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
By Halimah Olamide Following the just concluded Rivers State Local Government election, the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is set to swear in the newly elected Local Government Chairmen. This was contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo, on Sunday. According to the statement, the swear-in ceremony will hold at Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt, by 4pm on Sunday. The newly elected Chairmen, along with one guest each, are expected to be seated by 3:30pm. NPO reports that the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retd.),declared…
By Halimah Olamide Savannah Energy PLC, a British independent energy company focused around the delivery of Projects that Matter, has recorded a 3% increase in Nigerian production for the first half of the year. This was contained in a statement made available to NPO Reports on Saturday. “In terms of operations, its average gross daily production in Nigeria for the period stood at 24.4 Kboepd, representing an increase of 3% compared to FY 2023 (23.6 Kboepd).” The unaudited results for the first half year showed a strong financial performance, with the company’s total income increasing by 40% to US$233.4 million,…
•Seeks support for Tinubu’s reform By Halimah Olamide The Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai, has suggested the use of technology as a catalyst to generate progress. Buratai who was represented by Dr Mohammed Sam Abubakar, his Special Adviser on Research and Development delivered the message at the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) 2024 annual conference in Lokoja, Kogi State. The conference was themed “Nigeria: Tackling Insecurity, Power Deficit And Transitioning To Digital Economy” Buratai solicited for the support for the administration of President Bola Tinubu to deliver the reforms in the power sector as well…
By Halimah Olamide The Chairman of the 2024, Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) Conference, Yusuf Mamman, has charged online publishers to position Nigeria into seeking global financial inclusion. Mamman gave the call at the 2024 Annual General Conference of GOCOP which held at Reverton Hotel in Lokoja, Kogi State capital. The two-day conference was themed, “Nigeria: Tackling Insecurity, Power Deficit, and Transitioning to Digital Economy.” According to Mamman, GOCOP must lead in the awareness that may help Nigeria achieve this. In his opening remarks, the former ambassador said Nigeria cards rarely get recognized abroad, regretting that this has led…
Amidst the Rivers State Political crisis, Former Niger Delta Militant, Asari Dokubo, has threatened FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and has warned against choppers hovering around his residence. Dokubo made the assertion in a circulating video on social media. ”Wike’s soldier, police have been flying over my house and compound in the last 30 minutes with 2 helicopters “I have the capacity to contain them, Nigeria cannot surrender to Wike, Rivers, Ijaw people will not surrender to Wike and the Government knows I have the capacity to contain them like i’ve been containing other people. ”Let them tell Wike to back…
By Halimah Olamide President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on his 68th birthday. This was contained in a celebratory message signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu described Alake as his long-time ally, buddy, brother and invaluable partner. The President further expressed his appreciation for his support throughout his political journey as Senator, Governor of Lagos State, Presidential candidate and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The President says he cherishes working closely and collaboratively with Alake in more than three decades. He noted that…
•Says Every Election Counts By Halimah Olamide Former President Goodluck Jonathan has thrown his weight behind the ongoing local government election in Rivers state. He said every election should count for the good of democracy. His comment came amidst controversies over the conduct of the election which has seen the sitting Governor Sim Fubara and his predecessor Nyesom Wike locked in a battle of supremacy. According to him, the series of occurence has been a cause of concern particularly to lovers of democracy “I am aware that the local government election taking place in Rivers State today, October 5, has…
By Halimah Olamide Following the passing of his wife, Patience Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Governor, Umo Eno, has appointed his daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, as the Acting First Lady and coordinator of his late wife’s pet project, Golden Initiative For All (GIFA). He also restated his commitment to ensuring the sustenance of projects initiated through the First Lady’s office. In an emotional tribute, the governor described his late wife as his “greatest supporter and toughest critic,” recalling their lifelong bond.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved Cecolin®, a Hinan Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for use in a single-dose schedule. This was contained in a statement issued by WHO on Friday. The WHO attributed the decision to a new data on the product that fulfilled the criteria set out in the WHO’s 2022 recommendations for alternative, off-label use of HPV vaccines in single-dose schedules. According to it, this important milestone will contribute to improving sustainable supply of HPV vaccines allowing more girls to be reached with the vaccines that prevent cervical cancer. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General said that unlike most…
By Halimah Olamide The Federal Government has set up a committee to investigate the taxation and operational disputes between the Osun Government, and Segilola Resources Operating Limited(SROL), a subsidiary of Thor Explorations limited. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, made this known in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Friday in Abuja. Alake said that the committee was established to engage both parties with the aim of resolving the dispute and restoring industrial harmony. Recall that on the 30th of September, the Osun State Government sealed the business premises of SROL, following…