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
Safiu Kehinde Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged Muslims to pray for peace, stability, and prosperity in Nigeria amid the curent security and economic challenges. Yusuf made this call in a felicitation message on Monday to the Muslim faithfuls celebrating Eid Maulud which marked the birth of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). While charging them to emulate the exemplary virtues of Prophet Mohammed (S.A.W), the Kano governor encouraged Nigerian Muslims to put the country in prayer. “I congratulate the entire Muslim Ummah in Kano State and across the nation on the blessed occasion of Eid Maulud, marking the birth of…
By Halimah Olamide A young man has reportedly crashed a N400 million sports car in an illegal auto race in Lagos. The race took place on Saturday at Eko Atlantic City. Although, no casualties were recorded in the accident, it resulted in severe injuries as well as damage to the the cars used. In a video sighted by NPO Reports, the young man lost control of the vehicle during the race and bumped into another, after which it crashed into a pole. Meanwhile, he has now expressed his regret via his instagram post, @trammania. “Yesterday evening 14th of September 2024 I…
By Halimah Olamide The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed off the restaurant of popular celebrity barman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest. This was contained in an X post by the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. The restaurant, Donald’s Fast Food which is located in Lekki Phase 1 was sealed over reports of noise pollution. “After several warnings and abatement notices, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency @LasepaOfficial sealed Donald’s Fast Food on Adebayo Doherty Street, Lekki 1 over noise pollution and other environmental infractions.” Meanwhile, the socialite had just announced the…
By Halimah Olamide The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), has pegged petrol price obtained from the Dangote Refinery at N950.22 per liter in its retail stations in Lagos. This was contained in a statement signed by the NNPC Spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye on Monday. This is however line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The statement noted that PMS prices are not set by Government, but negotiated directly between parties on an arms length. “The NNPC can confirm that it is paying Dangote Refinery in USD for September 2024 PMS offtake, as Naira transactions will only commence on…
Agency Report The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has demanded a retraction of election rigging allegation made against him by the chairperson of Edo chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anthony Aziegbemi. Aziegbemi had in a statement on Sept. 14, accused the Federal Government of planning to rig the upcoming Edo Governorship Election, using Ribadu and the Department of State Service (DSS). He claimed that Ribadu had released 2 million U.S Dollars to the APC governorship candidate in the election as part of the plot. In reaction to the allegation, Ribadu’s lawyers, Charles Musa & Co, described…
Agency Report Borno state governor, Babagana Zulum has called for the support of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other stakeholders to resettle victims of the flood disaster in their respective communities. Zulum made the call while receiving the Director- General of NEMA, who was in Maiduguri to monitor and step up the interventions by NEMA and other stakeholders. He said so far there are 36 camps, opened to cater for the displaced. “These camps will be closed down gradually as the Alau dam flood water continues to recede. “The state suffered a lot from the experience of sustaining…
Safiu Kehinde Nigerian skitmaker, Oyadare Emmanuel (popularly known as Joblaq) has been arrested for wearing Army uniform. This was disclosed in a viral video shared on X yesterday. As seen in the video, security operatives suspected to be Nigerian Police Force officers, apprehended the skitmaker and ushered him to their custody. Over the years, usage of security and law enforcement agencies uniform by entertainers has been disapproved by the agencies, with some of the entertainers getting arrested in the process. In November 2023, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) issued stern warning against entertainers, skit makers, and others to…
On a cold winter’s day in June 2002, an intellectually disabled teenage girl disappeared from the New South Wales Riverina without a trace. Since then, the mystery over what happened to Amber Haigh has captivated the vast Australian farming region, due to a stunning allegation: that the 19-year-old was killed by the father of her five-month-old baby and his wife, so that they could take her child. Two decades on, Robert and Anne Geeves – both 64 – were charged with her murder, but on Monday were found not guilty after a high-profile trial. Justice Julia Lonergan found that prosecutors…
Former President Donald Trump is safe following an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf course, and a “potential suspect” is in custody, US authorities have confirmed. Secret Service agents spotted the barrel of a rifle poking through some bushes and opened fire at him, officials said. The FBI said Trump was 300-500 yards (275 to 455m) away at the time. An AK47-style firearm and scope, along with two backpacks and a GoPro camera, were later found at the scene. A witness reported seeing the suspect running from some bushes and jumping into a black Nissan car after the agents…
Safiu Kehinde The Federal Government of Nigeria has, on Sunday, received 50 tonnes of humanitarian aid donated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The the relief items, which arrived the Cargo wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 2.40pm, is to support internally displaced persons affected by the flood disaster in parts of the country. The items were received by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Office of the National Security Adviser to the President (NSA). It was presented by UAE Ambassador, Salem Alshamsi, Speaking at the presentation, Alshamsi…