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
Agency Report The Federal Government has increased the compensation amount for property owners affected by the construction of the Section 1, Phase 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The government increased the compensation sum from the initial N8 billion to about N18 billion. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, made the disclosure at a stakeholders engagement on the ongoing construction of Phase 1, Sections 1 and 11 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, on Sunday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the decision was made to ensure fair compensation for the affected citizens. Umahi said, “The…
The Presidency has faulted Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for pushing his “untested agenda” as a better alternative to President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. The Presidency on Sunday reacted to a statement credited to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former vice president, criticising President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. NPO reports that Former Vice President had explained what he would done differently if he were to be Nigerian President. In what he described as trial-and-error economic policies, Atiku faulted the Tinubu’s decision…
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non teaching staff unions in tertiary institutions, says it has suspended its ongoing strike for one month, effective from Nov. 5. JAC comprises of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU). Mr Peters Adeyemi, General Secretary of NASU said this in a statement jointly signed by Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, President of SSANU on Sunday in Abuja. It would be recalled that JAC had directed it members to embark on an indefinite strike on Oct. 28, to demand for non- payment of four…
Halimah Olamide Nigerian film maker and Director of popular Shanty Town, Dimeji Ajibola has passed away. He passed away following an undisclosed illness on Sunday. He’s well known for directing popular series, Shanty Town. With a career in the film and advertising industry spanning a period of over 18 years, started off as an animator in the early years of his career and immediately became a darling in the industry offering solutions that were initially sought after abroad. Dimeji was responsible for many award winning TV ads like some of the MTN Yello animated ads, Coca-cola TV ads and many…
The Lagos State Government has announced a 15-month traffic diversion at Mile 2 for the construction of the new Transport Interchange Terminal. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Osiyemi noted that the diversion would integrate rail, bus, water and non–motorised transportation. He said the 15-month traffic diversion for the construction would begin on Nov. 11, 2024, to Feb. 16, 2026. Osiyemi, however, enjoined motorists to use alternative routes. “Motorists heading to Oshodi from Apapa will have a through traffic and vice versa. “Motorists heading to Badagry from Apapa…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to officially swear-in the seven appointed ministers tomorrow, Monday This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Sunday via an X posr he Ministers are: Dr Nentawe Yilwatda – Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction; Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi – Minister of Labour & Employment; Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu – Minister of State Foreign Affairs. “Others are Dr Jumoke Oduwole – Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment (Trade and Investment), Idi Mukhtar Maiha – Minister of Livestock Development; Yusuf Abdullahi Ata -…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) has confiscated over N4 billion worth of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja. Mr Femi Babafemi, Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, said this in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos. Babafemi said the consignments ,in 845 wraps,were confiscated by the agency’s operatives on Oct.,29. He added that the consignments ,weighing 18.72 kilograms ,were concealed in two lavatories of an Ethiopian-bound flight and that they were found during post landing cleaning of the cabin. He said that the illicit consignments were wrapped in polythene bags and hidden in the waste…
Agency Report The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Sunday confirmed the death of an adult male in a multiple accident at the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, agency’s Permanent Secretary, who confirmed this in a statement, said that several others were also injured in the accident. He said the accident happened at Ile-Epo Bust Stop, Oko-Afa, Lagos-Badagry Expressway. “The agency in response to distress calls through the 767 and 112 toll-free lines at 09.33hrs, activated its emergency response team from Igando base. “Upon arrival at the incident scene, it was discovered that several cars were involved in a…
Nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo, has emerged the Best Actor in Supporting Role for his historical thriller, “Jagun Jagun”, at the 20th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), held on Saturday in Lagos. Adebayo’s “Jagun Jagun” which earlier attracted seven nominations, also clinched the Achievement Award in visual effect and in make-up respectively. Actress Elsie Abang won the ‘Best Actress in Supporting Role’ in “KIPKEMBOI”, while Michell Lemuya emerged the ‘Best Young Promising Actor’ in “NAWI”. Also, Zolisa Xaluva won ‘Best Actor in Leading Role’ in “The Queenstown King”, while Jackie Appiah emery ‘Best Actress in Leading Role in “Red Carpet”. The…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun Command, has arrested a Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) truck driver, Afeez Adegbola, for allegedly diverting 10,000 litres of petrol belonging to the company. Mr Igbalawole Sotiyo, the state Commandant of the Corps, disclosed this while parading the suspect and his two motor boys on Saturday, in Osogbo. Sotiyo explained that the suspects were arrested on Friday at about 8:21p.m with the NNPCL truck. The commandant said that the suspect loaded 40,000 litres of petrol at Pinnacle Distribution Depot in Eleko, Lagos State. He said that the waybill indicated that…