Author: Halimah Olamide

Halimah Olamide The National Economic Council has urged President Tinubu to withdraw the tax bill from the National Assembly in order to facilitate broader discussions. The council made the decision on Thursday just few days after the Northern Governors kicked against the reform bill. According to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, this formed part of resolutions reached at the 144th meeting of the National Economic Council at the State House, Abuja. Speaking with journalists, Makinde said that the council members agreed that it was necessary to allow for consensus building and understanding of the bills among Nigerians. “NEC noted…

The Lagos State Police has assured of a clampdown on motorists using military stickers and having military head gear in front of their vehicles. This was contained in an X post by the State Police Spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin on Thursday, following reports from an X user. The X user @Puremind__ had made report that some army officials were harassing civilians at Brown junction, Aguda Surulere. According to him, he was pulled over for no reason and was threatened to have his time and fuel delayed by making him go round Lagos for their patrol. “They pulled me over for no…

No fewer than 10 persons have been killed while seven others have been injured in a building collapse in Ibadan. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning in the Jegeda Oluloyo area in Ibadan. This was disclosed by the Oyo State Fire Service Agency in a statement. The statement noted that 10 persons were recovered from the debris, while seven persons were rescued alive. It also assured that that rescue efforts are still ongoing. “The Oyo State Fire Services Agency received a distressed call at around 2 am this morning at Jegede Olunloyo area, Ibadan, of which…

Stakeholders have sought ways to utilize the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in investigative reporting. This was discussed at the Wole Soyinka Center for Investigative Journalism, WSCIJ’s 2nd edition of the Civic Space Guard programme. The event themed “AI, Free Press, and Civic Space: Tools, Challenges and Future of Investigative Reporting” held on Wednesday 30th October in Abuja. The event was moderated by moderated by Kimberly Nwachukwu, Broadcast Journalist, Nigeria Info 95.1, Abuja and Nten Ekpang, Editor, Trust TV. In her remarks, the Executive Director, WSCIJ, Motunrayo Alaka, reiterated that although AI brings on board new tools to the scene…

The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday said it has arrested 55 suspected internet fraudsters in Offa, headquaters of Offa local government area. EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale in a statement in Ilorin, said the arrests were made at different locations in the town. Oyewale said the suspects were arrested in a sting operation at their hideout following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related offences. ”Items recovered from the suspects include nine exotic cars, two bikes, laptops, smart phones as well as charms. ”The suspects will be charged…

Nigerian-American born afrobeats artiste, David Adeleke, fondly known as Davido, has set a new record of the highest Tiktok Live viewership in Africa. Davido had teamed up with Tiktok start, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly called Peller, alongside his girlfriend who is also a Tiktok sensation, Jarvis and Jo Blaq in the video. The live recorded an engagement of 389,800 viewers with a total of 164,000 people simultaneously joining the stream live. They were all seen vibing in the video with Davido’s music “Dodo”. They also received gifts from many fans on Tiktok including 377 lion gifts which is estimated to be…

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded arrests of 1246 suspects and recovered 3172 ammunitions since the 1st of October. This was contained in a statement by the police force public relations officer, Olumiyiwa Adejobi on Wednesday. These include the arrest of 371 armed robbery suspects, 186 kidnapping suspects, 242 Murder/homicide suspects, 63 suspects connected with the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, 217 rape suspects, 167 suspected cultists and recovery of 210 various firearms, 3172 ammunition of various calibres. The Police was also able to recover 118 stolen vehicles and rescue 64 victims of kidnapping across the country. The statement further…

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has mourned the death of the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Scholarship Board, Mr Abdulrahman Lekki, describing his demise as a rude shock and a big loss to the State. This was contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile. NPO Reports that Lekki passed away in the early hours of Wednesday after a brief illness. He said the deceased served the state with dedication as the Executive Secretary of the State’s Scholarship Board and was deeply committed to empowering young people through education. The…

Firstbank has joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) to promote sustainable finance, combat climate change and advance sustainable socioeconomic development for the just transition. This was contained in a press release made available to NPO Reports on Wednesday. The move is part of its commitment to sustainable finance and taking active steps towards reducing its carbon footprint. PCAF is a collaboration between financial institutions worldwide to enable harmonised assessments and disclosures of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from loans and investments. With more than 530 financial institutions from six continents, the group is rapidly expanding in North America, Latin…

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, has been granted bail of N500,000 after being charged for assaulting e-hailing driver, Stephen Awutseye at his Abuja residence. Ikwechegh was granted bail by an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Kuje, Abuja. He was arraigned on a three count charged bordering on assault and threat to life as filed by the police. Meanwhile, the defendant has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. The prosecution counsel, Mr. A. Umar, has therefore applied for a date for full-blown hearing to commence in the matter. However, counsel to the…