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 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…
Agency Report The Labour Party presidential flag bearer in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, will, on Saturday, deliver the convocation lecture of American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, as the institution clocks 20. Spokesman for Peter Obi Media Reach, Mr Ibrahim Umar, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to Umar, Obi’s keynote address at the university’s 16th Founder’s Day falls in line with his public speeches in notable educational institutions globally, including Harvard University, and Yale University, among others. Umar said that the occasion would also be used to honour the Founder of the…
No fewer than 50 alleged members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have been discharged and acquitted of allegations bordering on terrorism by a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that the Nigerian Police Force failed, in its entirety, to established a prima facie case against the 50 defendants, including four women. Justice Omotosho, who upheld the no-case submission of the defendants, said that the prosecution failed to adduce any credible evidence, linking the defendants with the allegations they were charged for. The judge consequently struck out the three-count charge preferred…
Issues 48-hour Ultimatum Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP), a non-profit organization has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order the immediate release of the Foundation for Investigation Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo. This was contained in an X post via the organization’s handle, @SERAPNigeria, on Friday. NPO reports that the journalist was arrested by the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Friday. The statement by SERAP issued a 48-hour ultimatum for release for Soyombo otherwise the administration will be met in court. “BREAKING: We urge President Tinubu to direct Nigeria’s army chief to…
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced that it has signed a business cooperation deal to commence full banking operations in France. This was contained in a statement by the banking group, stating that the chairman, Tony Elumelu, sealed the deal with Antoine Armand, the French finance minister. It was also stated that the agreement was signed in the presence of the Nigerian president and French President, Emmanuel Macron as part of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to France. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Elumelu said, “This partnership reinforces our commitment to seamless international banking services for our customers, not…
Agency Report The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has appealed for the reduction of the 25 per cent remittance to the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). AWAMN President, Mr Olugbenga Adebola, made the appeal on Thursday in Lagos, while speaking with newsmen, after the unveiling of the association’s planned conference, with the theme: “Redefining Integrated Waste Management In Nigeria Through Circular Economy”. Adebola said that the 25 per cent remittance was an arrangement between the association and government, of which after working, LAWMA would get certain percentage . He said that in view of the current economic situation,…
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has said that closing gender gaps has the potential to add N15 trillion to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Productivity (GDP) annually by 2025. Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the joint UN Accountability Forum and Orange/Lighting ceremony, themed: ” Towards Beijing +30: Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls.” She noted that studies had shown that countries with higher levels of gender equality experience faster economic growth, improved governance, and more stable societies. She said: “For Nigeria, closing gender gaps has the potential to add N15 trillion to our GDP…
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa, has revealed that the Federal Government is funding 12 Renewed Hope Estates through the N50 billion allocation in the 2023 supplementary budget. Dangiwa, represented by Mr Salisu Haiba, Director Press and Public Relations in the ministry, said this at the 2024 conference of the Property and Environment Writers Association (PEWAN) in Lagos. The conference was themed, “Resolving the financial and regulatory dilemma to achieve Renewed Hope Agenda on Housing”. According to the minister, the ministry has been allocated an additional N27.2 billion in the 2024 budget to fully complete the…
The House of Representatives has on Thursday approved Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff. This is coming after a screening on Wednesday by the Joint Committees on Defence and Army in Abuja. The committee’s Chairman, Babajimi Benson, submitted the report during plenary and urged the House to confirm Oluyede; a prayer granted at the session presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu. NPO also reports that President Bola Tinubu had in a letter sought for the confirmation of Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff. Presenting the report for consideration, Benson said the committee believed…