Day: June 26, 2024

A documentary, ‘Silent cries: Unveiling hidden lives’ reveals the plights of IDPs in Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A documentary on the pathetic story of the living conditions of the Internally displaced persons, (IDPs) in most part of Nigeria has been produced by a young Nigerian.   The documentary titled, ‘Silent cries: Unveiling hidden lives’ aptly captured the true life story of the pathetic situations of these Nigerians who were once going about their lives just like every other Nigerians, doing their legitimate businesses, but have everything cut short and now forced into a life of hardship occasioned by the unfortunate attack on their communities by bandits and…

Data Breach: CASER hails NIMC stance, demands diligent prosecution of perpetrators

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A civil society group,Citizen Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights CASER has backed efforts by the National Identity Management Commission NIMC to address issues of data breach by online vendors.   It also urged the agency to go all out to ensure that individuals within and outside of its system found culpable in the breach of sensitive data be made to face the full wrath of the law.   The group in a statement signed by its Executive Director ,Frank Tietie said that NIMC had been proactive in identifying and…

BRIPAN President lauds CAC RG’s transformational leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Leadership of the Business Recovery & Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) has commended the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji,for his transformational leadership. The President of the Association, Chimezie Victor Ihekweazu, SAN, extolled the RG for bringing excellent and transformational innovations into the Commission’s services within a short stay in office. The Registrar General is been praised by BRIPAN leadership during a courtesy call on him today. He applauded the RG for making the business environment safe in Nigeria through the ongoing registration of FINTECH…

FCT Police didn’t detain, extort Authority Newspaper Reporter, Daniel Tyokua – PPRO

Lukman Laleye Babalola

FCT Police Command has denied a news report making the rounds over the alleged arrest and detention of Daniel Tyokua, a reporter with Authority Newspaper, earlier today, June 26, 2024.by FCT police operatives.   The command in a statement signed by SP Josephine Adeh, FCT PPRO stated that Daniel Tyokua was not arrested or detained as alleged but only invited over a petition written by his own community (Tiv) against him concerning an alleged false publication he made on the emergence of one Mr. Andrew Akuma as the new Ter…

House of Reps pays Tribute to Late NCS Deputy Comptroller, Etop Andrew Essien

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has paid tribute to the late Deputy Comptroller Etop Andrew Essien, described him as a dedicated and exemplary officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The departed Deputy Comptroller passed on Tuesday, in active service during a convivial engagement with the House Public Accounts Committee (PAC), where he shared his expertise and insights with warmth and professionalism, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to public service. “His sudden passing has left a void that will be deeply felt, but his legacy of selfless service, distinction, and dedication will…

CSR is mandatory for all corporate bodies ,says Hon Osoba

Emporium Reporters

By James Isaac     The House of Representatives on Tuesday 25 June, 2024 held a one-day public hearing on, “A bill to regulate corporate social responsibility in Nigeria and for other related matters.” The sponsor of the bill Hon. Olumide Osoba who is representing Abeokuta North/Odeda/Obafemi-Owode Federal Constituency of Ogun State, while speaking on the essence of the bill said that, it is meant to hold all corporate bodies responsible to the communities within which they operate to their social responsibilities. According to him, when the bill become law,…