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 Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has urged Nigerian to avoid panic buying as there is enough fuel in the country. Mr Ukadike Chinedu, IPMAN Publicity Secretary said this on Sunday in Abuja. He commended the Dangote Petroleum Refinery for reducing the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to N899.50k per litre. He said that the gesture would help to reduce transport cost for Nigerians ahead of yuletide holidays. ” You see, that is the beauty of deregulation. Prices are determined by market forces. ” With the Dangote and Federal Government refineries by…
The Federal Government is set to arraign five suspected terrorists linked to the notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, at a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday The suspects, who were arrested by the Nigerian security agencies, will be arraigned by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) before Justice Emeka Nwite, a vacation judge. Although they were scheduled for arraignment on Friday, their plea could not be taken because no lawyer appeared for them. AGF’s lawyer, David Kaswe, sought for a short adjournment to enable them engaged counsel of their choice and Justice Nwite fixed Monday for…
Agency Report The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), says the price of petrol will drop to N935 per litre by Monday (today) in view of Dangote Refinery’s new arrangement. IPMAN said the new price was necessitated by the reduction in Dangote Refinery’s fuel ex-depot price and uniform arrangement, which would enable marketers to sell at N935 in their outlets nationwide. Alhaji Maigandi Garima, IPMAN National President, who made this known on Sunday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, lauded the Dangote refinery for the development. NAN reports that Dangote refinery recently announced…
The Nigeria, Ghana final qualifying fixture in the race to next year’s African Nations Championship ended a goalless draw in the first leg played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Super Eagles B held their Ghanaian counterparts to a goalless draw on Sunday at the final qualifying fixture in the race to next year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Ghana’s Black Galaxies dominated the first period with a string of opportunities, but they found Eagles’ rearguard marshalled by Captain Nduka Junior impenetrable. Stephen Amankwoo found a leeway through the Eagles’ defence in the 15th minute…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the death of Uthman Argungu, retired Supreme Court Justice, describing his passing as a personal and national loss. Argungu, who died at the age of 90, was a respected jurist and a cherished associate of the President, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, said in a statement. Following Islamic rites, Argungu was buried on Sunday in his hometown of Argungu, Kebbi State. Tinubu remembered the late elder statesman as a distinguished jurist whose life was dedicated to serving humanity and his country with unwavering integrity and commitment. Reflecting on…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), have intercepted what it described as the single largest interception of cocaine at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. This was contained in a statement by the Director, Media & Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr. Femi Babafemi on Sunday. The statement noted that the seizure of 256 wraps of cocaine weighing 6 kilograms was made on Sunday 15th December 2024 during the inward clearance of passengers on Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 941 from Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire via Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was recovered from the possession of an import and export businessman identified…
…Warns Against Unorganized Palliative Distributions, Funfairs The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered all commissioners of affected states to commence investigations into the stampede which occurred. This was contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Saturday. NPO reports that this is following the stampedes which firstly occurred in Ibadan on Wednesday and two today in Anambra and FCT. “The IGP has ordered the Commissioners of the affected states to carry out thorough investigations into these ugly incidences for further legal actions.” The statement read in part. He expressed concern over the…
Three Nigerian artistes including Rema, Asake and Jordan have made Former American President, Barack Obama music playlist of 2024. He unveiled this on Friday via his X handle. The playlist had 25-track selection of his favourite songs from 2024. NPO reports that it features a diverse mix of artists and genres “Here are my favorite songs from this year! “Check them out if you’re looking to shake up your playlist – and let me know if there’s a song or artist I should make sure to listen to.” he wrote. Among the top African songs featured were Yayo by Rema,…
Old students of Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, the venue of the Ibadan funfair tragedy, have demanded the release of the school principal, Mr Abdullah Fasasi, on administrative bail. The National President of the Islamic High School Old Students Association, Mr Bayo Busari, made the demand while speaking with newsmen in Ibadan on Saturday. Recall that NPO reported that the police had since Wednesday detained Fasasi and others in connection with the tragedy, which claimed 35 lives. NPO reports that the incident reportedly occurred at an end of the year programme said to have been organized by Agidigbo FM, run…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has vowed to sanction any staff that is caught charging applicants for National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment. The commission’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, gave the warning in a statement on Friday. He clarified that the NIN is free and as such no staff or Front End Partners is authorized to charge applicants. “The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) wishes to inform the general public that enrollment for the National Identification Number (NIN) is free. “The Commission does not charge nor authorize any Staff or its Front End Partners (FEP) to charge applicants…