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 Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is set to host her Civic Space Guard Conference in Abuja. This was contained in a statement by the CEO, WSCIJ, Motunrayo Alaka. The conference themed ‘AI, free press and civic space: Tools, challenges and the future of investigative reporting’ is slated to hold on Wednesday, 30 October 2024 by 10am at Centenary Hall, Ibeto Hotels, Apo, Abuja. This conference seeks to explore the critical relationship between a free press, civic space, and investigative reporting, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies. It is…
The proportion of women killed in armed conflicts doubled in 2023 compared to 2022, accounting for 40 per cent of all deaths in war, while UN-verified cases of conflict-related sexual violence increased by 50 per cent. The findings come in the Secretary-General’s latest annual report on women, peace, and security. The rise in death and violence is “taking place against a backdrop of increasing blatant disregard of international law designed to protect women and children during war,” according to UN Women, the lead agency on the report. The UN recorded at least 33,443 civilian deaths in armed conflicts in 2023,…
Agency Report The Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector (NUPCPS), has urged the Federal Government to release funds for the payment of accrued rights portion of retirees’ pension benefits. The National Chairman of NUPCPS, Mr Sylva Nwaiwu, at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday also urged the Federal Government to pay N32,000 pension increment to pensioners. He said that Nigerian workers who retired from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) about 20 months ago (March, 2023 till date) were yet to be paid their retirement benefits. According to him, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF)…
The Former Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, has pledged his commitment to serving President Bola Tinubu and the nation at large again. This is following his new appointment as the Special Adviser to the President on Public Communications and Orientation on Wednesday. He expressed his appreciation to the President in a post on X for his confidence in him. “I sincerely thank my Leader and the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for once again, reposing his confidence in me. “I will always be proud to serve you and Nigeria again and again. Thank you Mr President.”…
Crossdresser, Idris Okuneye otherwise known as Bobrisky, has been rushed to the hospital. According to information gathered by NPO Reports, he was rushed after developing a sudden rise in temperature. This is following his arrest by operatives of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on Monday at Seme border where he attempted to flee the country. Meanwhile, a source disclosed that he will be taken to court and freed once his health condition is stable.
President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council (FEC) have on Wednesday scrapped the Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of Sports Development. This was contained in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga. He disclosed that there will now be a ministry of regional development to oversee all regional development commissions. “There will now be a ministry of regional development to oversee all the regional development commissions, such as Niger Delta Development Commission, North West Development Commission, South West Development Commission , North East Development Commission. “The National Sports Commission will take…
By Halimah Olamide Popular Nollywood Actress, Halima Abubakar, has apologized to Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries after admitted to making false allegations against him She admitted to this and tendered the apology letter via her social media platform. NPO reports that the feud between actress and the clergyman started following allegations by the actress, claiming she had an affair with him, which allegedly contributed to her being bedridden. Following these allegations, a Federal Capital Territory High Court ordered Abubakar to pay N10m as damages to the cleric for publishing derogatory comments against him. In the apology which she…
Agency Report The 15-day ultimatum issued by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) to the Federal Government to meet its demands is set to expire on Oct. 23. The group had threatened to embark on strike should the government fail to address the contentious new scheme of service for polytechnic lecturers across the country. As the deadline approaches, more lecturers have endorsed the ASUP National Executive Council’s (NEC) position to mobilise members to withdraw their services once the ultimatum expires. Dr Iloma Richard, ASUP Zone D Coordinator, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Wednesday…
Agency Report Vinicius Junior scored a hat-trick as title holders Real Madrid fought from two goals down to beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday. Antonio Rüdiger’s header in the 60th, Vinicius Junior two minutes later, Lucas Vazquez in the 83rd and Vinicius Junior with a stunning solo in the 86th and in stoppage time clinched victory for the Spanish side. The final result had appeared unlikely at half-time when Dortmund led 2-0 from Donyell Malen and Jamie Bynoe Gittens. The record 15-time champions Real prevailed like in last season’s final they had won 2-0 against Dortmund…
Agency Report The Police Command in Rivers has arrested four persons in connection with the sudden disappearance of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. Yahaya Faruq, a corps member serving in Ikuru Town, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers, mysteriously went missing after reporting for work at his part-time job at LDM Chinese Mining Company in the area. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the command, confirmed the corps member’s disappearance to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. “Yes, I am aware of it (Faruq’s disappearance). “No fewer than four persons have been arrested and…