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
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recovered 636,600 bottles of codeine-based syrup worth N4.4 billion in street value at Port Harcourt Port Complex, Onne, Rivers. This was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the drugs were intercepted in shipments from India on Dec. 9, Wednesday, Dec. 11 and Dec. 13 . He said that the seizures were made during joint examination of four containers by NDLEA officers, men of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and other security agencies at the port. This,…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the failure to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN to work with appropriate anti-corruption agencies to probe allegations that over N57 billion of public funds are missing, diverted or stolen from the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in 2021 alone.” This was contained in a statement by the Deputy Director, SERAP, Kolawole Oluwadare, on Sunday. The allegations are documented in the 2021 audited report released last month by the Office of the Auditor-General…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has debunked rumors on social media regarding the death of its chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. A statement by the Chairman’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, on Saturday said he is hale and hearty. “Our attention has been drawn to a fake news narrative circulated by a section of the social media claiming the purported death of the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu at a London hospital. “The story first appeared on Monday, 9th December 2024. “We hereby appeal to the public to disregard the rumour. Prof. Yakubu is alive, hale and hearty.” He…
First Bank of Nigeria has dismissed allegations of a N7billion fraud case, describing it as “unfounded” and “unsupported by any factual evidence. This was contained in a statement by the bank’s Acting Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Olayinka Ijabiyi. “We have been made aware of a recent publication by Tech Cabal containing allegations of fraud involving our institution. “We wish to categorically state that the story is entirely unfounded and not supported by any factual evidence.” This is following a recent publication by Tech Cabal, a tech-based publication. According to the institution, it has built an outstanding reputation for…
Justices A.N. Erhabor and W.I. Aziegbemhin of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City and Justice F. A. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba have convicted and sentenced seven internet fraudsters to various jail terms. The convicts identified as Precious Okeleke, Austine Iwuner, Saint Felix, Ododo Mathias, Idahosa Kelvin, Bankole Adaranijo, Owie Osasenago Stephen were convicted and sentenced between December 10 and 12. They were prosecuted on one-count separate charges bordering on obtaining by false pretense, retention of proceeds of crime and possession of fraudulent documents by the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Commission. The charge…
The FCT Police Command has announced the ban of the use of firecracker and knockouts during the festive season. This was contained in a statement by the FCT Command Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, on Saturday. The ban is implemented to ensure the safety of all residents and to protect lives and property throughout the festive season. CP Olatunji Disu, psc, emphasizes that the use of these items can lead to unnecessary panic and anxiety within the community. Additionally, they present significant risks, including fire hazards and other preventable incidents. He noted that violators, including sellers and users of firecrackers…
Vice-President, Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration and naming of a $315 million dollars oil production and storage facility. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications, Office of the Vice-President, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Nkwocha explained that the facility, which is fully Nigerian-owned oil and gas company acquired by Oriental Energy Ltd., is scheduled for commissioning on Dec. 14. He said that after the event in Dubai, the Vice-President will proceed to Saudi Arabia to perform a…
The Lagos State Government has been declared the South West runner-up in the Nigeria Governors Forum organized Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge. This was contained in a statement by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and publicity, Gboyega Akosile on Friday. The event held on Thursday in Abuja. The State, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu won a $400,000 monitory award for being the best from the South West region. The Primary Health Care (PHC) Leadership Challenge is a flagship programme of the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF to revamp the Primary Health Care Under One Roof (PHCUOR) policy in…
Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, fired from all cylinders to record a 9-0 win over their counterparts from Niger Republic on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the victory is recorded in the second match of this year’s WAFU U17 Girls’ Cup, taking place in Ghana. In a statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Head of Communications, the Flamingos started brilliantly, with Aishat Animashaun scoring after only five minutes, following an in-swinger by Mary Mamudu. 2024 FIFA World Cup star Shakirat Moshood then started her own song, as she produced a screamer from 35 yards that saw the ball sail…
The Federal Government has given a one-month ultimatum to developers along the Lagos shoreline to regularize their activities or face revocation and demolition. This is contained in a statement by Mr Salisu Haiba, Director of Press and Public Relations, on Thursday in Abuja. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, issued the warning following an inspection visit to the Lagos Lagoon Estates and shoreline front. According to the minister, developments along the Lagos shoreline must comply with existing laws and regulations to ensure orderliness. He added that his meeting with the Lagos State Governor led to an agreement…