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 Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has on Friday issued an ultimatum of December 1 to bank customers to report any difficulties withdrawing cash from bank branches or ATMs to the apex bank CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said this during the 2024 annual bankers dinner in Lagos organised by the Chattered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) He urged customers to make reports through designated phone numbers and email addresses for their respective states. Cardoso, who was conferred fellowship of the CIBN, said the guidelines would be distributed widely to raise public awareness. He called for full regulatory compliance by…
The Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria International Airshow, Mrs Bria Williams, on Friday expressed confidence that the airshow would draw global attention and investments into Nigeria’s aviation industry. Williams said in Lagos that besides the social benefits, the airshow would present an opportunity to showcase giant strides in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The Nigeria International Airshow is a conference set to bring together pillars in aviation and aerospace development to unlock new opportunities in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, had, fews weeks ago, announced that the Nigeria’s first-ever international airshow would hold in…
The Nigerian Army has released the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) publisher, Fisayo Soyombo after three days in detention. The FIJ confirmed the development in a post on X on Friday. According to the FIJ, this is following the intense media campaign by the public. “We can confirm that our founder @fisayosoyombo has now been released by @HQNigerianArmy, following the intense media campaign you all mounted,” “FIJ acknowledges the Nigerian Army’s deliberate mischaracterisation to suggest an involvement in “illegal oil bunkering.” FIJ will also address this statement appropriately. “Our immediate concern is regarding the safety of Fisayo Soyombo in view…
The Nigerian Army has revealed its reasons for the arrest of Foundation of Investigative Journalists (FIJ)) publisher, Fisayo Soyombo. This was contained in a statement by the Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, on Friday. The army revealed that Soyombo’s arrest is directly linked to the ongoing anti-oil theft operations in the region, stating that any claims suggesting otherwise are baseless. According to the statement, recent intelligence led to uncovered the activities of a notorious gang involved in pipeline vandalism and illegal oil connections in the region. It further stated that multiple arrests were mafe…
The Appeal court sitting in Lagos has acquitted Lagos based doctor, Olufemi Olaleye, of rape and sexual assault. Justice Jimi Bada of the Court of Appeal who read the lead judgment, adopted by the two other justices on the panel held that thr trial court erred in convicting Dr olaleye based on “tainted” and ‘unreliable’ evidence of his estranged wife, Oluremi and the alleged survivor (names withheld). NPO reports that the Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Lagos had in 2023 convicted Olaleye on a two-count charge of defilement of a child and sexual assault by penetration of his…
Agency Report The Labour Party presidential flag bearer in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, will, on Saturday, deliver the convocation lecture of American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, as the institution clocks 20. Spokesman for Peter Obi Media Reach, Mr Ibrahim Umar, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to Umar, Obi’s keynote address at the university’s 16th Founder’s Day falls in line with his public speeches in notable educational institutions globally, including Harvard University, and Yale University, among others. Umar said that the occasion would also be used to honour the Founder of the…
No fewer than 50 alleged members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have been discharged and acquitted of allegations bordering on terrorism by a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that the Nigerian Police Force failed, in its entirety, to established a prima facie case against the 50 defendants, including four women. Justice Omotosho, who upheld the no-case submission of the defendants, said that the prosecution failed to adduce any credible evidence, linking the defendants with the allegations they were charged for. The judge consequently struck out the three-count charge preferred…
Issues 48-hour Ultimatum Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP), a non-profit organization has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order the immediate release of the Foundation for Investigation Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo. This was contained in an X post via the organization’s handle, @SERAPNigeria, on Friday. NPO reports that the journalist was arrested by the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Friday. The statement by SERAP issued a 48-hour ultimatum for release for Soyombo otherwise the administration will be met in court. “BREAKING: We urge President Tinubu to direct Nigeria’s army chief to…
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced that it has signed a business cooperation deal to commence full banking operations in France. This was contained in a statement by the banking group, stating that the chairman, Tony Elumelu, sealed the deal with Antoine Armand, the French finance minister. It was also stated that the agreement was signed in the presence of the Nigerian president and French President, Emmanuel Macron as part of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to France. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Elumelu said, “This partnership reinforces our commitment to seamless international banking services for our customers, not…
Agency Report The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has appealed for the reduction of the 25 per cent remittance to the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). AWAMN President, Mr Olugbenga Adebola, made the appeal on Thursday in Lagos, while speaking with newsmen, after the unveiling of the association’s planned conference, with the theme: “Redefining Integrated Waste Management In Nigeria Through Circular Economy”. Adebola said that the 25 per cent remittance was an arrangement between the association and government, of which after working, LAWMA would get certain percentage . He said that in view of the current economic situation,…