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 Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has on Tuesday arraigned two companies, JBA Advisory Ltd. and Platform Capital Investment Partners Ltd over alleged fraudulent retention of funds totaling N47.9 million and $300,000. EFCC arraigned the two companies before Justice Olubusola Okunuga on two-count charge bordering on retention of stolen property. One of the counts read that JBA Advisory Ltd between Aug. 4 and Nov. 23, 2023, dishonestly retained N47.9 million in its Providus Bank account. EFCC alleged the amount of money belonged to Dargos Homes Investment Limted. The second count accused Platform Capital Investment Partners Ltd. of dishonestly retaining…
An Ikeja High Court on Tuesday awarded N200,000 in costs and dismissed preliminary objections filed by Instagram celebrity, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). A human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), and his son, Folarin Falana (Falz), had filed a N1 billion defamation suit against VDM. Falana initiated the suit after an audio recording by cross-dresser Bobrisky accused him and his son of perverting justice. The claimants are seeking N500 million each in damages over a video posted by VDM on his social media platforms. Justice Fimisola Azeez dismissed VDM’s objections and ordered him to pay N100,000 each…
A 22-year old lady identified as Zainab Muhammadu, is set to face trial before a sharia court in Zamfara over her conversion from Islam to Christianity. According to Sahara Reporters reports, family sources claimed her crime is converting to Christianity. According to the report, Zainab’s journey of faith started when she met Pastor Samuel, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member posted to her area. Samuel shared his Christian faith with Zainab, leading to her conversion. However, upon discovering her conversion, authorities arrested Zainab. Zainab is now set to stand trial this Friday in a Sharia Court, with legal experts…
The Chairman of the Economic Financial and Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has officially handed over a confiscated luxury housing estate comprising of 753 units to the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. The Housing Minister, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, in a statement disclosed that the housing units will soon be made available for purchase for interested buyers and the procedure will be promoted extensively and overseen through the Renewed Hope Portal. The statement reads: “Today, I had the honour of hosting the hardworking Chairman of the EFCC , Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, as he officially handed over 753 duplexes…
An unidentified candidate of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has been killed by a stray bullet fired by a police officer in Ibadan This was disclosed in a post by X user @Oyoaffairs, on Tuesday. The incident occurred along Gbagi market road while the boy was on his way to take an examination in the early hours of Tuesday. NPO Reports learnt that the police were chasing a suspect’s vehicle when one of the officers discharged his firearm. The bullet struck the boy who was in a private vehicle with his father and twin brother. The student was rushed…
Adeola George, the daughter of veteran actress, Jumoke George, has returned to the country after been missing for four years. This was disclosed in an X post by the Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri on Monday. “Breaking! Adeola, daughter of popular actress, Jumoke George, who cried out that she had not heard from her daughter in four years is back home, from Mali where she was trafficked to. “Just received her with Biola Adebayo who broke the story and Niyi Johnson. Details later!” she wrote. NPO reports that George, had opened up in an interview hosted by…
Safiu Kehinde The official inauguration of Pope Leo XIV as the new Catholic Pontiff has not only brought world leaders together but also united political rivals as President Bola Tinubu met with his 2023 Presidential election opponent, Peter Obi, and former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi. NPO Reports that Pope Leo had invited Tinubu for his inauguration mass held at Rome, Italy, on Sunday. While the President met with the Pope at the event, he also met with Obi and Fayemi as disclosed in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to…
Safiu Kehinde The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E Yu Dunhai, has announced plan by the country’s investors to establish electric vehicle factories in Nigeria. Dunhai disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake in his office at the weekend. As contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Minister’s spokesperson, Segun Tomori, the Chinese ambassador harped on the imperative of enhanced collaboration between China and Nigeria in unlocking the potential of Nigeria’s Solid Minerals sector through the establishment of electric vehicle factories in Nigeria. This was in reaction to Alake’s affirmation…
Safiu Kehinde The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have edged past Egypt on penalty shootout to secure a third-place finish at the ongoing Under-20 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Following their semi-final defeat to bitter rival, South Africa, the Aliyu Zubairu-led faced off with Egypt who were defeated by Morocco at the second semi-final match. Despite already securing a spot at the upcoming 2025 U-20 FIFA World Cup, the Flying Eagles were keen to recompense their loss of the final spot with a third-place finish. However, the Egyptian proved a hard nut to crack for Nigeria as they secured an…
Safiu Kehinde Another emotional moment involving Nigerian afrobeat musician, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has surfaced online as mother of social media influencer, Martin Vincent Otse (VeryDarkMan), prayed for the singer. As captured in a post shared on Instagram, VeryDarkMan’s mother had in a video call rendered prayers for Davido which further affirmed the friendship between the influencer and the OBO crooner. This is coming few weeks after the release of the activist. NPO Reported that Davido was amongst the first public figure to condemn the arrest of VeryDarkMan by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The singer…