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 Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has on the recommendations of the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, approved the release of 55 inmates from various correctional facilities across the State. A statement signed by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, said the order was for the immediate release of 40 inmates while others are to be released after serving additional terms of between three – six months. Mr. Pedro explained that the approval for the release of the inmates is an exercise of the Governor’s powers under Section 212 (1) & (2) of the…
18 governorship candidates on Friday in Akure have signed a peace accord ahead of the 2024 Ondo State off-cyle Governorship Election scheduled for Nov.16 in the state. Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, Chairman, National Peace Committee (NPC), who oversaw the signing, said it was to support a peaceful and credible electoral process. He also said the accord would promote the ideals of peace and democracy. Abubakar urged the party leaders and candidates to accept the outcome of the election as long as it was adjudged to be free, fair and credible. He said that any candidate or party should seek legitimate and…
Lawyer and Activist, Deji Adeyanju, has announced a withdrawal of legal representation of assaulted cab driver, Stephen Abuwatseye, following his apology to reps member, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh. This was contained in a letter via Adeyanju’s X platform on Friday. “We wish to formally announce the withdrawal of our legal representation in the case involving the alleged assault of Mr. Stephen Abuwatseye. “On October 28, 2024, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseye walked into our law firm, visibly distressed, and sought redress over an alleged assault. “Following his complaint, and having verified his claim, we took steps to protect Mr. Stephen Abuwatseye’s rights,…
Agency Report The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has called for severe punishment for individuals involved in charging the 76 minors with terrorism, treason and arson for participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest. In a statement by the Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP-Rivers) also demanded for adequate compensation for the children and their families for the trauma. Chinda commended President Bola Tinubu for being responsive to calls by Nigerians, and the Iinternational community for the termination of the suit and the release of the children. “While we commend the President for the timely intervention, the caucus strongly canvass…
The Cross River’s Chapter of Magistrates Association of Nigeria, on has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the state government to effect promotion of its stagnated members or face strike. In a communiqué at the end of its meeting in Calabar on Wednesday, signed by Godwin Onah and Solomon Abuo, President and Secretary, the association said some Magistrates had been stagnated since 2015. The association also said the N15,000 monthly impress to magistrates in the state was meagre when compared with their colleagues in other states that receive between N200,000 and N250,000 monthly. The Magistrates were also demanding for the rehabilitation…
Retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, Former Chief of Army Staff and former Nigerian Ambassador to Benin Republic, has described late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, as a true embodiment of discipline and dedication. Buratai said this in his condolence message on passing of Lagbaja on Thursday in Abuja. He said he was deeply saddened by the loss of the army chief, saying his passing has left a void in the Nigerian Army and the nation at large. He extended his condolences to President Bola Tinubu, Lagbaja’s beloved wife, Mrs Mariya Lagbaja, the Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi…
The National Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN), says its members have recorded more than 50 per cent losses within the onion value chain. Alhaji Aliyu Maitasamu, President of the Regional Observatory of Onion Sector in West and Central Africa (ROO/WCA) and NOPPMAN, made the disclosure at a press conference in Sokoto on Thursday. According to Maitasamu, rising production costs, post-harvest losses, inflation, and climate change are major challenges confronting onion farmers nationwide. “Over recent months, the cost of onion seedlings has surged to unprecedented levels, drastically impacting our production capacity. “If farmers cannot afford to cultivate,…
The ECOWAS Court has dismissed Nigeria’s preliminary objection to the court’s jurisdiction to determine a human rights violation case involving a Nigerian man on death row for 30 years. Ogueri is a 72-year-old inmate in a Nigerian maximum-security prison. Delivering ruling on Thursday in Abuja, Justice Edward Asante, dismissed all the preliminary objections raised by Nigeria challenging the court’s jurisdiction to entertain the case involving Ogueri. The court held that it had jurisdiction over the matter, noting that the case raised allegations of human rights violations, which fall under its purview according to Article 9(4) of the Court’s Protocol. It…
Abuja E-hailing driver, Stephen Awutseye, has tendered an apology to House of Representatives member, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, over the altercation which ensued between them during delivery of a parcel. The cab driver made the apology in a video making rounds on social media. He expressed regret for provoking the lawmaker and also urged Nigerians to let the matter be. “Good day, Nigerians. My name is Stephen Abuwatseya. I had a misunderstanding with Rt. Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh a few days ago. “I actually want to apologise to him for whatever I must have said or done to provoke him…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will do everything within its power to fix the party and Nigeria. Makinde said this on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Board of Governors and the unveiling of the Roadmap for Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI). PDI is the research arm of PDP established in 2000 to promote a new democratic culture in Nigeria and Africa through the provision of value-added education, training, capacity building, research, and documentation programmes. Makinde said that PDP could fix Nigeria, adding that “we will fix PDP and then…