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 Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has denied reports of a national grid collapse on Saturday, calling the claims inaccurate. TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, made the clarification in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday. NPO reports that many Nigerians across some parts of the country particularly in Lagos reported that they experienced power glitch before it finally went off. However, some Nigerians reported that they had power and did not experience such. Mbah explained that earlier on Saturday, at approximately 1:41 p.m., the Osogbo-Ihovour line tripped, followed by the tripping of the Benin-Omotosho line.…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Sen. John Azuta-Mbata on his election as the 13th President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation. Mr Felix Morka, APC National Publicity Secretary, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja also congratulated the outgoing President-General of the organisation, Chief Fidelis Chukwu. Chukwu completed the tenure of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu who died on died on July 25 at the age of 82. Morka said the election of Azuta-Mbata, who hails from Rivers in South-South region, marked a milestone in the organisation’s history. “Sen. Azuta-Mbata has a stellar public service record, particularly as…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has summoned billionaire businessman Chief Razaq Okoya’s sons, Wahab and Raheem Okoya, for questioning over naira abuse. NPO reports that this is following a promotional video for Raheem’s new song titled ‘Credit Alert’ which went viral on social media In the video, the duo were seen spraying Naira notes as they danced while a mobile policeman held bundle of cash. The brothers are expected to appear at the EFCC Lagos office on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, by 10 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, for questioning. Although, Raheem had issued a public apology via…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has on Saturday confirmed the death of two men who accidentally fell into a diesel reservoir in Oregun area of the state. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed this in a statement, said the incident happened at the Ikosi- Oregun Road in Lagos. “Following distress calls received on the 767 and 112 emergency toll-free lines at 10:37 a.m., LASEMA activated its response team from the Command and Control Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. “Upon arrival at the scene by 10:47 a.m., it was discovered that two adult males had fallen into a diesel reservoir at the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought an increase in its budgetary allocation to N126billion, against the N40billion earmarked for it in the 2025 budget estimates. INEC Chairman , Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made the request on Friday in Abuja at the budget defence session of Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committee on INEC and Electoral Matters. Mahmood ,in his presentation ,said elections in Nigeria had become huge burden, requiring adequate funding. “Our proposal for the 2025 budget, the provision requires the sum of over N126 billion. ” We have the document that has provided details ,line- by- line…
Nollywood Star, Funke Akindele, has emerged the second highest grossing Nollywood writer for the year 2024, along with Collins Okoh and Akinlabi Ishola. This was for the film “Everybody Loves Jennifer” which had generated N1,125 billon at the box office. This was revealed by filmone on its instagram page @filmoneng on Friday. Stephen Oluboyo became the first highest grossing Nollywood writer with the films: “Everybody Loves Jennifer”, “Alakada Bad and Boujee” and “Aburo” which all raked in N1.38 billion. For the third highest grossing Nollywood writers, Anthony Joseph clinched the position for the films: “Queen Lateefah”, “The Waiter” and “Alakada…
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. This was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, on Friday, stating that the governor had consented to the appointment of a new king. According to the statement, he was chosen after extensive consultations and traditional divinations conducted by the Oyo kingmakers, the Oyomesi. NPO reports that Owoade’s appointment is coming over two years since the death of late Lamidi Adeyemi who passed in 2022 who assumed the throne in 1970. The Commissioner for…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested four Chinese and 101 Nigerians over suspected internet fraud in Abuja. The commission disclosed this in an X post on Friday. The suspects were arrested on Thursday, January 9, in the Gudu axis of Abuja. Among the suspects were 67 males including four Chinese and 38 females. They were allegedly involved in a hotel review job scam targeting victims and hotels in Europe and other parts of the world. “The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigations.” The post read.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Nigeria to participate in the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2025). A statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday stated that he will depart on Saturday, January 11. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, invited President Tinubu to attend the Summit, which will take place in the emirate from January 12 to 18. The Summit will bring together global leaders to accelerate sustainable development and advance socioeconomic progress. The event, ‘The Nexus of Next;…
The Cross River Government has said that the death of its Commissioner for Tourism, Mr Abubakar Ewa, will be a setback to ongoing reforms in the sector. Dr Erasmus Ekpang, the Commissioner for Information, made the expression while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Friday. Ewa, 61, who died on Wednesday at a private hospital in Calabar, was attending the state executive council meeting before being rushed to the hospital Ekpang said that the government and people of Cross River were deeply shocked and traumatised by Ewa’s sudden death. He said that the late commissioner…