Month: September 2024

Reps Minority Caucus says fuel pricing arrangement between NNPCL and Dangote Refineries Unacceptable,Exploitative

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has expressed its deep reservations and growing concerns over the recent statement issued by NNPC Ltd regarding the fuel pricing arrangement between the corporation and Dangote Refineries.   This was contained in a statement signed by the caucus leader, Rep Kingsley Chinda stating that:   “The NNPCL Statement clearly indicated that the price of fuel has been set at an alarming N950 per litre in some parts of Nigeria, and an even more exorbitant N1000 per litre in other regions.   “We…

Now That Tinubu Is Back… ,By Reuben Abati

Emporium Reporters

The return of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from what looked like a long trip abroad must come to many as a relief. When the President travelled on August 29, his destination was announced in very clear terms. He was heading to China to attend the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in his capacity as Nigeria’s leader and as Chairman of the Economic Community of West African states (ECOWAS). The President himself has described his trip to China as successful. On September 2, he met with President Xi Jinping in the…

The Rise and Fall of Halilu Sububu: Bandit kingpin from Niger Republic who terrorized Northern Nigeria

Emporium Reporters

Halilu Sububu, a notorious bandit kingpin, met his end in a decisive military operation on September 12, 2024, marking a significant victory in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against terrorism.   Known for his vast criminal empire and links to other notorious figures such as Bello Turji, Halilu was a name that struck fear into the hearts of communities across northern Nigeria.   His death, however, may signal a turning point in the battle against banditry and insurgency in the region.   The reign of a ruthless kingpin Halilu Sububu wasn’t just…

DG to Corps Members – Accept postings in Good Faith

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General, National Youth Service Corps NYSC, Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed has implored Corps Members to accept postings to the different communities and various places of primary assignments in good faith and quickly settle down to the task of nation building and development in their respective places of primary Assignment.   General Ahmed stated this today at the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course at the Magaji Dan Yamusa NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Keffi, Nasarawa State.   In his words”Accept your postings…

Earth tremor rocks Abuja again, as residents panic

Emporium Reporters

Residents of Mpape, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), located in Bwari Area Council, Abuja, were jolted up by a tremor that shook buildings and sent shock waves across the axis.   Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) learnt that the “scary” incident started over the weekend and continued till the early hours of Tuesday.   The tremor reportedly left residents in a panic as the incident had been witnessed in the region just once before.   The first Abuja tremor incident, reports News Band, an online media, happened on…

Akpabio applauds President Tinubu’s swift response to Borno flood disaster

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his timely intervention in the deadly floods that affected Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State and other states as a result of devastating rainfall that occasioned the over flow from the Alau Dam.   Akpabio gave the commendation in Government House, Maiduguri during the President’s condolence visit to Borno State and the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garba Al Amin El-Kanemi in Maiduguri.   Recall that President Tinubu, made a detour from a trip to…

Joe Ajaero, DSS and petrol price hike – Tunde Rahman

Emporium Reporters

By the time the Department of State Services released Nigeria Labour Congress President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, last Monday evening September 9, he had become contrite, remorseful and perhaps ashamed of his uninformed action. The labour leader was invited twice by the secret police and twice he failed to honour the invitation.   As I learnt, during the second invitation, Ajaero even told the new DSS boss who telephoned him that he was travelling out of the country and could only honour the invitation on his return. What an insufferable arrogance!…

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.…