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
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering the proposed Lekki International Airport and other landmark infrastructure projects across the state. Sanwo-Olu expressed the commitment contained in a statement signed by Mr Gboyega Akosile, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity on Saturday in Lagos. The governor spoke during a guided tour and official visit to Alaro City and the Universal One Development along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. Accompanied by members of the Lagos State Executive Council and top government officials, the governor revealed that regulators from the aviation industry would arrive in Lagos next week…
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has urged media organisations to bridge gender gaps in leadership and news representation. It said that this would strengthen accountability and transparency among the Journalism professionals. This is contained in a statement by the centre’s Executive Director, Motunrayo Alaka, on Saturday in Kaduna. This is in commemoration of the International Women’s Day 2025 with the theme “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment”. Alaka said that findings from the WSCIJ’s “who leads the newsrooms and the news report’’ highlighted disparities with men dominating leadership positions and women underrepresented in news content.…
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has demanded a minimum of 25% representation of women in all decision-making bodies. He made the assertion in a statement via his X handle on Saturday in commemoration of the International Women’s Day. According to the former Anambra State Governor, “women in Nigeria who have shown enormous resilience remain trapped in cycles of poverty, with limited access to basic healthcare marked by low neonatal care high infant mortality, education, and other essential services. Among the millions of out-of-school children, girls account for the majority. “They continue…
In the spirit of International Women’s Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged his administration’s commitment to providing equitable opportunities in every sector. This was contained in a statement by the President on Saturday. Celebrating the resilience, brilliance, and indispensable contributions of Nigerian women, he described Nigerian women as the bedrock of the nation. However, he acknowledged that 30 years after the Beijing Declaration, many women are still confronted with challenges that limit their potential. “I celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and indispensable contributions of Nigerian women. You are the bedrock of our nation, driving progress from our homes to our…
Popular Nigerian novelist and playwright, Mabel Dorothy Segun has passed on at the age of 95. A statement by the deceased’s family revealed that she died in the early hours of Thursday. “It is with gratitude to God for a life well spent in the pursuit of excellence in Literature, Broadcasting and Sports that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Mabel Dorothy Okanima Segun (nee Aig-Imoukhuede)” the statement read. She is survived by her son, Gbenga Seun, Daughter, Omowunmi Segun and her grandchildren. Born in Ondo Town, Segun had her secondary school education at…
Agency Report The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concern over the proposal by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) for the death penalty for those involved in the sale of counterfeit drugs. The Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr Tony Ojukwu, SAN, while presenting the commission’s dashboard report on Wednesday, said the death penalty proposal by NAFDAC continues to raise concerns regarding the balance between punishment and human rights. The month of February, Ojukwu noted also witnessed the enactment of several laws with significant human rights violations. “We also have the Edo Secret Cult…
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Police Command in Lagos State have arrested a suspect, who specializes in dealing in fake alcoholic drinks. RRS confirmed the arrest in a post shared on its X handle @rrsLagos767 on Wednesday. It stated that its operatives apprehended the suspect on Monday in Ikeja area of the state, after a five-month chase. “The suspect was arrested after five months of being on the run. “He was initially apprehended with cartons of used assorted alcoholic bottles in Maryland, Lagos, but fled the scene, abandoning the exhibits. “Several efforts to bring him in…
Halimah Olamide Nigeria’s oil sector faces threat as the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), has threatened to halt productions over the alleged impeachment plot against of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The President, IYC, Alaye Theophilus, issued the warning , while advising those with intent to destabilise Rivers State to thread with caution. This is coming on the heels of the expiration of the 48-hour ultimatum issued to Fubara for the re-presentation of the 2025 Budget before the reinstated Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly. Recall that the Supreme Court had last week reinstated all sacked members of Assembly with…
Halimah Olamide Governor of Osun, Ademola Adeleke on Tuesday visited the Ibadan Oyo state residence of former Governor of the state, Chief Bisi Akande. In the entourage of the governor was the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Adewale Egbetokun; his commissioner for Information and Orientation, Barr Kolapo Alimi, Chief Press Secretary, Olawale Rasheed. The reason for the visit was not made public. NPO Reports that Adeleke’s state has been under tension in the past few weeks over the return of local government chairmen and councilors who were returned by the judgement of Appeal Court. The situation had created tension…
An Abuja High Court on Tuesday, threatened to revoke the bail it granted to Yisa Usman, the sacked Deputy Director, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), over behaviour considered to be improper. Justice H.A. Musa, who cautioned Usman, granted the oral application by N. Orji, the prosecution lawyer, to commence the trial following the breakdown of out-of-court settlement. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police had, in the charge marked: CR/654/2024, accused Usman of character assassination and giving false information on a public servant. Usman was named as sole defendant in the two counts…