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 Police Command in Anambra has confirmed that six people died in a multiple-vehicle accident on Saturday at Upper Iweka axis of Onitsha, the commercial hub of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer(CPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said in a statement on Sunday that the police had taken over the accident scene to maintain order and facilitate investigations. “According to eyewitness accounts, the accident occurred due to the loss of control of a truck, which rammed into pedestrians, two tricycles, and a commercial bus loaded with passengers,” he said Ikenga noted that the crash claimed six lives, while several others…
Agency Report Persons with Disabilities in Karu Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa, have called for recognition and political appointments of members in the area. Mr Kura Magaji, the Chairman, Persons with Disabilities in Karu, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Karu, on Sunday. He said that appointing Persons with Disabilities in political offices would give them a sense of belonging and bring out the best in them. “We want the government at the local level to give one of us a political appointment with an office attached. “By doing so, our…
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has said that his administration achieved significant progress in infrastructure and human capital development in three years without borrowing money. Soludo made the disclosure on Sunday during a thanksgiving Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Awka, ahead of the celebrations marking his third anniversary in office on March 17. He said: “I express my gratitude to the Almighty God because it is a journey ordained by God. Tomorrow, March 17, we will be three years in office. “Three years ago, we applied for this job and you employed us based on trust. Looking back…
Says It’s Up to CBN to Take Action Over Naira-Dollar Abuse Safiu Kehinde Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reacted over the viral video of the state’s Asset Recovery chairman, Kelly Okungbowa, who was spotted spraying Naira notes on strippers at a social event. As captured in the video shared on X on Sunday, the strippers flaunted their before the impressed Asset Recovery boss, who in acknowledgement of the dancers performance, sprayed wads of Naira notes on them. Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) 2007 Act, Section 21(3), stated that spraying of, dancing or matching on the Naira or…
A member of the National Youths Service Corps, Ushie Rita, has raised alarm over concerns for her safety, calling on the public to hold the NYSC board accountable should any harm come to her. NPO reports that the corps member had earlier taken to her tiktok page @talktoraye to express distress over the soaring cost of living particularly as a youth corper. The corps member further stated that it is overwhelming for her especially as it is the first time she will be living alone. “I just want to say this to our President, I don’t know if there has…
The Olú of Warri, His Majesty Ògíamẹ̀ Atuwatsé III CFR, has sparked mixed reactions from the public after being seen using an electric scooter while performing his ancestral duties. In a video posted on X by @NigeriaStories ,the monarch was seen in his regal attire riding on the scooter with his security detail running to catch up with him. The unexpected fusion of modern technology with tradition has drawn mixed reactions from the public, with some praising it and others questioning its appropriateness. @EuchariaUrantaO, said “Africans! What in God’s name is this? The King has to use an electric scooter…
Following report of alleged extortion of citizens traveling by some police officers along the Lagos Airport Road, the Airport Police Command has stated that it has commenced investigations. This was stated by Spokesperson, Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, via the the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) of the Police force X handle, @policeNG_CRU on Saturday. NPO reports that the statement is in response to an X user, @General_Somto, who brought the issue to public notice, calling for action to be taken. “Something Should Be Done About Police Officers At Lagos AirPort Road. They Will Stop You And Try To Extort You…
Agency Report The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says its discoveries at the three open drug markets could destroy the lives of millions of Nigerians. The Agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye disclosed this during a news conference in Lagos on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that NAFDAC on Feb.10, started enforcement operations at the Idumota Open Drug Market, Ariaria Drug Market in Aba and Bridge Market in Onitsha. Adeyeye said that 100 40-feet truckloads of fake, banned, unregistered drugs and narcotics were evacuated from the markets. According to her, the enforcement operations…
The Lagos State Police Command has denied the reports making the rounds that a man was detained for marrying a second wife saying he was detained for alleged domestic violence. The Command’s Spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, debunked the report in a post shared on his X handle, @benHundeyin, on Friday. This response comes after publications in some online media, with the headline: “Lagos woman uses police to detain husband for allegedly taking second wife.” It was reported that the man had been detained at the Ejigbo Police Station, on the orders of his aggrieved wife, for allegedly taking a second…
An Abuja-based lawyer, Alexander Oketa, has dragged the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede before an Abuja court over land ownership tussle . The ownership issue is between Jona Brothers Construction Limited and one Chief Michael Adeojo (Chairman of Elizade Motors), Acting on behalf of his clients, Jona Brothers, the suit has the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN as Respondents. He is asking the court to order the respondents to pay the plaintiffs, N500 million as general damages. Oketa had urged the EFCC chairman to…