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 States Commission for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has, in previous submissions to the US government, called for Nigeria to be designated a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) over recurrent religious violence and the government’s failure to protect religious minorities. NPO reports that the United States President, Donald Trump has on Friday designated Nigeria a “country of particular concern” According to him, the degree of killings of Christians in Nigeria has reached an alarming peak adding that the United States cannot continue to watch without taking actions. NPO Reports recalls that in its annual assessments, USCIRF faulted the Nigerian…
The Kebbi Police Command has confirmed the abduction of the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Muhammad Sama’ila-Bagudo, by suspected bandits in Bagudo Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday. Abubakar said the incident occurred on Friday night at about 8:20 p.m., when a gang of armed men stormed Bagudo town and kidnapped the lawmaker shortly after observing Isha’i prayer on his way home. He said that the command had since deployed a combined team of police…
Sen. Sunday Katung, (PDP- Kaduna South) has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Katung made this known in a statement on Thursday titled ‘A New Chapter: A Message of Unity and Purpose’. He said the decision followed wide consultations with constituents, political stakeholders, family members and associates. According to him, the move is aimed at ensuring more effective representation and participation in decision-making processes affecting his constituency. He said: “This realignment is driven by a genuine desire to serve our people more effectively and ensure that our voices are heard and…
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has issued a November deadline for the completion of the remaining 4.5-kilometre Abia Section of the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway. Umahi delivered the directive on Friday in Aba during an inspection tour, expressing displeasure at what he described as a slow pace of work on the final phase of the 112-kilometre project. He warned of contract revocation should the target be missed. “I am not happy with the progress of work on this 4.5-km out of the 112-km of the road. “I am giving you a charge today. By the end of November, the…
A former Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has strongly condemned the court ruling halting the party’s forthcoming national convention. Recall that NPO reported that Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja had on Friday restrained the PDP from holding its national convention scheduled for Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 in Ibadan. The ruling followed a suit alleging that the party failed to comply with the 1999 Constitution, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines, and its own constitution while preparing for the event. Justice Omotosho held that the PDP did…
The immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), retired Gen. Christopher Musa, says Nigeria’s security remains in capable hands as he formally bowed out of service after 39 years. Musa said this in his Veledictory Remarks during his Pulling Out Parade on Friday in Abuja. He expressed profound gratitude to God, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and all Nigerians for the opportunity to serve the nation. He described the occasion as both emotional and historic, marking the close of nearly four decades of active duty dedicated to the peace, unity, and stability of Nigeria. “This pulling-out parade…
Agency Report No fewer than 650 members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), on Thursday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gobirawa Ward, Dala Local Government Area, and parts of Fagge and Ungoggo Local Government Areas of Kano State. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the defectors, who came in clusters under various leadership groups, were received by the Managing Director of the Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, Rabiu Bichi. Bichi welcomed the new members, citing President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and the APC’s commitment to fairness, inclusiveness, and democratic dividends. He highlighted the successes…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its National Election Management Council for the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election, scheduled for November 8, 2025. The party confirmed this in a post via its official X handle on Wednesday. The high-level council features over 100 members drawn from national and regional political ranks. The council will be chaired by Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, with Governors Bassey Otu of Cross River, Hope Uzodimma of Imo, and Mohammed Bago of Niger serving as co-chairmen. The structure, segmented into committees including finance, media and mobilisation, also features key figures such as Senate President…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over three properties, two vehicles and the sum of N1.1 million recovered from convicted fake spiritualist, Fatai Olalere Alli, also known as Baba Abore or Baba Osun, to his fraud victim, Daniel Babatunde Attiogbe, in Ibadan. The assets, recovered by the Advance Fee Fraud Section of the EFCC’s Ibadan Zonal Directorate, were officially transferred to the victim, Daniel Babatunde Attiogbe, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The three properties are: a five bedroom duplex with three (3) bedroom bungalow situated at Kasumu village in Odo-ona, Elewe, Ibadan; a bungalow of two set…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has advised the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, not to succumb to any form of intimidation while discharging his duties. Oyintiloye, a member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), made this statement while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo. He urged the INEC boss to demonstrate a high level of courage and integrity in the face of intimidation from politicians, especially opposition parties, ahead of the off-cycle and general elections. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, also advised Amupitan not to…