Author: Amina Mohammed

The Towulade of Akinale in Ewekoro local government area of Ogun State, Oba Olufemi Ogunleye, has passed away at the age of 79. Oba Ogunleye, a distinguished journalist with experience at the old Daily Times of Nigeria and retired as the General Manager, Public Relations of the defunct Nigeria Airways, was first appointed as the Baale of Akinale in 2004 by former Governor Gbenga Daniel. He was later elevated to the position of Oba in 2006 during the same administration. According to sources close to the late monarch, Oba Ogunleye had been unwell for some time and was recently admitted…

International award-winning singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has dragged Sophia Momodu, the mother of his first child, Imade, to court, seeking custody of the daughter. In an originating motion filed by his lawyers, Dr Olaniyi Arije, Okey Barrah and others, at the Lagos State High Court, dated April 17, 2024, Davido is praying the court for “an order granting joint custody of Miss Imade Adeleke to the applicant.” In the alternative, the singer prayed to the court for “an order granting to the applicant unfettered and unrestricted access to Miss Imade.” The suit, marked LD/1587PMC/2024, has as applicant…

Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, the current Head of the Service of the Federation (HoCSF), is set to retire on August 14, 2024. This announcement came from Mallam Mohammed Ahmed, the Director of Communications at the HoCSF office, during a gathering with media leaders as part of the 2024 Civil Service Week Celebrations. Mohammed Ahmed noted that this event marks Dr. Yemi-Esan’s final engagement as the HoCSF, coinciding with her upcoming 60th birthday on August 13, 2024. Daily Trust highlighted the theme of this year’s Civil Service Week as ‘Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for…

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly, has fixed tomorrow (Thursday) for the screening and confirmation of 13 additional Commissioner nominees. Governor Douye Diri had sent a letter containing the 13-man list of commissioner nominees to the House requesting for their screening and confirmation. Among the nominees are two former members of the State House of Assembly, namely, Hon. Alfred Watson Belemote and Ebi Ben Ololo. Also on the list are Chief Thompson Amule and Alalibo West, immediate past commissioners in the Diri’s cabinet. Others include Prof Seiyefa Brisibe, Geku Godspower (a former Secretary, Bayelsa State PDP), Mandy Sylvanus Akpalo, Prof.Bekei…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Wednesday called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately sack the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun for undermining the police recruitment process. PSC also faulted the alleged corruption levelled against the PSC. Briefing reporters in Abuja, Chairman of the Association of Senior Civil Servent of Nigeria (ASCSN) and Joint Union Congress of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Adoyi Adoyi expressed displeasure over what he described as false allegation against the PSC. The IGP, at the weekend through a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, alleged the recruitment process was…

In a significant move aimed at balancing tougher immigration enforcement with more humane policies, President Joe Biden announced new rules that could positively impact many Nigerian families seeking visas to the United States. The announcement is particularly beneficial for Nigerians married to U.S. citizens, offering them a streamlined path to citizenship and providing relief to thousands who have been waiting for a chance to regularize their status. The new rules will not expand eligibility for permanent residency but rather streamline the process for those who already qualify. Speed Painting, like medicine, leaves no room for error — Dr. Ojeabuo, A…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio said the New National Anthem will build patriotism and help the country resolve insecurity. Akpabio stated this while addressing the plenary in Abuja on Wednesday. Speed Painting, like medicine, leaves no room for error — Dr. Ojeabuo, A Speed Painter0:00 / 1:07 He said, “The bill sent to us by President Bola Tinubu on student loan and scholarship programmes will enable vulnerable Nigerian students who are less privileged to obtain higher education… “…and as I speak to you now, over 30,000 have been selected to benefit from it. That’s one of the bills that appeals to…

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defence, Honourable Babajimi Benson, has said that the successes recorded in various operations across the country by the Nigeria military underscore the bravery, professionalism, and unwavering commitment of the military personnel to safeguarding the nation. This is also as the chairman expressed heartfelt commendations to the Armed Forces of Nigeria for their remarkable achievements and steadfast dedication in recent times. According to a statement signed in Abuja, Benson highlighted the numerous victories against insurgents, bandits, and other criminal elements that have threatened the peace and security of Nigeria. He emphasized that these achievements…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State recently administered the oath of office to newly appointed caretaker chairmen for all 23 local government areas in the state. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Wednesday at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital, under heightened security measures. stay tuned for more details…

Pop star Justin Timberlake was arrested and arraigned Tuesday on charges of driving while intoxicated in a chic town east of New York City, local prosecutors said. The 43-year-old Timberlake, known for such hits as “SexyBack” and “Cry Me a River,” was taken into custody in Sag Harbor, part of the affluent Hamptons community, in the early hours of Tuesday. “Justin Timberlake was arrested in Sag Harbor for driving while intoxicated,” the prosecutor’s office in Suffolk County said in a statement emailed to AFP. “He was arraigned in Sag Harbor Village Justice Court and released on his own recognizance,” the…