Author: Halimah Olamide
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
The United Nations has condemned the abduction on Friday of hundreds of school children and teachers from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Niger. The UN Spokesperson, Mr Stéphane Dujarric, while condemning the school attack declared that “schools must be a safe place to learn”. The UN Spokesperson described the abduction of the students closely following those of Kebbi as a “heartbreaking situation”. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) said a total 215 students and 12 teachers were seized by gunmen from the school, located In Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger. “We have witnessed yet another…
Some Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) from Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED), Ondo, have been confirmed dead after a tragic crash on their way to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Gombe State. The incident which occurred on Wednesday reportedly occurred along a northern highway, due to loss of vehicle control. The fatal accident left almost all occupants of the 18-seater bus dead on the spot. NPO reports that only two survivors were rescued in critical condition. As at the time of filing this report, the NYSC Management is yet to issue a statement on this. Reacting…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended his scheduled trips to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola, as he awaits security briefings on the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and attack on worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State. Recall that NPO reported that the President was expected to depart Abuja for the 20th G20 Summit before proceeding to the 7th AU–EU Summit According to a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the decision follows an urgent request from the Kwara State Government. President Tinubu has directed the military and police authorities to deploy additional personnel…
The Senate has on Wednesday at the plenary approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for N1.15 trillion loan from the domestic debt market to finance deficit in the 2025 budget. The approval followed adoption of report of Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts. The report was presented by the Vice Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Manu Haruna (APC -Taraba). Tinubu had on Tuesday, Nov. 4 in a letter urged the senate to approve the domestic loan request to finance the deficit in the 2025 Appropriation Bill. Senate upon receipt of the request mandated its committee on local and foreign debts to…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested a 40 year-old wanted drug lord at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos, while on his way to Saudi Arabia for Umrah(Holy pilgrimage). This is contained in a statement by Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the arrest was made by the operatives of a special operations unit of the agency, after months of intelligence and surveillance on him and his criminal drug activities. He said that the suspect had been arrested and charged for drug offences in the United…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 34,520 tramadol capsules, dismantled a drug laboratory, and recovered 148.3kilograms of Colorado in various operations. A statement by the NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja said that the drugs were found concealed in different compartments of a Toyota Corolla car marked GAN 102 AR. Babafemi said that the drugs were intercepted along Zaki-Biam/ Wukari road on Monday, Nov. 3 while the driver was arrested. He said that the opioids were loaded from Onitsha, Anambra, and heading to Cameroon. “In another operation in Taraba, NDLEA officers on Thursday, Nov.…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo on his re-election victory in the November 8 Anambra governorship poll, describing the outcome as “historic and overwhelming.” In a statement issued on Sunday in Awka by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Dr. Ejimofor Opara, said the result reflected the people’s deep trust in Governor Soludo’s leadership and his vision for a “liveable and prosperous homeland.” “With 73 percent of the total votes cast and victories in 98 percent of the 326 electoral wards across the state, the people of Anambra have once again delivered a…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo on his re-election as Governor of Anambra State, describing the victory as a clear affirmation of his visionary leadership and commitment to good governance. This was contained in a statement by the President on Sunday, commending the people of Anambra, security agencies, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for ensuring the peaceful and credible conduct of the governorship election held on Saturday. NPO Reports that INEC announced Soludo as the winner of the election in all the 21 local government areas of the State. Soludo won his second term…
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says over 95 per cent of results from the Saturday Anambra governorship election have been successfully uploaded on its Result Viewing Portal (IReV). According to the data available on the IReV portal, most polling units have completed the upload process, reflecting improved efficiency in the use of technology compared with previous elections. NAN reports that INEC had also assured that the results would remain secured and verifiable throughout the process. It emphasized its commitment to delivering a credible and transparent election. NAN also reports that out of the 5,720 polling units indicated on the portal,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has defeated the Labour Party (LP) candidate, George Moghalu at the polling unit of former Anambra Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, in the ongoing governorship election. At the polling unit 8 in Umudimakasi Agulu ward 2, Anaocha Local Government Area, Nicholas secured 73 votes, while Moghalu polled 57 votes. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) came third with 38 votes. More results are also underway as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials commenced vote counting at their respective polling units.