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 World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved Cecolin®, a Hinan Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for use in a single-dose schedule. This was contained in a statement issued by WHO on Friday. The WHO attributed the decision to a new data on the product that fulfilled the criteria set out in the WHO’s 2022 recommendations for alternative, off-label use of HPV vaccines in single-dose schedules. According to it, this important milestone will contribute to improving sustainable supply of HPV vaccines allowing more girls to be reached with the vaccines that prevent cervical cancer. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General said that unlike most…
By Halimah Olamide The Federal Government has set up a committee to investigate the taxation and operational disputes between the Osun Government, and Segilola Resources Operating Limited(SROL), a subsidiary of Thor Explorations limited. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, made this known in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Friday in Abuja. Alake said that the committee was established to engage both parties with the aim of resolving the dispute and restoring industrial harmony. Recall that on the 30th of September, the Osun State Government sealed the business premises of SROL, following…
Halimah Olamide Investigative Journalist and whistle blower, Isaac Bristol, popularly known as PIDOM, has now been released from prison. This was announced by Activist, Omoyele Sowore via an X post on Friday. PIDOM was released from Kuje prison a free man after fulfilling his bail conditions this afternoon. NPO Reports that PIDOM was arrested on the 5th of August, 2024. He was accused of unlawfully obtaining, retaining and disseminating classified official secret documents. He was arraigned on nine counts charge, which he pleaded not guilty to all. He was however granted bail to the tune of N5m with one surety…
Charges Rivers State People to Go for LG Election By Halimah Olamide The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has described the invasion of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) facilities by policemen as a direct affront to democracy and rule of law. This was contained in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba on Friday. Recall that NPO reported that police operatives attempted to take over the State’s Independent Electoral Commission office in the early hours of Friday. “The PDP in very strong term condemns the attempt by the APC-controlled Police to abridge, subvert and frustrate…
Agency Report The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra Command, has arrested five suspected illegal private security guards for alleged possession of three pump action guns. The Commandant of NSCDC, Anambra Command, Mr Olatunde Maku, while briefing newsmen on Friday in Awka, said the suspects were apprehended on Oct. 3. Maku said that the suspects were apprehended at an illegal road block within Nteje community in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra following intelligence reports. He said the suspects were allegedly extorting money from motorists and causing untold hardships to road users. According to him, Ekene Erigaka, 27,…
Says FG Failed to Honour Agreement By Halimah Olamide The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has told Nigerians to blame the Federal Government should in case they down their tools. The Bauchi Zonal Coordinator of the union, Prof. Timothy Namo, said this during a conference on Friday in Jos. They accused the Federal Government of failure to honour the 2009 agreement. Namo said that the union after its National Executive Council (NEC) held between Aug. 17 and Aug. 18, issued a 21-day ultimatum. ”As we speak, government has not honored any of the agreements or addressed our concerns. ”At…
By Halimah Olamide The Former Governor, Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba, has stated that for a long time, the voice and leadership of women, has been overlooked. He made the assertion at the Wole Soyinka Center for Investigative Journalism, WSCIJ’s ReportWomen@10 programme and the Public Presentation of Experts Source Guide. The event held on Thursday, 3rd of October, 2024 at Victoria Island, Lagos. The event was chaired by Former Governor, Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, with speakers including; the DVC of Paul University, Chineyere Okunna, Consul General, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherland, Michael Deleen, Programmes Officer of Gates Foundation,…
By Halimah Olamide The Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) also known as KAI, has secured the conviction 12 suspects over offences bordering on prostitution, breach of peace. This was contained in a statement released by the agency on Thursday. According to the statement, the move is part of consolidated efforts towards reducing the spate of environmental infractions in the Obalende area of the State. The Commercial Sex Workers were sentenced to 8 months impisonment. According to the statement, ‘‘the THEMES agenda of Mr. Governor clearly stated the need for Lagos to be habitable for business and the situation at Obalende…
The Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has secured a $200 million financing facility with the African Export-Import Bank to support the growth of the country’s creative industries. Musawa disclosed this in a statement through her media aide, Nneka Anibeze, on Wednesday. The minister said that this partnership with the African Export–Import Bank was a crucial component of the Destination 2030 vision and one of the ministry’s ambitious goals for the creative economy. She emphasised the critical role of global partnerships in driving the country’s vision forward, stating that Destination 2030: ‘Nigeria Everywhere’, was the ministry’s…
By Halimah Olamide The winner of Big Brother Africa 2011, Karen Igho, has cried out for help, saying her husband should be held responsible if anything happens to her. This was disclosed in a shocking social media revelation via her Instagram handle. She revealed that she has been going through domestic violence and sexual abuse in her marriage to her husband and father of her kids, Yaroslav Rakos. In the post, she noted the ongoing divorce process with her husband and that she has been homeless for a year. She further alleged that he’s trying to take custody of their…