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
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has denied authorising a payment of N6 billion as compensation to any group in the state. Okpebholo made the clarification in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Thursday in Benin. The governor was reacting to a publication by IPOB, a proscribed terrorist group, accusing him of allocating N6 billion to “compensate terrorists.” The group also accused Okpebholo of betraying the people of the state in the process. Reacting, the governor described the allegation as fictitious, malicious, and misleading, aimed at discrediting his government and stirring public unrest. He labelled the…
By Safiu Kehinde The Nigerian Meteorological Agency’s (NiMet) staff have called off their strike following Federal Government’s intervention. NPO Reported that the workers of the agency had yesterday embarked on the industrial action in agitation over poor welfarism and low wages. The workers decried the non-implementation of the new national minimum wage and neglect of key training programmes for staff, amongst other agitations. The agency shut down its service nationwide which affected airports as several airlines suspended their flight operations. In reaction, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, held meeting with NiMet officials and other stakeholders in…
The Federal High Court Abuja has on Thursday granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the go-ahead to arrest and detain six promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) over alleged investment fraud to the tune of over one billion dollars. Justice Emeka Nwite, who gave the order after the EFCC’s lawyer, Fadila Yusuf, moved an ex-parte motion to the effect, said the detention would be pending the conclusion of investigation of the alleged offences and possible prosecution. “I have listened to the submission of the learner counsel for the applicant (EFCC). “I have also gone through the affidavit evidence…
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, has announced the disbursement of N50 billion by the Federal government to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other non-academic unions of federal universities as part of its commitment to settling outstanding earned allowances. This was contained in a statement by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Education, on Wednesday. The statement titled “FG Releases N50bn Earned Allowances to Varsity Unions, Tinubu Reaffirms Education Priority“, noted that the release of funds is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s promise to support the education sector and prioritize the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed the defection of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This was contained in a statement by the Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, Esq., on Wednesday. “The National Working Committee of All Progressives Congress (APC) under the leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, CON, is highly elated by the decision of the Governor of Delta state, His Excellency Sheriff Oborevwori, to join our great Party, along with eminent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including former Governor of Delta state…
The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has announced his defection from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement is following closed-door meeting which held at the Government House on Wednesday, with ex-Gov. Okowa & some other key figures in attendance. According to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the decision came after “wide consultations with political stakeholders and in the interest of Delta’s long-term development.” NPO reports that recently, Oborevwori had attended a meeting of the Delta State Ijaw APC leadership held in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.…
Agency Report The European Commission on Wednesday imposed 700 million euros in fines on Apple and Meta, accusing them of violating EU legislation on digital markets. Apple was ordered to pay 500 million euros, while Meta received a 200 million euro penalty. The fines can still be contested in court. The companies are alleged to have violated the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which regulates large online platforms operating in the bloc. The penalties could have an impact on the current tensions between the United States and the EU, particularly over trade. The Republican leadership in Washington sees fines…
Billionaire and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, fondly known as Obi Cubana has come under criticisms following his declaration of his first biological son as his next of kin. NPO Reports that his adopted son, Chidi had taken to his TikTok account and posted a video claiming he was the billionaire’s next of kin. The caption in the video read: “Nothing do my shoulder I just realize say, I be next of kin.” Cubana in a counter move, uploaded a picture of his first biological son, Alex, declaring him as his next of kin. “Ancient and Modern, eyes 👀 on the ball!…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released it new economic outlook report, reversing Nigeria’s economic growth projections for 2025 and 2026. The April report was released on Tuesday during World Economic Outlook (WEO) at a press briefing at the ongoing IMF/World Bank 2025 Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. The report cut the forecast for Nigeria’s growth to 3.0 per cent for 2025 and 2.7 per cent for 2026, from the 3.2 per cent and 3.0 per cent projection earlier stated in the January WEO update. The IMF report cited mounting global uncertainties and sustained weakness in oil prices. According to…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has raised concerns over the persistent exchange rate fluctuations affecting trade evaluation and overall market stability. The Comptroller-General, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this at a Tuesday press briefing in Abuja, where he reviewed the service’s operations for the first quarter of 2025. He revealed that the NCS recorded 62 exchange rates changes between January to March 2025. According to him, the rates ranged from ₦1,477.72 to ₦1,569.53 per US dollar, with an average rate of ₦1,521.59. “Within the quarter, we saw 62 exchange rate changes. Rates ranged from ₦1,477.72 to ₦1,569.53 per dollar, averaging ₦1,521.59,” he…