Author: Halimah Olamide
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
Agency Report No fewer than 650 members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), on Thursday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gobirawa Ward, Dala Local Government Area, and parts of Fagge and Ungoggo Local Government Areas of Kano State. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the defectors, who came in clusters under various leadership groups, were received by the Managing Director of the Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, Rabiu Bichi. Bichi welcomed the new members, citing President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and the APC’s commitment to fairness, inclusiveness, and democratic dividends. He highlighted the successes…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its National Election Management Council for the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election, scheduled for November 8, 2025. The party confirmed this in a post via its official X handle on Wednesday. The high-level council features over 100 members drawn from national and regional political ranks. The council will be chaired by Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, with Governors Bassey Otu of Cross River, Hope Uzodimma of Imo, and Mohammed Bago of Niger serving as co-chairmen. The structure, segmented into committees including finance, media and mobilisation, also features key figures such as Senate President…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over three properties, two vehicles and the sum of N1.1 million recovered from convicted fake spiritualist, Fatai Olalere Alli, also known as Baba Abore or Baba Osun, to his fraud victim, Daniel Babatunde Attiogbe, in Ibadan. The assets, recovered by the Advance Fee Fraud Section of the EFCC’s Ibadan Zonal Directorate, were officially transferred to the victim, Daniel Babatunde Attiogbe, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The three properties are: a five bedroom duplex with three (3) bedroom bungalow situated at Kasumu village in Odo-ona, Elewe, Ibadan; a bungalow of two set…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has advised the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, not to succumb to any form of intimidation while discharging his duties. Oyintiloye, a member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), made this statement while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo. He urged the INEC boss to demonstrate a high level of courage and integrity in the face of intimidation from politicians, especially opposition parties, ahead of the off-cycle and general elections. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, also advised Amupitan not to…
Nigerian Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has in the release of a new lyric referenced Rivers State political figures, Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The line, “Shey you want Fubara? You go do like Wike,” came along in the remix of Shakabulizzy by rising artist Mavo, featuring Davido. NPO Reports recalls that in May 2023, the relationship between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike and Rivers State Governor, Simnalayi Fubara broke down after Fubara assumed office. Wike’s loyalists in the Rivers State House of Assembly had commenced impeachment proceedings against the…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Sunday said that its Tower T347 along the Gombe–Damaturu 330 Kilo Volt transmission line was vandalised on Friday, at about 5:46 pm. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’S General Manager, Public Affairs, made this known in Abuja. Mbah said that TCN team that carried out routine inspection along the line route discovered that the tower’s legs had been cut off, causing it to buckle to one side. According to her, this act had resulted in the partial disruption of the bulk power supply to Maiduguri, Borno and Damaturu, Yobe and its environs. She said that…
Nigerian Breweries Plc has reported group revenue of ₦1.04 trillion for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2025. This marks a 48 per cent growth compared with ₦703 billion recorded during the same period in 2024. The company confirmed this in a statement on Saturday, contained in its unaudited financial results. The company’s cost of sales rose from ₦495 billion in 2024 to ₦627 billion in 2025. Marketing, distribution, and administrative expenses increased by 38 per cent from ₦184 billion to ₦254 billion due to expanded brand and sales activities. Mr Uaboi Agbebaku, Company Secretary and Legal Director, said the…
The Former Chief of Staff to Gov. Orji Uzor-Kalu, Sir Mascot Kalu, has formally declared his intention to contest Abia’s 2027 governorship election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform. Kalu also pledged to build a government that works for all Abia people especially the underserved at the grassroots level. Delivering his declaration speech in Umuahia on Saturday, Kalu emphasised the need for a new era of governance anchored on unity, transparency, and grassroots empowerment. Kanu said he decided not to contest the 2023 gubernatorial election outcome although there were irregularities because the people demanded change. “I chose not to…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kebbi Chapter, has announced the suspension of Dr Sule-Iko Sadeeq over alleged self-proclaimed assumption of office as the party’s State Chairman. The suspension is contained in a statement signed by Alhaji Abubakar Atiku-Musa, the state Publicity Secretary of the party and issued in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday. According to the statement, the suspension takes immediate effect following recent developments within the party. It said the decision was taken after due consultation and in accordance with the party’s constitution and directives from the National Working Committee (NWC). “The NWC has resolved that all state chairmen should…
How Edo Govt, Security Agencies Refused to Help in Rescue of Kidnapped Aisha Wahab; Activist Reveals
Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu has accused the Edo State Government and security agencies of failing to provide support during the rescue efforts for Aisha Wahab. NPO Reports that Aisha was kidnapped two weeks ago at Igbira Camp, Auchi, in Edo State. Recall that NPO reported that Gwamnishu confirmed that Aisha was released on Friday night in Okpella, Edo State. He revealed that Aisha was coerced to trek between Auchi and Okpella, a significant distance, alongside her abductors “It should be on record that Aisha was kidnapped at Igbira Camp, Auchi, and released last night in Okpella, Edo State. “Those…