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 Nigeria, Ghana final qualifying fixture in the race to next year’s African Nations Championship ended a goalless draw in the first leg played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Super Eagles B held their Ghanaian counterparts to a goalless draw on Sunday at the final qualifying fixture in the race to next year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Ghana’s Black Galaxies dominated the first period with a string of opportunities, but they found Eagles’ rearguard marshalled by Captain Nduka Junior impenetrable. Stephen Amankwoo found a leeway through the Eagles’ defence in the 15th minute…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the death of Uthman Argungu, retired Supreme Court Justice, describing his passing as a personal and national loss. Argungu, who died at the age of 90, was a respected jurist and a cherished associate of the President, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, said in a statement. Following Islamic rites, Argungu was buried on Sunday in his hometown of Argungu, Kebbi State. Tinubu remembered the late elder statesman as a distinguished jurist whose life was dedicated to serving humanity and his country with unwavering integrity and commitment. Reflecting on…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), have intercepted what it described as the single largest interception of cocaine at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. This was contained in a statement by the Director, Media & Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr. Femi Babafemi on Sunday. The statement noted that the seizure of 256 wraps of cocaine weighing 6 kilograms was made on Sunday 15th December 2024 during the inward clearance of passengers on Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 941 from Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire via Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was recovered from the possession of an import and export businessman identified…
…Warns Against Unorganized Palliative Distributions, Funfairs The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered all commissioners of affected states to commence investigations into the stampede which occurred. This was contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Saturday. NPO reports that this is following the stampedes which firstly occurred in Ibadan on Wednesday and two today in Anambra and FCT. “The IGP has ordered the Commissioners of the affected states to carry out thorough investigations into these ugly incidences for further legal actions.” The statement read in part. He expressed concern over the…
Three Nigerian artistes including Rema, Asake and Jordan have made Former American President, Barack Obama music playlist of 2024. He unveiled this on Friday via his X handle. The playlist had 25-track selection of his favourite songs from 2024. NPO reports that it features a diverse mix of artists and genres “Here are my favorite songs from this year! “Check them out if you’re looking to shake up your playlist – and let me know if there’s a song or artist I should make sure to listen to.” he wrote. Among the top African songs featured were Yayo by Rema,…
Old students of Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, the venue of the Ibadan funfair tragedy, have demanded the release of the school principal, Mr Abdullah Fasasi, on administrative bail. The National President of the Islamic High School Old Students Association, Mr Bayo Busari, made the demand while speaking with newsmen in Ibadan on Saturday. Recall that NPO reported that the police had since Wednesday detained Fasasi and others in connection with the tragedy, which claimed 35 lives. NPO reports that the incident reportedly occurred at an end of the year programme said to have been organized by Agidigbo FM, run…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has vowed to sanction any staff that is caught charging applicants for National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment. The commission’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, gave the warning in a statement on Friday. He clarified that the NIN is free and as such no staff or Front End Partners is authorized to charge applicants. “The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) wishes to inform the general public that enrollment for the National Identification Number (NIN) is free. “The Commission does not charge nor authorize any Staff or its Front End Partners (FEP) to charge applicants…
The Management of the University of Ilorin has announced an attraction of N3000 fine per week on unclaimed certificates by graduates from January 17. The institution’s registrar, Mr. Monsur Adeleke Alfanla, disclosed this in a statement dated 18th of December, 2024. He urged all affected graduated to ensure the collection of their certificates on or before the set deadline. “The University Management has observed that many certificates remain unclaimed by graduates (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) of the University. “The University Management, therefore, urges all affected graduates to turn up and collect their certificates on or before Friday, 17th January, 2025. “Thereafter,…
The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Prince Olumuyiwa Adejoi, has criticized the act of hurling curses on people online, saying it is not part of freedom of expression. He made the comment in an X post on Friday. He described it as cyberbullying, noting that the act is a criminal offense which is punishable under the law. “Raining direct curses on someone online is cyberbullying, not expression of freedom or criticism. “And cyberbullying, which is even different from defamation, is a criminal offense and punishable. Be guided.” NPO reports that a woman identified as Olamide Thomas had…
Troops of Nigeria military have neutralized 212 terrorists, apprehended 317 suspects and rescued 152 kidnapped hostages through a well executed operation across the country in the last one week. The Director Defence Media Operations, Maj.- Gen. Edward Buba, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Buba said that the troops were on high alert and had increased readiness to protect the country from further terrorist aggression, particularly during the yuletide. ”Accordingly, robust operations targeted at terrorist leadership are being conducted across the various theatres of operations. ”Significantly, a high profile terrorists identified as Hamisu Sale (aka Master) and…