Month: September 2024

FLOODING: APC condoles with Borno state residents,Govt

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commiserated with the government and good people of Borno State, especially those who have been displaced or have lost their means of livelihood as a result of the flooding caused by the overflow of the Alau Dam.   The party in a release signed its National Publicity Secretary,Felix Morka expressed deep saddened by the pain and suffering that the unprecedented flooding has brought upon residents of Maiduguri and its environs, with the destruction of homes, farmlands, businesses, public buildings, and even the palace of…

Allow Muslim Children to Learn Peacefully – MURIC tells Stakeholders in Southern Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

  As several millions of children are resuming back for learning in the 2024/2025 academic session in Nigeria especially in Primary and Post-primary schools, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on all stakeholders in the Southern part of the country to accord millions of Muslim children their deserved constitutional and Allah-given Fundamental human rights to learn as Muslims peacefully without any discrimination.   The group stated this in a statement signed by the Chairman of MURIC Lagos State Chapter, Dr Busari Muhammad Jamiu on Monday 9th September 2024 in…

NPC donates Hospital Equipments to Prince Abubakar Audu University

Lukman Laleye Babalola

By Abubakar Yusuf.     The former Director General, National Productivity Centre NPC, Dr Kashim Akor said the extension and sustenance of corporate social responsibility CSR program by the centre to Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba was evidenced of proactiveness of the management of the University under the leadership of the Vice Chancellor , Professor Marietu Ohunene Tenuche.   He made the assertion on Tuesday at the University clinic during the presentation of large consignment of hospital equipments to the University received by the Vice Chancellor of the institution.  …

Information Minister applauds NOA strides, says it remain the most grassroot oriented agency in Nigeria ….. As NOA begins Extended Management Retreat

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has hailed recorded success by the National Orientation Agency, NOA led by the Director General Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu,the Minister described the NOA as the most grassroot oriented agency playing vital roles in shaping Nigeria direction.   The Minister of Information who called the agency a trailblazer,gave this commendation today in Abuja ,at opening ceremony of Extended Management Retreat 2024, themed”Strategic Repositioning of National Orientation Agency”   Alhaji Mohammed Idris also commended the founding fathers and past Director General of…

APC reacts to Lukman’s claims, describes former Vice Chairman as a “cantankerous political rodomont” ….. Party seeks continued support for President Tinubu

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The ruling All Progressive Congress APC has called on Nigerians to remain focused and undistracted by the opposition’s pettiness and disinformation, and to continue to support Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his commitment to building greater progress and a more vibrant future for the country.   APC stated this while reacting to allegations raised by the former Vice Chairman (North West)of the party,Lukman Salihu against President Bola Tinubu and the ruling party.The said Lukman’s claims is “empty and outlandish” and a “calculated move by the former Chieftain to cobble…

NIDCOM reacts to another viral video of Nigerians stranded in Libya

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has again reacted to another viral video showing some Nigerians stranded in Libya and calling for help to be evacuated back home.   Abdur-Rahman Balogun Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit NiDCOM,in a statement said;   “While this video will be looked into, it is worth noting that over 10,000 Nigerians were evacuated from Libya a few years ago, based on a memo by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, approved by the then President and a coalition of multi-agency team set up to evacuate…

Bandits leader Bello Turji reign of terror end soon – Defence Chief Christopher Musa vows

Emporium Reporters

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa on Tuesday vowed to apprehend a notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji.   Turji is one of the most feared bandit leaders in the Northwest, responsible for orchestrating numerous attacks on residents of Zamfara.   He recently imposed an N30 million levy on the residents for their protection against attacks in Zamfara State.   Addressing journalists in Abuja, Musa called Turji “a deranged” individual and bet that he would be captured within the shortest possible time.   The Defense Chief also stated that…

FG announces N100 million AI fund for Nigerian startups

Emporium Reporters

The Federal Government has announced the launch of a N100 million AI Fund. The initiative through the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) in collaboration with Google is aimed to support Nigerian startups that are leveraging Artificial Intelligence, AI to develop innovative solutions across various sectors. The fund will provide up to N10 million in funding to selected startups, along with access to Google’s AI tools, mentorship, and global network. The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani disclosed this on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. He…

CDS commiserates with Borno State residents over devastating flood

Emporium Reporters

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa today, expressed deep sympathy and condolences to the government and good people of Borno State over the devastating flood that have ravaged several communities and paralyzed economic activities in the state.   The CDS said he was saddened to learn of the loss of lives, destruction of property, and the displacement of thousands of citizens as a result of the flood from Alo Dam. “On behalf of the entire Armed Forces of Nigeria the Chief of Defence Staff wish to convey…

PDP crisis and shaky road to 2027 ,by Jide Babalola

Emporium Reporters

Things appear to be falling apart in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), once a dominant force in Nigeria’s political landscape. It is becoming clearer that the centre of a political party that had boasted of holding on to power for 60 years can no longer hold. A party of ideals, ethos, structure and spread, is now stuck in the mud. And there is no sign of resurgence soon, as the party is mired in crises since 2022. Gone are the days that the PDP was either in control of the…