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
Operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) of the Nigerian police have reportedly arrested the Lead Pastor of the Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), Bolaji Idowu. According to Sahara Reporters, he is currently being grilled by FCID Operatives in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. SaharaReporters learnt from top police sources that Pastor Idowu, who is also popularly known as the “Next-Level Prayer Conference” pastor was arrested by the police and is under probe for alleged real estate fraud and money laundering. “The Next Level Prayer Conference, Pastor Bolaji Idowu, has been arrested by the police, and he is being…
A 23-year-old ex-convict, Abubakar Bello, momentarily escaped from the Mapo Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Tuesday while awaiting another sentencing. This was when the magistrate, Mrs O.O. Latunji, stepped briefly into her chamber to write her judgment. It took the efforts of some police officers and a soldier (name withheld), who threatened to shoot the convict if he refused to stop before he was rearrested. Upon his rearrest, the magistrate sentenced Bello to three years imprisonment on each of the two offences he was convicted for, with no option of paying a fine. The magistrate however said the jail…
President Bola Tinubu is on a mission to transform satellite towns in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to cities, says FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Wike, who stated this during the inauguration of the construction of Kabusa to Takushara road in Abuja on Tuesday, added that the Tinubu administration had taken governance to the grassroots of Abuja. He said that the Tinubu administration was committed to bringing development and governance to rural communities across the FCT. “One of the promises Tinubu made is that look, all people in satellite towns, do not think that the government is about cities, we will…
Says Targeting Critical Voices is Unlawful Following the arrest of Human Rights Lawyer, Dele Farotimi, Amnesty International has demanded the Nigerian authorities to investigate the alleged threats to his life. This was contained in a post by the organization via X on Tuesday. “Amnesty International is deeply concerned over alleged threats to the life of Dele Farotimi who has been facing series of harassment and intimidation, solely for his critical opinions on national issues. This chilling campaign of repression targeting critical voices is unlawful. “The Nigerian authorities must immediately investigate allegations of threats to the life of Dele Farotimi —…
Agency Report Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has on Tuesday directed the 18 local government chairmen in the state to submit their statements of account from September 2023 to date within 48 hours. A statement by Fred Itua, the chief Press Secretary to the governor, instructed that the documents should be submitted to the Assets Verification Committee through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). At a meeting with the chairmen, the governor emphasized the administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability. Okpebholo, represented by the Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, assured the council chairmen of collaborative governance for the betterment of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has recovered an estate with 753 duplexes from a former top government official, marking its largest asset recovery since its inception in 2003. This was disclosed in a statement via the anti-graft agency’s X handle on Monday. This us following a final ruling by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie on Monday. The estate which is located at Plot 109 Casdastral Zone C09, Lokogoma District, Abuja measures 150,500 square metres and containing 753 Units of duplexes and other apartments. According to the statement, this move is in line with the EFCC’s mandate and policy directive of…
Says it Won’t Destroy any Sector of the Economy The Presidency has clarified that the tax reform bills does not in anyway suggest the scrap of government agencies including The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday. “Contrary to the lies being peddled, the bills do not suggest that NASENI, TETFUND, and NITDA will cease to exist in 2029 after the passage of the bills.…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that prior to his administration removing the fuel subsidy, Nigerians were living a “fake good life” that was capable of leading the country to a total collapse unless drastic efforts were urgently taken. Tinubu was represented by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Egbewole, who made the assertion at the 34th and 35th convocation ceremony at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in Ondo State. NPO recalls that on May 29, 2023, Tinubu had announced the removal of the petrol subsidy during his inauguration. He stated that his dual…
The Borno Government has unveiled plans to construct the first intra-city rail network in northern Nigeria. Alhaji Mohammed Bamanga, Commissioner for Transport and Energy, who made this known, said that the landmark project is designed to improve transportation, boost economic activities, and foster sustainable urban development. Bamanga said that the rail project will feature 12 designated terminals connecting major markets, schools, and public spaces, as well as economically significant locations. According to him, the initiative marks the first of its kind by any of the 19 northern states, with potential expansion plans to cover additional local government areas in the…
The Nigerian Police Force has dissociated itself from a viral video of some individuals on police uniform scooping fuel, stating that they are not members of the police force. This was contained in a statement by the Spokesperson of the Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in Monday. NPO reports that the personnels in the video were seen scooping fuel from a tanker involved in an accident. According to the police force, the video was ready ti discredit the Nigerian Police. “The viral video circulating in the media that depicts uniformed personnel in camouflage scooping fuel from the wreckage of an accidented…