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 House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday, has opened investigation into alleged abandoned Gidanwaya-Guaran Dutse-Waman Rafi-Saminaka-Kano road project in Kaduna state worth N1.46 billion. The committee registered its displeasure during an investigative hearing on Tuesday in Abuja while quizzing the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Works, Dr Yakubu Adam on the project. The hearing was on the inspection of critical national assets especially roads that were constructed in the last five years. The Chairman of the committee Rep. Bamidele Salam (PDP-Osun) said that the money for the project was a loan by the Federal Government.…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd) through the NNPC Foundation, has launched a free cancer screening campaign targeted at 3000 Nigerians. It is aimed at addressing Nigeria’s rising cancer cases. The campaign tagged “Cancer Awareness and ZSX Screening” will provide, not just free cancer screening to indigent Nigerians, but also health education, workshops, and consultations with healthcare professionals aimed at empowering individuals to recognize early symptoms, adopt preventive health measures, and better understand the importance of regular screenings. The campaign which will be organised in collaboration with local health authorities and expert healthcare providers is targeted at reaching…
The Federal Government has on Tuesday donated N500 Million to the Nigerian Legion as President Bola Tinubu commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their unwavering efforts towards combatting the various security challenges bedeviling the country. This was disclosed in a statement by the President’s special Adviser on Infofmation and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Tuesday. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, announced the donation at the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration Emblem and Appeal Fund Launch at the State House, Abuja, President Tinubu said that without the armed forces’ efforts to stabilise the country, the…
A proposal by former Senator representing Kaduna central Shehu Sanni that member of the House of Representatives Who assaulted a car hailing driver should be forgiven has been rebuffed. The former senator in an X post pleaded for forgiveness over the lawmaker’s misconduct. “The Abia Rep asked for forgiveness for his conduct. He should be forgiven. ”That is the recommendation of all religions.” he wrote. Reacting to this plea by the former senator, Nigerians have insisted that he needs to face the consequences of his actions. @henrie089 said ”I am not a judge but I think that kind of behavior(abuse…
The Ogun State Government has shut down Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi over the death of Master Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of the school. This was contained in a release made available to NPO Reports on Tuesday. NPO reports that Arijo died after being hospitalised following his collapse when he was asked to perform 162 frog jumps and beaten 24 strokes of the cane. The school principal was said to have ordered the punishment following Arijo’s comment that the school purchased a dustbin with the students’ money According to the statement, the teacher responsible has been suspended and arrested.…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has officially unveiled the JRandle Centre for Yoruba Culture and Heritage’s Museum. This was disclosed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Gboyega Akosile, in an X post. He noted that the museum is now open for use of the general public. The museum is located in Onikan which itself is an historical hub. The centre has an array of facilities including library, shopping malls, swimming pools, amphitheater, conference rooms, digital research centre etc. According to Akosile, this is in a bid to preserve and promote the Yoruba culture and tradition. “Lagos is undoubtedly a Yoruba enclave…
A dispatch rider, Monday Osazuwa who is also the first prosecution witness in the case of embattled Ex-CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has revealed that he was instructed by the former governor not to keep records of any money collected on his behalf while in office. Osazuwa was recalled for cross-examination by Emefiele’s counsel, Mr Olalekan Ojo (SAN). Osazuwa had, on April 12, testified before the court how Emefiele, on different occasions, directed him to collect millions of dollars in cash and in tranches, on his behalf. The court had, on May 18, granted the request of defence to recall Osazuwa,…
The House of Representatives has urged the public to allow the due process of investigation to unfold the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault of a commercial driver by Rep. Alex Ikwechegh (APGA-Abia). This was contained in a statement on Monday by the spokesman for the house,Rep. Akin Rotimi. NPO reports that the lawmaker assaulted the bolt driver after declining to deliver a package inside his home which is also against bolt’s policy. The lawmaker hurled abusive words at him, tore his shirt and threatened to make him disappear. According to Rotimi, the green chambers is monitoring media reports concerning incident.…
The Enugu State Police has dismissed and arraigned inspector Joseph Ozonwanji, over the killing of Enugu musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba also known as Igbo Jah. This was disclosed by the police spokesperson in Enugu State, Daniel Ndukwe, on Monday. The order is following an orderly room trial conducted by the Enugu State Police Command after being implicated in the case. He was arraigned on a one count charge bordering on murder before a Chief Administrative Magistrate, Enugu East Magistrate Court, Ngozi Edeani. The prosecution is being led by the Officer-in-Charge of the Enugu State Police Command, SP Justice Attah, and…
The bolt driver, Mr. Stephen Awutseye, who was assaulted by a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh has opened up on what transpired. NPO Reports that the driver was to deliver some food to the lawmaker’s residence in Maitama, Abuja when he was instructed to bring them inside the compound, a request he pointed out was against car hailing company’s policy. This, however, led to the lawmaker assaulting, threatening and verbally attacking the driver as seen in the viral video. According to Mr. Awutseye, he got an order from Bolt to deliver a package and on…