Month: July 2024

Nigeria’s economy is on the right track -Senator Sani Musa assures …. As NASS Joint Committee meet Minister,NNPCL,CBN,others

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa (Niger East) has maintained that there were indicators that the Nigerian economy is doing well. Sani Musa stated this Monday at a meeting between the Senate and House of Representatives Committee with the Ministers of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, Petroleum Resources (State) Heineken Lokpobiri, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO, NNPCL) and representative of CBN Governor.   In his words “At least we’ve heard from the Honourable Ministers, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) NNPCL, representative of the CBN that…

Saudi trained Islamic scholar,Dr Jameel visits President/Founder of Al-Ansar Foundation ….. Seeks collaboration on capacity building

Emporium Reporters

A renowned Nigerian born – Saudi trained Islamic scholar, Sheik Dr. Jameel Muhammad has paid a familiarization visit on the President/Founder of Al-Ansar Foundation,Dr. MK Dikwa, at his Asokoro Residence. During the visit, Dr. Jameel discussed with President/Founder of Al-Ansar Foundation,Dr MK Dikwa on many areas which included collaboration on capacity building and also ⁠Islamic scholarship and research between Madina University and Al-Ansar University Maiduguri where Jameel is an influential contact in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The duo also talked on ⁠partnership with Al-Ansar Foundation towards realizing its vision of…

Three Nigerian scammers sentenced to 235 years in prison in US

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Three Nigerian scammers have been sentenced to a combined 235 years in prison by a Mississippi court in the United States.   Oladimeji Seun Ayelotan, 30, received a 95-year sentence, Rasaq Aderoju Raheem, 31, was sentenced to 115 years, and Femi Alexander Mewase, 45, got 25 years behind bars.   The trio was found guilty of various crimes, including mail fraud, wire fraud, identity theft, credit card fraud, and theft of government property.   Ayelotan and Raheem were also convicted of conspiracies to commit bank fraud and money laundering.  …

NSCDC Arrests Three Women For Oil Pipeline Vandalism, Theft in Rivers State

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The Special Intelligence Squad of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Commandant General has arrested three suspects involved in oil pipeline vandalism, oil theft, and illegal petroleum product dealings in Umuodo, Umuajuloke Community, Omuma Local Government Area, Rivers State.   In a statement released on Sunday by the CG’s SIS Commander, DC Apollo Dandaura stated that the arrest was made possible through sustained intelligence indicating that an illegal oil refinery was located at the crime scene   Dandaura explained that upon swinging into action, a large quantity of illegally…

Akpabio celebrates Obaigbena at 65

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has felicitated the Chairman and Publisher of the THISDAY Media Group and ARISE News Channel, Prince Nduka Obaigbena on his 65th birthday anniversary.   Akpabio, in a congratulatory message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh described Obaigbena as a pillar of media development in Nigeria.   He said Obaigbena revolutionised modern journalism practice in the country describing him as a trailblazer, astute businessman and entrepreneur.   “On behalf of my family, constituents and the National Assembly, I…

Akpabio congratulates Ex Ogun State Governor, Segun Osoba at 85

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has felicitated the elder statesman and former governor of Ogun state, Chief Segun Osoba on the occasion of his 85th birthday.   In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President described Chief Osoba as a veteran journalist, who was the first Nigerian to have won the prestigious Nieman Fellowship for Journalism.   Akpabio said “I know Chief Segun Osoba as a man of excellence and impeccable integrity. His public service was without blemish and…

FCT Police bans, warns against any form of protest, procession by Islamic Movement

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The FCT Police Command has issued a stern warning against any form of intended protest or procession by the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), in the Federal Capital Territory, as intelligence had It that the proscribed organization also known as Shi’ite are planning a procession to mark the 2024 Islamic calendar day of Ashura.   FCT Police said “Antecedents have shown that such activities, carried out by the IMN members, often result in significant disturbances, leading to anarchy and chaos within the capital territory.   “The command therefore urges any…

BREAKING: FG sends trucks of rice to 36 states and FCT

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The Federal Government has sent 20 trucks of rice to the 36 state governors and the federal capital territory for onward distribution to Nigerians.   The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known while addressing state House Reporters after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday.   According to him, the rice is to be distributed to the most vulnerable Nigerians.     He also said the Tinubu administration is committed to making sure that Nigerians have food on their table.     This comes days…

UBEC and Partnership with Sub nationals, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF.

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The Renewed desire by the state governors under the leadership of the Nigeria Governors Forum NGF led by the Kwara State Governor , Abdulrahman Abdulfatah to partner with the Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC with a view to resolving the lingering issues of unassessed yearly matching grants, from the federal government to the tune of over 50 Billion is nearing resolution, to better the lot of Basic Education in the country.   This was a fallout of frequent clamour by the leadership of UBEC in any public fora of the…

Federal Polytechnic Mubi Governing Council Chairman visits President/Founder Al-Ansar Foundation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The newly appointed Chairman Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic MUBI, Ambassador (Dr.) Babagana Ajimi earlier today Sunday 14th July, 2024, paid a courtesy visit on the President/Founder of Al-Ansar Foundation Dr. MK Dikwa, mni at his Asokoro Residence. During the visit the duo discussed on many areas of commonality and interest to both the Federal Polytechnic Mubi and Al-Ansar University Maiduguri. They both discussed on how best they can use their network of contact to improve the educational system in Nigeria and de-emphasized brain drain amongst the academia. The Chairman…