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
No fewer than 15 people have been injured in a gas explosion on Sunday at Ijora Badia, a suburb of Lagos. The blast, which occurred around 5:00 p.m., was reportedly caused by a leaking 25-kilogramme gas cylinder inside a mini shop. The shop was part of a bungalow complex that also housed 15 self-contained rooms and seven other shops. According to an eyewitness, Mr Kabiru Ahmed, the explosion caused extensive damage, although no fatalities were recorded. Preliminary findings suggest that the gas leak, likely due to improper handling, was ignited by a nearby flame. Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos…
The Federal Government has on Sunday said that the temporary repair work on Independence Bridge in Lagos State was proving to be a permanent solution. It gave the assurance that the bridge’s stability was being closely monitored. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, gave the assurance at a stakeholders engagement on Section 2 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. Umahi said: ” On the Independence Bridge in Lagos, let me assure that the temporary work is turning out to be the permanent work. “We have been observing it, and we have not noticed any settlement. In three weeks, if…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a rising number of suspected cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) cases across the country. The NCDC’s official website stated on Sunday that, during the epidemiological week of March 17-23, 2025, 315 suspected cases were reported in three states: Kebbi, Sokoto, and Yobe. It said out of these, 38 cases were confirmed positive, resulting in 14 reported deaths, yielding a concerning case fatality rate (CFR) of 4.4per cent. The NCDC stated that its CSM Emergency Operations Centre was actively monitoring the situation, with ongoing surveillance in affected areas. “Since the start of the 2024/2025…
… Recovers Stolen Vehicles, Other Exhibits Operatives of the Mabushi Division in Abuja, have arrested two notorious robbers at the Royal Court Estate, Jahi II. This was contained in a statement by the Spokesperson, FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, on Sunday. Upon arrival at the scene, the Police operatives were engaged in a gun duel by the hoodlums. However, the suspects were overpowered by the superior firepower of the Police and attempted to flee with gunshot injuries. A hot pursuit ensued, leading to the arrest of two suspects—Rabiu Jubril and Ibrahim Isa, both residents of Tipper Garage, Jahi. The…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 75-year-old, Felix Nnanna, with 1.6kg skunk, a strain of cannabis. Nnana was arrested during a raid at Umunteke Asa, Ukwa West Local Government Area (LGA) in Abia. A statement by the agency’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja, said that the suspect was nabbed on Saturday, April 5. According to Babafemi, another suspect, David Chinemerem, 21, was also arrested with 2,050 ampoules of pentazocine at 7 Nnajiego Lane, Umuode road, Aba on Tuesday, April 1. Similarly, operatives of the agency in Kogi arrested a 33-year-old lady,…
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji has described the death of a former governor of Oyo State, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo as the dropping of one the finest stars from Nigeria’s sky. This was contained in a statement by Adedeji’s Special Adviser on Media, Dare Adekanmbi. NPO recalls that Olunloyo died in the early hours of Sunday morning at the age of 90 in Ibadan. Reminiscing his time spent with him, Adedeji described the deceased as a genius of a rare breed, adding that he marvelled at Olunloyo’s intellectual depth and native intelligence. “Papa…
The Police Command in Lagos State has stated that an investigation into the explosion that claimed the life of a scrap metal dealer in the Mushin area of the state is still ongoing. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin made this known in a statement on Sunday, in Lagos. He said that the incident occurred on Thursday at No 40, Taiwo Street, Idi-Araba in Mushin. “The unfortunate explosion that occurred sadly claimed the life of one individual and left three others injured. “The injured victims have been taken to the hospital and are currently receiving treatment. “Investigations revealed that the explosion…
The Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum and Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the passing of Second Republic Governor of Oyo State, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, as a great loss to the State, South-West and Nigeria as a whole. This was contained in a statement by the Sanwo-Olu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, on Sunday. He also sympathised with his Oyo State counterpart, Engr Seyi Makinde; the deceased’s family, friends and associates, urging them to take heart as the late Olunloyo lived a fulfilled life. He described the late Olunloyo, who governed Oyo…
•As Social Media Activist ‘Arrests’ Man for Open Defecating The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, has urged residents of the state to follow the example of Popular activist, VeryDarkMan. NPO Reports recalls that the activist had chastised a man after he was caught defecating. In response to the video which VDM posted online, Akosile noted that the State belongs to everyone, hence they should develop the habit of speaking up when they see something. He further urged that they could play their part by putting a call to through…
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has called for immediate closure of the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge due to damage on Eko Bridge by dredging activities. Umahi made the call during an inspection tour of some bridges in Lagos State. He urged Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to enforce the closure to prevent further accidents. ” The dredger that hit pier cap and the pier tumbled and they sunk,” the minister said. He said that the driver of the dredger or its owner had been arrested, adding that the Federal Government would take a decisive action…