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
A 50-year-old Brazil-based Nigerian businessman, has been detained by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly importing 700g of cocaine. The NDLEA’s spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi, said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that operatives of the agency on Friday Nov. 29, arrested and detained the suspect identified as Ezeokoli Sylva at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos. He said that the suspect, who had lived in Brazil for 35 years, returned home with the cocaine buried in his stomach. This, he said was a discovery made following his arrest by NDLEA operatives.…
Operatives of the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) have sealed off a mega plaza in Breadfruit Street, Lagos Island for discharging untreated wastewater into the public drains, through the use of a pumping machine. The General Manager of the Agency, Engr. Adefemi Afolabi, speaking on the offence maintained that the State has zero tolerance for Environmental pollution and degradation. According to the statement, the agency monitored the property and took pictures of inappropriate and unacceptable behaviours. Further noting, it was revealed that the pumping machine is used at night to pump untreated wastewater into the public drains, which pollutes…
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), advised the media to adopt ethical journalism standards to give hope to the common man. Fagbemi, who was represented, by Prof. Olukayode Olatoke, gave the advice on Friday at the Gavel International Annual Lecture in Ikeja. He spoke on the theme: “The Judiciary as The Last Hope of The Common Man, Media and Legal Perspective.” Fagbemi, in his keynote address, said the fight for a judiciary that would truly serve as the last hope of a common man, was one that both the media and the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified the general public of the sale of counterfeit combiart (Artemether Lumefantrine 20/120mg) Dispersible Tablet in Nigeria. The notification is in a public alert marked: No. 043/2024, issued on NAFDAC website, disclosing the date of manufacturing of the drug to be Feb. 2023 and June 2023. It equally gave the expiring date of the drug as May 2026 and June 2026, as well as Batch No: 7225119 with NAFDAC Reg No: A11-0299. The agency equally gave the manufacturer name and address as Strides Arcolab Limited, 36/7, Suragajakkanahalli, Indlavadi…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, says the bank’s reforms align with efforts to establish a stronger and more resilient African financial architecture. Cardoso said this on Saturday in Abuja during his remarks at the 5th African Union Extraordinary Session of the Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, and Economic Integration. He listed some of the reforms as the transition to a unified exchange rate framework, removal of fuel subsides, and recapitalisation of deposit money banks. According to him, in alignment with efforts to build a stronger and more resilient African financial architecture,…
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon says he pleaded with late Gen. Sani Abacha not to execute former President Olusegun Obasanjo for alleged coup plot in 1995. Gowon said this at the maiden edition of the Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival organized by the Plateau Government. Obasanjo was arrested in 1995 by Gen. Sani Abacha and convicted of being part of planned coup to overthrow his government. Obasanjo, in spite of pleading innocent to the coup, was sentenced to death. He spent three years in prison before he was released in 1998 following the death of Gen.…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has called for an evaluation of the Living Faith Church Airstrip license. This was contained in a statement by the President, CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, on Saturday. NPO reports that the government had granted the Living Faith Church a license for the construction of an airstrip at its headquarters in Ota, Ogun State. According to the statement, the government’s decision to grant the church the license had attracted attention from some members of the House of Representative which mainly revolved around national security and potential misuse of private airstrips. The statement further noted that…
Agency Report The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed that Idumota underbridge market at Ebute Ero area has been gutted by fire. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said LASEMA received a distress call at about 22.20hrs. “Following distress calls via the 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines at 2220hrs, LASEMA activated its emergency response teams from Lekki, Cappa and the Command and Control Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. “On arrival at the incident scene by 22.55hrs, it was discovered…
The Foundation of Investigative Journalism (FIJ) Founder, Fisayo Soyombo, has expressed his appreciation to the public, saying he is a free man today because of the intense social media engagement and publications by the traditional media. He made the assertion via his verified X handle, @fisayosoyombo on Saturday morning. NPO reports that the investigative journalist was released on Friday evening. Recall that the investigative journalist was arrested by the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers for three days. According to the Nigerian Army, he was arrested over his connection with an ongoing anti-oil theft operations in…
MultiChoice Nigeria says its holiday channel, DStv Channel 198 would showcase live concerts and festivals during the Detty December season. Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa at MultiChoice disclosed this in a statement on Friday, in Lagos. Tejumola said that the 19th edition of “The Experience” slated to hold Nov. 6 and Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival meant to hold Dec. 13 would be projected on DSTV. “This festive season allows us to pause and celebrate what truly matters: love, friendship, and the shared experiences that make life exciting. “With an extensive line up of…