Day: November 19, 2024

Corps Members to serve in Banks, multinational companies,as FG lifts ban on posting

Emporium Reporters

The Federal Government has lifted the ban restricting the posting of members of the National Youth Service Corps to the public sector, allowing for Corps Members to now be posted to private sector organisations, including banks and oil and gas companies.   The new directive will take effect with the commencement of the 2024 Batch ‘C Orientation Course, according to a memo dated November 18, 2024, from the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande.   The policy shift, according to Olawande, is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s broader…

CAC partners Indian Professionals, business community to enhance company registration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is exploring partnerships with a select group of Indian professionals and entrepreneurs to enhance its operations.   The Registrar-General/CEO of the Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, revealed this today during a meeting with the Indian Business Community and professionals who were part of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Nigeria earlier this week.   The Registrar-General who received the delegation led by Rekha Sharma in his office said the visit would afford the Commission the opportunity to explore areas aimed at strengthening its…

ILLEC Nupe Language marks Eight years of Establishment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

On 19th November, 2016, Nupe Language began in a Classroom. The journey was like a nightmare. Manarakis intention was to get at least few people to join his four younger sisters to learn Nupe Language. To his surprised, a lot of people came to learn from him from various places. Professor Tswanya the then Vice Chancellor of IBBU Lapai was the first Professor to believe in his dream. He gave him some money to buy teaching materials. He confessed that his prophecy on Nupe Language is already failed. A young…

Gov Okpebholo flags off first flyover in Edo State

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has flagged off the construction of a flyover bridge at Ramat Park, Benin City, the Edo State Capital, as part of immediate efforts to reduce traffic congestion in the city. Performing the ground-breaking ceremony, Governor Okpebholo said his administration will also construct two more flyover bridges at Dawson road Junction and Sapele road/Adesuwa road junction, all in Benin City. According to him, the completion of Ramat Park flyover in Benin City will transform the economy and social fortunes of the capital City and Edo…

Gov Okpebholo swears–in Commissioner for Health

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has sworn in the new Commissioner for Heath, Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole with a charge to take the sector to the next level. The event which held at the Executive Chambers of the Government House was attended by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Musa Ikhilor, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Gani Audu, Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, Permanent Secretaries among others. In his charge to the new Commissioner, Governor Okpebholo highlighted the many…

Tompolo accuses Nigerian Navy of aiding, abetting Crude Oil Theft … Says Navy collaborates, encourages oil thieves ….. NBA hails Tantita over attainment of 1.8mbpd, promises collaboration

Emporium Reporters

By Abdul Baiye     Prominent Oil Security Maintenance expert and ex-militant leader in the Niger Delta, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has accused the Nigerian Navy efforts was frustrating the war against crude oil theft in the region.   He also accused the Navy of aiding and abetting crude oil theft and other sharp practices associated with petrol products in the oil-rich belt.   While pointing accusing fingers at the Nigerian Navy of collaborating and encouraging illegal oil barons to sabotage the nation’s economy.   Receiving the national executive…

Oke-Oroma Land Dispute:Gov Okpebholo to set up Probe Panel

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has taken steps to address the issues surrounding the Oke-Oroma land dispute, announcing his decision to set up a Commission of Inquiry.   The Governor stated this when he met with community leaders, residents, and victims of demolished structures at Oke-Oroma community in Benin City, Edo State capital.   Governor Okpebholo, accompanied by his Deputy, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, said the commission of inquiry will investigate the issues and make appropriate recommendations.   He said if it is confirmed that the lands belong to the…

MURIC condemns arbitrary arrest of Muslims in Ogbomoso, asks Police to stop the trend

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has described the recent spate of arrests of Muslim youths in Ogbomoso as arbitrary, dangerous, odious and insidious. While pointing accusing finger at the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, the group called on the Oyo State Police Command to stop the ugly trend and remain neutral. MURIC made the call on Tuesday, 19th November, 2024 in a press release signed by its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola. The release read in full: “The Ogbomoso Muslim Youths Forum has cried out over…

MURIC applauds Edo Governor, Monday Okpebholo over appointment of two muslims as CoS, SSG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed appreciation for the appointment of two Muslims as Chief of Staff (COS) and Secretary to the State Government (SSG) by the newly elected Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo.   This was stated in a statement issued on Monday, 18th November, 2024 by the Founder and Executive Director of the Islamic human rights organization, MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola.   The full statement read:   “The appointment of Mallam Gani Audu as Chief of Staff (COS) and Barr Umar Musa Ikhilor as Secretary…

No place for cultism, other crimes in Edo State – Gov Okpebholo declares

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday night, ordered heads of various security agencies in the State to make the State unsafe for criminals elements.   The Governor gave the charge while briefing newsmen at the end of an inaugural security meeting, held behind closed doors in Government House, Benin City, Edo State.   Governor Okpebholo said his administration placed a priority on security and revealed that his government is doing everything to ensure that the State is safe for every resident.   He noted that the issue of…