Author: Halimah Olamide
Halimah Olamide Holds a degree in History and Education. She also holds professional certificates in graphics and passionate about reporting issues of politics, economy, and gender
Popular fashion entrepreneur and Chairman of Vodi Group, Seyi Adekunle, fondly known as Seyi Vodi, hosted Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, at his upscale house in Abuja. During the visit, Vodi took the Vice President on a tour of the facility across the clothing and shoes section. Vodi shared a clip of the vice president in the store via his instagram account. “Some powerful minutes spent with the Vice President, His Excellency @officialsksm “A scholar and a humble, detribalised Nigerian. I have known him for decades. He is here to patronise Vodi products across multiple offerings of our brand, and to…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi are among the key attendants as political figures are set to host a consultative meeting. The meeting was organized by the National Political Consultative group (North). Atiku took to his X handle on Sunday, to announce his arrival at the event taking place at the Abuja Continental Hotel. “H.E. Peter Obi and I just arrived at the Abuja Continental Hotel for the National Political Consultative Group (North) event. -AA” he wrote In the video which he posted, he could be seen shaking hands with former Anambra state…
The Ondo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has fixed June 4, to deliver judgment in the petitions filed against the Nov. 16 governorship election in the state. The three-man panel headed by Justice Benson Ogbu, announced the date on Saturday in Akure after all parties adopted their final written addresses. Other members of the tribunal are Justice Imelda Etape and Justice Sikka Duarabo. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the tribunal, which began sitting on Jan. 31, 2025, received five petitions challenging the outcome of the election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared the candidate of the…
The Nigerian police has secured the extradition of a Nigerian fugitive, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates over a multi-million dollar fraud case. This was contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Saturday. He disclosed that Muhammed was extradited on Friday, May 23, 2025. Muhammed was the subject to an INTERPOL Red Notice issued by NCB Abuja following an extensive investigation into a case of Obtaining Money by False Pretence, Forgery, and Money Laundering. The case originated from a report filed in July 2023 by an Abuja-based international businessman, who was defrauded…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), has announced a temporary shutdown of operations at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), to allow for planned maintenance. A statement by the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Mr. Femi Soneye, said the maintenance scheduled to begin on the 24th of May, 2025. According to Soneye, the temporary shutdown is in a bid to enhance the facility’s long-term operational efficiency. “The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) wishes to inform the general public that the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) will undergo a planned maintenance shutdown. “This scheduled maintenance and sustainability…
The newly installed Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, has on Friday announced a personal donation of N1bn into the development of his domain. According to Owa Haastrup, this was his own contribution to a N5bn development fund which he announced at the reception after his coronation ceremony at the palace on Friday. l He said the N5bn appeal fund was targeted at some projects in agriculture, skills development, and empowerment for the Ijesa people. The monarch listed his plans for Ijeshaland which included empowerment of indigenes through various agricultural projects. He said a number of beneficiaries have…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully neutralized 16 members of the ISWAP/BokoHaram terrorist group in Damboa, Borno State. This was disclosed by the Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy in an X post on Friday. According to the post, the confrontation began around 1:00am, when the troops sighted the terrorist group and immediately engaged them with sustained indirect fire. The main thrust of the attack targeted the Brigade, prompting the swift deployment of air support to assist ground forces. After approximately two hours of intense engagement, the terrorists were forced to retreat after suffering casualties. Troops successfully neutralized 16 terrorists in the…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has on Thursday urged party members to resist internal sabotage and remain focused on national progress. He made the call at the APC National Summit, held at the Presidential Villa’s Banquet Hall, with the theme ‘The Journey So Far.’ The summit aimed to reflect on the party’s progress and explore solutions to Nigeria’s pressing challenges. “I urge all members to reject internal sabotage. Engage communities, listen to citizens, and build a political structure that lasts beyond elections,” Ganduje said. He called for renewed dedication to the principles that…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has debunked reports on the internet about delay of NELFund loans reimbursement to students of the university who paid their obligatory fees prior to the university’s receipt of the loan. The institution’s Head of Communication Unit, Mrs Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, debunked the rumour in a statement on Thursday. Alaga-Ibraheem said that the attention of the university had been drawn to a recent publication, alleging delay in reimbursement of NELFund loans to students. “Refunds are typically processed after reconciliation and verification with NELFund. “So far, three tranches of NELFund loans have been received by the university and…
A U.S. federal judge on Thursday ruled that the administration of President Donald Trump has violated an earlier court order by attempting to deport migrants to South Sudan. U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy said at a hearing that the administration had violated a preliminary injunction he issued in April. The preliminary injunction had barred officials from deporting people to countries other than their own without first giving them sufficient time to object. Murphy said the U.S. Department of Homeland Security notified seven migrants earlier on Monday night that they could be deported to South Sudan, less than 24 hours before…