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
Agency Report Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) land title in the Central Area of Abuja was revoked because the party is owing N7.6 million ground rent from 2006 to 2025. The FCTA Director of Land, Mr Chijioke Nwankwoeze, stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while addressing newsmen after the FCT Executive Committee meeting, chaired by the Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike. Nwankwoeze also dismissed PDP’s claim that two of their properties were revoked, the one in Wuse Zone 5 currently occupying its national headquarters and the one in the central area. He said that only the land title…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that six persons died and 25 others were injured following a multiple crash under the Karu Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday. The Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said that the crash involved 18 vehicles, including two articulated vehicles, two buses, one jeep and 11 cars. Ogungbemide said that the vehicles were severely damaged, with some of them engulfed in flames. He said that the emergency responders, including the FRSC, Red Cross, Fire Service, and military quickly arrived at the scene to provide assistance. The FRSC spokesman attributed the cause of the…
Agency Report Dangote Cement has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Gbenga Fapohunda as its substantive Group Financial Officer, effective from Jan. 1, 2025. The company confirmed this in a corporate filing released through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Wednesday. Arvind Pathak, Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement, said Fapohunda is a skilled finance professional with over 22 years of relevant experience. His expertise spans Financial Control, Risk Management, Treasury Management, Investment Management, Strategy Development, Corporate Governance, and Corporate Finance. Fapohunda holds a Doctorate in Strategic Management from Rome Business School, and an MBA in Finance from London Business School. He…
The FCT Fire Service (FFS) has disclosed that brake failure on the part of a truck conveying Compressed Natural Gas canisters led to Wednesday’s explosions at Karu bridge, Abuja. The FCT FFS Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Mohammad, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Mohammad said that the truck, which was headed toward Nyanya axis from AYA, lost control and in the process rammed into several vehicles on the route. “The impact led to fire which resulted in casualties. “Figures of casualties have not been given as rescue operation is still ongoing to…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the declaration of State of emergency in Rivers, stating that the president has no power to suspend democratically elected governor. The party stated this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba on Tuesday in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday in a national broadcast declared a state of emergency in Rivers suspending both the legislative and executive arms of the state for six months, as part of efforts to restore peace in the state Ologunagba, however, described Mr president action as “utter violation” of the 1999 Constitution. “The PDP…
Mr. Ajibola Basiru, National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers. Recall that NPO reported that President Bola Tinubu declared a state of Emergency in the state on Tuesday evening, following an emergency closed-door meeting with security chiefs led by the Chief of Defense Staff, Christopher Musa. Tinubu stated that recent security briefings revealed troubling acts of oil pipeline vandalism by militants, with no effort from the governor to address the situation. Reacting to the development, the APC scribe expressed hope that the emergency would help restore…
Agency Report Dr. Fara Dagogo, former House of Representatives member, (Degema, Bonny, Federal Constituency), has described the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu as a slap on the Constitution. Dagogo made the remark on Tuesday while in a statement issued to newsmen in Port Harcourt while reacting to the emergence rule declared on Rivers. He said that the declaration was questionable under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). He added that the Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) outlined…
Gov. Siminilayi Fubara of Rivers, has urged the citizens in the state to remain peaceful and law-abiding in the face of the state of emergency declared in the state. Fubara made the remark in an address to the people of the state on Tuesday in Port Harcourt after the pronouncement of emergency rule on the state by President Bola Tinubu. He said that his administration had been guided by ‘’his constitutional oath of office and a great sense of duty’’ since his assumption of office as the Governor of Rivers. Fubara said that he had prioritised the protection of lives…
The Police Command in Anambra has confirmed that six people died in a multiple-vehicle accident on Saturday at Upper Iweka axis of Onitsha, the commercial hub of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer(CPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said in a statement on Sunday that the police had taken over the accident scene to maintain order and facilitate investigations. “According to eyewitness accounts, the accident occurred due to the loss of control of a truck, which rammed into pedestrians, two tricycles, and a commercial bus loaded with passengers,” he said Ikenga noted that the crash claimed six lives, while several others…
Agency Report Persons with Disabilities in Karu Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa, have called for recognition and political appointments of members in the area. Mr Kura Magaji, the Chairman, Persons with Disabilities in Karu, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Karu, on Sunday. He said that appointing Persons with Disabilities in political offices would give them a sense of belonging and bring out the best in them. “We want the government at the local level to give one of us a political appointment with an office attached. “By doing so, our…