Day: June 29, 2024

‘I don’t want a mother-in-law’ ,by Funke Egbemode

Emporium Reporters

I met a woman, a mother-in-law in Jordan. I mean at the River Jordan while I was on pilgrimage to Jerusalem many years ago. We were on the same bus and the same prayer group. It was an intensive 10-day of praying, fasting, except only when we were eating or sleeping. But this lady struck me in a different way. We got talking and she told me her main prayer points. As we stood in River Jordan was for her daughter in law. The poor girl, she told me she…

Nigerian Military Declares Curfew In Borno Town ,as Suicide Bombing claimed Six Lives

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The Nigerian military authority has declared a curfew in the Gwoza area of Borno State after a suicide bombing at a wedding claimed six lives and injured several other persons.   SaharaReporters had reported that the bomb attack occurred in Mararanba, Gwoza town.   It had been reported that the bomber, who was later identified as a young woman in her early 20s, detonated her explosive device in the middle of the gathering, causing chaos and destruction.   Meanwhile, Yusuf Lawal, the Borno State Commissioner of Police, confirmed the incident.…

AN APPEAL TO GOV. AHMAD ALIYU

Lukman Laleye Babalola

It is no more news that the Government of Sokoto State for political expediency is hell bent at dethroning the Highly revered Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III CFR, the Sultan of Sokoto. They have turned deaf ear to the voice of wisdom from very important personalities in the country. Even after the Vice President educate the Government of Sokoto state on the person and personality of Sultan Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III CFR, the government of Sokoto went ahead to deny any plan to dethrone one of the most influential global…

FCT Police takes tough measures against motorists driving without number plates

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The FCT Police Command has raised concern over the manner in which motorists drive around the nation’s Capital territory with single or no number plates, including car dealers beyond the stipulated time, which is 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM . Section 25 (5) of the Federal Capital Territory Road Transport Regulation Act, 2005.   The command in a release signed by SP Josephine Adeh FCT PPRO stated that several recorded cases of armed robbery, popularly known as “one chance,” were mostly associated with vehicles with single or no number plates.…

Deputy Senate President mourns 14 worshippers killed by trailer in Kano

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Deputy President of Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has mourned 14 worshippers who were killed by a trailer yesterday after Juma’at prayers in Kano State.   The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) had confirmed that 14 worshippers lost their lives when a trailer ran over them after Friday prayers at Imawa town, Kura LGA of Kano State.   In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau, commiserated with the families of the deceased.   He prayed for the repose of the souls…

Presidential Jet Controversy: What Akpabio Said At Senate Plenary, By OLA AWONIYI

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About a fortnight ago, the Nigerian media widely reported that the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence recommended, in a report, that the Federal Government should purchase new aircraft for the use of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. The House had in May mandated the Committee to investigate the conditions of the aircraft in the Presidential fleet. That assignment followed a motion earlier debated by the House.   Since that House Committee’s report was made public, the issue of acquiring new aircraft for…

FIRS: The picture is here! By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Emporium Reporters

We are in a time of pronounced change of thinking in a positive direction in Nigeria after decades of misadventures. To support this change, we must focus on the key policies and drivers of reform in order to assist them in their endeavours. A crucial aspect of this transformation is transitioning from a consumption-based economy to one driven by productivity, essential for achieving sustainable development. To achieve this, there is an urgent need for the prioritization of revenue collection to redirect Nigeria’s very economic foundation. While we may not subscribe…