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
Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has called on Muslims to begin the search for the new moon of Shawwal 1446 AH from Saturday. The announcement was made in a statement on Friday in Sokoto by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto. According to Junaidu, the directive aligns with Islamic tradition, which relies on moon sighting to determine the start of a new month. He explained that the sighting of the Shawwal crescent would mark the end of Ramadan…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, fixed May 8 for judgment in a suit filed by MultiChoice Nigeria Limited against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). MultiChoice is seeking to stop the FCCPC from sanctioning it over its recent increase in the DStv and Gotv subscription. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after counsel for the MultiChoice, Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN, and FCCPC’s lawyer, Prof. J.E.O. Abugu, SAN, adopted their processes and presented their arguments for and against the suit. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Omotosho had, on March 12, restrained FCCPC from…
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and other dignitaries paid tribute on Thursday to the late Dr Doyin Okupe, a former Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Olusegun Obasanjo. They praised Okupe’s virtues during a Service of Songs organised by Trinity House at Victoria Island, Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Okupe also served as Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement by his by Mr Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, described Okupe as a distinguished statesman, seasoned public affairs commentator, and dedicated public servant.…
The Ogun Government said on Thursday that the high cost of converting to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) from fossil fuel is discouraging its adoption. Gov. Dapo Abiodun stated this at the third edition of the Chemical Handlers and Users Workshop. The event was organised by the State Ministry of Environment in Abeokuta. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workshop had the theme ‘Clean Energy for a Healthier State: Reducing Pollution through Sustainable Energy Solutions.’ Abiodun, represented by his deputy, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, said reducing pollution through sustainable energy solutions was crucial in tackling environmental challenges. He explained…
Sen. Godswill Akpabio has commended the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate matters, Sen. Bashir Mohammed, on ensuring that there are no leakages of private communication between the presidency and the senate. Akpabio, who is President of the senate, stated this on Thursday in the office of the special adviser, describing his performance as unprecedented in the area of making communication between the senate and President Tinubu far easier than in the past . He said: “Let me put on record that since Mohammed’s assumption of office as special adviser to Tinubu on National Assembly (senate matters), we…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday cried out over an alleged plot to rope him and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos into a purported financial fraud. He said the plot is being orchestrated by President Bola Tinubu. According to Atiku, the Lagos Governor is being accused of providing money for his (Atiku’s) presidential campaign in the 2023 election in which Atiku and Tinubu were contestants. A statement signed by Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to Atiku and made available to the NPO Reports, said that Sanwo-was said to have made the funds available to Atiku through one Mrs Aisha Achimugu.…
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, Ikeja, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced the interception of contraband worth N1.72 billion from smugglers in last one month. The Customs Area Controller of FOU Zone A, Comptroller Kola Oladeji, made this disclosure on Wednesday during a media briefing in Lagos. Oladeji stated that the seized contraband included 3,832 bags of 50kg foreign parboiled rice, equivalent to seven trucks, and 27 units of used (Tokunbo) vehicles. He added that officers also confiscated 494 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), totalling 14,820 litres, along with 27 bales of used clothing. “Other seizures…
The Bangladesh High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Masudur Rahman, announced that relations between Bangladesh and Nigeria have significantly strengthened in recent years. He highlighted that bilateral trade has grown from 50 million to more than 100 million dollars Rahman made this statement on Wednesday in Abuja at a reception marking the 54th Independence and National Day celebration of Bangladesh. Rahman highlighted the growing interest of businesses and entrepreneurs from both countries in forming mutually beneficial partnerships. He noted flourishing collaborations in various sectors, including ICT, agriculture, knitwear, government-to-state trade, and defense and diplomatic training through university partnerships. “Bangladesh has deep…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested 37 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Ilorin, Kwara. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, 15 of them were arrested in Tanke Oke-Odo area of Ilorin, on Wednesday while 22 of the suspects were arrested on March 22, in Tanke, Alao Farm Estate, Yidi Road, and Irewolede areas of Ilorin. He said that the arrest of the 37 suspects followed credible intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities. ”Items recovered from them at the point of arrest included eight luxury cars, smartphones and high-end laptop computers. ”The suspects…
The Rivers Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has charged the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG) to critically drive the vision of restoring law, order and public trust to the state. Ibas made the remark in a statement to newsmen issued after the swearing-in of Prof Ibibia Worika as the new SSG in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. The Administrator, during the event, also charged Worika to ensure that every policy, decision and action was in consonance with his administration’s mandate to restore law and order. He urged him to ensure the stabilisation of the polity and the…