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 Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has recovered an estate with 753 duplexes from a former top government official, marking its largest asset recovery since its inception in 2003. This was disclosed in a statement via the anti-graft agency’s X handle on Monday. This us following a final ruling by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie on Monday. The estate which is located at Plot 109 Casdastral Zone C09, Lokogoma District, Abuja measures 150,500 square metres and containing 753 Units of duplexes and other apartments. According to the statement, this move is in line with the EFCC’s mandate and policy directive of…
Says it Won’t Destroy any Sector of the Economy The Presidency has clarified that the tax reform bills does not in anyway suggest the scrap of government agencies including The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday. “Contrary to the lies being peddled, the bills do not suggest that NASENI, TETFUND, and NITDA will cease to exist in 2029 after the passage of the bills.…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that prior to his administration removing the fuel subsidy, Nigerians were living a “fake good life” that was capable of leading the country to a total collapse unless drastic efforts were urgently taken. Tinubu was represented by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Egbewole, who made the assertion at the 34th and 35th convocation ceremony at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in Ondo State. NPO recalls that on May 29, 2023, Tinubu had announced the removal of the petrol subsidy during his inauguration. He stated that his dual…
The Borno Government has unveiled plans to construct the first intra-city rail network in northern Nigeria. Alhaji Mohammed Bamanga, Commissioner for Transport and Energy, who made this known, said that the landmark project is designed to improve transportation, boost economic activities, and foster sustainable urban development. Bamanga said that the rail project will feature 12 designated terminals connecting major markets, schools, and public spaces, as well as economically significant locations. According to him, the initiative marks the first of its kind by any of the 19 northern states, with potential expansion plans to cover additional local government areas in the…
The Nigerian Police Force has dissociated itself from a viral video of some individuals on police uniform scooping fuel, stating that they are not members of the police force. This was contained in a statement by the Spokesperson of the Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in Monday. NPO reports that the personnels in the video were seen scooping fuel from a tanker involved in an accident. According to the police force, the video was ready ti discredit the Nigerian Police. “The viral video circulating in the media that depicts uniformed personnel in camouflage scooping fuel from the wreckage of an accidented…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the unveiling of its newly redesigned website which is set to go live on Monday 2nd of December. This was announced by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications of the apex bank, Hakama Sidi Ali in a statement on Sunday. According to the statement, the new website is aimed at improving user experience. “The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, www.cbn.gov.ng. “The new website will go live on Monday, December 2, 2024, and comes with a host of new features and enhancements…
Nigeria and France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote and diversify the critical minerals value chain within the solid minerals sector of both countries. This was disclosed via a post on X by Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, on Sunday. He stated that he signed the agreement on Nigeria’s behalf, while Mr. Benjamin Gallezot, the Inter-Ministerial delegate for Critical Ores and Metals of the Republic of France, signed on behalf of France. According to Alake, the agreement established a commitment to collaborate on research, training and student exchanges between both countries to facilitate knowledge, skills transfer. “I…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu alongside his South African counterpart, President Cyril Ramaphosa, are set to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission. This was contained in a statement by President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday. The event which is scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, will be preceded by a ministerial meeting on December 2, 2024, at the South African Parliament Building in Cape Town. The duo will engage in substantive talks on a wide range of issues of mutual interest, including bilateral, regional and international matters. “Building on the commitments from…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested three suspected drug dealers with 2,000 ampoules of pentazocine injection as 3.1 million pills exol-5 in Gadar Tamburawa in Kano State. The Director of Media and Advocacy of the NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said the suspects aged 38, 32 and 27, were arrested on Thursday. He also said that no fewer than 2, 120kg of Ghanaian Loud, a strong strain of cannabis produced in Ghana were intercepted by NDLEA operatives at the Ilesan beach, Lagos on Thursday. “A suspect, was arrested…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is set to probe leading players in the banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors over widespread consumer complaints. This was contained in a statement signed by the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, on Sunday. The inquisitions, will hold on December 3rd, 4th, and 5th respectively. They are intended to address issues of poor service delivery, exploitative practices, and potential consumer rights violations. In the banking sector, the FCCPC will engage Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) over reports of network failures that hinder customers from accessing their funds or using banking applications. In…