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 Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has dismissed the allegation of releasing poisoned rice seized from smugglers, which had reportedly resulted in multiple deaths in the town. The spokesman for the command, CSC Isah Sulaiman, denied the allegation in a statement on Sunday in Seme, Lagos. According to him, the attention of the command has been drawn to the widely circulated unfounded and baseless allegation claiming that they seized and distributed bags of rice without the knowledge of the purported owner. On Wednesday, there were reports that contaminated rice, allegedly released by the NCS had caused…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has denied allegations of corruption, insisting that misapplication of budgetary provisions is impossible under its strict regulatory framework. NPA’s General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Ikechukwu Onyemekara, said this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Onyemekara stated that the Authority’s budget and spending undergo close monitoring by the Ministry of Marine & Blue Economy, the Budget Office, and the National Assembly. He explained that dredging at the Warri Escravos Channel was necessary due to worsening conditions threatening maritime navigation and national oil and gas operations. The dredging contract followed the emergency procurement procedure in…
The Enugu State Government says the it will launch the Enugu Air, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, and the ultramodern transport terminals for operation before the administration’s second anniversary on May 29. The state Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Obi Ozor, disclosed this during the State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House, Enugu, on Sunday. He said: “We are starting off with the initial three aircraft and two of the aircraft are already on ground. The third one will be on ground by the end of this month. “We are hoping to start the commercial operations before the second…
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered some weapons in Marit-Mazat community of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Maj. Samson Zhakom, the Media Officer of OPSH, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Jos. Zhakom said that this followed an intelligence tip and subsequent operation conducted by troops in the early hours of Sunday. “The operation is sequel to the arrest of a gunrunner and kidnapper on May 10, at Barakin Gangare community of Barkin Ladi LGA. “During the follow-up operations, troops arrested another notorious gunrunner and kidnapper. “Troops also…
President Bola Tinubu, has extended heartfelt tributes to elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, on the celebration of his 99th birthday. In a celebratory message, Tinubu described Fasoranti as a rare patriot, a stalwart of integrity, whose legacy gave unblemished public service at every given opportunity. “Today, I rejoice with the family, political associates, and friends of our dear father, leader and patriarch, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, in celebrating his remarkable journey of 99 years on earth. “Baba has enjoyed extraordinary grace from God in attaining this age. Even when he appears frail due to old age,…
The Chairman, Air Peace Ltd., Dr. Allen Onyema, has described human trafficking as a blight on Nigeria’s shared humanity. Onyema said this as his airline executed a free-of-charge return of 78 trafficked Nigerian women from Abidjan. This is contained in a statement by the airline’s spokesman, Mr Efe Ovie-Whiskey, on Sunday in Lagos. According to the chairman, transporting the trafficked Nigerian women from Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport, Abidjan to Lagos is a legacy of the airline’s humanitarian intervention and national service. Recall that in April, Onyema publicly promised to transport the trafficked women at no cost. He also offerred them…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a woman, Ihensekhien Miracle Obehi, who disguised with hijab to export large consignments of cocaine concealed in her private part, stomach and false bottom of her handbag. According to the statement by the NDLEA Spokesperson, Mr. Femi Babafemi, the consignments were headed to Iran. Obehi who was dressed in hijab to beat security checks was intercepted at the departure hall of the Port Harcourt airport on Sunday 3rd May 2025 while trying to board a Qatar Airline flight to Iran via Doha following credible intelligence. During her search, she was…
Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have intercepted a fuel tanker filled with illicit drugs. The Spokesman, NDLEA, Mr. Femi Babafemi, disclosed this via an X post on Sunday. “Fuel tanker on top but drug tanker beneath! “Please watch how @ndlea_nigeria officers discovered a large storage created in the belly of this oil tanker for the sole purpose of moving drugs across the country.” He wrote. The vehicle which appears to be a fuel tanker at first glance was found to have a compartment in its undercarriage. According to Babafemi, the section was for the sole purpose…
No fewer than 78 Nigerians rescued from human traffickers in Cote D’Ivoire have arrived in Lagos. The victims, comprising 73 females, two males and three babies arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos around 11 :00 p.m. on Saturday. Mrs Binta Bello, the Director-General (DG) National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) received them at the airport. Bello, in her speech, said that the return of the victims reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to the fight against human trafficking. “This is a momentous occasion a day that marks not only the safe return of our beloved daughters…
The United States, India, and Pakistan on Saturday announced that the two South Asian nuclear powers have reached an immediate ceasefire, though India has reported some violations since. The surprise announcement of a truce came following days of heightened tensions and overnight missile attacks on both sides of the border. A few hours after the announcement, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri accused the neighbouring country of violating the truce. Misri in a press briefing said there had been a breach of the understanding between the directors general of military operations of the two countries. He said Indian armed forces were…