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
Barely 24 hours after the loss of his mother, the governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has lost his eldest son, Abdulwahab Umar Namadi, in a fatal car crash. The Governor’s spokesperson, Hamisu Gumel, confirmed this on Thursday. “To Allah belongs that which He has taken, and to Him belongs that which He has given, and everything has an appointed time with Him. “With a heavy heart and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, His Excellency Mallam Umar Namadi, Governor of Jigawa State, announces the passing of yet another member of his family; his dear son Abdulwahab Umar…
Nigeria has rejected allegations made in a viral video by the military leader of Niger Republic, Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming collusion between Nigeria and France to destabilise his country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said in a statement in Abuja on Thursday that the claims exist solely in the realm of imagination. He said Nigeria had never engaged in any overt or covert alliance with France or any other country to sponsor terrorist attacks or destabilise Niger following undemocratic change in leadership of that country. The minister said President Bola Tinubu, as Chairman of ECOWAS, had…
5 passengers have been rescued by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in a road traffic accident involving an LT commercial bus and a T4 commercial bus at Iyana-Era, inward Agbara, along the Mile 2-Badagry Expressway. This was contained in a statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq. Preliminary findings indicate that the T4 commercial bus, bearing registration number LSD 668 YE, was traveling at an excessive speed toward Agbara when its braking system failed. This mechanical malfunction led to a rear-end collision with an LT commercial bus (BDG 728 YE), which…
The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the latest airstrike in Sokoto, calling for an end to the killing of civilians. He stated this in an X post on Thursday NPO Reports recalls that a jet bombing occurred in the Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities of Silame Local Government Area of the state leading to death of about 10 villagers with dozens also injured. NPO reports that the airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force was targeted at the Lakurawa terrorist group. “The devastating airstrike that claimed the lives of nearly a dozen innocent civilians…
The mother of the Ex-queen of Ooni of Ife, Prophetess Naomi Shilekunola has called on Nigerians to come to her aid following her daughter’s remand in prison. NPO Reports that she was detained alongside Agidigbo FM owner, Mr. Oriyomi Hamzat, and the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Fasasi Abdullahi Babatunde in the Agodi Correctional Centre following the stampede that claimed the lives of 35 children in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a video seen by NPO Reports, her mother was seen wailing and visibly distressed, calling on Nigerians to come to her aid and help free her allegedly innocent…
A prison riot in Mozambique’s capital Maputo left 33 people dead and 15 injured, the country’s police general commander Bernardino Rafael said on Wednesday, as civil unrest linked to October’s disputed election continues. A decision on Monday by Mozambique’s top court confirming long-ruling party Frelimo’s victory in the election has sparked fresh nationwide protests by opposition groups and their supporters who say the vote was rigged. While Rafael blamed protests outside the prison for encouraging the riot, Justice Minister Helena Kida told local private broadcaster Miramar TV that the unrest was started inside the prison and had nothing to do with protests outside. “The…
The Socio-Economic Rights And Accountability Project (SERAP), has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, to investigate the assault carried out on Channels TV crew covering a protest at the University of Abuja (UniAbuja). According to SERAP, the assault was carried out by security operatives who also vandalised the crew car, after detaining then for over an hour on Tuesday morning NPO Reports learnt that Professors at UniAbuja were protesting the selection process for the university’s vice-chancellor, and the Channels TV crew was present to cover the demonstration. SERAP called for the identification…
The Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar Namadi, has announced the passing of his mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar. This was disclosed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, on Wednesday. He stated that she passed in the early hours of Wednesday. The burial rites took place at 4:30pm in her hometown of Kafin Hausa, in accordance with Islamic traditions. “From Allah we came, and unto Him is our return! “With deep sorrow and submission to the will of Allah, His Excellency Mallam Umar Namadi, Governor of Jigawa State, announces the passing of his dear mother, Hajiya Maryam…
A Nigerian pastor has visibly expressed anger over the theft of his Christmas fowl. In a video seen by NPO Reports, the cleric emphasized that he bought the fowl for N30,000. Expressing his displeasure with the use of a public address system, the pastor cursed whoever stole it. He also declared death on the person who stole it unless it was returned. “I am a pastor, that fowl is 30,000 naira. You that see the person that carried the fowl, you who born the child and you who dey carry the fowl inside him house. “By 12 midnight, you will…
At least three people were killed and others injured on Tuesday when armed men opened fire on a group of journalists gathered for a government press conference set to announce the reopening of Haiti’s largest public hospital, a witness to the attack told Reuters. Two reporters and a police officer were killed, said a journalist at the scene who asked not to be named. Videos from local media livestreaming the attack showed journalists huddled on the floor of the hospital lobby as a barrage of bullets flew by. Some appeared to have been hit and were bleeding. Armed gangs in…