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
Retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, Former Chief of Army Staff and former Nigerian Ambassador to Benin Republic, has described late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, as a true embodiment of discipline and dedication. Buratai said this in his condolence message on passing of Lagbaja on Thursday in Abuja. He said he was deeply saddened by the loss of the army chief, saying his passing has left a void in the Nigerian Army and the nation at large. He extended his condolences to President Bola Tinubu, Lagbaja’s beloved wife, Mrs Mariya Lagbaja, the Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi…
The National Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN), says its members have recorded more than 50 per cent losses within the onion value chain. Alhaji Aliyu Maitasamu, President of the Regional Observatory of Onion Sector in West and Central Africa (ROO/WCA) and NOPPMAN, made the disclosure at a press conference in Sokoto on Thursday. According to Maitasamu, rising production costs, post-harvest losses, inflation, and climate change are major challenges confronting onion farmers nationwide. “Over recent months, the cost of onion seedlings has surged to unprecedented levels, drastically impacting our production capacity. “If farmers cannot afford to cultivate,…
The ECOWAS Court has dismissed Nigeria’s preliminary objection to the court’s jurisdiction to determine a human rights violation case involving a Nigerian man on death row for 30 years. Ogueri is a 72-year-old inmate in a Nigerian maximum-security prison. Delivering ruling on Thursday in Abuja, Justice Edward Asante, dismissed all the preliminary objections raised by Nigeria challenging the court’s jurisdiction to entertain the case involving Ogueri. The court held that it had jurisdiction over the matter, noting that the case raised allegations of human rights violations, which fall under its purview according to Article 9(4) of the Court’s Protocol. It…
Abuja E-hailing driver, Stephen Awutseye, has tendered an apology to House of Representatives member, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, over the altercation which ensued between them during delivery of a parcel. The cab driver made the apology in a video making rounds on social media. He expressed regret for provoking the lawmaker and also urged Nigerians to let the matter be. “Good day, Nigerians. My name is Stephen Abuwatseya. I had a misunderstanding with Rt. Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh a few days ago. “I actually want to apologise to him for whatever I must have said or done to provoke him…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will do everything within its power to fix the party and Nigeria. Makinde said this on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Board of Governors and the unveiling of the Roadmap for Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI). PDI is the research arm of PDP established in 2000 to promote a new democratic culture in Nigeria and Africa through the provision of value-added education, training, capacity building, research, and documentation programmes. Makinde said that PDP could fix Nigeria, adding that “we will fix PDP and then…
The Assistant-Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 7 Abuja, Benneth Igweh, said that 10,000 Constables are currently undergoing training in arms handling at various police formations across the country to enhance security. Igweh stated this during a familiarisation visit to the Niger Command in Minna on Thursday. He said the training was aimed at bolstering security and alleviating fears of insecurity in Niger and the country at large. Igweh said that the training currently underway in 16 police training institutions nationwide, covers essential topics such as fundamental human rights, gender education, and firearms handling. He said that the approach is…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), has reiterated that it does not deal in adulterated products as it adheres to rigorous standards and quality control measures. This was contained in a statement by the NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, on Thursday. This is following a viral clip of adulterated Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol sold in bottles and jerrycans from one of its retail outlets. According to the statement, the report was found untrue as the company does not sell into bottles or jerrycans as displayed in the video. “NNPC Retail Ltd. does not deal…
•Says Distribution of Sensitive Materials to Commence Tuesday The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed it’s readiness for the upcoming Ondo State Governorship election. The Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this in a statement via X on Thursday. “Let me reassure stakeholders that INEC is ready for the election. We are deploying the BVAS machines for voter accreditation at polling units and for the upload of results to the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal.” he said. Speaking further, the INEC Chairman listed measures that have been put in place to ensure transparency of the election, while…
Agency Report The FCT Customary Court, Dutse, Abuja has appealed to the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) to facilitate the renovation of its court complex which fell victim to vandalism and arson during the 2020 EndSARS protests. The President of the Court, Aderinto Adesoji, made the appeal during a resumed hearing in a divorce case between a petitioner, Chiwendu Nwadi and her husband, Emeka Nwadi in Ushafa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Customary Court, Dutse has been sharing the court complex of a sister court in Ushafa for its sittings following the destruction. of its facilities,…
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has on Wednesday approved a minimum wage of N80,000 for those in the state workforce. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed in a statement that the technical committee set up by the state government recommended N80,000 as minimum wage. “The recommendation of the committee got approval from the governor for the implementation of the new salary scale. “This new scale will be implemented as soon as the consequential adjustments process is completed by the committee which comprises of government and top labour officials,” he stated. The Commissioner further…