Author: Amina Mohammed

A Benin, Edo state-based leading human rights activist, Omobude Agho, has been kidnapped by gunmen in the uniform of the Department of State Services (DSS). Agho, the Coordinator-General of Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSOs), was picked from his residence at Medical Stores axis of Benin in Egor Local Government Area of Edo at 2 a.m. on Friday, June 14. A member of the traumatised family of the frontline human rights activist, who spoke in confidence, disclosed that the gunmen stormed Agho’s house in four vehicles, laid siege, and and took him away, without prior invitation. The family member noted that…

Wema Bank has successfully concluded the first tranche of its recapitalisation exercise having secured all relevant regulatory approvals for the allotment of its N40bn Rights Issue which was initiated in December 2023. It may be recalled that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in March 2024, launched a recapitalisation programme requiring commercial banks to raise fresh capital in alignment with the minimum requirement for their respective banking licenses, within a 24-month timeline spanning April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026. The goal of this recapitalisation programme is to simultaneously boost the Nigerian economy and strengthen the financial services industry. Consequently,…

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, discharged the executive of Binance Holdings Limited, Tigran Gambaryan, and his fleeing colleague, Nadeem Anjarwalla, from the alleged tax evasion charge preferred against the company by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, discharged and struck out Gambaryan and Anjarwalla’s names from the four-count charge after FIRS’ counsel, Moses Ideho, filed a fresh amended charge wherein Binance is listed as the sole defendant. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while Binance is the 1st defendant is the May 17 amended charge filed by FIRS, Gambaryan…

Mrs Temitayo Olotu, the Apex Nurse/ Deputy Director of Nursing Services at the Gbagada General Hospital, Lagos, on Friday called for early presentation of cholera patients in hospitals to prevent death. Olotu made the call at a three-day programme and medical outreach organised by the Nursing Department of the hospital to mark the 2024 International Nurses Week. She noted that there had been increased cases of cholera at Oworu, in Kosofe LCDA, and urged residents of the area to maintain good hygiene and keep their environment clean. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Lagos State Ministry of…

Borussia Dortmund announced on Friday defender Mats Hummels will leave after 13 years at the club. Hummels departure comes a day after coach Edin Terzic surprisingly announced he would leave the club, just two weeks after taking them to the Champions League final. During two stints at Dortmund, Hummels won two league titles and two German Cups, along with reaching the Champions League final in 2013 and 2024. “Dear fans, my time in black and yellow is now coming to an end after a total of over 13 years. It was a huge honour and joy for me to have…

The Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Friday June 14, awarded the dethroned Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the sum of N10,000,000 for the breach of his fundamental rights, personal liberty, and freedom of movement. Justice Simon Amobeda, ruled that it was wrong for the Kano state governor to order Bayero’s arrest without lawful justification. Stay tuned for more details…

Controversial singer Portable has lashed out on Davido after the latter unfollowed him on Instagram. The controversy began when Portable accused Davido of giving him “bad advice” regarding record labels, claiming Davido advised him against signing with Sony Music and instead suggested Empire, which Portable perceived as a hindrance to his Grammy aspirations. In response to Davido unfollowing him, Portable asserted his independence, stating he doesn’t need Davido’s support or followership to achieve success or win a Grammy. He implied that Davido only unfollowed him because he was no longer beneficial to him. Portable confidently declared that he will proceed…

Former Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed has praised Nigeria’s creative industry, calling it a “goldmine” and a “fast-growing” sector. He highlighted the industry’s vast potential for business opportunities, employment, earnings, and entertainment, noting its impressive growth trajectory and significant contributions to the nation’s economy. He further stated that the country’s creative industry is contributing immensely to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The former Minister, who stated this at a forum tagged “Giessen Meets The World” organised by the IHK Giessen-Friedberg Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Germany, on Thursday, highlighted that Nigeria’s creative sector spans 24 diverse segments,…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command, said it has deployed its personnel and Special Marshals across the state to ensure hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The Sector Commander, Mr Kabir Nadabo, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Kaduna. Nadabo explained that the special marshals would complement the efforts of the regular marshals in the enforcement and public enlightenment campaigns. According to him, the corps has released an operational order to guide patrol and rescue operations nationwide during the upcoming Sallah celebrations. He said that given this, the command has outlined modalities and strategies in line with…

Former Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola has said those calling for military intervention and other forms of undemocratic alternatives are spitting on the graves of those who died fighting for democracy in Nigeria. The former Works and Housing Minister made the remarks in a speech delivered as guesMrspeaker at the Lagos State House of Assembly Cocktail to Commemorate Silver Jubilee of Democracy in Nigeria. While congratulating Nigerians on 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria, Fashola said those who were not born during the June 12 1993 struggle may not fully understand why democracy is worth celebrating in…