Author: Amina Mohammed

Cristiano Ronaldo was left in tears after his Al Nassr side lost the Saudi King’s Cup final to Al Hilal in a penalty shootout on Friday to end the season without a trophy. Al Hilal triumphed 5-4 on penalties to complete the league and cup double after the match in Jeddah ended 1-1 in regulation time and extra time failed to provide a winner. Following Al Nassr’s defeat, Ronaldo sunk to the turf and was inconsolable as teammates and coaching staff tried to comfort him. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was eventually led off the field but continued to be…

A suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory after spending 27 months in detention. Kyari was detained following his arrest on February 14, 2022, by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for alleged involvement with an international drug cartel. Kyari, along with four members of the Police Intelligence Response Team—Sunday Ubia, Bawa James, Simon Agirigba, and John Nuhu—was arraigned on March 7, 2022. Two suspected drug traffickers, Chibunna Umeibe and Emeka  Ezenwanne, who were arrested at Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, were also charged. While Kyari…

A former Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has called for the implementation of fiscal federalism, where states receive funds commensurate with their contributions to the federation account. Adewole, who also served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, made this call during an appearance on Channels Television’s “Inside Sources with Laolu Akande” programme on Friday. “I am an apostle of fiscal and physical federalism,” Adewole stated, advocating for states to be allowed to develop based on their own resources. He urged governors to grant local government areas the autonomy to function as an independent tier of government. Adewole…

The federal government and its development partners have expressed their readiness to initiate a review of the National Tobacco Control Act, 2015 to protect the Nigerian younger generation. This move comes as a response to the negative trend of tobacco smoking among underaged children and the recalcitrant attitude of tobacco manufacturers who prioritize profit over public health. Speaking during the commemoration of World No Tobacco Day in Abuja on Friday, May 31, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, emphasised the urgent need to protect children from the harmful effects of tobacco. According to the World…

Music executive Don Jazzy and Grammy-winning singer Wizkid have resolved their online feud following a recent social media dispute. Don Jazzy expressed his gratitude after Wizkid endorsed his signee, Ayra Starr’s sophomore album, “The Year I Turned 21.” Wizkid had endorsed the album, which was released on Friday, May 31, on his X handle. Sharing the album cover and streaming link, Wizkid wrote: “Superstar”. Don Jazzy reposted Wizkid’s tweet with the caption; “Thanks Big Wiz.” Recall that the Wizkid shaded Don Jazzy after his signee Ladipoe seemingly ridiculed him in an X post for claiming that ‘hip hop is dead’.…

President Bola Tinubu has defended the government’s decision to re-introduce the old national anthem, ‘Nigeria, We Hail Thee’, stating that it was a priority for him. During a meeting with the Arewa Consultative Forum at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, Tinubu pushed back against criticism, asserting that the reintroduction of the old national anthem is a valid priority, contrary to claims that it is a misplaced one. The President caused controversy by signing a bill that reinstated the former national anthem. “Let me allude to something that happened yesterday. The change of national anthem, ‘Nigeria, we hail thee’.…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has cancelled the 10, 000 jobs in the State Civil Service approved by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, saying a fresh recruitment process would be carried out. Before leaving office, Governor Wike approved the immediate employment of a significant number of youths to fill existing vacancies in the state’s workforce, effective immediately. However, Fubara during an interactive session with stakeholders in Port Harcourt, on Friday, said he cancelled the recruitment because the process was flawed and compromised by those entrusted to handle it. He stated that a more transparent process would commence soon, expressing sadness that…

Gospel singer Yinka Ayefele has shared that he is one of the few men with a spinal cord injury who has been able to have children. He noted that it is uncommon for men with his condition to impregnate a woman, highlighting his situation as exceptional. Speaking on the ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ show hosted by content creator Bae U Barbie, Ayefele addressed rumours suggesting he “bought” his children. He clarified that he indeed impregnated his wife, who gave birth to their triplets. The host: “I’m shocked you said you have three beautiful and amazing kids. My question is, how…

The Kano State Police Command has urged residents to ignore false information circulating on social media that Alhaji Aminu Bayero, the 15th Emir, would lead the Friday prayers at the Central Mosque. The Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, told newsmen in a telephone interview on Friday that Bayero will observe his Friday prayers in the mosque within the Nasarawa Palace, where he currently resides. The commissioner said the Police and other state security agencies will provide robust security at the Emir’s Palace, where Emir Muhammad Sanusi II is expected to lead the Jummah prayers. We’ll maintain security — Police ”The…

Following a meeting with the Executives of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) on the issue bordering on helicopter landing levies collection at aerodromes, helipads, and air strips, among others, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus, has temporarily suspended the enforcement granted to Messers NAEBI Dynamic Concept Ltd, by the Federal Government as consultants to collect such levies. A statement signed by the Head of Press, Odutayo Oluseyi, on Friday, May 31, in Abuja, stated the suspension is with effect from May 30, 2024. This, the minister said, is a result of clamor for review by some stakeholders in…