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 Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the unlawful suspension of democratically elected Governor, Deputy Governor, and Members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State. The suit is brought by Yirabari Israel Nulog; Nengim Ikpoemugh Royal; and Gracious Eyoh–Sifumbukho, who are members of SERAP Volunteers’ Lawyers Network (SVLN) in Rivers state. NPO reported that the President had suspended the Fubara-led administration for six months following the declaration of state of emergency on Rivers over its political crisis and unrest. The plaintiffs are registered voters and voted in the 2023 general…
Veteran Actor and Producer, Jide Kosoko has spoken up on the controversial issue of sex-for-roles in the Nigerian film industry. Speaking on a Podcast, The Honest Bunch, the made his stance known on the issue. According to him, one can not be forced into doing what they do not want to do, hence if offered, such person has the right to decline. “If somebody introduces anything to you, if you’re not interested, say no but if you want that role by all means. “All these sex-for-roles thing, forget about it.” He stated that he knows some ladies that come into…
Manifestation Coach and educator, Femi Jubal, has shared his perspective on why some of the country’s biggest artists like WandeCoal, D’banj, and Korede Bello failed to sustain long-term relevance in the music industry. Jubal gave the explanation in a video via his Tiktok handle, @femijubal. According to him, there are relationships one does not hurriedly leave or cut off. Jubal stated that sensitivity to times, seasons and relationships are pivotal to the manifestation of one’s glory. “There are people you don’t leave. Where’s Wande coal today as talented as he is. I’m not trying to talk down on him, that’s…
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, has unveiled sustainable energy with Electric Vehicle Charging Station in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the charging station was unveiled at the headquarters of Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) on Thursday in Abuja. It was done in collaboration with Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC). The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, said that it was a pivotal step in advancing Nigeria’s transition to sustainable energy solutions. Nnaji said that the project was an infrastructure milestone and a testament to the nation’s resolve…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has pledged to cover all medical expenses for the victims of Wednesday’s accident near Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway. Wike made the announcement in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Mr Lere Olayinka. Sympathising with the victims, Wike described the accident as “avoidable.” “It was painful that precious lives were lost, and vehicles were destroyed in an accident that could have been avoided,” he said. He condoled the families of those who lost their lives…
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced that all full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates will now be mobilised for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The resolution of the long-standing issue regarding their mobilisation is contained in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Thursday by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Folasade Boriowo. Boriowo quoted Alausa as saying that after discussions with the Director-General of NYSC, only full-time HND graduates were eligible and could thereafter proceed with their mobilisation. This development, he said, marked a major breakthrough for full-time HND…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public about the sale of mislabelled Chlorpheniramine and Dexamethasone injection ampoules in Nigeria. In a public alert (No. 06/2025) made available on the agency’s website, NAFDAC revealed that these injections were repacked and mislabelled as Noristerat Injection 200mg. It stated that samples of the counterfeit product had been found in Niger State, Bauchi State, and especially at the Coordinated Wholesale Centre (CWC) in Kano State. NAFDAC also stated that the counterfeiters had been tracked and arrested for further investigation and regulatory enforcement. The agency clarified that…
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has emphasised the need for enhanced safety measures to prevent the recurrence of gas tanker explosions in the country. The minister said this in a statement by her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Jonathan Eze, on Thursday in Abuja, in response to the tanker explosion that occurred in Karu, Abuja, on Wednesday. She expressed her condolences to the victims and families affected by the explosion, which took place near Karu Bridge along the Nyanya-Mararaba-Keffi road. “My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all those affected by…
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed sadness over the tragic tanker explosion that claimed lives on Wednesday along Karu Bridge on the Abuja-Keffi Highway. According to a statement on Thursday, by Busola Kukoyi, the Media Aide to the First Lady, the incident claimed multiple lives and destroyed property, leaving many families devastated. The first lady, however, extended heartfelt condolences to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, families of the deceased, the injured, and all those affected by the disaster. She acknowledged the pain and loss suffered by residents, business owners, and the larger Abuja…
An Abuja high court on Thursday rejected the additional proof of evidence brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Emefiele is charged with alleged procurement fraud by the EFCC. The additional proof of evidence filed on Oct. 15, 2024 by the EFCC, sought to introduce fresh evidence against Emefiele, more than 365 days when the charges against him was filed. It also sought to bring two witnesses, Tommy Odama John and Ifeanyi Omeke, whose extra judicial statements were made in August 2024, in respect of the…