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
By Halimah Olamide FirstBank, West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, is set to sponsor the maiden edition of the Nigerian Fintech Festival. The event is slated to hold in Lagos on Thursday September 26, 2024, at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. This was contained in a statement made available to NPO Reports on Monday. This year’s edition, themed “The Convergence to Co-Create & Celebrate Nigeria’s Truly Digital Economy,” highlights the festival’s dedication to fostering innovation and collaboration in Nigeria’s digital landscape. The event will host over 1000 industry stakeholders within the fintech and financial service sector,…
Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have neutralized two suspected oil thieves, and apprehended 18 others during different anti-illegal bunkering operations in the Niger Delta. Lt.-Col. Danjuma Danjuma, the division’s Spokesman, said in a statement in Port Harcourt on Monday, that the operations were held in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers. Danjuma said that soldiers also destroyed 13 illegal refineries, seized 60,000 litres of stolen petroleum products, seven boats, and recovered two AK-47 rifles. He further said that eight illegal connection points installed on wellheads and pipelines were uncovered during the operations. The army official stated that vandals…
Agency Report The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says its tower T372, along Gombe -Damaturu-Maiduguri 330 Kilovolt (kV) transmission line was brought down by vandals on Saturday at about 1:44am. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’S General Manager Public Affairs, said this in a statement in Abuja on Monday. Mbah said that the development had thrown the whole of Damaturu in Yobe, and Maiduguri in Borno out of power supply. She said that the vandals cut off all four tower footing, resulting in the collapse of the tower, and was discovered by TCN’s linesmen deployed on emergency patrol. According to her, Maiduguri…
Aims to Transform Edo State By Halimah Olamide The Governor-elect of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has stated that he will start from where ex-Governor, Adams Oshiomole stopped. He made the assertion while briefing news men. NPO reports the Independent National Electoral Commission, declared the winner, Okpebholo the winner of the Saturday election in Edo state, with a total vote of 291,667. He expressed his gratitude to the people of Edo State following his victory at the poll. He further affirmed that he plans to imitate what Senate President, Godswill Akpabio did in Akwa Ibom State. “I am very happy, and…
John Stones netted a stoppage-time equaliser as Manchester City snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw in a thrilling clash with 10-man Arsenal pon Sunday. The Gunners had looked like clinging on for victory having played the entire second half at the Etihad Stadium with 10 men after the dismissal of Leandro Trossard for a second bookable offence. Yet after bombarding the Gunners’ goal, pressure finally paid off deep into time added on as Stones pounced on a rebound to grab a draw that sent champions City back to the top of the Premier League. “Over the years, we’ve learnt as a…
By Halimah Olamide Former President, Muhammadu Buahri, has congratulated Edo State Governor-Elect, Monday Okpebholo on his “historic victory” at the Edo election This was contained in a statement by his spokesperson, Garba Sheu, on Sunday. He expressed hope that both the leaders of the incoming administration and of the parties that lost will work together to strengthen democracy and maintain the trajectory of the state’s development. “Congratulations to the APC and the election winner, Senator Monday Okpebholo on the historic electoral victory, and my warmest wishes for a new lease of life for Edo State and its people. “I very…
By Halimah Olamide Nigerian Businessman and billionaire, Femi Otedola, has expressed joy following his daughter, DJ Cuppy making history as the first Nigerian to host the United Nations General Assembly Opening session (UNGA). This was disclosed via his X handle, on Sunday. The UNGA Summit Youth Action Day, which focused on the theme ‘The Summit of the Future – Youth Actions Day’—convened by the Secretary-General of the UN, António Guterres, on 20-21 September. “Overwhelmed with pride as my daughter @cuppymusic makes history as the first Nigerian to host the UN General Assembly opening session.” He wrote.
By Halimah Olamide President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has congratulated the APC Gubernatorial candidate, Monday Okpebholo, over his victory in the just concluded poll. This was contained in a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser, Media and Information Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Sunday. Senator Okpebholo was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday with 291,667 votes therefore defeating other contenders for the position. President Tinubu also commended APC national leaders, Edo State leaders, and party governors for working hard to achieve victory. He says the victory testified to the people’s support for the ruling party,…
By Halimah Olamide A huge crowd of women from Kogi State have on Saturday taken to the streets to protest the persecution of the State’s former Governor, Yahaya Bello. According to the women, the Ex-Governor is being targeted unfairly, hence the demand for justice. This was contained in a statement made available to NPO Reports on Sunday. reports that Yahaya Bello was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over a N80bn money laundering case.i They called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to call the EFCC to order, insisting that the former governor had done more than…
The ongoing account of stewardship exercise of Ekiti Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) embarked upon by the Ekiti State House of Assembly has reportedly caused ripples in the state. The live-stream occured on on Thursday via its YouTube and Facebook channels, ‘Ekiti state house of assembly live.’ According to information gathered by NPO Reports,Ekiti Council Chairmen Battle Assembly over account of stewardship the decision to beam it live May not have gone down well with the Local government chairmen. There indications that the chairmen of the 16 Local Government and 22 Local Council Development Areas went…