Month: June 2024

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,…

FINTECH Companies applaud CAC RG for seamless registration of POS Operators

Lukman Laleye Babalola

FINTECH Operators in Nigeria has commended Corporate Affairs Commission for speedy registration of their agents.   The Operators made the commendation today during a meeting between the Registrar General/CEO, Corporate Affairs Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN with Fintech Companies representatives at the Commission’s Headquarters. The Registrar General in his opening remarks praised the Operators for honouring the invitation. He stated that the essence of the meeting was to review their performance with regards to the registration of their agents ,appreciate their efforts as well as ascertain their individual challenges with…

Don’t Lose Hope In the Renewed Hope Agenda, Akpabio’s Aide ,Femi Odere urges Widows

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President on Stakeholders’ Engagement and Mobilization Hon. Femi Odere has encouraged widows not to lose hope in the Tinubu administration because his Renewed Hope Agenda is real.   Odere gave this advise at “The Mighty One Empowerment Foundation” where the NGO distributed raw food packs and cash to an estimated 2000 widows in Nyanya, Nassarawa State to commemorate the United Nations International Widow’s Day on Sunday, June 23, 2024.   In his speech, Akpabio’s Aide said the tough times that everyone is currently…

NYSC commences 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 Orientation Course

Lukman Laleye Babalola

All is now set for the commencement of the Orientation Course programme for 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream One set of Corps Members.   All prospective Corps Members are to access their call-up letters on their dashboards today.   For the avoidance of doubt, the Prospective Corps Members are to report to their various Orientation camps between Wednesday, 26th and Monday, 1st July, 2024 while the swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to hold on Tuesday 2nd July, 2024.   In addition, the Director General, Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed advised all the…

Senate never proposed new Aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima – Akpabio

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has dismissed the report that the 10th Senate is proposing that the Federal Government should procure new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and his Vice, Senator Kashim Shettima.   Speaking to newsmen in Maiduguri shortly after leading a delegation to pay a condolence visit to Senator Tahir Monguno over the death of his father, Akpabio noted that the report is not true.   Last week, reports filtered in the media that the Senate President made a comment that the Senate would approve the…

How Customs Officer died at Reps probe hearing – Reps Spokesperson

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A Nigerian Customs Service senior officer whose identity is not known at the time of filing this report, has died at the National Assembly clinic, Abuja. The deceased reportedly died when he appeared as a guest of the Public Account Committee of the House of Representatives. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the spokesman of the House, Honourable Akin Rotimi. He appeared for interrogation in the ongoing investigation of revenue-generating agencies and parastatals of government. The late officer was said to be taking questions from members of the…

UBEC; Driving Nigeria To Digital Era. BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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The Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC is already navigating through the 21st century, a blessing in disguise for the commission after the COVID-19 pandemic with the establishment of a multi billion Digital Resource Centre (DRC), commissioned in May , 29, 2024 to mark the one year anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu under the Renewed Hope Agenda to promote smart Education in Nigeria.   The proactive decisions of the handlers of Basic Education under the leadership of Dr Hamid Bobboyi as the Executive Secretary , Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC…

House of Representatives to resume 2nd Session of 10th Assembly June 27

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives is set to resume the Second Session (2024/2025) of the 10th Assembly on Thursday, June 27, 2024.   This development was communicated to Honourable Members via an internal memorandum from the Clerk, House of Representatives, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, Esq, on Monday, June 24, 2024.   Recall that the House adjourned sittings on June 11, 2024 at the end of the First Session, to enable Members of the Green Chamber, celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festivities with their constituents.   The House is also set to host its inaugural…