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
Safiu Kehinde President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Saidu Mohammed. Tinubu relieved the NMDPRA boss Rabiu Abdullahi Umar nominated as his replacement. This was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. While Umar’s appointment is subject to Senate confirmation, Onanuga said the decision was made pursuant to the Petroleum Industry Act 2021. He further explained that Umar’s appointment is aimed at strengthening regulatory effectiveness in the midstream and downstream petroleum sector, in line with…
Safiu Kehinde •As Sola Enikanolaye Becomes Minister of State President Bola Tinubu has appointed Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs. This is coming a month after the resignation of Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to pursue his governorship ambition in the 2027 Genersl Elections. Odumegwu-Ojukwu’s appointment was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Informstion and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Odumegwu-Ojukwu’s elevation saw her drop her role as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. In her stead, President Bola Tinubu nominated Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye as the new Minister…
Emefiele Trial: Witness Narrates How $6.23 Billion Was Moved from CBN for Foreign Election Observers
The trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Governor Godwin Emefiele continued on Monday, April 27, 2026, with fresh claims that $6.23 billion was moved from the bank to fund foreign observers for the 2023 general election. The allegation was made at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, Abuja, before Justice Hamza Muazu. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Emefiele on an amended 20-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, forgery, abuse of office, conspiracy, and obtaining by false pretence. Chinedu Eneanya, testified as the 13th witness in the case, led in…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over what they described as an unlawful threat to sanction broadcast stations and presenters for expressing opinions on air. The suit follows a recent formal notice issued by the NBC warning broadcasters against “expressing personal opinions as facts, “bullying or intimidating guests,” and failing to remain neutral during news, political and current affairs programmes. According to court documents, the case with suit number FHC/L/CS/854/2026 was filed last Friday at the Federal High Court in Lagos. SERAP…
The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Kash Patel, has spoken about the gunfire that broke out near the Correspondents Association dinner attended by United States President Donald Trump. Patel praised the quick response of law enforcement officers and confirmed that a full federal investigation is now underway. Recall that NPO earlier reported that President Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, were rushed out of the dinner venue after the shooting happened at the Washington DC Hilton Hotel. Speaking after the incident, Patel said officers acted fast to stop the suspect and protect people inside the hotel. He…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major breakthrough after intercepting 10,000 pills of Captagon in Kwara State and arresting a suspected trafficker who excreted 45 wraps of cocaine in Oyo State. This comes nearly five years after NDLEA made Africa’s first recorded interception of the dangerous stimulant at Apapa Port in Lagos. Captagon is a highly addictive amphetamine known for causing euphoria, extended wakefulness and risky behaviour. It’s sale has also been linked to large criminal groups like the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) as a means of generating funds for weapons and combatants,…
Following earlier disruptions caused by aviation fuel scarcity at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, Air Peace has reduced its Abuja to London flight frequency to three times weekly. The airline announced the temporary adjustment in a statement shared on X on Saturday, saying the reduced schedule will remain in place until July 1. According to the airline, the decision was necessary to maintain safety standards and operational reliability during the current fuel supply challenges affecting flight operations. Prior to the adjustment, Air Peace operated daily Abuja to London flights. Recall that NPO had earlier reported the situation at the…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo. Eneramo reportedly died on Friday morning after collapsing during a friendly match in Kaduna. According to reports, the 40-year-old completed the first half before slumping five minutes into the second half at Ungwan Yelwa. Early indications suggest he may have suffered cardiac arrest. Reacting to the tragedy, NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi said the federation was devastated by the news. He described Eneramo as a dedicated patriot who represented Nigeria with pride and passion throughout his career. Sanusi also said the…
Six members of the House of Representatives from the New Nigeria Peoples Party and the Peoples Democratic Party have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Reading their resignation letters during plenary on Wednesday, the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, said four members of the NNPP, Kano caucus, resigned from the party and declared their membership of the ADC. The first to announce his defection is the member representing Minjibir/Ungogo Federal Constituency, Kano State, Adamu Wakili. The speaker quoted him as citing “persistent leadership crisis in the NNPP resulting in internal divisions,” as reason for…
Agency Report The Federal Government has inaugurated the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Governing Board and Intellectual Property Steering Committee to enhance transparency, improve investors’ confidence and stimulate economic growth. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, inaugurated the board on Wednesday in Abuja. Oduwole described CAC as the legal framework of Nigeria’s economy, playing vital role in business registration, governance and economic stability. She noted that the appointment of the board members reflected careful consideration by President Bola Tinubu, given the importance of the commission to national development. She expressed optimism that the new board would strengthen Nigeria’s…