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 Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has announced the implementation of zero Value Added Tax (VAT) and Excise Duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, the development has been cleared for gazetting and is expected to enhance the operational capacity of local pharmaceutical manufacturers and reduce the prices of essential healthcare supplies. “The new framework allows the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigeria Customs Service to implement these tax exemptions, paving the way for…
Agency Report The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has affirmed that the Senate is in full support of the Supreme Court judgement on granting of financial autonomy to the 774 Local Governments in Nigeria. Akpabio said this, shortly after senate resumed from a closed session over a motion sponsored by Sen.Tony Nwoye, (LP-Anambra). The motion by Nwoye, was on an alleged attempt by some state governments through their Houses of Assemblies to enact laws to circumvent ruling of the supreme court to grant financial autonomy to local governments. Akpabio said: “We stand solidly behind the Supreme Court judgement and pronouncement on…
By Halimah Olamide Social media sensation and controversial rapper, Speed Darlington, has been released from police custody on bail. This was announced in an X post by lawyer, Deji Adeyanju on Tuesday. Adeyanju, expressed appreciation to activist, Omoyele Sowore and another legal counsel, Stan Alieke, for their efforts in securing Speeddarlington’s release. “Special appreciation to #YeleSowore, super reliable senior lawyer #stanalieke, and to all Nigerians for raising their voice for Speed Darlington. “Must also appreciate Prof Sanusi and his team at IRT for the professionalism today,” the tweet read. NPO reports that Adeyanju had disclosed that Speed Darlington was arrested…
By Halimah Olamide Lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has shared how artiste, Burna boy got controversial rapper, Speed Darlington, arrested by police men. Recall that NPO reported that an Instagram content creator known as Constance raised alarm about him being missing for about three days. The lawyer stated that Speed Darlington had narrated to him that he was arrested in Lagos last week Friday. He also stated that he was moved around before eventually taken to Abuja and has been in detention. “We just spent the last 30mins with Speed Darlington and he narrated how he was arrested in Lagos…
The Senate has called for improved budgetary allocations to universities in the 2025 budget in order to check brain drain and other challenges in the universities. The senate’s decision followed adoption of a motion at plenary on Tuesday. The motion, titled “Urgent Need to address challenges of increasing cases of brain drain in the Nigerian University System.” was sponsored by Sen. Ani Anthony (APC- Ebonyi). Ani, in his motion said over the years, there has been a significant outflow of highly educated professionals in Nigeria, especially in the academia, in quests of better working conditions. According to him, this worsened…
By Haiimah Olamide Controversial singer and rapper, Speed Darlington, popularly known has Akpi, has been reportedly missing. An online influencer raised the alarm via her Instagram handle @_constancecee that he has been missing for three days now. According to the message, his last post was three days ago which is unlike him. She further stated that there is no confirmed reason but his disappearance could possibly be linked to a video he has made in the past. “It has come to our notice that our man Speeddarlington (Akpi) has been missing for days now (3 days now). “The last post…
By Haiimah Olamide The Founder of Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has discolsed that the Federal Government has approved the construction of an airstrip for Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland. He made the announcement at Tehillah Night Special Edition at the Covenant University Chapel, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State on Sunday. He stated that this development will enable him to travel directly from the church premises, without having to get to the air port first. Oyedepo further urged the students to locate God’s plans and pursue it accordingly. “I am sure you will be glad to know that the Federal Government has approved…
By Halimah Olamide President Bola Tinubu has, on Monday afternoon, asked all political gladiators in Rivers State to deescalate the worsening crisis in the state. Tinubu made the call in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in reaction to the ongoing crisis in the state. He said the police must bring down tension while saying all political disputes can be settled by the the judiciary. Tinubu, in the statement, decried the violence pervasive after the local government election on Saturday. The statement read in part; “President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi…
A former PDP Deputy National Chairman, Chief Olabode George has advised the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, to ceasefire and allow Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers to work for the people of the state. George made this appeal in a statement on Monday in Lagos, following the latest crisis in the state as a result of the local government election. George, a PDP Board of Trustees (BOT) member, also called on President Bola Tinubu to advise Wike, the immediate past Rivers governor. to make efforts towards ending the political tension in the state. He said that this had become imperative…
Lagos Assembly Suspends Alimosho Chairman By Halimah Olamide The Lagos State House of Assembly, has suspended the chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Jelili Sulaimon. NPO reports that the chairman was suspended in a unanimous vote by the lawmakers, which is to take effect immediately. His suspension was attributed to alleged non-compliance, defiance and unyielding attitude to the legislative House. During the plenary, it was resolved that the vice chairman of the council, Mr. Akinpelu Johnson, should take over the running of its affairs. The House further instructed the management of the council, including the manager and treasurer, to recognise the…