Author: Halimah Olamide
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
Says It’s Up to CBN to Take Action Over Naira-Dollar Abuse Safiu Kehinde Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reacted over the viral video of the state’s Asset Recovery chairman, Kelly Okungbowa, who was spotted spraying Naira notes on strippers at a social event. As captured in the video shared on X on Sunday, the strippers flaunted their before the impressed Asset Recovery boss, who in acknowledgement of the dancers performance, sprayed wads of Naira notes on them. Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) 2007 Act, Section 21(3), stated that spraying of, dancing or matching on the Naira or…
A member of the National Youths Service Corps, Ushie Rita, has raised alarm over concerns for her safety, calling on the public to hold the NYSC board accountable should any harm come to her. NPO reports that the corps member had earlier taken to her tiktok page @talktoraye to express distress over the soaring cost of living particularly as a youth corper. The corps member further stated that it is overwhelming for her especially as it is the first time she will be living alone. “I just want to say this to our President, I don’t know if there has…
The Olú of Warri, His Majesty Ògíamẹ̀ Atuwatsé III CFR, has sparked mixed reactions from the public after being seen using an electric scooter while performing his ancestral duties. In a video posted on X by @NigeriaStories ,the monarch was seen in his regal attire riding on the scooter with his security detail running to catch up with him. The unexpected fusion of modern technology with tradition has drawn mixed reactions from the public, with some praising it and others questioning its appropriateness. @EuchariaUrantaO, said “Africans! What in God’s name is this? The King has to use an electric scooter…
Following report of alleged extortion of citizens traveling by some police officers along the Lagos Airport Road, the Airport Police Command has stated that it has commenced investigations. This was stated by Spokesperson, Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, via the the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) of the Police force X handle, @policeNG_CRU on Saturday. NPO reports that the statement is in response to an X user, @General_Somto, who brought the issue to public notice, calling for action to be taken. “Something Should Be Done About Police Officers At Lagos AirPort Road. They Will Stop You And Try To Extort You…
Agency Report The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says its discoveries at the three open drug markets could destroy the lives of millions of Nigerians. The Agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye disclosed this during a news conference in Lagos on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that NAFDAC on Feb.10, started enforcement operations at the Idumota Open Drug Market, Ariaria Drug Market in Aba and Bridge Market in Onitsha. Adeyeye said that 100 40-feet truckloads of fake, banned, unregistered drugs and narcotics were evacuated from the markets. According to her, the enforcement operations…
The Lagos State Police Command has denied the reports making the rounds that a man was detained for marrying a second wife saying he was detained for alleged domestic violence. The Command’s Spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, debunked the report in a post shared on his X handle, @benHundeyin, on Friday. This response comes after publications in some online media, with the headline: “Lagos woman uses police to detain husband for allegedly taking second wife.” It was reported that the man had been detained at the Ejigbo Police Station, on the orders of his aggrieved wife, for allegedly taking a second…
An Abuja-based lawyer, Alexander Oketa, has dragged the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede before an Abuja court over land ownership tussle . The ownership issue is between Jona Brothers Construction Limited and one Chief Michael Adeojo (Chairman of Elizade Motors), Acting on behalf of his clients, Jona Brothers, the suit has the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN as Respondents. He is asking the court to order the respondents to pay the plaintiffs, N500 million as general damages. Oketa had urged the EFCC chairman to…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Adamawa Command has seized smuggled Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) worth N22.9 million along the Nigeria-Cameroon border. ACG Husseini Ejibunu, in charge of Operation Whirlwind, disclosed this during a press conference in Yola on Friday. He said that the seized exhibits were intercepted at Maiha, Mubi, Gurin, and Belel flashpoints in the state. “This operation was intelligence-driven and executed with precision, reflecting the unwavering commitment of the NCS to safeguarding our nation’s resources and ensuring compliance with the law,” he said. Ejibunu noted that PMS smuggling remained a significant challenge, fueled by economic disparities and the…
Agency Report Ace Nigerian music superstar, Davido has dropped a new single, ‘Be There Still’, as fans keenly wait for his upcoming fifth studio album, ’ 5IVE’ . The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the hit single released on Friday is a dynamic blend of Afrobeat and contemporary sounds. The 5-time Grammy-nominated singer announced the release with a post via his X handle, @davido, with the caption, “Midnight we feast” moments earlier before dropping the song. ‘Be There Still’ presents an impressive production team, featuring Marvey Muzique, DJ Maphorisa, and Black Culture as producer and the track’s mixing…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick and Wilson Odobert was on target twice for Tottenham Hotspur as the two Premier League strugglers reached the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday. Fernandes converted two penalties and got the other from open play as United came from behind to beat 10-man Real Sociedad 4-1 on the night and 5-2 on aggregate. The Spanish visitors had led early from the first penalty at Old Trafford converted by Mikel Oyarzabal, but their comeback hopes ended in a red card for substitute Jon Aramburu, and Diogo Dalot got the final United goal. Spurs overturned…