Author: Amina Mohammed

The organizers of Big Brother Naija have announced that season 9 of the popular reality TV show will begin in July 2024. The announcement was made on Sunday, June 30, 2024, via a post on the show’s official X account. https://twitter.com/BBNaija/status/1807387412974252194?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1807387412974252194%7Ctwgr%5Eb4a2ebde1002b6e5598428564f6c8488303950ad%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vanguardngr.com%2F2024%2F07%2Fbbnaija-season-9-to-start-in-july%2F In the post, a creative photo teased the theme of the upcoming season, accompanied by the caption, “One Sunday in July. Get ready.” Recall in March, the show organisers revealed that unlike previous editions, the season will require participants to apply in pairs,

Rishi Sunak has said he is “proud” of his disastrous election campaign and claims he will win Thursday’s general election. The prime minister has come under fire in recent weeks for a series of calamities that included a rain-soaked announcement of polling day, leaving D-Day commemorations early and a gambling scandal. But in a crunch interview with just days to go before the vote, Mr Sunak told the BBC‘s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg “this campaign is something I am very proud of” as he sought to disparage Labour’s plans. He also said he believes he will win the election. Asked…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit by the detained leader of the separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu seeking N1billion damages for alleged right violation. Kanu had, in the suit marked: FHC/CS/1633/2023 claimed that the Department of State Services DSS and its Director General violated his right to fair hearing by allegedly preventing his lawyers from having unhindered interactions with him where he is being detained, in preparation of his defence in his criminal trial. In a judgment on Monday, Justice James Omotosho held that Kanu failed to provide credible evidence to sustain…

A United States Mayo has described weekend’s suicide bombing in Gwoza, Borno by teenagers, including one with a baby strapped to her back, as cowardly. Mr Mike Arnold, Mayor of Bianco, Texas, said the action is the “dying kick” of a horse, meant to draw undue attention, rather than a slap on the security in the Northeast. The US Mayor in a statement yesterday said the blasts on soft targets by suspected Boko Haram elements showed that the terrorist organisation had been degraded and disorientated. The United Nations (UN) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu condemned the bombing, which they described…

A former Kaduna lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has warned the President Bola Tinubu not to make the mistake of his immediate predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari on appointments. Sani issued this warning while speaking in interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. The former lawmaker asked President Tinubu to prioritise competence in his appointments if he is interested in results. Sani said during Buhari’s eight-year administration between May 2015 and May 2023, nepotism was at its peak yet results were not produced in all areas of governance, majorly security, economy, education and healthcare. He said, “I will advise President Tinubu to be careful not…

Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo all scored as Spain came from behind to beat surprise packages Georgia 4-1 at Euro 2024 on Sunday and set up a blockbuster quarter-final against hosts Germany. Robin Le Normand’s own goal gave Georgia a shock lead in the 18th minute of this last-16 tie to send their noisy supporters wild in Cologne. It was the first goal Spain had conceded at the competition but they came back to equalise six minutes before the interval courtesy of Manchester City midfielder Rodri. Ruiz then headed home in the 51st minute and Williams ran…

Monoyo Edon, media assistant to former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has dispelled rumours about the health of his boss, saying that the former governor is “hale and hearty”. A post making the round on social media, had indicated that the former governor’s health has deteriorated and was flown abroad for medical, calling on Nigerians to pray for him. But Edon, in a terse message, said that contrary to social media post making the round about his health, Dr. Uduaghan is currently on vacation abroad, where he is also undergoing routine medical check-ups. He said that former governor…

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed that he has no regrets as the State’s helmsman in the last seven and a half years, noting that his government has delivered and surpassed all electioneering promises made to the people of the State. Obaseki, who spoke during an interview with journalists in Benin City, said there is no area or sector he pledged and talked about that hasn’t impacted. The governor, who said his government has laid a solid foundation for the State’s progress and development, noted that he would be remembered as the governor who changed the course of…

England enjoyed the narrowest of lucky escapes to secure a 2-1 win over Slovakia in their Euro 2024 last-16 clash after a last-gasp bicycle kick by Jude Bellingham took the match to extra time, before Harry Kane headed the winner. England were absolutely abject against a Slovakia team who were aggressive from the start and pressed their opponents relentlessly, taking the lead with an Ivan Schranz strike from a counter-attack in the 25th minute. Declan Rice hit the post from long range as England desperately sought an equaliser but it wasn’t until five minutes into added time that Bellingham finally…

Luciano Spalletti will stay on as Italy coach despite the Azzurri’s humbling elimination from Euro 2024, the country’s football chief said on Sunday. Italy were dumped out of the Euros at the last 16 stage after being soundly beaten 2-0 by Switzerland in Berlin on Saturday night, but a disastrous title defence has not cost Spalletti his job. “I’m pragmatic, it’s impossible to resolve problems by abandoning a long-term project or by abandoning the coach and players who have accompanied us in this project,” Gabriele Gravina, head of Italy’s football federation, told reporters. Italy came into the Euros as reigning…