Month: August 2024

New DSS Director General ,Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi assumes office

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The newly appointed Director General of the Department of State Services, Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, MON has assumed office on 28th August, 2024. He was warmly received by the immediate past DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, CFR, fwc, who briefed him on related issues. Both of them recalled moments that they worked together in the past and reflected on the respect and admiration they have for each other. The duo later addressed Management and Staff of the Service.   While the outgone DG urged all to cooperate with the new…

Ayilara, Another Avoidable Death! By Olaleye Olawale

Emporium Reporters

Have you read the story of the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara, who just passed away at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital? If you haven’t, please try to read it and have your own share of the shock. The fact that this has just happened after the pathetic story of what Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, a veteran journalist and former Commissioner for Information in Ogun State, went through in the hands of the nation’s medical practitioners in Abuja, is a cause for concern. It’s easier to call…

Dabiri-Erewa seeks Women’s Inclusion in Peace and Security Missions

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has stressed the vital contributions of women in the Armed Forces and other security agencies, noting that gender inclusivity is not just a matter of equity and equality but a strategic imperative for national security.   She stated this in Abuja while delivering a lecture at the Defence Headquarters Annual Gender Conference 2024, under the theme: “Mainstreaming Women, Peace and Security Agenda for Enhanced Operations in the Armed Forces of Nigeria.   In her lecture, she highlighted the importance of including…

DHQ seeks Citizens’ understand,says War against insecurity not a quick fix …. As troops neutralise over 1,166 Terrorists, arrests 1,096 suspects

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Military authority has called on Nigeria citizens to understand that the war against insecurity is not a quick fix, but a long and enduring military operation, assured that at the end, the terrorists will be destroyed and Nigeria will be safe and peaceful again. Major General Edward Buba,Director Defence Media Operations DMO gave this assurance today while addressing journalists on the ongoing operations across the country at Defence Headquarters Abuja General Buba said the ongoing operations across the country have significantly diminished the military capabilities of terror groups…

Oyo Assembly Speaker,Adebo enumerates Conference of Speakers Milestone, says work is far from over

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Rt. Honourable Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of state legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has enumerated the milestone of the Conference of Speakers of the State Legislatives through the State Houses of Assembly. Hon Adebo gave this hints at a one day reflection session put together by Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn ( PERL) and Engaged Citizen Pillar(ECP) held yesterday at Abuja Continental hotel, Abuja. Speaker Adebo who scored the point in his speech titled “The legislative reform at…

FCT Police arrests Naval officer for killing ex-Naval Chief’s son ….. Parades arrested 94 shi’ite members, others suspected criminals

Lukman Laleye Babalola

FCT Police Command has arrested Master Abdul Rasheed Muhammad, an officer of the Nigerian Navy who was apprehended for the killing of Aminu, the son of former Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral I. I. Ibrahim (retd).   The arrest was disclosed by the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Bennet Igweh during a press briefing while parading the suspect on Wednesday.   He said Muhammad killed Aminu and stole his car two weeks ago. Though, Police Commissioner confirmed that the car had been recovered. CP Igweh said, “About two weeks…

NNPC, Oando and Atiku Abubakar’s attacks By Temitope Ajayi

Emporium Reporters

By his advanced age and eminent status as a former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is by no means qualified to be an elder statesman. Statesmen are highly venerated and revered people to whom we go for advice, guidance and direction.   But sometimes, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar behaves as if he should be removed from that exclusive club. Or how else can one interpret some of his utterances and statements? Or is the former vice president merely playing politics? But politics should have its season and time and…

DIASPORA INVESTMENT : Dabiri-Erewa charges African Diaspora to invest in Africa .

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM), has said partnership between Africans, home and in the Diaspora is key pathway to a formidable Continental development and advancement.   Dabiri-Erewa stated this while receiving a delegation from US-Africa Chamber of Commerce in her Office in Abuja. Dabiri-Erewa believes that Africa can be better through intentional investments by Africans in the Diaspora.   She cited the Asian example, that Africa is rich in both human and natural resources that will push the continent to greater heights.   The NiDCOM Boss…

Beyond Politics:Understanding Yahaya Bello’s Visionary Approach in Kogi State By Adurodija Ebenezer

Emporium Reporters

We owe a great deal to philosophers for their invaluable contributions in shaping our understanding of leadership and providing us with useful models to guide our own leadership journeys. Their profound thoughts have undeniably played a significant role in making the world a better place. The ultimate goal of visionary leaders is to leave their political jurisdiction in a better state than they met it, and this aspiration serves as the driving force behind the requirement for leaders to have a substantial influence in the complex realm of governance.  …

NOA,NESREA to promote Environmental awareness and regulation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Arising from the danger of persistent abuse of the environment and general lack of awareness about regulations, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) have agreed to work together to promote regulations that will help to preserve the environment.   This was the outcome of a meeting between the Chief Executives of the two agencies held at the NOA headquarters where Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, DG of NOA said the Agency will leverage its national footprint and expertise to ensure massive awareness of…