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
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to call the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, to order over his comments on the Ijaw. The INC was reacting to alleged comments credited to Wike in which he said the Ijaw people ”were a minority of minorities in Rivers and other South South States except Bayelsa”. In a statement in Abuja on Friday, Chief Ezonebi Oyakemeagbegha, National Publicity Secretary INC, said that the congress had taken note of the FCT minister’s remarks. ”We will continue to maintain peace and stability, as we call on President Tinubu to caution…
The Jigawa State police has said its operatives have begun investigation into the circumstances around the headless corpse of a teenager found on the side of the road in Jikas-Dabaja village of Gwaram local government area of the state. SP Lawan Shiisu, the command’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement in Dutse. Shiisu said that the teenager’s corpse was found at the scene of the incident at about 9 p.m. on Wednesday. “On Wednesday at about 2200hrs, the Divisional Police Headquarters Gwaram informed us about a corpse in Jikas-Dabaja village, Gwaram LGA. “A team of policemen rushed to the…
BudgIT, prominent civic-tech organisation, has launched its chatbot, Bimi, a web-based platform that provides real-time, accurate, and accessible information on public financial management. A statement by the organization described the innovation as pivotal in bridging the divide between government transparency and public comprehension. “It will ensure that every Nigerian can effortlessly access the critical information required for informed decision-making. “Bimi provides citizens with real-time updates on audited financial reports, budget implementation, and government spending at national and subnational levels. “It also responds quickly to questions about government policies, public services, and governance updates, provides timely access to microeconomic and macroeconomic…
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, hosted its inaugural Business Series for the year to commemorate the International Women’s Day 2025. The event themed “Against All Odds: The Impact of Women” aimed to highlight the remarkable journeys of women who have broken barriers, redefined success, and driven progress in their respective fields, aligning with this year’s International Women’s Day theme, #AccelerateAction. It took place on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM at the Tony Elumelu Amphitheatre in UBA House, Marina, Lagos. The enlightening session featured an esteemed panel of accomplished women, including Board Chairman, Africa Prudential…
One year after embarking on a journey that made history, Pelumi Nubi has arrived in Lagos to mark the milestone with a grand welcome The Lagos Tourism Ambassador, Nubi was received on Tuesday by the Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka on a courtesy visit to her office. The visit provided an opportunity to discuss her plans to further showcase Lagos as a prime travel destination, especially as her remarkable journey from London to Lagos by road reaches its one-year milestone. With this anniversary, Pelumi is also looking to give back in a meaningful way, and…
Claims They Received N30k Instead of N85k An unidentified staff of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has called out their bosses over alleged underpayment of their salaries. In a video recording made by the woman, she was seen putting on the LAWMA uniform lamenting, alleging that they are yet to be paid the new salary of N85,000 instead of N40,000. She called on her superiors to do something about the issue on ground. “We are begging you in the name of God I’m not sure it’s blood that’s running in your veins “We understand you are our boss…
The Police Command in Osun have detained a suspected cultist who allegedly shot a convenience store owner in Ede. The command’s spokesperson, SP Adeoye Adeola confirmed the arrest and detention of the suspect in a statement on Thursday in Osogbo. Adeola said the suspect allegedly shot the victim for asking him to pay for an energy drink he had purchased. “On Saturday, at around 9:00 p.m., the suspect visited the complainant’s shop in the Bihari/Ishola area of Ede, Osun, and purchased an energy drink for N500. “He then requested the complainant to lend him N400 so he could transfer a…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says it has so far disbursed N35 billion to 261,000 students in the country. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr stated this at a sensitisation programme for Edo students in Edo State University, Iyamoh, Edo, on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme is in conjunction with the Edo State Ministry of Education. “So far in Nigeria, we have disbursed over N22 billion in institutional fees, that is, money paid to institutions. “We have disbursed about N11 billion in upkeep that goes up every month. “So far, we…
A 32-year-old Pastor, Emmanuel Anthony, was on Thursday docked in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a woman’s laptops valued, N2.2million. Anthony who resides at Iwoye, Oju Ore, Otta, in Ogun is standing trial for unlawful invasion and stealing. He however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The Prosecutor, Insp Innocent Odugbo told the court that the offences were committed on Feb. 24, at 7, Emmanuel Street, Abule Egba, Lagos. Odugbo said that the defendant who knew the complainant, Mrs Chioma Okeke, from the village, came to her house under the pretense of a visit. He said that the…
By Sam Akpe Did you watch her addressing the global community in New York? Her voice evoked instant compassion. Her feminine demeanour stirred anticipated non-verbal sympathy. Then, she sobbed, and that immediately brought the hall to a pin-drop empathy. Dramatically, hot tears tumbled down her dreamy face. Cameras clicked. Emotions gripped the audience. The world watched. Silence reigned. Her voice magnified. Someone whispered, whoever hurt this woman has hurt womanhood. None of these scenes affected her audacious deportment. She seized the moment. Delivered her short speech with clarity, faultlessly playing to the eager gallery. She excellently applied all the rules…