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
Popular activist and skit maker, Adebowale Adedayo, widely known as Mr. Macaroni, and comedian, Seyi Law, have engaged in an online clash over past content collaborations. The Comedian had on Thursday sparked controversies with an X post noting that he has expressed support for several talents in the country. He recalled how his cousin was persistent to introduce Mr. Macaroni to him in which he was invited to his mother’s birthday in January 2020. According to him, they spoke and he agreed to support his craft. “I remember my cousin, @toluthejesusbaby, disturbed me several times to meet this young, talented…
Agency Report Kula community in Akuku Toru Local Government Area, Rivers, says Renaissance Africa Energy Holdings should inherit all liabilities incurred by the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) The community disclosed its position at a press conference in Port Harcourt on Thursday following the recent takeover of SPDC of joint venture operations by Renaissance. Renaissance, a consortium of indigenous and international oil firms, acquired SPDC following recent divestment by Shell UK from onshore operations. Speaking on behalf of Kula people, Chief Anabs Sara-Igba, said that SPDC incurred liabilities while operating OML-25, an oil facility in the community. Sara-Igbe, further said…
Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Thursday disclosed that the Federal Government, in collaboration with the state government, has established a fact-finding committee to investigate the recent killing of hunters in Uromi, Edo. Okpebholo made the announcement while receiving a high-powered delegation from Kano State, led by Deputy Gov. Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo in Benin. He revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was deeply displeased with the tragic incident and was committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. “This incident has opened our eyes. We are now ready to address national issues and improve life for everyone,” Okpebholo said.…
* Calls for VDM’s Intervention A middled-aged man, Umoro Matthew, has accused Ekpan Police Division, Delta state, of converting his stolen Volkswagen Jetta car into an operational vehicle. Umoro had, in a viral video shared on X on Wednesday, called for the intervention of popular social media influencer, Martin Vincent Otse (VeryDarkMan), as he recounted how his missing car was found at the station two years after filing report over the car at the same station. The Warri-based man recalled how the car was stolen when he took it to a church programme along Jakpa road in 2015. “I went…
The stock market closed on a negative note on Wednesday as performance indices declined by 0.18 per cent due to selling pressure in large capitalised stocks. Specifically, the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) market capitalisation declined by N119 billion, or 0.18 per cent, to N65.470 trillion from N65.589 trillion recorded on Tuesday. The All-Share Index also fell by 0.18 per cent or 189.73 points to close at 104,187, down from 104,376.73 posted on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the market breadth closed positive with 33 gainers and 23 losers. On the gainers’ chart, Livestock Feeds soared by 10 per cent to close at N8.03…
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has apprehended 27 suspected drug peddlers during a coordinated raid in Gidan Drama, Malu Road, Apapa, Lagos State. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the ship’s spokesman, Lt. Hussaini Ibrahim. Ibrahim explained that NNS BEECROFT personnel identified the criminals’ hideout in Gidan Drama and dislodged them under the orders of Commodore Paul Nimmyel. Nimmyel, represented by Executive Officer, Captain Idongesit Udoessien, said the raid followed credible intelligence received on April 5. He stated that Operation MESA was deployed due to reports of drug peddlers operating in the area. During the…
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP) has said that the elections that brought in Mr. Julius Abure as the party’s National Chairman did not follow due process. The Labour party NEC disclosed this at stakeholders interactive town hall meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. The meeting had in attendance the party’s presidential flag bearer for the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi and the only state governor of the Labour party, Dr. Alex Otti, in attendance. The meeting which included Labour Party stakeholders was converged two days after a factional national chairman of the party, Mr Abure, threatened…
A Zenith Bank Plc’s staff member, Femi Remigus, on Tuesday tendered exhibits against Mr Ali Bello, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi, in the alleged money laundering trial to the tune of N3 billion. Remigus, a Compliance Officer, tendered the exhibits while being led in evidence by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The banker was the 6th prosecution witness (PW-6) in the ongoing trial of Ali, who is also a nephew to ex-Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi. The EFCC…
Binance Holdings Ltd. has prayed the Federal High Court in Abuja to set aside the ex-parte order granted the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) for substituted service of all court documents on it. Binance lawyer, Chukwuka Ikwuazom, SAN, told Justice Inyang Ekwo shortly after the matter was called on Monday. He informed the court that a motion had already been filed to the effect on Friday. He said their contention was that the rules of the court for such service had not been complied with before the order was made. Earlier, counsel to the FIRS, Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, told…
The Federal High Court in Abuja will on May 28, hear the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s motion seeking an order for final forfeiture of N228.4 million linked to former Governor of Abia, Theodore Orji. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter to hear the motion after the EFCC’s counsel, Fadila Yusuf, informed the court that the agency had complied with the earlier order of court. Upon resumed hearing, Justice Nwite asked Yusuf what was the position of the matter. The lawyer said that the matter was slated for report of compliance. She said: “I wish to state that we…