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 Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged the Muslim Ummah to look out for the crescent of Rajab 1446 AH, starting from Tuesday. The directive is contained in a statement released in Sokoto on Monday by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto. “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Tuesday, Dec. 31st, corresponding to the 29th day of Jumada As-Sani 1446 AH, shall be the day to look out for the new crescent of Rajab 1446 AH.…
The Federal Government has announced plans to collaborate with the Nigerian Navy to achieve its target of 3 million barrels per day (bpd) in crude oil production by 2025. Nigeria’s current output stands at approximately 1.8 million bpd, a significant increase from the 1.4 million bpd recorded in 2023. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, made this known during the launch of the second phase of Operation Delta Sanity II (OPDS II) in Port Harcourt on Monday. Lokpobiri noted that the initial phase of OPDS, launched on Jan. 10, had contributed to the improved production figures,…
The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a yet-to-be-identified assailants who on Monday attacked security operatives and unarmed civilians in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra. The command Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday. Ikenga said that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Nnaghe Itam, who visited the scene in Ihiala ordered an immediate manhunt of the assailants. He explained that the unfortunate attack was carried out around 11:20 a. m. as it resulted in the death of seven persons among which were two unarmed passers-by. According to…
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, ordered the temporary forfeiture of the sum of 49, 700. 00 US dollars allegedly recovered from Dr Nura Ali, former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for Sokoto State in the 2023 general elections. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after Osuobeni Akponimisingha, counsel to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), moved an ex-parte motion to the effect. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while the Federal Republic of Nigeria (FRN) was the applicant, Ali was the sole respondent in the motion ex-parte…
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has approved the change of name of the Edo State University, Uzairue to Edo University, Iyamho. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Benin, by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Umar Ikhilor. According to Ikhilor, the change of name takes immediate effect. The SSG noted that all documentations in respect of the Institution shall ,henceforth, reflect the change.
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), following the reopeningof the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company, describing it as another remarkable achievement that has strengthened hope in his administration. NPO reports that the Group Chief Executive Office, NNPC, Mele Kyari, disclosed the commencement of production during a tour at the facility on Monday. The Warri Refinery returned to operation weeks after NNPC Limited restarted the 60,000 Barrels per day at the Port Harcourt Refinery in November. With Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) going into operation after several years of inactivity, President Tinubu expressed his…
The 125,000 barrels per day Warri Refining and Petrochemicals Company, WRPC has commenced operations. The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, disclosed this during a tour at the facility on Monday. Kyari stated, “This plant is running. Although it is not 100 per cent complete, we are still in the process. “Many people think these things are not real. They think real things are not possible in this country. We want you to see that this is real. “I must congratulate our team for their determination and extreme belief that this company…
Following the passing of the former United States of America President, Jimmy Carter, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stataed that Nigeria remains grateful to him for his efforts in the eradication of guinea worms and river blindness in Nigeria. This was contained in a condolence message signed by President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday. “President Tinubu fondly recalls President Carter as a trustworthy and compassionate friend to Nigeria. He lauds Carter’s significant contributions through The Carter Center, particularly his efforts in eradicating Guinea worm disease and river blindness in Nigeria, which have significantly improved…
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has said that it cannot guarantee service availability if the tariff is not reviewed. In a statement in Lagos, the Chairman of ALTON, Mr Gbenga Adebayo, said the Nigerian telecommunications industry was facing a critical challenge that required urgent attention. He said that operators were struggling to survive due to rising operational costs and stagnant tariffs. Adebayo said: “As we reflect on the end of year 2024, there is a need to issue an urgent and critical call to action for the future of our telecommunications industry. “The survival of the…
Akinola Olunloyo, a Nigerian in Mozambique, has appealed to the Nigerian government to intervene in Mozambique’s political crisis following the confirmation of the ruling party’s victory in the Oct. 9 elections. He urged President Bola Tinubu to use his influence within the African Union to mobilise efforts to restore peace and stability in Mozambique. Olunloyo made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. NAN reports that Mozambique’s Frelimo has been the ruling party since 1975 when the country gained independence from Portugal. Olunloyo claimed that the political unrest was fueled by actions of the…