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 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), has pegged petrol price obtained from the Dangote Refinery at N950.22 per liter in its retail stations in Lagos. This was contained in a statement signed by the NNPC Spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye on Monday. This is however line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The statement noted that PMS prices are not set by Government, but negotiated directly between parties on an arms length. “The NNPC can confirm that it is paying Dangote Refinery in USD for September 2024 PMS offtake, as Naira transactions will only commence on…
Agency Report The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has demanded a retraction of election rigging allegation made against him by the chairperson of Edo chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anthony Aziegbemi. Aziegbemi had in a statement on Sept. 14, accused the Federal Government of planning to rig the upcoming Edo Governorship Election, using Ribadu and the Department of State Service (DSS). He claimed that Ribadu had released 2 million U.S Dollars to the APC governorship candidate in the election as part of the plot. In reaction to the allegation, Ribadu’s lawyers, Charles Musa & Co, described…
Agency Report Borno state governor, Babagana Zulum has called for the support of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other stakeholders to resettle victims of the flood disaster in their respective communities. Zulum made the call while receiving the Director- General of NEMA, who was in Maiduguri to monitor and step up the interventions by NEMA and other stakeholders. He said so far there are 36 camps, opened to cater for the displaced. “These camps will be closed down gradually as the Alau dam flood water continues to recede. “The state suffered a lot from the experience of sustaining…
Safiu Kehinde Nigerian skitmaker, Oyadare Emmanuel (popularly known as Joblaq) has been arrested for wearing Army uniform. This was disclosed in a viral video shared on X yesterday. As seen in the video, security operatives suspected to be Nigerian Police Force officers, apprehended the skitmaker and ushered him to their custody. Over the years, usage of security and law enforcement agencies uniform by entertainers has been disapproved by the agencies, with some of the entertainers getting arrested in the process. In November 2023, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) issued stern warning against entertainers, skit makers, and others to…
On a cold winter’s day in June 2002, an intellectually disabled teenage girl disappeared from the New South Wales Riverina without a trace. Since then, the mystery over what happened to Amber Haigh has captivated the vast Australian farming region, due to a stunning allegation: that the 19-year-old was killed by the father of her five-month-old baby and his wife, so that they could take her child. Two decades on, Robert and Anne Geeves – both 64 – were charged with her murder, but on Monday were found not guilty after a high-profile trial. Justice Julia Lonergan found that prosecutors…
Former President Donald Trump is safe following an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf course, and a “potential suspect” is in custody, US authorities have confirmed. Secret Service agents spotted the barrel of a rifle poking through some bushes and opened fire at him, officials said. The FBI said Trump was 300-500 yards (275 to 455m) away at the time. An AK47-style firearm and scope, along with two backpacks and a GoPro camera, were later found at the scene. A witness reported seeing the suspect running from some bushes and jumping into a black Nissan car after the agents…
Safiu Kehinde The Federal Government of Nigeria has, on Sunday, received 50 tonnes of humanitarian aid donated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The the relief items, which arrived the Cargo wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 2.40pm, is to support internally displaced persons affected by the flood disaster in parts of the country. The items were received by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Office of the National Security Adviser to the President (NSA). It was presented by UAE Ambassador, Salem Alshamsi, Speaking at the presentation, Alshamsi…
Safiu Kehinde A group of parents of Oriwu Model College students in Ikorodu has, on Sunday, protested the sudden increase of boarding fees by the Lagos State Government. The parents, who carried out the peaceful protest at the gate of the college, demanded the immediate reversal of the boarding fees which was increased from N35,000 to N100,000. Mr Kazeem Oladuni, Chairman, Parents Forum Association (PFA), Oriwu College, appealed to the state Ministry of Education to reverse the increment to enable their wards resume school. “Our children were supposed to resume on Sept. 9, but we received a memo that one…
Safiu Kehinde The Federal Government has lauded the commencement of petroleum product lifting from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, describing it as a significant step towards national industrialisation and self-sufficiency in refining. Leading the government delegation to observe the historical event in Lagos, Mr Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, described the development as a landmark moment that revitalises Nigerians’ confidence in domestic industrialisation and refining capabilities. “This marks Nigeria’s return to local refining and supply of petroleum products, a significant milestone after decades of import reliance,” Edun said. The minister, accompanied by Dr…
Safiu Kehinde Nigerian Activist and the All Action Congress’s (AAC) 2023 Presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has allayed concern over possible rearrest by security operatives following his release from the Nigeria Immigration Service’s detention. Speaking in an interview on Arise TV few hours after his release on Sunday, Sowore said he is no longer a stranger to Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies as he talked down concern over his possible rearrest. He said things will be sorted as usual if he gets rearrested. “Even if they do, I am not a stranger to them. We will resolve that when we get there.”…