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
The House of Representatives has confirmed the passing of its Deputy Chief Whip, Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga. This was contained in a statement by the Reps Spokesperson, Akin Rotimi Jr., on Wednesday. Recall that NPO reported that Onanuga passed after a brief illness on Wednesday. “It is with profound sorrow that the House of Representatives announces the passing of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, who, until her demise, served as the Deputy Chief Whip of the House, representing the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State.” Rotimi described her as a dedicated public servant, a visionary leader, and a…
Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war, mediators Qatar and the US say. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani said the agreement would come into effect on Sunday so long as it was approved by the Israeli cabinet. US President Joe Biden said it would “halt the fighting in Gaza, surge much needed-humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians, and reunite the hostages with their families”. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the deal’s final details were still being worked on, but he thanked Biden for “promoting” it.…
Outgoing US President Joe Biden warned of a “dangerous” oligarchy taking shape in America, as he delivered his farewell address and brought a decades-long career in politics to an end. “Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that really threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedom,” he said on Wednesday. Biden, 82, took aim at an ultra-wealthy “tech-industrial complex” which he said could wield unchecked power over Americans. He also used his final televised speech from the White House to issue warnings about climate change and social media disinformation. Speaking from…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken steps to cut the demand and supply chain of vandalised manhole and gully inlets covers on FCT roads. Mr Adamu Gwary, Director, Department of Security Services, FCT Administration, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. NPO recalls that an aggrieved TikTok user had raised alarm that most of the manhole covers have been carted away with rubbles found across some of the spot indicating that they were recently done by the suspected vandals. The FCT Security Committee had on Jan. announced the…
The episode one of ‘The Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOLagos) Season 3’ has set a new Showmax record for the most first-day stream in Nigeria and Ghana. Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head, Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice Nigeria, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Tejumola said the Africa Magic original which premiered as a fast-follow release on Jan. 13, on Showmax, was also the third most streamed title on the platform across Africa on its first day of release. She said the social media conversations on the reality TV show also saw the hashtag, #RHOLagos,…
The Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has said that N580 billion is needed for the rehabilitation of runways across the country as some have outlived their life span. Kuku made the remark during the tour of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) by the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr Kana Ibrahim on Wednesday. She explained that the life span of an airport runway was between 20 to 25 years and most of the airports were built in 1978. She said that many of FAAN’s facilities, including terminals…
Nigeria has been drawn alongside Senegal, Sudan and Congo Brazzaville in Group D of the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN). The tournament has now been moved to August 2025, but with Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda still to jointly host. At the draw held inside the famous Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi on Wednesday, joint-hosts Kenya head Group A that also includes Morocco, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. Kenya and 2018 winners Morocco will clash in the opening match of the tournament organised for players in the local league. Nigeria’s Home-based Super Eagles won the silver-medal in 2018.…
Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has sympathised with the family of the late member of House of Representatives, Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga. In a condolence message on Wednesday, Abiodun described the passing of the lawmaker as devastating and shocking. He noted that Onanuga’s death was a monumental loss to Ogun, in particular, and Nigeria, as a whole. Onanuga represented Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency, serving as the Deputy Chief Whip in the Green Chamber. She died early Wednesday after a brief illness. She was born on Dec. 2, 1965. The governor described her as a fearless leader, a loyal party member, and…
The Police Command in Katsina, have confirmed that the medical doctor, Dr Murtala Sale-Dandashire, who was shot at Kankara General Hospital “is alive.” The Command’s Public Relations Officer PPRO, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Katsina. NPO reports that he was shot by bandits who invaded the General Hospital in Kankara town, Kankara local government area of Katsina State on Tuesday night. The bandits also reportedly abducted five patients during the attack while several other patients were injured. The news about Dr Sale-Dandashire, went viral via X handle that the doctor…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunications companies to disconnect the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes assigned to nine financial institutions due to unpaid debts. This was made known in a public notice signed by NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Mr Reuben Muoka, on Wednesday. According to the commission, the affected banks must settle their outstanding debts by Jan. 27, 2025 or risk losing access to their USSD codes. The NCC noted that the codes, which are essential for enabling mobile banking services, could be reassigned to other applicants if the debts remained unresolved. The commission revealed that…