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
Troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade have neutralized members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), during operations in Osina, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State. In a statement dated 28th of December, 2024, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations of the 34 Artillery Brigade, Captain Joseph Baba Akubo, said the operation was carried out on the 29th of December, 2024. “Responding to a distress call about an IPOB/ESN attack on Osina Community, the troops, who were returning from routine patrols, swiftly engaged the terrorists with overwhelming…
Moses Jitboh, the former Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan has passed away at the age of 54. NPO reports that he died in the early hours of Friday following a brief illness. Jitoboh served as the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Information & Communications Technology (ICT), Force Headquarters, before his retirement in 2023. He also served as Jonathan’s ADC during his tenure as governor of Bayelsa State and continued in the role when Jonathan became Vice President and later President of Nigeria Following Jonathan’s loss in the 2015 presidential election, Jituboh returned to regular police duties, where he…
Social Media Activist, Martins Otse, fondly known as VeryDarkMan’s claim of N180 million being stolen from his NGO’s account, has been trailed by doubts. The activist had taken to his social media to disclose the hacking incident on Friday, stating that the account was left with only N20 million. This has therefore been trailed by lots of controversies and comments from many Nigerians, doubting the authenticity of his words. Instagram sensation and comedian, Olukoya Michael, popularly known as Oyemykke demanded the disclosure of the bank in which the transaction was carried out and also queried the bank’s security. He noted…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned Nigerians to beware of scammers, stating that its recruitment process is free. The agency disclosed this in a post on X on Friday. It clarified that no fee is charged at any stage of the recruitment. “Beware of Scammers! “The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reminds all Nigerians that our recruitment process is completely FREE and FAIR. “We DO NOT charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. “If anyone demands payment, they are scammers. Do not fall victim to fraud!” The post read.
…Calls for Compensation of Victim’s Families Human Right Activist and Lawyer, Mr Femi Falana SAN, has attributed the recent stampedes which occurred in Ibadan, Anambra and FCT where over 65 persons died in the process of collecting palliatives. to the failure of security. Falana stated this on Friday in Akure during a programme themed; ‘Security Sector Reform in Promoting Peace Stability and Development; The Ondo State Example’ by the Ondo State Government in honour of the late governor Akeredolu. According to him, the police failed to adequately protect people during the gatherings. “It was failure of security, it’s not poverty…
The Defence Headquarters has said that the death of 10 civilians in Gidan Bisa and Gidan Ruutuwa In Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State, was as a result of secondary explosion and not direct military airstrikes. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, gave the clarification while briefing newsmen on Friday in Abuja. Buba said the troops had on Dec. 25, in a coordinated joint operation conducted between the Air Component and the Land Component of Operation Fassan Yamma, to destroy Lakurawa terrorist groups in their hideouts in the area. He said that there was confirmed terrorist activities…
Air Peace has dismissed reports circulating social media of a purported plane crash involving one of its aircraft in the Western Sahara region, describing it as ‘false’ and ‘malicious’. This was contained in a statement signed by the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr Ejike Ndiulo, on Friday in Lagos. According to the statement, the allegation that the crash resulted in fatalities including the death of a prominent individual is false. “We categorically state that this information is false and malicious. “This is a deliberate attempt to spread misinformation and tarnish the impeccable safety record of Air Peace. “It is…
…Calls for Promotion of Dialogue Following allegations by the government of Niger Republic, the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has restated its support for Nigeria and other member states. This was contained in a statement dated 26th of December, 2024, signed by the Commission. NPO reports that the Military leader of Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, had made allegations of Nigeria’s collaboration with France to destabilize his country. The statement by ECOWAS read; “The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) expresses deep concern over the allegations being made against Nigeria and…
The Nigeria Police Force said it arrested 23 suspects over armed robbery, cultism as well as hoodlums, targeting fun seekers and engaging in gangsterism during the Christmas celebrations. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He said the arrests were in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Dr Kayode Egbetokun to commands and formations. The police spokesman said the I-G had ordered emplacement of anti-crime strategies towards ensuring adequate safety and security during the festive period. Adejobi said operatives from the Police Command in Lagos State…
Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh, considered the architect of economic reforms that opened up the world’s most populous country more three decades ago, has died, aged 92 years. “India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr Manmohan Singh Ji,” wrote current Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X. “Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist. “He served in various government positions as well, including as finance minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years … As our prime minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives.” Singh…