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
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to host the 18th annual Lagos State Town Hall meeting on security. This was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso on Wednesday. The meeting themed, “Data & Technology Driven Security: The Way Forward” is a major summit for stakeholders in the sector It is slated to hold at Lagos House Ikeja on the 18th of December, 2024. Guests are expected to be seated by 12 Noon. On the agenda is the presentation of patrol vehicles and other equipment to security operatives. The Lagos State Security Trust Fund Executive…
The National Grid has once again collapsed , plunging many Nigerians into darkness. This was disclosed by the Nigeria National Grid via its official X handle, @NationalGridNg, on Wednesday. “Breaking: Major Grid Set Back has occurred! “Restoration to commence.” The post read. NPO reports that this is the twelfth time in 2024, that the grid will be experiencing anther collapse. NPO reports that the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s had earlier issued a directive to gas producers to cease supplying gas to indebted generation companies (GenCos). NMDPRA stated that the substantial debts owed to producers had hindered their…
Halimah Olamide The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has disclosed that an Allied Air Cargo aircraft has skidded off runway 22 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This was contained in a statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah on Wednesday. According to the statement, the incident occurred at 10:05am with the aircraft’s registration number, 5N-JRT. There were five persons on board with no injury reported. The statement noted that the airport emergency Response team is on the scene along with accident investigators. “At 10:05am on December 11, 2024, an Allied Air Cargo…
Renowned lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Adebayo Adenipekun, has filed a lawsuit against Human Rights Activist, Mr. Dele Farotimi. This was contained in a court document dated 9th of Decmber, 2024 from the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan. Adebayo Adenipekun, SAN, is listed as the claimant while Dele Farotimi and Dele Farotimi Publishers are listed as the first and second defendants respectively. The court document reads: “You are hereby commanded that within 30 (thirty) days of the service of this writ on you, inclusive of the day of such service you do cause an appearance to be…
Sequel to the reported opposition of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), to the VAT reforms, the Chairman, Presidential Fiscal Policy & Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele has made more clarifications. Oyedele made the clarification via his X handle, @taiwoyedele in a statement on Wednesday. NPO reports that the RMAFC Chairman, Dr. Mohammed Shehu, had earlier dismissed allegations of its opposition, describing it as “false” and “malicious.” Highlighting issues that the reforms seeks to address, Oyedele noted that the VAT was introduced via a decree in 1993 to replace the sales tax which was being administered by states…
The Acting American Consul General, JoEllen Gorg, has on Tuesday met with the Foundation of Investigative Journalism Founder (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo. This was contained in an X post via the United States Diplomatics Mission in Nigeria handle @USinNigeria on Tuesday. According to the post, press freedom is an integral component of a vibrant, functioning democracy. She stressed the importance of of a free press in keeping the public informed and promoting transparency and accountability. “Acting U.S. Consul General JoEllen Gorg met with Fisayo Soyombo founder/editor-in-chief @fijnigeria and discussed the important role of a free press in keeping the public informed…
Rapper Jay-Z has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl after the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000, allegedly alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs. The accuser, who is identified as “Jane Doe”, said the assault happened at an after-party. A federal lawsuit – which originally only named Combs – was refiled on Sunday in New York to add Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter. Both men deny the allegations. According to NBC News, Sky’s US news partner, the lawsuit claims the girl was dropped off at the VMAs at Radio City Music Hall by a friend – she did not have a…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Idowu Philips, popularly known as “Mama Rainbow”, has said that life is just starting for her at 82. Mama Rainbow took to her instagram page, @mamarainbowofficial, to celebrate this milestone. She celebrated her 82nd birthday on Sunday She wrote: “Age is just a number! “At 82, I’ve decided life is just getting started. I refuse to get old -feeling 45 and fabulous every single day! “Stay young at heart, my friends. “#youngAtHeart#82TheNew45#NeverTooLate#AgelessVibes “happy Sunday my children my family and friends.” Some colleagues in the industry also took to the comment section to celebrate with her. Yomi Fabiyi…
Says They Attacked, Kidnapped Him Popular Dancer and songwriter, Idowu Smart, fondly known as LilSmart, has called out record label boss, Azeez Fashola, widely known as Naira Marley and Zinoleesky for attempting to kidnap him. He disclosed this via his verified instagram handle, @lilsmart_ on Sunday. Narrating his ordeal, he said he was stripped naked, robbed of his skate, necklace, wallet containing $300 and his trouser containing his key. He also alleged that he was taken into a bush where he was nearly killed. The dancer who is popularly known for his dance step, Tesumole, further claimed that if anything…
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, in in collaboration with Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, have eliminated bandits operating in Taraba and Benue States. This was contained in a statement by the army on Sunday. The operation, codenamed “Operation Golden Peace,” aims to restore peace and security in the region. On December 7, 2024, the troops launched a well-coordinated clearance operation in the Akahagu and China villages of Ukum Local Government Area in Benue State. The operation extended to Ikayor village, where troops engaged bandits linked to the notorious criminal Akiki Utiv, also known as “Full Fire.” The bandits…