Month: May 2021

Abuja policemen must account for death of Yoruba man in their custody, Oba Salawu tells IGP

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The Oba Yoruba Abuja, Dr. Olusegun Salawu, has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, to ensure justice for the family of late Oluwagbenga Shittu, a mechanic, who allegedly died in police custody in Abuja. The Oba made the call while briefing newsmen after he visited the family of the deceased at Pyakasa community in New Lugbe District on Wednesday in Abuja. Salawu expressed sadness over the sudden demise of late Shittu. He emphasised the need for the IGP to order a thorough investigation into the remote and immediate…

Why Nigeria’s Senate Succumb To Loan Request of President Buhari? By Salish Ibrahim

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The history of Ninth National Assembly especially the nation’s upper chamber will remain unpleasant to the millions of Nigerians to some extent the way its succumbing in any request of debt brought to they notice by the president. Within the life span of the present administration from 2015 till date the nation’s National Assembly approved all the loan requested forwarded before them within eyes blinking. This act of “We Hear And We See” attitudes displaying by lawmakers makes them too uncompromising as people Representatives and not anchor well for them as they…

IGP moves to rejig security in South-South, launches“Operation Restore Peace” in Port-Harcourt

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The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba has launched the new special security action plan, “OPERATION RP” in the South-South region of the country. The IGP, who flagged-off the special operation, Wednesday, 19th May, 2021 at the Sharks Football Stadium, Port-Harcourt, noted that the move was a continuation of the implementation process of the special operation in the country. He further noted that the operation in the South-South region was also targeted at stemming the tide of violent attacks and breakdown of law and order, and contain the…

NIPC lauds Oyetola’s commitment to socioeconomic devt., investment promotion

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The Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has lauded the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola for its commitment to the advancement of the State’s economy. NIPC also commended the Administration for being resilient and relentless to socioeconomic, business and investment promotion since the inception. This was even as the government reaffirmed its vision to rescuing and stimulating the economy, and changing the narrative of Osun from a civil service State to an investment, commerce and industry-driven economy. The head of the NIPC Southwest Zonal Office, Ibadan, Mr. Hassan Lawal, stated these…

Lawan pays moving tribute to ‘Mama Taraba’

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday, paid a moving tribute to Late Senator Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan also known as ‘Mama Taraba’. Lawan gave the tribute following a point of order raised by Senator Shuaibu Lau Isa, drawing the attention of the Senate to the demise of the lawmaker who represented Taraba North in the 7th Senate. Lawan in a condolence message to the family of the deceased, described her as a beacon of peace and integrity. He said: “Let me also on behalf of the Senate convey our…

How Ogun state Governor’s Aide,Bidemi Rufai was arrested for multiple scam In US

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A senior special assistant to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Abidemi Rufai, aka ‘Sandy Tang,’ has been arrested in the United States over theft of over $350,000 unemployment benefits from the Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 42-year-old allegedly submitted dozens of unemployment claims using stolen identities between March and October 2020 to steal the fund. Rufai was nabbed at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York while trying to escape to Nigeria and has been charged with wiring over $350,000 in unemployment benefits…

2nd Year Anniversary: Gov Sule to embark on Appreciation Tour to LGA’s …… presents 25 Lexus Jeeps to Traditional rulers

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As part of activities marking the second year anniversary of his administration, Nasarawa State governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has said that he will tour all the 13 local government areas of the state, to appreciate traditional rulers and other major stakeholders. Engineer Sule disclosed this while presenting 25 brand new Lexus jeeps to first class traditional rulers in the state, at a ceremony at the Government House, on Tuesday. According to the governor, he is undertaking the tour to hear directly from the people, about how far his administration has…

Niger SSG commiserates with Emir of Minna over Iyan Minna’s passage

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The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has commiserated with the entire people of Minna Emirate and the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umar Faruk Bahago over the death of Alhaji Musa Tanko Bawa, Iyan Minna who died in Abuja after a brief illness. In his condolence message, the SSG stated that late Alhaji Musa Tanko Bawa lived an exemplary and most inspiring life; the great values of hard work, honesty and selflessness that the deceased left behind will be remembered. “We accept the fact that…

Niger Senator ,Sani Musa loses father

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The Senator representing Niger East Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Mohammed Sani Musa has announced the passing away of his father, Alhaji Musa Tanko Bawa to the cold hands of death. The Senator,in a statement made available to EMPORIUM REPORTERS, said “my family and I regret to announce the death of our beloved father, Alhaji Musa Tanko Bawa. Indeed! Whatever Allah gives or takes belongs to him and everything is predestined by Him.” “I have lost a father, friend, and mentor. May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him an abode…

FG launches National Diaspora policy in Abuja

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The Nigerian government on Tuesday launched National Diaspora Policy which was designed to effectively promote and harness the resources and capacity of Nigerians in the Diaspora for the growth and development of Nigeria.   The Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Amb. Zubairu Dada who launched the Policy at the Third Summit of the States Diaspora Focal Point Officers and Standing Committee on Diaspora Matters, explained that the National Diaspora Policy will engage, enable and empower Nigerians in the Diaspora as Change Agents for the development of Nigeria.  …