Author: Amina Mohammed

Following allegations that a $150 billion trade agreement involving Samoa, signed during the Bola Tinubu administration, includes provisions related to LGBT rights, the federal government has announced its intent to pursue legal remedies through established judicial channels. According to Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Saturday, July 6, 2024, the government expressed concern over what it termed as irresponsible reporting that could jeopardize national security and stability. Idris stated: “We are alarmed by the level of reckless reporting and statements by some media organisations and individuals that border on…

The United Kingdom (UK) chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has elected members of the executive that would steer the ship of the party in UK for the next four years. The congress leading to the emergence of the new Exco held on Saturday, where 19 new members elected in an election described as free and fair election. A statement by the Publicity Secretary, CouncillorTunde Ajisola, said the outcome of the election was a reflection of the general acceptance of the newly elected leadership of the party, adding that the new exco would do everything that is possible to…

Dele Momodu, uncle to Sophia Momodu, has shared his opinion on the custody battle between Sophia and Davido. He claimed that Davido’s affidavit seeking joint custody surprised him, as their previous conversations focused on Davido’s wedding and reconnecting with his daughter. Dele Momodu stated the issues were mainly about financial support, including school fees, accommodation and a nanny’s salary. He believed the lack of communication and camaraderie between Davido and Sophia has led to this situation. Dele wrote on X: “My candid opinion on David Adeleke vs Sophia Momodu “Last night, I received a distressing message from Mr David Adeleke…

The Commissioner for Education in Akwa Ibom State, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet, has presented a cheque of N79m to aviation students who gained admission into the Nigeria College of Aviation Technology, Zaria. “Our students came out in flying colours in several competitions because of the quality of education in the state, and several schools were given a facelift in infrastructure, which is why accreditation was restored in various courses in all the state-owned tertiary institutions”, Etiebet said on Friday while presenting the cheques to the beneficiaries. They include Wilson Ezekiel Wilson standard pilot Course -SP35, Daniel Priscilla Samuel, SP35, Edna Emem,…

Coaches of Super Eagles group opponents in the 2025 AFCON qualifying series, Benin Republic and Rwanda, have been reacting to the draw which pitted their teams together with the three-time African champions. Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr is optimistic the Squirrels can beat the Super Eagles again. The Squirrels claimed a famous 2-1 victory over their more illustrious close-door neighbour in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers last month. Rohr, who managed the Super Eagles for six years is adamant his team had what it takes to record another victory against the Nigerians. “It’s a difficult draw, because there’s…

Nigerian singer and Grammy Award winner, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has taken a swipe at his colleague, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. Burna Boy’s comment was prompted by a social media user urging him to marry soon, as they referred to Davido’s ongoing legal battle over child custody with his first baby mama, Sophia Momodu. Recall that two weeks ago, Davido and his longtime girlfriend, Chioma, exchanged vows in a lavish wedding ceremony held in Lagos. On Friday night, the singer criticized his baby mama, Sophia, for mentioning the death of his son, Ifeanyi, who tragically drowned…

The Kano State Government has declared Monday a public holiday in commemoration of the beginning of the new Islamic calendar year 1446 AH. This is contained in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye on Friday. According to the statement, Governor Yusuf Abba urged citizens to use the holiday to reflect on the past year and engage in beneficial activities. He enjoined the people of the state to utilize the holiday to reflect on the previous year and commit themselves in mutually beneficial activities that will bring succor to them in these difficult and trying times. “The…

France downed Portugal on penalties in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals following a goalless draw on Friday to set up a last-four meeting with Spain. A largely dull 120 minutes saw both sides struggle to create clear chances in Hamburg, before Joao Felix was the only player to miss in the shoot-out and Theo Hernandez netted the winning spot-kick. AFP

Rivers state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has played down the gravity of the Thursday’s ruling by the Court of Appeal in Abuja which quashed the ruling of the High Court in Port Harcourt on the defection of Martins Amaewhule and 26 other lawmakers. Addressing the concerns expressed by some persons over the pronouncements of the court, Fubara said there was no cause to worry because God has prepared him a table of blessings in the presence of his enemies. “I know that a lot of you will be wondering what is going on and all that. Government has its own challenges.…

UEFA on Friday said Manchester City and Girona can both enter the Champions League and Manchester United and Nice can play in the Europa League after addressing multi-club ownership concerns. Premier League champions City and Girona are both part of the City Group, while Jim Ratcliffe who owns 25 percent of FA Cup winners United also controls Nice through his Ineos company. UEFA said it had accepted the admission of the four clubs into next season’s European competitions, after previously opening proceedings into them for potential conflict with its ownership rules, “following the implementation of significant changes by the concerned…