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 Police have reportedly detained Social media activist, Martins Otse widely known as Very Dark Man, following his unauthorized use of the police uniform. According to reports, officials of the police raided his apartment and he was arrested in Thursday evening. NPO reports that the activist posted a video on social media donning the police costume presenting himself as the Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) of the Online Division. Following this action, he was summoned by the police after which he tendered an apology which was posted on social media. According to his friend, Dkokopee, the police searched VDM’s house…
By Halimah Olamide Contrary to reports being circulated online about Governor Sim Fubara ordering the shutdown of oil companies operating in River State, sources have said the claims are untrue. NPO Reports gathered that Governor Fubara has called a number of party leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party who have called him to make inquiries about the development to say at no time did he make any order to the effect. NPO Reports that the last few hours have witnessed online spread of information that Fubara ordered the shutting down of the NNPC and other oil companies purportedly in retaliation…
Agency Report The Oyo State House of Assembly, on Thursday, announced the immediate suspension of the Executive Chairman of Oyo East Local Government Area, Mr Olusola Oluokun, following allegations of gross misconduct. Mr Akintunde Olajide, representing Lagelu state Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, presented the motion for the suspension of the chairman. The decision of the lawmakers to suspend the chairman might not be unconnected to a viral video on social media where Oluokun is reportedly seen partially unclothed eating while praising his political godmother and publicly cursing her enemies. The decision taken during…
Controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, has opened up on her battle with depression, says she is yet to recover from the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) of her arrest in 2017. She said this in an X post on Thursday via her handle. Olunloyo noted that she watched her docuseries upon uploading on Youtube after which she went into seclusion. “Just wanted to let my followers know that I’m currently battling depression. I never got over the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from my triple Port Harcourt prison arrest in 2017. “I watched my docuseries after uploading it on @YouTube earlier this…
….Distributes Assorted Food items to Vulnerable Groups in Ekiti State The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has once assured Nigerians that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working to ensure the improvement of lives of the vulnerable. This was contained in a statement issued by the First lady’s Special Adviser, Busola Kukoyi, on Thursday. The First Lady who was represented by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima explained that the Food Outreach Programme of the Renewed Hope Initiative, (RHI) under its Social Investment programme is a monthly intervention strategy…
Halimah Olamide The National Economic Council has urged President Tinubu to withdraw the tax bill from the National Assembly in order to facilitate broader discussions. The council made the decision on Thursday just few days after the Northern Governors kicked against the reform bill. According to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, this formed part of resolutions reached at the 144th meeting of the National Economic Council at the State House, Abuja. Speaking with journalists, Makinde said that the council members agreed that it was necessary to allow for consensus building and understanding of the bills among Nigerians. “NEC noted…
The Lagos State Police has assured of a clampdown on motorists using military stickers and having military head gear in front of their vehicles. This was contained in an X post by the State Police Spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin on Thursday, following reports from an X user. The X user @Puremind__ had made report that some army officials were harassing civilians at Brown junction, Aguda Surulere. According to him, he was pulled over for no reason and was threatened to have his time and fuel delayed by making him go round Lagos for their patrol. “They pulled me over for no…
No fewer than 10 persons have been killed while seven others have been injured in a building collapse in Ibadan. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning in the Jegeda Oluloyo area in Ibadan. This was disclosed by the Oyo State Fire Service Agency in a statement. The statement noted that 10 persons were recovered from the debris, while seven persons were rescued alive. It also assured that that rescue efforts are still ongoing. “The Oyo State Fire Services Agency received a distressed call at around 2 am this morning at Jegede Olunloyo area, Ibadan, of which…
Stakeholders have sought ways to utilize the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in investigative reporting. This was discussed at the Wole Soyinka Center for Investigative Journalism, WSCIJ’s 2nd edition of the Civic Space Guard programme. The event themed “AI, Free Press, and Civic Space: Tools, Challenges and Future of Investigative Reporting” held on Wednesday 30th October in Abuja. The event was moderated by moderated by Kimberly Nwachukwu, Broadcast Journalist, Nigeria Info 95.1, Abuja and Nten Ekpang, Editor, Trust TV. In her remarks, the Executive Director, WSCIJ, Motunrayo Alaka, reiterated that although AI brings on board new tools to the scene…
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday said it has arrested 55 suspected internet fraudsters in Offa, headquaters of Offa local government area. EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale in a statement in Ilorin, said the arrests were made at different locations in the town. Oyewale said the suspects were arrested in a sting operation at their hideout following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related offences. ”Items recovered from the suspects include nine exotic cars, two bikes, laptops, smart phones as well as charms. ”The suspects will be charged…