Day: July 8, 2024

BREAKING: FG suspends taxes on rice, maize, wheat, other food items

Emporium Reporters

The Federal Government has announced the suspension of duties, tariffs and taxes for the importation of some food items through land and sea borders.   The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, made this known during a press briefing at the National Press Centre, Abuja on Monday. Kyari disclosed that the listed food items, which include maize, wheat, husked brown rice, and cowpeas, will enjoy a 150-day Duty-Free Import Window. He added that the move is part of the Presidential Accelerated Stabilization and Advancement Plan, which is aimed…

REA-World Bank Mission explores benefits of Energizing Education Programme …. Seeks Collaboration on Renewable Energy Opportunities in Borno ahead of D.A.R.E.S Roll-Out

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A high-level delegation from the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the World Bank Mission today briefed the Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, on the benefits of the Energizing Education Programme (EEP Phase II) deployed at the University of Maiduguri, to which he expressed gratitude to the top management delegation from the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the World Bank for prioritising project sites deployed to Borno State.   Professor Zulum, represented by the state’s Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Usman Kadafur, received the delegation at Government House, Maiduguri.…

Agriculture: The key to unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential – Anglican Bishop, Oluyamo … calls for a speedy resolution of minimum wage issue.

Emporium Reporters

Nigerians and all levels of government have been told to show interest and invest heavily in agriculture as a means of getting out the current economic woes facing the country.   This is just as the Federal Government is called upon to quickly address the minimum wage issue of workers and take steps to improve the living conditions of Nigerians in general.   The Bishop of Ijesa North Anglican Diocese, the Rt. Revd Isaac Oluyamo stated these while delivering his keynote address at this year’s Synod of the Diocese.  …

N80.2Billion Fraud: Abuja High Court rejects Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello’s bid to transfer case to Kogi

Emporium Reporters

Justice John Tsoho, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, has rejected a request by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to transfer his N80.2 billion fraud case from Abuja to the Kogi division of the court.   The Chief Judge sided with Dr. Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), who argued that Bello’s application was flawed on three grounds.   The ruling means the case will continue to be heard in Abuja.   Yahaya Bello is facing a 19-count charge of alleged money…

Court Of Appeal dismisses Suit filed by sacked Council Chairmen loyal to Wike in Rivers State

Emporium Reporters

The Court of Appeal, sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Monday, struck out a suit filed by the sacked Local Government Chairmen loyal to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.   The sacked council chairman had earlier approached the appellate court to overturn the decision of the High Court regarding the elongation of their tenure.   The appeals, CA/PH/137M/2024 and CA/PH/145M/2024, were filed by the former Chairman of Opobo/Nkoro LGA, Enyiada Cookey-Gam, and six others, challenging the High Court’s orders to extend their term. During its ruling,…

NUJ demands immediate rescue of Two Journalists and Their Families Kidnapped In Kaduna

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists has demanded the immediate rescue of two journalists and members of their families kidnapped in Kaduna.   The kidnapped journalists are Abdulgafar Alabelewe of the Nation Newspaper who also serves as the Correspondents chapel chairman of the NUJ, Kaduna State chapter and Abdulraheem Abdu, a journalist with Blueprint Newspaper.   In a statement signed by the National Secretary of the Union, Achike Chude, the incident was described as worrisome.   The statement dated July 8, 2024 “condemns in the strongest terms, the continuing violence and…

You are a catalyst for Kano development, APC youths hail Senator Barau

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hundreds of youths under the coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum, Kano State, on Monday, hailed the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, described him as a bulldozer of the development of the Centre of Commerce.   Members of the forum from across the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State paid a courtesy call to the Deputy President of the Senate at the National Assembly on Monday.   The event was attended by Senator Babangida Hussaini (APC, Jigawa), Senator Muntari Dandutse (APC, Katsina), Senator Ibrahim…

Police arrest Abuja resident who climbed Radio mast for attempted suicide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The operatives of FCT Police Command has arrested for attempted suicide,a young man who climbed a very high mast with a placard at ASO Radio in Katampe at about 09:10 a.m, this following a distress call from concerned citizens.which prompted the operatives of the Command to swiftly mobilized to the location. With much professional persuasions from the police operatives, the man later identified as Shuaibu Alhaji Yushau was prevented from taking his own life. He claimed to have been observing the mast for about a week before deciding to climb…

Challenges confronting Nigeria students in the diaspora surmountable – FG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his readiness to address all the challenges Nigerians studying abroad are facing, thus enhancing their well-being and in line with his citizen diplomacy policy. Tinubu reiterated this reassurance during the fourth Diaspora quarterly webinar lecture series hosted by Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) with the theme as ” Well-being of Nigeria Students Abroad: (Struggles, Challenges and Solutions).” President Tinubu was represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Student Engagement, Hon. Asefon Sunday Dayo, and in attendance were the chief host ,Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, NIDCOM…

Open Week , How Tambawal’s NASS is Creating Environment for Quality Lawmaking. BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Abubakar Yusuf

In the unfolding leadership of the National Assembly Management under the leadership of Alhaji Sani Magaji Tambawal, as Clerk to the National Assembly CNA, a lot of achievements have been made under the current dispensation.   This was obvious in the wee days of the 9th Assembly and the current 10th Assembly , particularly the complimentary roles of the National Assembly management that had had a multiplier effects on the provision of quality lawmaking both at the green and red chamber.   One year down the line , the Senate…