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 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…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in Lagos, have arrested two Chinese nationals and six Nigerians for alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in the Ogere area of Ogun. This is contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by the commission in Abuja on Saturday. The suspects are Zhang Hang Lin, Gao Pei Hai, Matthew Mathias, Oluwaseun Amoo, Wasiu Ademola Alao, Ajibola Nurudeen, Ibrahim Yinusa, and Saidu Shuaibu. The commission said the suspects were apprehended on Friday during a sting operation, following credible intelligence received by the Commission and detailed surveillance…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says a total of 1,622 Nigerian pilgrims have been transported to Madinah for the 2025 Hajj operation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Vice-President, Kashim Shettima declared the inaugural flight open in Owerri, Imo on Friday. A data released by Shafii Mohammed, Principal Information Officer, NAHCON, said that three designated Nigerian Hajj air carriers recorded a total of four flights in Bauchi, Kebbi, Imo and Lagos states. Mohammed said that the air carriers were MaxAir, Flynas and Air Peace “On Friday, MaxAir flight VM3001 departed Bauchi to Madinah at 11:53hrs with…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has announced that the 15-kilometre Apo to Wassa road project is ready for inauguration to celebrate President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary. He disclosed this in Abuja on Saturday, after he inspected the project and others in preparation for Tinubu’s second anniversary at the end of May. The 15-kilometre left wing service lane of the Outer Southern Expressway, from Ring Road I to Wassa Junction, was awarded to ease traffic congestion and open up Wassa District for development. The minister said that the road, which had been completed, was among…
Says it is Testament to Deep-Rooted Public Service The All Progressives Congress (APC), Delta Chapter, says the appointment of Dr. Ayibatonye Timi to the South South Development Commission is a testament to his deep-rooted commitment to public service. This is contained in a goodwill message by the State Chairman of the party, Chief Omeni Sobotie, and made available to the News Agency of (NAN) in Abuja on Saturday. President Bola Tinubu had, in a letter to the Senate on Thursday, sought confirmation of the appointees to the boards of the North-Central, South-West and South-South Development Commissions. NAN also reports that…
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has directed the immediate ban on the sale of petrol in filling stations across Bama Local Government Area, including Bama town and Banki. The directive followed consultations with security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to address security challenges in the area. Malam Dauda Iliya, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Maiduguri. “I have directed the immediate ban on the sale of petrol in Bama town, Banki, and other parts of Bama Local Government Area with immediate effect,” Zulum said. He warned that anyone found…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has affirmed that President Bola Tinubu is changing the leadership narrative in Nigeria. He made the assertion in Abuja on Saturday, after inspecting some ongoing projects in preparation for the commemoration of Tinubu’s second year in office. He said that Tinubu’s impactful leadership was putting smiles on the faces of Nigerians, adding that the president had given first class infrastructure to residents of Abuja. “I have said before that leadership is a major issue. When you have right leadership, people will benefit from it. “Mr President has shown that…
Chairmanship candidates for four local council areas have emerged at the ongoing Local Government primaries of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Lagos State. Mr. Isa Jubril emerged candidate for Iba LCDA, Mrs Motunrayo Gbadebo for Ijede LCDA, Mr. Rasaq Kasali emerged for Lekki LCDA and Mr Azeez Kareem emerged as Otto Awori LCDA candidate. NAN reports all the candidates emerged via consensus and were affirmed by the delegates of each of the council areas. Voting to pick candidates for other council areas was still ongoing at the Ikeja party secretariat as at the time of filing this report. Deputy governor…
The Lagos State Government on Saturday began demolition of illegal structures, including makeshift shanties, in the Ikeja Government Reserved Area (GRA). The Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Mr. Gbolahan Oki, led the team that demolished the structures. Oki said that the illegal structures and shanties had become a threat to security and infrastructure in the neighbourhood. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the team moved through major streets such as Michael Otedola, Sowemimo, Remi Fani-Kayode and Ajisafe, identifying and pulling down makeshift stalls, wooden shacks and other unauthorised buildings. Residents, many of whom had…
An early hour fire incident on Saturday razed six shops at the Police Barracks, Omolewa in Yemetu area of Ibadan. The General Manager of the state Fire Services Agency, Mr. Yemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Although, no casualty was recorded in the incident, but the fire affected six out of the 24 lock-up shops in the area. Akinyinka said that the agency received a distress call about the fire incident at exactly 2:09 a.m. through a telephone call from one Mr S.O. Soyombo. He attributed the fire incident to…