Day: September 16, 2024

DSP Barau receives Kano Governor’s top aide, Sani Dambo, into APC from NNPP

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has received a top aide of the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Sani Abdulkadir Dambo, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).   Dambo, a two-time chairman of the Kano State Board of Internal Revenue, announced his exit from the NNPP, the ruling party in Kano State, to the APC during a visit to the Deputy President of the Senate at his Abuja residence on Monday. Dambo was appointed Special Adviser on Investment by the…

Flood: Tinubu visits Borno State, pledges more support for citizens, creation of Disaster Relief Fund

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced creation of Disaster Relief fund on Monday in Maiduguri, Borno State, to assist Nigerian citizens impacted by floods and other disasters. He said the relief fund is already expedient as the climate is becoming more unpredictable and many places in the country are vulnerable to its vagaries. President Tinubu announced this at the Borno Government House when he visited the state to sympathise with the government and people over the recent flooding from Alau Dam. He urged the private sector to contribute to the…

EID-EL-MAULUD: APC felicitates with Muslims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejoiced with Nigerians, especially Muslim Ummah, on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Maulud.   Eid-el-Maulud, marking the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is a significant ceremony in commemoration of the birth and life of the great Prophet of Allah.   The party in a release signed by Felix Morka, Esq.,National Publicity Secretary said ; “As we celebrate this important occasion, we urge our Muslim compatriots to reflect on the exemplary virtues of the Holy Prophet, particularly empathy, love, peaceful-coexistence, selfless service to humanity, among others.…

David Mark mourns General Tete ……Describes him as dependable, faithful ally

Abubakar Yusuf

Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has lamented over the death of former Defence attaché to Nigeria Embassy in China, Brigadier General B.B. Tete .   General Tete was Senator Mark’s Adviser on Special Duties during his tenure as President of the Senate of Nigeria.   Gen Tete reportedly died after a brief illness at Nigerian Army Hospital in Kaduna last week.   Senator Mark in a condolence message to the family of Tete described him as a detribalised , dependable and faithful ally who promoted peace and…

NNPC announces prices of Dangote petrol for different states in Nigeria (Full List)

Emporium Reporters

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced prices of Dangote petrol for its retail stations across different states in Nigeria In a social media post on Monday, the NNPC said the estimated pump price is based on prices set by the Dangote refinery for its petroleum products.   According to the price map shared by the NNPC, residents in the northern part of Nigeria will pay more for the product while those in Lagos will pay less.   – The company reassured Nigerians that in the event of…

Dangote’s Translucent Beginning, By Abubakar Yusuf

Emporium Reporters

It appears the over two decades of suffering by Nigerians to access petroleum products which the country is one of the major producers have just started with Dangote’s monopoly of all facets of our national life,w and the pretences of bringing to an end many years of scarcity and energy crisis in the country.   Nigeria should not contemplate cutting off importation of the products inspite of the shady deals surrounding the exercise and favouritism prevalent in the system over the decades.   The lack of transparency displayed by Dangote…

Monday Lines : ‘I am Here to Plunder’ By Lasisi Olagunju

Emporium Reporters

I always wonder why it appears difficult for President Bola Tinubu to defeat banditry in Nigeria. The president’s most popular chieftaincy title is Jagaban Borgu. Jagaba means chief warrior in Hausa – one of the two dominant languages in Borgu of Niger State. It would translate to either Balogun or Aare Ona Kakanfo in Yoruba. There was a time in the 19th century when plundering was ‘trade’ where the president got his Jagaba title. They called banditry ‘swadibu’ and the bandits themselves ‘swadio’, a psychedelic term which means “somebody who…

NASRDA DG,Adepoju celebrates Prophet Muhammad’s Birth, urges Nigerians to Pray for Leaders

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The DG/CE, National Space Research and Development Agency NASRDA ,Dr. Matthew Olumide ADEPOJU, FGEOSON, FISS, FCIMCN,has joined millions of Muslims in Nigeria and around the world to celebrate the joyous occasion of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The Director General in a statement he personally signed said; “May the teachings of the Holy Prophet inspire us to embrace peace, unity, and compassion. May his exemplary qualities guide us in our pursuit of excellence and service to humanity. “As we reflect on the significance of…

EID EL MAULUD: NOA congratulates Muslims,urges sober reflection, prayers for Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As the Muslim ummah joined their global counterparts to mark Eid el Maulud, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to use the celebration for sober reflection and prayers for the nation as the Present administration navigate through the economic challenges to deliver on the renewed hope agenda for the development of the country. Director General of NOA, Mall. Lanre Issa- Onilu made the call in a message of felicitation to the Muslim faithful, noted that Nigeria was in dire need of citizens and leadership that will exemplify…