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 New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State, has denied circulating rumours that Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso had plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Chairman of the party in the state, Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, said this while briefing newsmen on Friday in Kano. Dungurawa said that Kwankwaso did not need to consult anyone before making any political decision, but emphasised that there were no plans for defection. “We have no business with APC, and do not have any intention to defect,” Dungurawa said, dismissing the rumorus as mere mischief. He described the speculation as baseless…
The Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Mr. Bayo Ojulari, has pledged to attract sectoral investments worth 30 billion dollars and 60 billion dollars by 2027 and 2030 respectively. Ojulari said the company, under his stewardship, would raise crude oil production to over two million barrels per day, sustained through 2027 and attain three million by 2030. The new GCEO disclosed this at a town hall meeting with the NNPC Ltd. staff in Abuja, a few days after assuming duties as the new GCEO, with a determination to pursue the company’s bold ambitions and build…
Agency Report Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has released his fifth studio album titled, ‘5ive’ The News Agency of Nigeria reports that as part of prelude to the release of ‘5ive’, the singer had previously dropped three singles, ‘Be There Still’, ‘Funds’, featuring Odumodublvck and Chike and ‘Awuke’ featuring YG Marley. The 17 track project includes features from artistes like Chris Brown, Omah Lay, Victony, Becky G, Shensea amongst others. In one of the previously released track titled ‘Funds’, Davido gives his signature energy on the track while Odumodublvck’s gritty verses complements Chile’s smooth melodies. ‘Titanium’ which features…
Agency Report Head coach of U-20 national team, Flying Eagles, Aliyu Zubairu, has unveiled a 24-man squad for the upcoming U-20 AFCON in Egypt. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place from April 27 to May 18. Zubairu named first-choice goalkeeper Ifeanyi Harcourt, defender and captain Daniel Bameyi, midfielder Sulaiman Alabi and forward Kparobo Arierhi in the squad. The squad is a blend of home based and foreign players who have intensified training in Abuja ahead of the tournament. Some of the top foreign based players invited include;…
The Ondo State Police Command has dismissed circulating reports claiming that a vehicle in the convoy of the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, was responsible for the death of a nine-year-old girl in Akure on Thursday. The first lady was in Ondo State to launch the Renewed Hope Initiative Health Programme and to distribute 10,000 professional kits. comprising Crocs and scrubs, to midwives in the South-West zone. In a statement, the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, clarified that the claim, published by an online reporters, was entirely baseless and misleading. “The attention of the Ondo State Police Command has been…
Bolanle-Austen Peters has announced the return of her hit stage play, Dear Kaffy – Diary of a Single Woman, to Lagos for a special Easter showing. The play, directed by the acclaimed Queen of theatre in Nigeria, Bolanle Austen-Peters, will be live at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, from April 18–21 and April 26–27, 2025, with two shows daily at 3PM and 7PM. From its prestigious debut at the Lagos International Theatre Festival, to a phenomenal Christmas season with 20 sold-out shows in Lagos, and a successful international tour in Pretoria, South Africa, in collaboration with the South African State…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned three men and a company before an Ikeja Special Offences Court on alleged N46.3 million forex fraud. The suspects include Osita Nduh, Destiny Osita International Ltd, Elder Ugbine (alias Elderly man Mega Links) and Idika Williams, (alias Makapella). They were arraigned on a four-count charge of conspiracy, stealing, obtaining by false pretence and receiving fraudulently obtained property. They however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The EFCC Prosecutor, Mr Nnaemeka Omewa, told the court that the defendants allegedly committed the offences in August, 2023 in Lagos. The Omewa alleged that the…
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has been named Major Oil Company of the Year for last year by Nigerian publication, Energy Times in recognition of its contributions to deep-water oil and gas development and the industry generally. Energy Times also awarded the title of Amazon of Nigeria’s Oil Sector for 2024 to Mrs. Elohor Aiboni, a former Managing Director of SNEPCo now on international assignment in Brunei. The awards were presented to SNEPCo’s Senior Operations Manager, Bolanle Odunayo-Ojo, who represented the Managing Director, Ronald Adams at a ceremony attended by key stakeholders in the oil and gas sector.…
•Says Loyalty is Pivotal in Public Service The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for playing a pivotal role in shaping his journey to public service stating that loyalty, dedication, and competence in small tasks are often the building blocks for opportunities in governance. Speaking at the Lagos Leadership Summit, organised by the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA), at Konga Place, Lekki, Sanwo-Olu shared his personal story of growth in public service. The event themed “Transformative Leadership: Developing Responsive, Adaptive and Inclusive Models,” gathered young leaders, traditional rulers, policymakers, and former public office holders to…
Agency Report Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, says a former governor of the state, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo, who died on April 6, will be honoured with a befitting state burial. Makinde said this on Tuesday when he paid a condolence visit to the deceased family at Molete area of Ibadan. He disclosed that his government and the deceased family had begun arrangements for the state funeral that would reflect the legacy and stature of the late statesman. Makinde described Olunloyo as a towering figure in Oyo State’s political and intellectual history. The governor noted that the contributions of the…