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
LSafiu Kehinde Nigerian Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a N100.3 billion defamation lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This is coming barely a week after the drama at the Red Chamber where Natasha had protested over seat arrangement, lashing out at the Senate President for changing her seat. The Kogi lawmaker accused Akpabio of gender discrimination during the heated argument last week Thursday. NPO earlier reported the vote by members of the Senate referring Natasha to the disciplinary committee over the incident. Meanwhile, the Kogi state lawmaker had proceeded to the Federal High Court to file the N100 billion defamation…
The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, says that terrorist groups were adapting tactics, leveraging new technologies and exploiting socio-political vulnerabilities Laka said this in Abuja on Tuesday, during the Stakeholders’ Meeting on the review of the National Counter Terrorism Strategy (NACTEST). He said that the threats faced Nigeria in 2016, and those anticipated then, were quite different from the realities of the current security environment. According to him, this dynamic nature of the threat landscape necessitates a comprehensive review of NACTEST to ensure its continued effectiveness in countering terrorism in Nigeria. ”In light of these…
A driver, who is yet to be identified, crushed to death a 12-year-old student and injured her 15-year-old sister while speeding on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident via an X post on Tuesday. Hundeyin said that the incident happened on Monday at 3:35 p. m. at Ogundare Bus-Stop on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. The image maker said that the driver hit the siblings on their way home from school. “A driver, who is yet to be identified, while plying the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane on speed hit two female…
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commended The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) for the in-country fabrication of two Single Point Mooring (SPM) buoys by Prime Sources Limited (PSL,) an indigenous company based in Warri, Delta State. SPMs are floating facilities used for loading liquids and gas offshore and were first fabricated locally for the Bonga floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) in 2006 by Dorman Long Engineering Limited with headquarters in Lagos. SPDC awarded the contract for the two buoys to the indigenous…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has denied claims that its officials knocked down two students while chasing a vehicle on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane. This is contained in a statement on Monday by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at LASTMA. “LASTMA’s attention has been drawn to a misleading report titled, ‘Two students knocked down as LASTMA officials chase vehicle on BRT Lane. “We categorically refute the claims, which misrepresent the facts and attempt to misinform the public regarding the tragic incident,” he said. Adebayo clarified that LASTMA officials do not engage in…
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, adjourned the money laundering case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to March 6 and 7, 2025, for continuation of trial. The court adjourned after the prosecution counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, called his two witnesses, one on subpoena. When Pinheiro, SAN, called the first witness, Segun Joseph Adeleke, the Defendant’s Counsel, Joseph Daudu, SAN, objected, saying that the witness’ name was not included in the initial list of witnesses provided by the prosecution. This was just as the Court admitted the…
The National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, has pleaded with Nigerians to come to his aid by raising the N100 million ransom demanded by his kidnappers. This was contained in a now viral video where the youth leader was seen weeping with gun pointed to his chest. “Nigerians, please help me! Your donation, N100,000, N50,000, or N1,000,000, can go a long way in saving my life. “My name is Prince Eniola Ojajuni. God bless you. Aderohunmu, please help me spread this video.” According to a statement by the National Secretary of the council, Abiodun Aderohunmu,…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has warned fruit dealers and sellers against using calcium carbide on fruit ripening for commercial purposes. The warning was made by the NAFDAC Coordinator in Sokoto state, Mr Abdulsalam Lawal, during a public awareness campaign at fruits market on Monday in Sokoto. Lawal urged fruit dealers and sellers to stop the dangerous practice, which he noted was harmful, stressing that it posed serious risks to public health. He warned that the use of calcium carbide could lead to severe health issues, including kidney damage, cancer, hypertension, and even terminal…
Agency Report An aggrieved widow, Dr Jane Uche, has appealed to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to resolve the issue of SIM loss, which is preventing her children from registering for the UTME. Uche made the appeal during a phone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday. While narrating her ordeal, she urged JAMB to make provisions for children of deceased parents whose phone numbers were used to generate profile codes. The widow explained that her late husband had used his phone number to generate profile codes for their two children in previous…
Pope Francis remains in critical condition, according to the Vatican, with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure “which is currently under control,” the Vatican said Sunday, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia in both his lungs. It added that Francis, who was hospitalized over a week ago, has not shown further respiratory crises since yesterday evening. Some of his blood tests indicate “an initial, mild, renal failure, which is currently under control,” the Vatican said, adding that the Pope continues to be “vigilant and well oriented.” Francis, who continues to receive oxygen, took part in the Holy Mass…