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
Amad Diallo struck a 12-minute hat-trick in a dramatic finish as Manchester United came from behind to snatch a 3-1 win over Premier League basement boys Southampton at Old Trafford. United’s first-half performance seemed to undo much of the good work from their 2-2 draw at Liverpool and Sunday’s FA Cup penalty shoot-out at Arsenal as Southampton created chance after chance but only capitalised on one through a Manuel Ugarte own goal. But as time ticked down Diallo would prove United’s saviour again. The Ivorian levelled in the 82nd minute and then, in the dying seconds of the 90 minutes,…
No fewer than five soldiers have been killed in a fire fight as troops of the Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade neutralised six terrorists in Sokoto State and recovered weapons. Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator, Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, said this in a statement in Gusau on Thursday. “On Jan 11, the troops of Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade conducted a coordinated offensive operations against Lakurawa terrorists and made contact in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State. “Following a fire fight, troops neutralised six terrorists and recovered four AK47 rifles, 160 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo…
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has sparked outrage on social media with his comment on being the first minister in history to give weekly updates on activities. NPO reports that Tijani made the assertion while speaking in an interview with Arise TV on Thursday. “I want people to pay attention because I communicate extensively. “I’m probably the first minister in the history of Nigeria that gives a weekly report on its own activities. This is a fact “We want people to follow our efforts because we know the President is extremely keen on driving…
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja has fixed January 31, 2025 for the trial of the former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, AGF, Anamekwe Nnabuoku for alleged multiple financial fraud to the tune of N1.96billion. This was contained in a statement via the anti graft agency’s X platform on Thursday. Nnabuoku was on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on an amended nine-count charge, bordering on criminal conspiracy, money laundering after his co-defendant, Felix Nweke opted for a plea bargain. Prosecuting counsel, Martha Babatunde had during the proceedings, informed the court that the charges have been amended and requested…
Dr Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the last Sept. 21, Edo governorship election, has reaffirmed his confidence in the nation’s judiciary. Ighodalo stated this in Benin on Thursday, outside the court house, while speaking to News men, amid rising tension in the Edo election tribunal. He said that the PDP and its supporters, were optimistic that the judiciary would do the right thing. According to him, we are looking forward to the outcome of the tribunal, and we strongly believe that the judiciary will do the right thing. “Our focus remains reclaiming our mandate and…
The Defence Headquarters says troops have in the last one week, neutralised 156 terrorists, apprehended 464 suspects and rescued 181 kidnapped hostages in different operations across the country. The Director, Defence Media Operation, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the armed forces on Thursday in Abuja. Buba said the troops also apprehended 29 perpetrators of oil theft and denied the oil thieves an estimated sum of N623.4m within the week. He said the troops recovered 219 assorted weapons and 2,871 ammunition, comprising one GPMG, 68 AK47 rifles, one AK56 rifle, 12 fabricated rifles,…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday extolled the virtues of Chief Bisi Akande, the first National Chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), as he marks another birthday. In a statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, Tinubu described Akande, who turned 86 on Thursday, as “a truly progressive and committed Awoist” who made tremendous contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s democratic governance, nation-building, and development. The president, the statement indicated, said selfless service had been Akande’s watchword since he entered politics. Akande was Secretary to the Government of Old Oyo State and later Deputy Governor. He then served…
Nollywood Actress, Lizzy Anjorin has faced backlash following her excitement over the beheading of a woman who made a comment on her post a few days earlier. NPO Reports that the deceased, had taken to the actress’ comment section insinuating Anjorin’s daughter, Floridais is an imbecile, which read in Yoruba; “Imbecile floriku, omo IDUMONTA 1…Oko Lati Ori Eja” Receiving news about her death, the actress wrote; “AWARENESS AWARENESS AWARENESS “SHE CON DROP COMMENT FOR HERSELF AND HER GENERATIONS FEW DAYS AGO. AWON OMO LILE TI GE ORI O” The controversial post made by Anjorin, has raised serious concerns and condemnations…
The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, has convicted and sentenced an Arabic teacher, Oladosu Sakiru, to 21 imprisonment for defiling a 13-year-old pupil. The trial judge, Justice Rahman Oshodi, sentenced Sakiru on Tuesday, following his guilty plea to the amended two counts of attempted sexual assault by penetration and indecent treatment of a child. Sakiru was first arraigned on March 17, 2023, and had pleaded not guilty to the charge. Oshodi said “As an imam and an Arabic school teacher, you occupy a position of significant trust. “That trust extended not only to the 13-year-old child, the one…
Seeks Improved Budget Allocation The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has called for the removal of the Nigeria Police Force from what he described as the Envelope Budgetary Regime. He made the call while defending the 2025 budget for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) before the Joint Committees on Police Affairs and Police Institutions at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, on Thursday. According to Egbetokun, this is to allow accurate funding projections which would enable greater flexibility and ensure the availability of funds to manage the Force more effectively. He also highlighted the need for the approval…