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 A family of five relocating to London has been identified amongst the victims of the tragic plane crash which claimed over 200 lives in India. NPO Reported that London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 people had crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad, western India. The passengers on board the ill-fated plane include 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, one Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals. While one Briton had miraculously survived the crash, it was the end of the road for Dr. Pratik Joshi who tragically lost his life alongside his wife, Komi, and their three children. According to…
Safiu Kehinde Nigerian businessman and journalist, Dele Momodu, has claimed that he could have rejected President Bola Tinubu’s National honour if offered. The publisher of Ovation magazine made this known in a post on his Instagram handle on Friday. NPO Reported that Tinubu had in celebration of the June 12 Democracy Day yesterday conferred national honour on prominent individuals across the country while also awarding posthumous honour to the likes of Kudirat Abiola, Gani Fawehinmi, Ken Saro-Wiwa and other members of the Ogoni Nine. Reacting to the development in a post on his Instagram handle, especially to those agitating over…
The last surviving female twin to be rescued by Mary Slessor, a Scottish Missionary in Arochukwu Ancient Kingdom of Abia, over a decade ago, Madam Malinda Mgbafor Okereke, otherwise called Mama Nsu Bekee, is dead. A statement issued on behalf of the family by the only surviving son of the deceased, Bishop Okechukwu Okereke, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Umuahia on Thursday, disclosed that she died at the age of 115. According to the statement, the centenarian and her twin sister, Mgbokwo, were born during the harmful traditional practice of the killing of twins…
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (DSR) has announced that its Chairman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, will retire from the Board effective June 16. The announcement, made through a corporate disclosure to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., stated that the decision aligns with principles of good corporate governance and succession planning. It reads, “Alhaji Aliko Dangote is one of the founding Directors of the Company, and has served with exceptional leadership, integrity, and vision since 2005. “Under his leadership, Dangote Sugar Refinery transformed, navigated significant industry developments, delivered consistent shareholders value, and maintained a strong focus on good governance. “His long-term growth is evident…
The stock market opened the week on a downturn Tuesday, with key performance indicators dropping by 0.53 per cent after the Eid-el-Kabir holiday break. The holiday was observed on Friday and Monday resulting in an extended closure of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX). Market capitalisation at the NGX fell by ₦378 billion, or 0.53 per cent, closing at ₦71.897 trillion, down from ₦72.275 trillion recorded on Thursday. Likewise, the All-Share Index shed 599.27 points or 0.53 per cent, closing at 114,017.48 from the previous close of 114,616.75. The drop followed four consecutive days of gains the previous week, mainly driven…
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Tuesday announced that commuters should expect improved travel options as Edo Line Nigeria Ltd. prepares to begin official operations on June 27, 2025. During a project inspection tour across Edo South, Okpebholo expressed satisfaction with the progress at the New Edo Line station, confirming the company’s readiness to commence full operations. “I came to see the progress here at the New Edo Line station. The vehicles are ready, and preparations are almost complete,” he said, stressing the importance of ensuring a smooth start. Okpebholo highlighted that Edo Line would boost both inter-city and intra-city…
Agency Report Some ram sellers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Wednesday attributed the high cost of rams to insecurity and low supply from the Northwest. The traders, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during a market survey in Abuja, said the low supply was also due to the closure of Nigeria’s borders. Malam Ahmed Mai-Samari, a livestock dealer at the Dei-Dei livestock market, told NAN that rams supply to major cities was far below expectations compared to 2024, especially from neighbouring countries. “You know we mostly get these animals from Niger and other nearby…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has intercepted and uncovered expired beverages worth N35 million in Kaduna. Addressing newsmen on Tuesday in Kaduna, Andrew Tamanuwa, Deputy Director, Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, NAFDAC Kaduna Office, said that interception of the expired beverages followed a tip-off from a good samaritan on Sunday evening. Tamanuwa said a good samaritan informed NAFDAC that two buses and a golf wagon car were loaded with expired non-alcoholic beverages heading to Kwanar Dangora, Kiru LGA in Kano State. He, therefore, said NAFDAC investigation and enforcement operatives swung into action, intercepted the vehicles…
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Lagos, praised Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and chairman of the Bill Gates Foundation, for inspiring leaders worldwide by consistently lifting the poor and underprivileged. The President, who conferred the national honour of the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Gates, noted the renowned philanthropist’s interventions in maternal health, agriculture and infectious disease research. Tinubu thanked Gates for providing global leadership that prioritised ameliorating the lives and safety of the poor and underprivileged. “Today, I would like to share my happiness and respect and acknowledge one of the greatest human…
House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education Examination Bodies has requested for the guidelines and detailed report on the conduct of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) The resolution was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Mary Ibikake (PDP-Bayelsa) at an investigative hearing organised by the committee on Monday in Abuja. The hearing was on the glitches that trailed the conduct of the 2025 examination by West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in some parts of the country. The situation saw some candidates sitting for English Language paper at about 9 p.m. without proper illumination.…