Month: September 2024

Marrying a Divorced Man is as risky as marrying a single mother: Understanding the Risks and Red Flags By Adebayo Abdullateef

Emporium Reporters

The stigma surrounding single mothers in our society is overwhelming. However, marrying a divorced man also comes with its own set of challenges.   The following are the Risks of Marrying a Divorced Man:   1. Unresolved emotional baggage 2. Ongoing conflicts with ex-wife 3. Frequent communication with ex-wife 4. Emotional scars from past conflicts 5. Comparisons with ex-wife 6. Vengeance for past hurts 7. Priority attention to children from previous marriage 8. Repeating similar conflicts 9. Trust issues 10. Adjustment challenges     The following are the Red Flags…

House of Reps pushes for Constitutional Amendment ,as Independent Candidacy Bill passes First Reading

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A Bill that allows Independent candidates to contest election without necessarily being a member of a political party passed first reading on Thursday in the House of Representatives.   The Bill is seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow individuals to compete in elections without having to do so under the platform of a political party.   The bill is titled, “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to allow for the Participation of Candidates…

Northern Senators Forum mourns passing Akwa Ibom First Lady, Patience Umo Eno

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Northern Senators Forum, has extended deepest condolences to Governor Umo Eno on the passing of his beloved wife,Pastor Patience Umo Eno,who died yesterday after a brief illness.   The forum in a condolence message signed by its Chairman,Sen. Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua said the late first lady extraordinary legacy, marked by unwavering support, care, and compassion, has left an indelible impact on countless lives.   “Through her visionary initiative, Golden Initiative For All (GIFA), she transformed the lives of the poor and less privileged, exemplifying kindness and devotion. As a…

APC mourns passing of Akwa Ibom state First Lady, Patience Umo Eno

Lukman Laleye Babalola

All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed great shock and sadness over the news of the passing of the First Lady of Akwa Ibom state, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno.   The party extended heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State,Pastor Umo Eno, on the passing of his beloved wife.   APC said;”The late Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, will be fondly remembered as a wonderful and God-fearing human being, a social entrepreneur and avid humanitarian who championed a great many causes to uplift and better the lives of her people.…

My administration didn’t suspend Sanusi Lamido over alleged missing $49.8bn – Ex President Jonathan

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has refuted claims by the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, that he was removed from office as CBN Governor over $49.8 billion allegedly stolen when the former President was in office.   Recall that Sanusi served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from 2009 to 2014, during President Jonathan’s tenure.   In 2014, Sanusi claimed that Nigeria had lost $49.8 billion under Jonathan’s administration, a statement that sparked significant controversy and led the government to establish a committee to investigate…

CONSTITUTION REVIEW: State Speakers’ Conference Chairman, Ogundoyin sues for devolution of power, State Police …. Reiterates prompt transmission of National Assembly’s resolutions of proposed amendment

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By Onwe Wisdom     The Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has emphasized the need for devolution of power, the creation of state police in Nigeria and prompt transmission of National Assembly’s resolutions on the proposed amendments to State Houses of Assembly.   Addressing the Senate Committee on Constitution Review at the committee retreat in Kano, Kano State, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin presented key submissions on behalf of the Conference of Speakers, advocating the establishment of State Police forces, highlighting benefits…

NSCIA hails FG over establishment of Disaster Relief Fund,says it’s a step in the right direction

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General, the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has commended the Federal Government of Nigeria for its initiative in establishing a disaster relief fund which has received a nod from the Federal Executive Council. NSCIA said the initiative though long overdue, welcome the development which aimed to ensure rapid and efficient response to the needs of disaster victims nationwide. “We actually consider it a right step in the right direction. “The Council expects that,…

Home Run For Oshiomhole By Azu Ishiekwene

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had barely finished announcing the result of last Saturday’s Edo governorship poll when I got a call to eat the humble pie. Senator Adams Oshiomhole, the man I called a product vendor in my last article, had pulled off another big one!   Why? I had no dog in the fight. But I got the drift. I had warned that given Oshiomhole’s reputation for campaigning for candidates for whom he often ended up apologising, voters could hardly ignore the warning label on his candidate,…

FG suspends Top Correctional Service Officers over Bobrisky’s Bribery Allegation

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In response to allegations of misconduct involving the handling of cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, the Nigerian government has directed the suspension of several officers overseeing the Maximum and Minimum Custodial Centres in Kirikiri, Lagos State.   This followed an audio leak suggesting that Bobrisky, who was sentenced to six months in prison, was granted unauthorised access to an apartment outside the custodial centre.   Ja’afaru Ahmed, Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), announced the suspensions in a statement issued Thursday in…

NCC calls for urgent actions to stop loss of skilled professionals …… Says more than 2,500 telecom professionals left Nigeria in 2022

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The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has called for immediate action to prevent further loss of skilled professionals. NCC expressed worry about the alarming rate of talent migration from Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. It disclosed that over 500 software engineers and more than 2,000 trained telecom professionals fled the country in 2022 alone, posing a significant threat to the industry’s future. NCC Executive Vice Chairman Aminu Maida, while speaking at the fifth edition of the Telecom Sector Sustainability Forum, TSSF 5.0, themed “Mitigating the Effects of Talent Exodus and its Impact on…