This is as the governor insisted that the seats of Martin Amaewhule and the other state lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress remain vacant. Fubara stated that they will eventually return home because they desired it to be so when they voluntarily defected from the platform on which they won their election voluntarily. The governor spoke when he received on solidarity visit opinion leaders, women, and youths of Etche and Omuma Local Government Areas…

An Assistant Manager with Zenith Bank Plc, Mrs Ifeoma Ogbonnaya, has revealed that the embattled Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Governor Godwin Emefiele, and his wife Margaret, were not signatories to the account alleged to have been owned by them. Emefiele is standing trial over abuse of office and alleged $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion fraud, while in office. Ogbonnaya, who revealed this while being cross-examined by Emefiele’s Counsel, Mr Olalekan Ojo (SAN), also told the court that she had a Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology and Tourism from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The witness said the signatories to the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, have reached an agreement to re-strategise and come up with a more mutually-beneficial Memorandum of Understanding, MoU to strengthen the fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. This development came recently in Abuja when the Vice Chancellor of NOUN, Professor Olufemi Peters led a delegation of his management team to the headquarters of the EFCC on a courtesy visit. Speaking on the visit, Peters explained that NOUN had a long-standing relationship with the EFCC and the visit was meant to bolster…

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command attached to Iddo police division have arrested one Nuhu Ezra of Gosa Kipikipi village, Lugbe, Abuja, with a human skull and bones. Police arrested Ezera on Tuesday around 9 pm while acting on credible intelligence. According to a statement issued on Wednesday, July 10, by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josphine Adeh: “The suspect, who was found with the body parts upon interrogation, stated that he picked them up from the bush while hunting at Kuje and had the intention to sell the body parts for six hundred thousand…

Popular gospel singer Sinach made history on July 6, 2024, selling out the 15,000-capacity OVO Wembley Arena in a landmark concert. The Gosgem-powered event drew a global audience, celebrating a night of worship, praise, and unforgettable music. Sinach, known for her powerful worship songs and inspirational lyrics, delivered a dynamic and spirit-filled performance that captivated the packed arena. Fans sang along to her biggest hits, including ‘Way Maker,’ ‘I Know Who I Am,’ and ‘Victory is My Name.’ The sold-out concert marked a milestone in Sinach’s career, showcasing her far-reaching impact and profound connection with her fans worldwide. Joining her…

Popular pastor, Abel Damina, has explained why God is not a Christian while charging his congregations to stop believing that only the people who believe in Jesus Christ will go to heaven. Damina, the senior pastor of Abel Damina Ministries International, made this known during one of his sermons on Monday. He chided Christian believers who thought Christianity was the only religion that could take one to paradise to discard their position, as he further hinted that Jesus was not even a Christian. According to him, biblical characters like Abraham, David, and Jesus Christ did not use the term “Christianity,”…

The body of the late Senate President, Joseph Wayas, has arrived in Nigeria after about three years since his death. Wayas, who was the Senate President between October 1, 1979 and December 31, 1983, died in a London hospital on November 30, 2021, at the age of 80 after a protracted illness. His first wife died 12 days after but while his wife had since been buried, the revered politician’s remains had remained in a morgue in London, a development that had sparked controversies. The remains of the former Senate president were on board from Heathrow Airport London in the…