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
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a party of “political vampires” who thrive and relish in “sucking the blood” of citizens and foisting excruciating pain and hardship on Nigerians. This was contained by the Party’s National Public Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, on Monday. The PDP further described the APC as a haven of power-grabbers, treasury looters and manipulators who are only out to “grab, snatch and run” with our national patrimony at the expense of millions of our citizens. This is after the APC charged the Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, to stop accusing…
Agency Report The Cross River chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the local government elections conducted on Saturday in the state fell short of every standard to be called an election. The party subsequently rejected the results and said it will challenge the outcome in a competent court of law. This is contained in a statement issued by the PDP Chairman in the state, Mr Venatius Ikem in Calabar on Monday. Ikem described what transpired to be a well-orchestrated rigging plan which include the diversion of election materials, late arrival of insufficient ballot papers without standard serial numbers,…
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, issued an arrest warrant against the Managing Director (MD) of Dana Air, Mr Hathiramani Ranesh, over alleged refusal to appear in court to stand trial. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in a ruling, held that the arrest of Ranesh is necessary following his refusal to appear in court after he was served with the charge and several proceedings taken in the matter. Justuce Egwuatu held that in line with Section 184 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), 2015, the court can issue an arrest warrant against any defendant who refused to appear…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Monday, said a market around Ajah area of the state was engulfed by fire, destroying shops and goods worth millions of naira. The Permanent Secretary of the agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said the fire incident happened late Sunday night at Ajah Market by Alesh bus stop in Lekki, Lagos. “LASEMA in response to distress calls from the 767 and112 toll-free lines at 09.30hrs, activated its Emergency Response Team from Lekki Base. “On arrival to the…
Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered Godwins Omobayo, the embattled Deputy Governor of Edo, to appear in person before it on Nov. 26 over his alleged disobedience to court judgment. Justice James Omotosho, in a ruling, held that the order was to give Omobayo, the alleged contemner, a fair hearing and the opportunity to defend himself in line with Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo, Philip Shaibu, had filed the contempt charge for Omobayo to be committed to prison over his alleged…
Agency Report The Federal Government has increased the compensation amount for property owners affected by the construction of the Section 1, Phase 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The government increased the compensation sum from the initial N8 billion to about N18 billion. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, made the disclosure at a stakeholders engagement on the ongoing construction of Phase 1, Sections 1 and 11 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, on Sunday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the decision was made to ensure fair compensation for the affected citizens. Umahi said, “The…
The Presidency has faulted Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for pushing his “untested agenda” as a better alternative to President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. The Presidency on Sunday reacted to a statement credited to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former vice president, criticising President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. NPO reports that Former Vice President had explained what he would done differently if he were to be Nigerian President. In what he described as trial-and-error economic policies, Atiku faulted the Tinubu’s decision…
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non teaching staff unions in tertiary institutions, says it has suspended its ongoing strike for one month, effective from Nov. 5. JAC comprises of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU). Mr Peters Adeyemi, General Secretary of NASU said this in a statement jointly signed by Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, President of SSANU on Sunday in Abuja. It would be recalled that JAC had directed it members to embark on an indefinite strike on Oct. 28, to demand for non- payment of four…
Halimah Olamide Nigerian film maker and Director of popular Shanty Town, Dimeji Ajibola has passed away. He passed away following an undisclosed illness on Sunday. He’s well known for directing popular series, Shanty Town. With a career in the film and advertising industry spanning a period of over 18 years, started off as an animator in the early years of his career and immediately became a darling in the industry offering solutions that were initially sought after abroad. Dimeji was responsible for many award winning TV ads like some of the MTN Yello animated ads, Coca-cola TV ads and many…
The Lagos State Government has announced a 15-month traffic diversion at Mile 2 for the construction of the new Transport Interchange Terminal. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Osiyemi noted that the diversion would integrate rail, bus, water and non–motorised transportation. He said the 15-month traffic diversion for the construction would begin on Nov. 11, 2024, to Feb. 16, 2026. Osiyemi, however, enjoined motorists to use alternative routes. “Motorists heading to Oshodi from Apapa will have a through traffic and vice versa. “Motorists heading to Badagry from Apapa…