Day: November 13, 2024

Agboworin: A Model Of Commitment, Exemplary Representation, By Mayowa Okekale

Emporium Reporters

The phenomenon of leadership at theoretical and conceptual stage differ but in the world of Charles Handy (1985), good leader possesses traits that lead to success.   Abraham Lincoln defined democracy as the government of the people, by the people and for the people. This suffice that leadership, in a democratic process, must be centred around the people, doing the will of the people and acting on behalf of the people. Leadership in democracy confesses acceptability (consensus) compatibility, participation and representation.   This brings me to the personality of Rep.…

WORLD ORPHAN DAY: Chadash Foundation commissions newly constructed 2- Bedroom for Orphans

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As part of the activities making 2024 World Orphan Day, the Chadash Empowerment Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organization, NGO, dedicated to the cause of widows and orphans in the society has constructed and commissioned. a new residential building for children at the Marantha Care Initiative Children Home at Kapuwa, Lugbe, in Abuja. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony which was attended by Chadash’s team, stakeholders, and heads of communities, Mrs. Temitope Adeola, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Chadash said the completion of the 2-Bedroom En-suite building marked the completion of…

APC mourns Lagos Mainland Party Chairman, Emmanuel Poluyi Boluwaji

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed sadness, over report of the passing of the Chairman of Lagos State Mainland Local Government Area chapter of the Party,Hon. Emmanuel Poluyi Boluwaji, fondly called “Pecker” by friends and associates.   The Party statement signed by Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary read;   “our great Party mourns a skilled mobiliser and progressive political leader who dedicated his time, talents and resources to strengthening the Party’s solid political structure in the state. We remain ever thankful for his record of selfless service to the…

Alhaja Abibat Mogaji OON. MFR ; Honor To Whom Honor Is Due, By Abubakar Yusuf

Emporium Reporters

Yesterday, Tuesday, November, 13, 2024 will go down memory lane, as “the day the labour of our heroes past shall not be in vain “, with the honor done to our Mother , Leader , Mentor , Benefactor, Advisor and pan Nigerian, Alhaja Abibat Magaji (Nee Tinubu ), who had made all round sacrifices to the development and advancement of the country, by naming the newly constructed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) edifice located at Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MABNCWDA), by the new Minister of Women Affairs…

Tinubu mourns for Supreme Court Judge,Justice Ogwuegbu

Lukman Laleye Babalola

  President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of Emmanuel Obioma Ogwuegbu, a former Justice of the Supreme Court and Nigeria’s judiciary, on his passing.   The President also conveyed his sympathies to members of the bar and bench across the nation mourning this distinguished jurist’s death.   Throughout his illustrious career, Justice Ogwuegbu mentored countless judges and lawyers.   Born in 1933 in Amainyi, Ihitte-Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State, Justice Ogwuegbu dedicated over five decades to the judiciary, culminating in his appointment as…

Gov Okpebholo suspends Revenue Collections, Orders arrest of Defaulters

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, announced the indefinite suspension of all state revenue collections, particularly from motor parks and other designated areas, with immediate effect.   In a statement released on Wednesday, by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo, disclosed that anyone found collecting revenue on behalf of the state government would face immediate arrest.   He also assured that a review of the state’s revenue collection processes would be conducted soon, to determine the next course of action.   The statement read, “The Commissioner of…

Gov Okpebholo appoints Musa Ikhilor SSG, Samson Osagie State Attorney-General, Dr Oshiomhole Health Commissioner-designate

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has announced Barr. Musa U. Ikhilor as Secretary to State Government (SSG); Hon. Samson Osagie PhD as Attorney General and Commissioner For Justice; and Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner-designate for Health.   The nomination of Osagie and Oshiomhole will be confirmed by the Edo State House of Assembly when forwarded by the Governor.   Barr. Ikhilor was born on the 6th of August 1980 at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State. Barr. Ikhilor attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he…

US AFRICOM Commander visits CDS applauds Nigeria’s approach on tackling insecurity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commander of the United states Africa Command, General Michael Langley has paid a visit to the Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa at the Defence Headquaters, Abuja.   General Langley commended the approach of Nigeria in fighting insecurity in the country and its strategic leadership in the sub region. He also Cogratulate the CDS for his appointment as the Chiarman of the Committee of ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence staff.   In his response the CDS thanked the AFRICOM Commander for finding time to visit Nigeria and assured him…

FLAILAS approves Two Community languages, Nupe and Gbagyi as new courses

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The management of Fati Lami Abubakar Institute of Legal and administrative studies, FLAILAS Minna has approved two community languages Nupe And Gbagy as New courses in the institution.   The approval was made on the request from the Director of Indegineous Language Learning Center, ILLEC Adamu Idris Manarakis .   The Two languages will be under the Department of General studies.   The management of FLAILAS assured that the Two community languages will kick start in twenty twenty four and twenty twenty five academy session, hence student’s can apply for…

House Committee on Housing visits Federal Housing Authority By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

The House of Representatives Committee on Housing has paid a working visit to the corporate headquarters of Federal Housing Authority, FHA.   Led by the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin , said the visit was in line with the provision of the constitution that affected oversight visits to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA’s) of government .   Addressing the committee, the Managing Director, Federal Housing Authority FHA, Hon Oladimeji Oyetunde Ojo highlighted the performance of the agency in the last few years without annual budget appropriation.   He…