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
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has expressed grief over the death of veteran journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, describing him as a courageous and principled media professional. Akpabio, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, said Oladipo’s death was a major loss to Nigeria’s media industry and the country at large. He commended the late journalist for his contributions to journalism, public discourse and the development of online media in Nigeria. The Senate President extended his condolences to Oladipo’s family, friends, colleagues and professional associates, particularly members of the Guild…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has offered whistleblowers between 2.5 per cent and 5 per cent of recovered stolen Nigerian assets for information that leads to the recovery of such assets held abroad. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this on Wednesday while delivering a lecture at the Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime in the United Kingdom. Olukoyede said the incentive was part of efforts to encourage citizens to provide credible information on stolen Nigerian assets hidden or transferred outside the country. “The citizens must be encouraged with your whistleblower protection. If any of you is privy to…
The Political support for the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections has received a boost, as stakeholders in Kwara Central reaffirmed their loyalty to the party and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. NPO Reports that this follows the recent defection of Senator Saliu Mustapha, who represents Kwara Central in the National Assembly, from the APC to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking with journalists in Ilorin on Wednesday, stakeholders from Gambari Ward 1 in Ilorin East Local Government Area, Mustapha’s home ward, alongside APC ward chairmen in Kwara Central, said the senator’s decision would…
Agency Report Global music icons Celine Dion, Beyonce and Taylor Swift have paid glowing tribute to legendary country music singer, Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80. The American singer, songwriter and actress died on Tuesday, her family announced on Instagram. Following the report of her passing, Hollywood and country music stars, and her fans around the world have continued to flood social media with messages, celebrating the life and times of the singer. In a post on Instagram, multiple Grammy-winning singer Celine Dion said: “Dolly… you were pure light, with a kind heart and a generous spirit.…
The Nigerian media industry has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of veteran journalist and Publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo. Oladipo, who was also a former Politics Editor of PUNCH Newspapers, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 56. His death came as a shock to colleagues, friends and associates, as he was reportedly in his usual state of health earlier in the day. According to reports, Oladipo had gone to the gym with his wife on Tuesday morning before proceeding with his other engagements. He was also active on social media and…
Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE have increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N1,185 to N1,200 per litre. The new price took effect on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The refinery announced the adjustment in a notice to customers issued on Tuesday by its Group Commercial Operations. The communication, titled “PMS Price Change Communication (N1,185 Per Litre to N1,200 Per Litre),” informed customers of revised prices for gantry and coastal deliveries. According to the notice, the coastal price increased from N1,562,265 per metric tonne to N1,582,380 per metric tonne, while the gantry price rose…
Agency Report The All Progressives Congress (APC) has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police to investigate and prosecute Mr Abayomi Hunye. The party accused Hunye of impersonation for allegedly parading himself as its governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun election. Mr Ayoola Olajolo, APC Director of Administration, signed the petition made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. Olajolo described Hunye as an imposter, saying his actions infringed the law and posed a threat to public peace and electoral integrity. He urged the police to investigate Hunye and prosecute him for alleged impersonation and other offences arising from his activities. “I…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has apologised to commuters and residents of Edo and Delta states over the deplorable condition of the Benin-Sapele Road, which has caused untold hardship to the people. The minister also ordered the arrest of the contractor and concessionaire, as well as others found removing asphalt from federal roads without authorisation. Umahi offered the apology and issued the directive on Tuesday in Benin during an inspection tour of some major roads in Edo. The minister thanked Edo youths for remaining calm despite the hardship caused by the condition of the road, noting that their restraint…
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has criticised the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for inviting former Liberian President, George Weah to speak at its annual conference. Falana accused Weah’s administration of undermining judicial independence in Liberia and questioned the decision to invite him to address lawyers on democracy and the rule of law. He spoke in a video posted on the NBA’s YouTube channel on Monday, a day after Weah delivered the keynote address at the NBA’s 66th Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Falana said the NBA should stop inviting African leaders whom…
The Police Command in Ogun has dismantled an alleged illegal baby factory at Abaren village, Mowe, arresting six suspects, including an attending nurse and rescued two pregnant women and four children. The command’s Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Oluborode Opeyemi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abeokuta. Opeyemi said the operation was conducted on Monday at about 8:00 a.m. following sustained intelligence on alleged human trafficking and illegal adoption activities at the facility. Opeyemi said that the operatives stormed the syndicate hideout on Toluwalase street, Abaren village, via Gbarinmole, a suburb of Mowe, where the victims and…