Month: August 2024

CAC, AMCON strengthen collaboration to recover lost assets

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Registrar-General/CEO of the Corporate Affairs Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, has been applauded for his support to the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON CAC Desk).   The Managing Director/CEO, AMCON, Mr. Gbenga Alade, stated Tueday in Abuja during a courtesy call to the Commission.   Gbenga Alade who noted with delight the cordial working relationship between AMCON and CAC lamented that some debtors who misappropriated loans, funds, and properties, among others, still remain elusive, hence the need to strengthen collaboration with the CAC as the custodian of company records.…

92 CSOs urge Tinubu to ignore smear campaigns against NNPCL, Kyari

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A coalition of 92 Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, led by the Global Centre for Conscious Living Against Corruption, has urged President Bola Tinubu to ignore calls for the removal of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd, NNPCL, Mallam Mele Kyari, and the entire management. Speaking at a World Press Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in Abuja, Dr. Nwambu Gabriel, Director General, of the Global Centre for Conscious Living Against Corruption, said their call to the president is based on their “independent…

NNPCL Probe: I didn’t offer $1.7m to Speaker -Ugochinyere, pledges allegiance to House leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Anti-corruption Crusader and Member of the House of Representatives, representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has on Wednesday, debunked allegations that he gave $1.7 million to Speaker Tajudeen Abass and House leadership, to secure the committee chairmanship position. Ugochinyere, who is currently the House Committee Chairman on Downstream Petroleum, described the allegation as “a low-quality unbelievable Holywood movie crafted in panicking room of scared oil thieves and their paid agents, who are on a failed mission to smear the House and its working committees,…

IPAC Holds 1st ” Round Table Series” August 8

Emporium Reporters

BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     The Inter Party Advisory Council IPAC is holding a maiden”Round Table Series ” session for political parties on Thursday ,August 8. This was contained in a letter of invitation released by the Chairman of the council, Alhaji Yusuf Mamman Dantelle on Tuesday. According to Dantelle, the maiden event is with a theme “The Role of the Judiciary in Nigeria’s Democratic Sustainability”. The event scheduled to hold at Ladi Kwali Hall of Intercontinental Hotel Abuja , formerly Sheraton Hotels and Towers is scheduled to begin at…

Oil Probe: Coalition lauds Speaker Abbas for disbanding Ugochinyere, Okoji-led adhoc committee

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Foremost Civil Society Organizations, CSOs in the oil and gas sector, on Tuesday, applauded the Speaker of House of Representatives, RT. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, for dissolving the House joint adhoc committee of Downstream and Midstream Petroleum.   The joint committee, headed by Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere (Imo) and Rep. Henry Okojie (Edo), was disbanded Monday morning, via a statement signed by the Spokesperson of the House, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jnr.   Until now, the committee was tasked with investigation of alleged importation of adulterated petroleum products, the non-availability of crude oil…

House of Reps reaffirms commitment to Success of Student Loans Scheme

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the effective oversight and success of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as it initiates the distribution of monthly stipends to students.   The House said recent updates through its oversight mechanisms confirmed that NELFUND, under the leadership of Managing Director Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, has commenced disbursing N20,000.00 monthly stipends for July to 20,371 students across six tertiary institutions. A testament to the Federal Government’s commitment to break financial barriers in higher education.   The Green chamber assured that NELFUND…

Empowering Voices Beyond Borders: NDVC advances Diaspora Voting in Nigeria … Submits Bill for Diaspora Voting to National Assembly

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a historic move to advance democratic participation, the *Nigeria Diaspora Voting Council (NDVC) has formally presented the constitutional memorandum for the inclusion of Diaspora Voting in the electioneering process of Nigeria. Today’s submission at the Senate Wing of the National Assembly Complex in Abuja marked a significant milestone in the ongoing campaign by the council to secure voting rights for over 17 million Nigerians living abroad. The proposal bundles were submitted by distinguished senior officials of NDVC, Alhaji AbdulRasak Danjuma,Hon. Omogbolahan Babawale Lukman, and Hon. Ojo Muhsin Opeyemi, and…

Opinion; Beyond The Protests By Reuben Abati

Emporium Reporters

Nigerians voted for Tinubu, not the variously privileged persons who now have access to the microphone because of Tinubu. Section 5 of the 1999 Constitution grants the President the right to delegate authority, but funnily enough, the same Constitution is studiously silent about what the same all-powerful President can do about his other room affairs! His job is strictly to rule Nigeria under the Constitution and the oath of office he took. Whatever happens, he is the man that will be held responsible. From August 1, Nigerians took to the…

Injustice, The Cause Of Protest Taking Place In Nigeria! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Emporium Reporters

In the name of Allah, The Beneficent, the Merciful   All Praise is due to Allah alone. And prayers and peace of Allah be upon the last Prophet, Muhammad (Peace be upon him).   Dear brothers and sisters! Allah Almighty says:   “If he holds the upper hand (authority or leadership), he goes about the earth creating mischief and laying to waste crops and human life. Allah does not love mischief. When he is told to have fear of Allah, he is seized by pride which drives him to wrongdoing.…

Understanding the Distinctions Between PR Practitioners and Professionals By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon

Emporium Reporters

Public relations (PR) is a field that continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the public image and perception of organizations, individuals, and brands. As the industry evolves, a notable distinction between public relations practitioners and public relations professionals has emerged, characterized by differences in education, approach, and impact. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for stakeholders within the industry and those outside who rely on the expertise and services of PR experts. Public Relations Practitioners typically refer to individuals engaged in the execution of PR activities, often without formal…