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
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,…
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has said that closing gender gaps has the potential to add N15 trillion to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Productivity (GDP) annually by 2025. Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the joint UN Accountability Forum and Orange/Lighting ceremony, themed: ” Towards Beijing +30: Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls.” She noted that studies had shown that countries with higher levels of gender equality experience faster economic growth, improved governance, and more stable societies. She said: “For Nigeria, closing gender gaps has the potential to add N15 trillion to our GDP…
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa, has revealed that the Federal Government is funding 12 Renewed Hope Estates through the N50 billion allocation in the 2023 supplementary budget. Dangiwa, represented by Mr Salisu Haiba, Director Press and Public Relations in the ministry, said this at the 2024 conference of the Property and Environment Writers Association (PEWAN) in Lagos. The conference was themed, “Resolving the financial and regulatory dilemma to achieve Renewed Hope Agenda on Housing”. According to the minister, the ministry has been allocated an additional N27.2 billion in the 2024 budget to fully complete the…
The House of Representatives has on Thursday approved Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff. This is coming after a screening on Wednesday by the Joint Committees on Defence and Army in Abuja. The committee’s Chairman, Babajimi Benson, submitted the report during plenary and urged the House to confirm Oluyede; a prayer granted at the session presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu. NPO also reports that President Bola Tinubu had in a letter sought for the confirmation of Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff. Presenting the report for consideration, Benson said the committee believed…
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, ordered the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, to produce two foreign nationals; Etienne Rocher and Pawan Kapur, alongside others, before it for arraignment. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik gave the order following the absence of the defendants in court to take their plea in the alleged N37.6 million fraud preferred against them by the police. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the I-G had, in the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/504/2024, sued Tincan Island Container Terminal Ltd, Mr Rocher, Mr Kapur, and Maryam Olapade as 1st to 4th defendants respectively. Also joined…
Ahmed Ododo of Kogi, has appointed his Deputy, Mr Joel Salifu, as the Chairman of the state Human Capital Development Council (HCDC). This is contained in statement signed by Dr Arike Ayoade, Secretary to the Government of Kogi and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Lokoja. According to the statement, the appointment followed the reconstitution of the Human Capital Development Council in accordance with established guidelines. “Other members appointed to the council include the Commissioner of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Mr. Idris Asiru, Commissioner of Health, Dr Adams Abdulzeez, and Commissioner of Education, Mr. Wemi Jones. “Also appointed…
Agency Report Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has sympathised with the management and staff of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) over Wednesday’s fire incident at Radio Nigeria Broadcasting House, Ikoyi. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, described the incident as unfortunate. The fire incident happened on Wednesday evening and affected two buildings, including control rooms and a studio. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) had confirmed that the fire started from an air conditioning unit and escalated. Sanwo-Olu…