Month: September 2024

Modernization: President Xi Jinping seeks synergy between China and Africa ….. As Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit opens in Beijing

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the People’s Republic of China,H.E. Xi Jinping has called for synergy between China and Africa to advance modernization, described Modernization as an inalienable right of all countries,added that Western approach to it has inflicted immense sufferings on developing countries.   He said since the end of World War II, Third World nations, represented by China and African countries, have achieved independence and development one after another, and have been endeavoring to redress the historical injustices of the modernization process.   President Xi Jinping stated this in his…

DSP Barau receives popular Kannywood singer, Ali Jita to APC from NNPP

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has received a popular Kannywood singer, Ali Isa Jita, from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ali Jita announced his defection to the APC when he paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy President of the Senate at his residence in Abuja, on Thursday. Receiving the singer, the Deputy President of the Senate, described his joining of the APC as a welcome development. “As a young and talented artist, Ali Jita will bring his experience…

Speaker Abbas, UNDP sign landmark pact to enhance Legislators,staff capacity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen on Thursday, signed a landmark agreement for the implementation of the Parliamentary Development Programme agreed on earlier by the Speaker’s Office and the UNDP.   The Resident Representative of UNDP in Nigeria, Elsie Attafuah, who led a delegation from the UN body, signed on behalf of her organization. Both the Speaker’s Office and the UNDP had earlier this year signed the Parliamentary Development Programme, which articulates the capacity needs assessment of the 10th House. Speaker Abbas, at the signing…

Friday Sermon: Increase In The Pump Price Of Petrol, Let President Tinubu Be A Merciful Leader To Nigerians! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Emporium Reporters

In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. May His blessings and benedictions be upon the Messenger, his household and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) on Tuesday, 03/09/2024 raised the pump price of petrol to N897 per litre from the official price of N617.   This is coming days after the national oil company said it was heavily constrained by the huge debt it owes international suppliers.…

FHA to commence regularization of property documents of its allottees in Lagos,FCT

Emporium Reporters

The Federal Housing Authority will commence regularization of property documents of some of its allottees in Lagos state and the Federal Capital Territory.   This was sequel to the decision signed by the management of FHA under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Honorable Oyetunde Ojo.   The exercise is to afford allottees in FHA estates in these zones who built without approval, carried out development outside the granted approval, engaged in unapproved land annexation , alteration of prototype houses, deviation from approved building plans, unapproved mergers and…

JUST IN: ICPC arrests former Minister ,Chris Ngige

Emporium Reporters

Dr Chris Ngige, a former Minister of Labour under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC).     Diaspora Digital Media understands his plight is in connection with the ongoing investigation into the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) under the immediate past administration.   Sources said that Mr Ngige spent the night in ICPC custody after presenting himself for interrogation on Wednesday night amidst allegations of misappropriating N48 billion during his tenure as minister.…

VP Shettima Inaugurates $115m West Africa Container Terminal upgrade in Onne

Emporium Reporters

By Bon Peters,Port Harcourt     Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday officially inaugurated a comprehensive USD 115 million upgrade project at the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne, Rivers State.   Our Correspondent reports that this monumental investment underscores APM Terminals’ unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s economic growth and solidifies its position as a key trade hub in West Africa.   With this monumental upgrade, APM Terminals has reaffirmed its role as a key player in lifting global trade and creating opportunities for communities across Nigeria and West Africa.…

Senator Barau’s foundation releases list of beneficiaries of foreign scholarships in AI, Robotics, Cybersecurity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Barau I Jibrin Foundation (BIJF), established by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator (Dr) Barau I Jibrin, CON, has released the list of first batch of its 2024 foreign postgraduate scholarships in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics Technology, Cybersecurity and Forensic science. Senator Barau, who is the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, established the foundation to provide humanitarian, educational and empowerment initiatives in the country. The Special Adviser to Senator Barau on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, said the foundation has secured admissions for the deserving students from…

Reps Committee on Health visits University of Abuja Teaching Hospital,promises to reduce Medical Tourism attract more development

Abubakar Yusuf

By Abubakar Yusuf.     The Chairman House Committee on Health in the House of Representatives, Hon Amos Gwamna Magaji has promised to put an end to medical tourism in the country. While commending President Tinubu for declaring state of emergency on Health, he promised to change the analogue attitude and approach to the administration of health among many others in Nigeria’s health sector to a digitize era. He made this disclosure on Thursday during the visit of the committee to the university of Abuja Teaching Hospital, UATH, Gwagwalada, Abuja.…

DG to Corps Members – Leave lasting legacies in your host communities

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General ,National Youth Service Corps(NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed has implored Corps Members to impact their host communities with laudable projects that would improve the living standard of the residents.   He said Community Development Service, which is one of the four cardinal programmes of NYSC was designed to enable Corps Members leave lasting legacies in their host communities during the service year.   Brigadier General Ahmed stated this in his address to the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream Two Corps Members at Kaduna State Temporary Orientation Camp, inside…