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
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon says he pleaded with late Gen. Sani Abacha not to execute former President Olusegun Obasanjo for alleged coup plot in 1995. Gowon said this at the maiden edition of the Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival organized by the Plateau Government. Obasanjo was arrested in 1995 by Gen. Sani Abacha and convicted of being part of planned coup to overthrow his government. Obasanjo, in spite of pleading innocent to the coup, was sentenced to death. He spent three years in prison before he was released in 1998 following the death of Gen.…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has called for an evaluation of the Living Faith Church Airstrip license. This was contained in a statement by the President, CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, on Saturday. NPO reports that the government had granted the Living Faith Church a license for the construction of an airstrip at its headquarters in Ota, Ogun State. According to the statement, the government’s decision to grant the church the license had attracted attention from some members of the House of Representative which mainly revolved around national security and potential misuse of private airstrips. The statement further noted that…
Agency Report The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed that Idumota underbridge market at Ebute Ero area has been gutted by fire. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said LASEMA received a distress call at about 22.20hrs. “Following distress calls via the 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines at 2220hrs, LASEMA activated its emergency response teams from Lekki, Cappa and the Command and Control Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. “On arrival at the incident scene by 22.55hrs, it was discovered…
The Foundation of Investigative Journalism (FIJ) Founder, Fisayo Soyombo, has expressed his appreciation to the public, saying he is a free man today because of the intense social media engagement and publications by the traditional media. He made the assertion via his verified X handle, @fisayosoyombo on Saturday morning. NPO reports that the investigative journalist was released on Friday evening. Recall that the investigative journalist was arrested by the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers for three days. According to the Nigerian Army, he was arrested over his connection with an ongoing anti-oil theft operations in…
MultiChoice Nigeria says its holiday channel, DStv Channel 198 would showcase live concerts and festivals during the Detty December season. Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa at MultiChoice disclosed this in a statement on Friday, in Lagos. Tejumola said that the 19th edition of “The Experience” slated to hold Nov. 6 and Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival meant to hold Dec. 13 would be projected on DSTV. “This festive season allows us to pause and celebrate what truly matters: love, friendship, and the shared experiences that make life exciting. “With an extensive line up of…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has on Friday issued an ultimatum of December 1 to bank customers to report any difficulties withdrawing cash from bank branches or ATMs to the apex bank CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said this during the 2024 annual bankers dinner in Lagos organised by the Chattered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) He urged customers to make reports through designated phone numbers and email addresses for their respective states. Cardoso, who was conferred fellowship of the CIBN, said the guidelines would be distributed widely to raise public awareness. He called for full regulatory compliance by…
The Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria International Airshow, Mrs Bria Williams, on Friday expressed confidence that the airshow would draw global attention and investments into Nigeria’s aviation industry. Williams said in Lagos that besides the social benefits, the airshow would present an opportunity to showcase giant strides in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The Nigeria International Airshow is a conference set to bring together pillars in aviation and aerospace development to unlock new opportunities in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, had, fews weeks ago, announced that the Nigeria’s first-ever international airshow would hold in…
The Nigerian Army has released the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) publisher, Fisayo Soyombo after three days in detention. The FIJ confirmed the development in a post on X on Friday. According to the FIJ, this is following the intense media campaign by the public. “We can confirm that our founder @fisayosoyombo has now been released by @HQNigerianArmy, following the intense media campaign you all mounted,” “FIJ acknowledges the Nigerian Army’s deliberate mischaracterisation to suggest an involvement in “illegal oil bunkering.” FIJ will also address this statement appropriately. “Our immediate concern is regarding the safety of Fisayo Soyombo in view…
The Nigerian Army has revealed its reasons for the arrest of Foundation of Investigative Journalists (FIJ)) publisher, Fisayo Soyombo. This was contained in a statement by the Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, on Friday. The army revealed that Soyombo’s arrest is directly linked to the ongoing anti-oil theft operations in the region, stating that any claims suggesting otherwise are baseless. According to the statement, recent intelligence led to uncovered the activities of a notorious gang involved in pipeline vandalism and illegal oil connections in the region. It further stated that multiple arrests were mafe…
The Appeal court sitting in Lagos has acquitted Lagos based doctor, Olufemi Olaleye, of rape and sexual assault. Justice Jimi Bada of the Court of Appeal who read the lead judgment, adopted by the two other justices on the panel held that thr trial court erred in convicting Dr olaleye based on “tainted” and ‘unreliable’ evidence of his estranged wife, Oluremi and the alleged survivor (names withheld). NPO reports that the Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Lagos had in 2023 convicted Olaleye on a two-count charge of defilement of a child and sexual assault by penetration of his…