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 presidency has debunked rumors that armed military units have denied the Vice-President, Kashim Shettima access to the Presidential Villa. This was contained in a statement by the spokesperson of the Vice-President, Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, on Saturday in Abuja. Nkwocha said the publication was a story so far removed from reality. According to him, such misinformation can only be entertained by those unfamiliar with the inner workings of the Nigerian government. Nkwocha, therefore, urged the public to disregard such malicious publications and advised the media to continue to seek information from credible sources and approach sensational claims with the caution…
Three operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have been hospitalized following gunshot injuries sustained after they came under attack from some armed men during a raid operation in Jahi area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Thursday night. This was contained in a statement by the Spokesman, NDLEA, Femi Babfemi, on Friday. The incident occurred when a team of NDLEA operatives acting on intelligence and surveillance report raided an uncompleted building at NNPC area of Jahi where 74 bottles of codeine, 10 litres of codeine syrup, 48grams of tramadol 225mg and 4.9kilograms of skunk, a strain…
The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State, has denied circulating rumours that Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso had plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Chairman of the party in the state, Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, said this while briefing newsmen on Friday in Kano. Dungurawa said that Kwankwaso did not need to consult anyone before making any political decision, but emphasised that there were no plans for defection. “We have no business with APC, and do not have any intention to defect,” Dungurawa said, dismissing the rumorus as mere mischief. He described the speculation as baseless…
The Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Mr. Bayo Ojulari, has pledged to attract sectoral investments worth 30 billion dollars and 60 billion dollars by 2027 and 2030 respectively. Ojulari said the company, under his stewardship, would raise crude oil production to over two million barrels per day, sustained through 2027 and attain three million by 2030. The new GCEO disclosed this at a town hall meeting with the NNPC Ltd. staff in Abuja, a few days after assuming duties as the new GCEO, with a determination to pursue the company’s bold ambitions and build…
Agency Report Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has released his fifth studio album titled, ‘5ive’ The News Agency of Nigeria reports that as part of prelude to the release of ‘5ive’, the singer had previously dropped three singles, ‘Be There Still’, ‘Funds’, featuring Odumodublvck and Chike and ‘Awuke’ featuring YG Marley. The 17 track project includes features from artistes like Chris Brown, Omah Lay, Victony, Becky G, Shensea amongst others. In one of the previously released track titled ‘Funds’, Davido gives his signature energy on the track while Odumodublvck’s gritty verses complements Chile’s smooth melodies. ‘Titanium’ which features…
Agency Report Head coach of U-20 national team, Flying Eagles, Aliyu Zubairu, has unveiled a 24-man squad for the upcoming U-20 AFCON in Egypt. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place from April 27 to May 18. Zubairu named first-choice goalkeeper Ifeanyi Harcourt, defender and captain Daniel Bameyi, midfielder Sulaiman Alabi and forward Kparobo Arierhi in the squad. The squad is a blend of home based and foreign players who have intensified training in Abuja ahead of the tournament. Some of the top foreign based players invited include;…
The Ondo State Police Command has dismissed circulating reports claiming that a vehicle in the convoy of the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, was responsible for the death of a nine-year-old girl in Akure on Thursday. The first lady was in Ondo State to launch the Renewed Hope Initiative Health Programme and to distribute 10,000 professional kits. comprising Crocs and scrubs, to midwives in the South-West zone. In a statement, the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, clarified that the claim, published by an online reporters, was entirely baseless and misleading. “The attention of the Ondo State Police Command has been…
Bolanle-Austen Peters has announced the return of her hit stage play, Dear Kaffy – Diary of a Single Woman, to Lagos for a special Easter showing. The play, directed by the acclaimed Queen of theatre in Nigeria, Bolanle Austen-Peters, will be live at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, from April 18–21 and April 26–27, 2025, with two shows daily at 3PM and 7PM. From its prestigious debut at the Lagos International Theatre Festival, to a phenomenal Christmas season with 20 sold-out shows in Lagos, and a successful international tour in Pretoria, South Africa, in collaboration with the South African State…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned three men and a company before an Ikeja Special Offences Court on alleged N46.3 million forex fraud. The suspects include Osita Nduh, Destiny Osita International Ltd, Elder Ugbine (alias Elderly man Mega Links) and Idika Williams, (alias Makapella). They were arraigned on a four-count charge of conspiracy, stealing, obtaining by false pretence and receiving fraudulently obtained property. They however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The EFCC Prosecutor, Mr Nnaemeka Omewa, told the court that the defendants allegedly committed the offences in August, 2023 in Lagos. The Omewa alleged that the…
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has been named Major Oil Company of the Year for last year by Nigerian publication, Energy Times in recognition of its contributions to deep-water oil and gas development and the industry generally. Energy Times also awarded the title of Amazon of Nigeria’s Oil Sector for 2024 to Mrs. Elohor Aiboni, a former Managing Director of SNEPCo now on international assignment in Brunei. The awards were presented to SNEPCo’s Senior Operations Manager, Bolanle Odunayo-Ojo, who represented the Managing Director, Ronald Adams at a ceremony attended by key stakeholders in the oil and gas sector.…