Author: Halimah Olamide
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 Vice-Chancellor of Ojaja University, Professor Jeleel Olasunkanmi Ojuade, has urged African scholars, artists, filmmakers, universities and policymakers to embrace indigenous knowledge as a foundation for innovation and sustainable development. Ojuade made the call while delivering the keynote address at the 39th International Conference and 40th Annual General Meeting of the Society of Nigerian Theatre Artistes (SONTA), hosted by Lead City University in Ibadan, Oyo State, on August 18, 2026. Speaking on the theme, “From Heritage to Futures: Reimagining African Indigenous Knowledge Systems as Epistemic Foundations for Performance, Film and Sustainable Development,” the Vice-Chancellor challenged stakeholders to rethink the role…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has alleged that the Accord Party spent no less than ₦40 billion during the Osun State governorship election. Fayose made the claim in an interview with TVC journalist, Nifemi Oguntoye, while reacting to the election outcome and allegations of vote-buying by political parties. His claim came in response to comments by singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, who had accused the APC of spending ₦110 billion on vote-buying during the election. Davido had also argued that the Accord Party did not rely on financial inducement to secure victory, saying the party was carried…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has urged state governments to strengthen their Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and reduce their dependence on federal allocations. Oyedele made the call on Wednesday in Owerri, Imo State, while speaking at the ongoing 2026 National Council on Finance and Economic Development Retreat. At the retreat themed, “Strengthening Fiscal Federalism for Equity, Sustainable Development and Economic Resilience in a Volatile Global Economy,” the minister called for stronger fiscal federalism, improved revenue generation and economic diversification to make Nigeria more resilient to economic shocks. He said the retreat should critically…
The Lagos State Government has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day to enable residents to participate in activities marking the 2026 Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day celebration. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris Aregbe, announced the development in a statement issued on Wednesday. Aregbe said the declaration would allow residents and visitors to participate fully in the celebration, which is expected to attract more than three million traditional worshippers. He described Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day as more than a public holiday, saying it represents an important aspect of Yoruba spirituality and cultural heritage. “Ìṣẹ̀ṣe is not a…
Senator Adenigba Fadahunsi has apologised for the tension that followed remarks he made during a campaign visit to the palace of the Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III. In a statement signed by the Senator, his visit to the palace was intended to seek justice and express his pain over the killing of some members of his political party during the Osun State governorship election. NPO Reports recall that Fadahunsi had in a viral video on social media charged supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ilesa and its environs to kill any member of…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested social media personality and luxury goods dealer Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as KC Luxury, in connection with a cocaine shipment weighing 184.5 kilogrammes seized from a courier company in Lagos. He was arrested at the boarding gate of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on August 13, 2026, in an attempt to leave Nigeria for Paris . The NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (retd.), disclosed this on Tuesday, noting that the seizure is the largest quantity of cocaine intercepted through a courier company in Nigeria.…
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate has dropped to 15.43 per cent in July 2026 from 15.91 per cent recorded in June. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday, the bureau said the July figure represented a 0.48 percentage-point decline from the previous month’s rate. On a month-on-month basis, headline inflation stood at 1.57 per cent in July, down from 1.66 per cent in June. NBS said the decline meant that the average price level increased at a slower rate in July compared with the previous month. Despite the decline…
The Imole Campaign Council has directed its structures across Osun State to begin documenting victims of electoral violence recorded before, during and after the governorship election in the State. The council said the exercise would cover all 30 local government areas of the state and would provide a comprehensive record of people affected by violence during the election on Saturday. The council’s spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, announced the directive in a statement on Monday. He said the documentation would include people who sustained injuries, families who lost loved ones, residents whose properties were damaged or destroyed and other identifiable victims of…
Says They Also Use, Dump Pastors Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has cautioned Nigerians against putting their lives at risk because of politicians Ayodele in a video shared on TikTok on Monday, urged Nigerians, especially the youths, to resist attempts by politicians to mobilise them for violent activities during elections. The cleric said political supporters should not mistake partisan rivalry for personal enmity, arguing that politicians who appear to be bitter rivals may eventually reconcile. “Nigerians especially, don’t die for politicians. Tinubu and Atiku, they are friends. You only fight and fight and fight and…
The Imole Campaign Council of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has denied speculation of a political agreement between the governor and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following Adeleke’s endorsement of the President for a second term in 2027. The council said Adeleke’s decision to support Tinubu was based on the President’s performance and reforms, rather than any pre-arranged political deal. The council’s spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, stated this in a post on X on Sunday while reacting to a comment by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. Keyamo had congratulated Adeleke on his re-election and thanked him for his…