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
Agency Report The Lagos State Government has postponed the planned closure of the PWD Rail Crossing, which was initially scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 1. In a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos, the government announced that the new date for the closure is now Wednesday, May 14. Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation, confirmed the postponement and provided further details. She stated that the decision was made to give motorists and residents sufficient time to prepare and adjust their travel plans accordingly. “We understand the impact…
Agency Report Prof. Sonni Tyoden, the immediate past Deputy Governor of Plateau, is dead. Mr. Simon Lalong, the immediate past governor of the state, confirmed the development to newsmen on Sunday in Jos Lalong, who visited the residence of the deceased to condole with the family, described his former deputy as a trusted political ally, confidante, teacher, and mentor. “He brought significant stability, wisdom, and experience to our government. “He worked tirelessly to ensure that we had a successful eight years tenure,” he said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tyoden, 74, died after a brief illness on…
The Federal High Court (FHC) has announced the establishment of Freedom of Information (FoI) Desk to enhance journalists’ and public access to information in the court. The Director of Information of the FHC, Dr Catherine Christopher, made the announcement on Sunday in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja. She said the establishment of the desk was in line with the commitment of the court to uphold transparency, promote accountability and enhance access to information. “The court hereby announces the establishment and operationalisation of Freedom of Information (FoI) Desk. “The Information/FoI Desk has been created to serve as a…
Agency Report The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has apprehended three suspected armed robbers and cultists, who have been allegedly terrorising residents of Calabar – Itu road axis and recovered firearms. This is contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Timfon John, in Uyo on Saturday. “Following credible intelligence regarding an impending cult clash along the Calabar-Itu Road, the command swiftly deployed intelligence and surveillance teams to preempt any violence. “The intelligence report noted that two notorious gang leaders, who have been terrorising the Calabar-Itu axis, were lodging at a guest house…
Agency Report The Police Command in Edo has arrested 95 suspected cultists and recovered multiple firearms and ammunition during a week-long operation targeting cult-related violence in the Benin metropolis. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday. Yamu said operatives of the command also seized two locally made pistols, a single-barrel shotgun, and 24 live cartridges during intelligence-led raids. According to him, the suspects are alleged members of the Maphites, Eiye, and Aye confraternities, which authorities say are responsible for recent cult supremacy killings…
The Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has demanded an investigation into an attack carried out on a students leader who claimed to be the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). His attackers are allegedly linked to the President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu. He made the assertion in an X post in response to an X user, @Diplomat_01, who posted a video of the NANS president narrating how he was allegedly assaulted by thugs allegedly linked to the son of Nigeria’s President, Mr. Seyi Tinubu after declining a monetary offer of N100 Million to promote…
…Governor Adeleke Approves Another N4b+ for Pensioners Workers in Osun State, have formally endorsed the State Governor,Ademola Adeleke for a second term in office. They expressed their solidarity during the 2025 May Day Rally which held in Osogbo, the state capital, echoing in the air “No vacancy till 2030” Led by the Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Arapaja and Chairman, Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Bimbo Fasasi, the labour unions announced their endorsement of the Governor, citing due consultations with labour rank and file and overwhelming positive performance of the governor. In their addresses, the union leaders…
Agency Report The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disassociated itself from a fraudulent site requesting payments from candidates who missed the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The board said that the site, “Copyrightwriter Personal J Rescheduling Flw” and account number 8520641017 at Sterling Bank, associated with it, are scam. The disclaimer is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by the Board’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin. Benjamin said the account is being exploited to defraud unsuspecting candidates who missed their UTME. “We issue this urgent notice to inform the…
•Insists All is Not Well With Popular Musician * Safiu Kehinde Damilola Adeniyi, the estranged daughter of Nigerian music legend, King Sunny Ade, has raised fresh questions over her father’s whereabout barely few hours after she confirmed being safe and not kidnapped. NPO earlier Reported that the singer had in a video shared on Monday allayed concern over his whereabout, claiming that he is safe. He also debunked not showing up for events as he claimed to have attended an event at Lekki last week while also presently heading to another event. These were against Damilola’s initial claim that he…
Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce team have arrested 71 suspects in a midnight clean up enforcement operation The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in an X post on Tuesday. According to him, the move is in continuation of the team to rid the State of criminal elements. The operation commenced around 12:30m on Tuesday on Lagos Island, The areas visited during the operation includes; Victoria Island, Oniru, Ikoyi, Apongbon, Law School etc He stated that the presence of some undesirable elements was noticed. “Consequent upon the Agency feedback mechanism that…