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
By Halimah Olamide A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi, has received backlash over failure to provide basic amenities in his constituency, Kanke, Plateau State. This is following a move by Instagram celebrity, Asherkine, who took it upon himself to construct a borehole in the area. Asherkine who is known for putting a smile on people’s faces through his kindness and actions extended his act of generosity to the people of Plateau State. A resident told him that they lacked a borehole and that since he grew up they have had only three wells in the whole community.…
By Halimah Olamide Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance Group, Heirs Insurance, has announced the winners of its 2024 Essay Championship, This was contained in a statement made available to NPO Reports on Tuesday. The winners will be awarded N8million scholarship. They were announced at a grand ceremony at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, as part of an all-expense paid event hosted by the Group for the finalists, their parents and school representatives. The winner, Hephzibah Chidi from Seacrest Preparatory in Rivers State, who won the first-place position and a N5million scholarship, captivated the judges with her winning essay and presentation of “The…
By Halimah Olamide The $550 million upstream gas project between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and TotalEnergies on the development of the Ubeta field has taken off. It was contained in a statement by the NNPC Spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye that the Presidency announced this on Tuesday. The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen , disclosed this during an inaugural US-Nigeria Strategic Energy Dialogue, hosted by the U.S. State Department in Washington, DC. The signing ceremony of the 550 million USD Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ubeta Field Development Project took place in Abuja in June,…
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…