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
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the removal of the new Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh and the registrar, Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday. The statement also confirmed the dissolution of the Governing Council of the varsity. The council, led by Ambassador Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, included five other members: Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, and Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin. NPO reports that this is following reports that the council illegally appointed an unqualified…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approves the sum of N75,000 minimum wage for the State workers. This was disclosed by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr Kolapo Alimi, on Wednesday in Osogbo. This is coming after receiving the Public Service Negotiation Committee’s Report. Alimi explained that the minimum wage negotiation was led by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Kazeem Akinleye, while the Labour team was led by the State NLC Chairman, Comrade Christopher Arapasopo. “The implementation of the new minimum wage of N75,000 for Osun workers is in tandem with commitment to social…
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the suspension of all Market Unions and Associations in the state over alleged price fixing and extortion. The governor directed the Police and other security agencies in the state to arrest defaulting leaders of the suspended unions and associations. The dissolution was contained in a statement by Mr Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, on Wednesday in Benin. According to the statement, the decision is informed by the “disturbing activities” of market unions and associations in the state. The statement read: “The attention of the State Government has been…
The Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa, Mr Francis Alonyenu, says the introduction of drones into the operations of the command has eased most of the security challenges faced by the command. Alonyenu said this in an interview with the News agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Yenagoa, “The introduction of the drones helped us to overcome most of the challenges being encountered by the command,“ he said. He said with the drones, kidnapping, bank robberies and attacks on national institutions were eliminated from the state. “We eliminated kidnapping, bank robberies and attacks on national institutions that were a threat…
Journalist and Publisher of Ovations Magazine, Dele Momodu, has debunked rumors of the death of billionaire businessman, Mike Adenuga. He urged the public to ignore the fake news via an X post on Tuesday. According to him, he had a phone call with the reclusive billionaire. He stated that Adenuga whom he referred to as the “Spirit of Africa” is hale and hearty. He further noted that the businessman is working in line to support the Nigerian economy “Ignore the fake news… The Spirit of Africa DR MICHAEL ADENIYI AGBOLADE ISOLA ADENUGA is hale and hearty. “He’s right now at…
In a bid to deepen the growth and sustainability of micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) on the continent, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to host the last edition of its quarterly business series for the year. The event themed“Profit with Purpose, Business Continuity,” is slated to hold on Thursday, November 21st 2024, by 12 PM at the Tony Elumelu Amphitheatre, UBA House, Marina, Lagos. Additionally, intending participants are expected to register via the Registration Link at https://ubagroup.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UG0EUWSLTZqu91jSMSih5w. The UBA Business Series is a regular seminar/workshop organised by the bank as capacity-building initiatives for…
The 1984 set of alumni of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) on Tuesday donated a cadaver-simulating machine, known as anatomage table, to the College of Health Sciences of the institution. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that an anatomage table offers a life-sized digital representation of the human body. It allows the visualisation, manipulation, and virtual dissection of complex anatomical structures, using detailed 3-D (three-dimensional) models. NAN also reports that the donation was part of the activities to mark their 40th anniversary as old students of the institution. Dr Ebun Bamgboye, Class Head of 1984 set, who spoke on…
Super Eagles Coach, Augustine Eguavoen, who was not happy with his team’s 1-2 loss to Rwanda in the ongoing AFCON 2025 qualifier, said the team played below standard. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match which was played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo witnessed a goalless first half. Eguavoen who spoke after the match on Monday, said it was a sad day for the team to lose to Rwanda in Uyo, as it had strategised to win the match. He, however, expressed confidence in the players`ability, as football is all about winning, losing or…
•Says Nigeria Ready to Represent UN Security Council President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil. This was contained in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday. NPO reports that Tinubu made the assertion on Monday at the 19th G20 Leaders Summit opening session in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He lauded the initiative and described it as the right step to address one of the world’s most significant challenges. Tinubu further noted that the…
The Nigeria Railway Corporation has unveiled the new Aremi Olusegun Osoba Train Station in Ibadan. This was announced via the corporation’s X handle on Tuesday. The station named named after the former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba is located at Olodo area in Ibadan. The post further affirmed that it is open for operation on its Lagos-Ibadan Train Service. “Aremo Olusegun Osoba Station (Olodo) is now open for operational use on Lagos- Ibadan Train Service (LITS).” The post read. This move by the NRC further reflects its commitment to creating easier and flexible commuting. NPO also reports that the…