Author: Halimah Olamide

By Halimah Olamide The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday in Abuja, has charged rejected Yiaga Africa’s report on the Edo State election, stating that it is full of methodological flaws. Mr Felix Morka,, the party’s National Publicity Secretary made the assertion in a statement while reacting to the report. “Election observer missions are not election management agencies and cannot usurp INEC’s statutory authority as the sole election management body in Nigeria. “Doing so would constitute a clear breach of the Electoral Act and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “While election observer missions, like Yiaga Africa, are…

Barely 16 months after his arrest, one Christian Ogbuji has been apprehended by The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for importing 817 wraps of cocaine weighing 19.40kg with an estimated value of N4.6billion This was contained in a statement issued by NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, on Tuesday in Abuja. According to Babafemi, the 48-year-old businessman was first arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, (NAIA), Abuja, on Wednesday May 10, 2023. This, he said was upon his arrival from Uganda via Addis Ababa, onboard Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 951 for ingesting 93 pellets of cocaine with a gross weight…

By Halimah Olamide Prominent Islamic Singer, Rukayat Gawat has passed on. According to information gathered by NPO Reports, her demise was announced by Ilorin-based cleric, Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah, on his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning. Gawat captivated many Muslims with her enchanting voice. However, at the time of filing this report, the case of her death remains unknown

By Halimah Olamide The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of 14 roads and bridges, affected by floods, in Ekiti State, Adamawa, Kebbi and Enugu States. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, said this while addressing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting. He said the others are in Cross River State, Ondo State, Osun State, Ebonyi, Abia and Imo states. He said the roads were awarded, in addition to a contract for the repair and rehabilitation of Gamboru Bridge along Gambor-Ngala/Kala-Balge Road in Bornu. The minister said FEC also approved a new contract for the rehabilitation of…

Alleges assassination attempt on Gov Ododo, ex-Gov Bello By Halimah Olamide The Kogi State House of Assembly has called for the immediate removal of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede. This was contained in a statement made available to NPO Reports on Monday. The assembly described Olukoyede’s conduct of the case against immediate past Governor of the state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello as “unprofessional” The legislators condemned the action, saying it was an attack on the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, and the entirety of the Kogi people. The lawmakers accused the EFCC…

By Anthony Kila When you think you have seen it all, someone or some office in this country shows you that things can always be worse. The latest case in the race from the mediocre to the absurd is the one offered in the saga of the case against Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi state. The sheer number of descriptions of the saga, and the consensus among informed observers that the whole event is ludicrous, is a testament to the situation’s absurdity. Who is playing here, though, and with what? I would have considered the whole thing farcical,…

By Halimah Olamide Dr Asue Ighodalo, Candidate of the PDP in the just concluded Edo governorship election, has said that his aspiration was never about power but a genuine desire to serve Edo people. In his thank you message to Edo people made available to newsmen on Monday in Benin, Ighodalo said he was determined to create prosperity for all in Edo. The Message reads in parts: “My good people of Edo State, in all things, we must first give thanks to God. “We are grateful for the gift of life, health, and your overwhelming love and support throughout this…

By Halimah Olamide The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won all the 260 political ward councilorship seats in the 17 Local Government Areas in Enugu State during the council polls held on Saturday. Prof. Christian Ngwu, the Chairman of Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), stated this while declaring the results on Monday in Enugu. Ngwu said the commission delayed the announcement of the councilorship election results because it was scrutinizing them. ENSIEC had earlier on Sunday declared PDP winner of all the 17 Chairmanship positions in the state. Ngwu, also the returning officer for the polls, said that ENSIEC carefully…

By Halimah Olamide The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has again warned comedians and skit makers against unauthorized use of its uniforms and other operational accoutrements in their productions. The anti-graft agency in a statement on its X (formerly twitter) account on Monday, warned that any unauthorized use of its uniforms would be met with stiff sanctions henceforth. It noted that an old video titled: “EFCC and Army Wahala” is regaining traction on social media and not portraying it in a good light. ”This, once again, compels the EFCC to reiterate its warning to skit makers and other social…

Suggests Steps for Subsequent Elections By Halimah Olamide The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), over its conduct of the just concluded Edo State Gubernatorial election. This was contained in a report by the Chairperson, CDD Election Analysis Centre, Professor Adele Jinadu on Monday. The report read; “Despite the late start in several polling units, the voting process went on smoothly. Furthermore, notwithstanding the political tension, due mainly to the identity-driven rhetoric and disinformation that characterised the electioneering campaign, the voting process on Election Day was largely peaceful. Voters cast their ballots…