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
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has arrived in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State, for an official visit focused on security operations and troop morale. This marks General Oluyede’s first visit to Zamfara since assuming office as Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff on October 30, 2025. He was received at the headquarters of Operation Fansan Yamma by the Theatre Commander, Major General Waidi Idris. Upon arrival, the CDS inspected a guard of honour mounted by troops of the military operation. During the visit, General Oluyede is expected to receive a briefing on the ongoing military campaign…
Agency Report The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu says the scheme is addressing delays in corps mobilisation through reforms and stakeholder engagement. Nafiu disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, noting that the delays were caused by multiple factors. He said many of the challenges were outside the direct control of the scheme, particularly issues related to corps producing institutions and data management processes. “It is not a single factor; delays often come from late uploads by institutions and errors in the data submitted to…
Agency Report The Nigerian Army troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued 13 kidnapped passengers of a Benue Links commercial bus abducted along the Makurdi–Otukpo road on April 15, 2026. This is contained in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. The report said the troops, while conducting search-and-rescue operations, recovered the victims in the early hours of Sunday from a forest area in Okete Ward, Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue. According to the report, those rescued include Hycent Oko (56), Elaiguli Joshua (25), Orili Raphael (29), Sunday Augustine…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 12 large parcels of cocaine concealed in false bottom of food flasks. The cocaine shipment, weighing 2.80 kilograms was bound for the United Kingdom via a Virgin Atlantic Airline from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. The operation led to the arrest of two cargo agents, Ama Obinna Ufeim, 33, and Ogabi Monday Akorede, 39. Further investigations also led to the arrest of Agoro Tajudeen Moninuola, 52, identified as the sender of the consignment. In another operation, NDLEA officers at the import shed of Lagos airport intercepted…
•Mother, Doctor Argue Over Number of Babies A woman in Lagos has accused a hospital of selling one of her newborn twins after delivery. The incident occurred at Tip Top Hospital in the Abaranje area of Ikotun area in Lagos State where the woman claimed she gave birth to twins but was handed only one baby. According to details shared about the incident, the woman had used the same hospital throughout her antenatal period and scans conducted during pregnancy reportedly confirmed she was carrying twins. Sources alleged that both babies were delivered safely. However, the situation turned controversial when only…
A concerned Nigerian has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to act over reports of vandalism on the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway. In a video posted by the citizen identified simply as Ade, some of the barricades used to demarcate the roads were seen to have been vandalized. He warned that poor local oversight may be responsible for the situation. NPO reports that the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway which is valued at about N15 trillion is one of the key infrastructure projects of the current administration. Ade said the reported vandalism could slow down construction and reduce the long-term value of the…
Protest has reupted in the Igando area of Lagos State after a student of the Lagos State University simply identified as Azeezat, was killed after being knocked down by a vehicle. In videos circulating on social media, protesting students accused police officers of attempting to shield the driver involved and obscure details surrounding the incident. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement shared on its official X handle on Saturday, noting that an investigation has commenced. According to the command, officers from the Igando Division responded promptly after the accident was reported. The statement added that…
Tracka has renewed calls for transparency over the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, raising concerns about cost, environmental impact, and public accountability. According to the group, the coastal road project is not only about infrastructure but it has exposed key governance issues that need urgent public attention. Tracka noted that the total cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway remains unclear and there is limited public information on how the contract was awarded and executed. The group also raised concerns about demolitions along the project route. It said several businesses have been displaced, while questions remain over compensation and support for affected…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested a 93-year-old man and a 69-year-old medical doctor. The arrest follows intelligence-led raids targeting drug traffickers and their networks. The 93-year-old suspect, Friday Ahukanna Chigbu, was arrested at his home in Umuagbaigba, Amavo Nkwogu village, Osisioma local government area of Abia state on Tuesday 7th April 2026. A search of his residence led to the recovery of 7.7 kilograms of skunk, a strain of cannabis. The suspect claimed he had worked as a truck pusher but later learnt painting and tiling before going into the illicit drug business over a…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order a probe into the alleged missing ₦2.9 billion in the Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority. In a letter dated April 11, 2026, and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP asked the President to direct the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, and the management of both agencies to explain the whereabouts of the funds. It also called on the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, and anti-corruption agencies to investigate the allegations and recover…