Day: July 30, 2024

Dr Dominic Joshua seeks patience, Support for Tinubu amid Economic Reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A prominent entrepreneur and investment expert,Dr. Dominic Joshua in a recent address, urged Nigerians to exercise patience and restraint amidst ongoing protests. He emphasized the need to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration, which he described as exceptionally responsive and committed to driving positive change in the country.   Dr. Joshua reminded the public of the devastating consequences of the EndSARS protests, which led to significant destruction of businesses and infrastructure.   “The negative consequences of EndSARS are still fresh in our memories. We must avoid any actions that could lead…

Muhammad VI Foundation for African Ulama concludes Hadith competition in Abuja …. Awards participants with Certificates,Cash

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Winners have emerged from 2-day Hadith competition organized by Muhammad VI Foundation for African Ulama.The maiden edition of Hadith competition preselection which was keenly contested by 173 contestants and 15 finalists ended in Abuja on Tuesday. Yakubu Bello Muhammad became the winner in 3rd category from Bauchi state scored point seven zero by 20 19/22 position in this category, followed by Othman Tshoho from Jigawa state who came 2nd scored 19.25 20.   The Winner in another category was Mohammed Salisu AbdulKareem from Kwara state, he was awarded a token…

Senate Committee rejects Mines & Steel Ministry’s Memoranda over poor presentation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria’s Senate on Tuesday turned down the presentation of the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development over what its described as ‘poor and inefficient presentation’ .   Addressing the Ministry at one day public hearing on Alleged incidences of corruption and inefficiency in Ajaokuta steel company limited and National Iron Ore Mining Company and the general state of affairs in the companies from 2002 to date, Chairman of the Senate Ad Hoc Committee,Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, observed that the presentation made by the ministry was inadequate and as a…

Speaker Abbas appeals to protest organizers to shelve plan …says Tinubu working round the clock to address citizens’ plight

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has passionately appealed to the planners of the nationwide protests, especially the Nigerian youth, to shelve their action in the interest of the country and its citizens.   Speaker Abbas, who noted the frustrations and reservations of the Nigerian youth, said the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration is not relenting in its efforts to bring succour to Nigerians.   The Speaker also said the House of Representatives has taken measures to continuously engage the youth to hear their earnings…

JUST IN: Tinubu orders TETFund to build 72 modern hostels in universities and other tertiary institutions

Emporium Reporters

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to increase the number of modern hostels in tertiary institutions from 36 to 72 by the year 2025.   TETFund Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, disclosed this during a meeting with the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students.   According to a statement released by the Fund on Tuesday, the president’s directive to the fund followed his plans to ensure industrial harmony in tertiary institutions.   The statement signed by Public Affairs of TETFund, AbdulMumin Oniyangi, noted…

BREAKING: MTN shuts down offices nationwide

Emporium Reporters

Telecoms giant, MTN, has shut all its stores and service centres across Nigeria.   This was disclosed terse statement on X (formerly Twitter), on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.   MTN said: “Yello customer, please be informed that our shops nationwide will be closed today, 30th July 2024.”   This was coming on the heels of an outrage by some of its subscribers across the country after the network provider barred their lines on Sunday.   In a viral video on social media Monday, a mob is seen destroying a barricade…

Oodua Integrity Network asks Dangote to shun confrontation

Emporium Reporters

Oodua Integrity Network has urged Alhaji Aliko Dangote to desist forthwith attacks , incitement, assaults against the government of President Tinubu and by extension the Yoruba, stating that the altercations and utterances is unacceptable. A statement issued on Tuesday by Chief Adewale Adeosun and Ige Kilanko Chairman and Secretary respectively, stated that the country has heeb fair to the business mogul in all areas. The statement also emphasized on the preferential treatment he has enjoyed over the years ahead of other conglomerates. They warned on the consequences of turning his…

Planned Nationwide protest may be Counterproductive – IMPI warns …. urges protesters to shelve plan

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Independent Media & Policy Initiative (IMPI) said the planned Nationwide protest may be counterproductive, called on organizers of the protest to have a rethink of the plan, so as not to disrupt the gathering momentum being built in the nation’s economic sphere, IMPI said although those who want to protest have the right to protest, but it must be done in the appropriate context.The group said protest should be anchored on substantive rationale or reasons that are achievable. Independent Media & Policy Initiative led by Niyi Akinsiju ,stated this during…