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
Safiu Kehinde Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his Ogun state counterpart, Dapo Abiodun, have, on Tuesday, arrived at Benin city ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Monday Okpebholo as new Edo state governor. This was confirmed in a post shared on X by the Special Adviser to Lagos State governor on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile. As seen in the video, the All Progressive Congress’ (APC) governors were received by the outgoing Edo state Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, following their arrival at the airport. Okphebolo’s inauguration will see him end the eighth years reign of Godwin Obaseki and the…
Edo Set for Okpebholo’s Swearing-in Safiu Kehinde Edo state is set for power transition as governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, gets sworn-in today. Following his victory at the September 21st governorship poll, the All Progressive Congress’ governorship candidate is set to replace Godwin Obaseki whose eight years tenure ends today. NPO reported Okpebholo’s declaration as winner of the Edo election by the Independent National Electoral Commission after defeating the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo, with 291,667 votes. The Edo election is, however, not void of series of controversies including vote buying, and alleged manipulation of results. The election was also not…
The year 2024 has seen a staggering 1,000 per cent or ten-fold surge in sexual violence against children in Haiti, during an unprecedented crisis which has seen armed gangs continue to terrorise communities amid a growing humanitarian disaster. Virginia Gamba, UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, highlighted the impact on children of the extreme levels of brutality and lawlessness across the country. “Children are being used by armed gangs in Haiti and we are witnessing some recent troubling trends, notably the use of sexual violence, including rape and collective rape, as a weapon of war…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), Mele Kyari, has clarified that contrary to earlier claims, the company is not sabotaging domestic refineries He noted this at the 42nd Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Annual International Conference and Exhibition themed: “Resolving the Nigeria Energy Trilemma: Energy Security, Sustainable Growth and Affordability” on Monday. According to Kyari, the NNPC Ltd. is part-owners of the Dangote Refinery, noting further that such an investment is a strategic move aimed at strengthening domestic fuel supply. The GCEO, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the occasion, also said…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn-in Barrister Olufunke Rekiya Hassan as the new chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area. This was made known in an X post by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, on Monday. This is following the passing of the former Chairman of the LCDA, Olatunde Olakanle, who died at the age of 54 following a brief illness on the 2nd of November, 2024. Barrister Hassan, who was born and bred in Lagos State was the immediate Vice Chairman of the Council. She bagged a B.L in Law at the…
Agency Report Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti on Monday swore in Justice Lekan Ogunmoye as the state acting Chief Judge. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ogunmoye’s inauguration was sequel to the passing away of the chief judge, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, on Nov. 4. Performing the ceremony at the Governor’s Office, Ado-Ekiti, Oyebanji said it was aimed at sustaining judicial services, as ‘nature abhors vacuum’. He said that the inauguration was in accordance with the exercise of the powers conferred on him under Section 271 (4) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended).…
A former Presidential Spokesperson, Dr Doyin Okupe, says at no time has he ever ruled out the possibility of President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 elections. Okupe made the remark in a statement on Monday in Lagos, while reacting to some online media reports on his statement regarding 2027 presidential elections. The former Director-General of Mr Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Council, said that he remained a committed supporter of President Tinubu’s administration. Okupe said that he strongly believed in Tinubu’s vision to address the current challenges facing Nigeria, which according to him, are inherited from previous governments. “It has…
No fewer than three people have died and many others have been injured following an accident involving a Dangote Cement truck in Lagos. The incident occurred on Monday morning at Ayetoro Market in Lekki-Epe area of the State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), confirmed the incident in a post via X. It was stated that the three corpses from the incident have been deposited at Epe General Hospital morgue. “A fatal accident occurred due to a brake failure of a Truck descending from Ita-Opo and hit a commercial Tricycle and a parked Toyota Camry, then also rammed into…
The Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called on the residents of Gongono Masallachi in Tangaza Local Government Area, Sokoto State, to support the Nigerian Army’s efforts to safeguard the country’s territory. Recall that NPO reported that Oluyede was on operational tour to Sokoto State on Sunday. Oluyede said the Nigerian Army believed that community support was crucial to its success. “Nigeria belongs to all of us; the soldiers are your brothers, friends, and fellow Nigerians. Support us, and inform us when there are any challenges. “I want to assure you that all the soldiers here…
Agency Report Chelsea and Arsenal shared the spoils in a tense 1-1 battle at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The draw keeps the London sides level in the Premier League, but still nine points adrift of leaders Liverpool. In a finely balanced game, the sides enjoyed almost equal possession and both had three shots on target. It was Arsenal who looked the more disappointed at the whistle, Mikel Arteta holding his head in disbelief after substitute Leandro Trossard failed to put away two late chances. Gabriel Martinelli had put the visitors in front in the 60th minute, turning in a neatly…