Month: November 2024

We’ll chase criminals out of Edo- Gov Okpebholo ….. Swears in new appointees

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, vowed to chase criminals out of Edo State and restore total peace in the Heartbeat of the Nation. Governor Okpebholo said under his watch, criminals will not be allowed to get away with murder or disrupt the relative peace in the State.   Governor Okpebholo stated this while speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of new appointees, held in Government House, Benin City, the Edo State capital.   Emmanuel Okoebor stepped in as Commissioner for Finance, Paddy Iyamu, as Chairman, State Universal Basic…

Gov Okpebholo dissolves Local Government Service Commission

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okphebholo, has approved the immediate dissolution of Local Government Service Commission.   This development is part of Governor Okpebholo’s ongoing reforms designed to streamline government operations, ensure efficiency, and improve the overall performance of all public sector institutions within the State.   Governor Okpebholo assured Edo citizens, members of the public, and staff of the Commission that the dissolution will not affect the ongoing official affairs. He reaffirmed his commitment to engaging with all stakeholders to develop a robust plan for restructuring the Local Government…

NNPC’s failure to fix refineries might encourage Dangote to be monopolistic -Nigerians in Diaspora …. say Govt spent N17tr on P/Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna refineries in 20 years

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Despite bickering between the Dangote Petrochemical Industry and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), a group of Nigerians in Diaspora has entertained fears that the leading regulatory agency might be secretly encouraging Dangote Refinery to be monopolistic in oil distribution in the country.   Dr. Donald Illiya, Global President of Nigerians in Diaspora Movement (NDM), in a statement signed Monday morning from London, United Kingdom, said the public faceoffs between the NNPCL and Dangote refinery is confusing, and might be to distract Nigerians, while the regulatory body encourages Dangote…

Authentic, Genuine Allottees of Festac Town Counters alleged violation of Court order by FHA

Abubakar Yusuf

By Abubakar Yusuf   The Authentic and Genuine Allottees of Festac Town has responded to the allegations published in some national dailies accusing the Federal Housing Authority FHA of violating a court order on land allocation in the area.   In a thirteen point rejoinder and statement issued by Chairman of the Authentic/ Genuine Allottees/ Owners of Plots of Land in Festac Town, phase 2 popularly called (6th avenue) , on Monday ,Mr Vitus Okpara said on behalf of the owners said the area in question is not in any…

Eulogy for a dedicated Elder statesman, Alhaji Aliyu Alani Ibn Imam AbdulRahim

Emporium Reporters

Our beloved Magaji of Sheikh Yahaya Tajudeen Dynasty ,a unique personality with deep love for family unity!   “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un (To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return). Today, we remembered a remarkable individual, a dedicated Muslim elder statesman, a loving family man and a dedicated retired civil servant.   Alhaji Aliyu Alani was a shining example of faith, compassion, and wisdom. His commitment to Islam and his family was unwavering, and his love for unity was unparalleled.   Qur’an was his companion and…

Customs Ondo/ Ekiti Command restates Commitment to Business-Friendly Environment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ondo/Ekiti Area Command has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a business-friendly environment, aimed at enhancing trade facilitation and promoting economic growth. The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Morenikeji Bewaji gave this assurance while hosting delegates from the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) at the Command’s headquarters in Akure on Monday, 18 November 2024. In a statement issued on 23 November 2024, by Deputy Superintendent of Customs, Herbert Dzungwenen, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Comptroller Bewaji praised APFFLON for its…

Smuggling: Customs Ogun I Command hands over Illicit Drugs worth N117.5 Million to NDLEA

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ogun I Area Command, Idiroko, has reaffirmed his commitment to disrupting the supply chain of illicit drugs and safeguarding youths, families, and communities.   The Area Controller,Comptroller James Ojo disclosed this on Friday, 22 November 2024, while handing over 6,504 parcels of Cannabis Sativa (weighing 7,217.7 kg) and 362 packs of Tramaking tablets (225mg Tramadol) to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Abeokuta. Addressing journalists, Comptroller Ojo stated that the interception of the items, valued at N117,587,405 in Duty Paid Value (DPV), was…

Gov Okpebholo’s administration is committed to a peaceful environment for all – SSG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Secretary to the Edo State Government SSG, Barr. Umar Musa Ikhilor said Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo is working tirelessly to create a peaceful and prosperous environment where citizens of Edo State will thrive in their endeavours.   Barr. Umar Musa Ikhilor disclosed this in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government of Edo State at a ceremony where hundreds of citizens benefitted from his philanthropic gesture   The Governor in his inaugural speech at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City had said his government would support market women,…

JUST IN: Makinde’s ally, Rita Orji arrested in Abuja over alleged certificate forgery

Emporium Reporters

Hon. Rita Odichi Orijifor, who represented the Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency between 2015 and 2019, has been arrested by the Nigerian Police over allegations of using a fake WAEC certificate during her tenure in the House of Representatives. According to sources, Orijifor was apprehended earlier today at her residence in Wonderland Estate, Abuja, after police officers had waited for over five hours for her to come out. She reportedly locked herself in her bedroom and made calls to influential political figures in a bid to avoid arrest. However, none of…

Monday Lines: Issues in Adenuga’s ‘death’ rumour By Lasisi Olagunju

Emporium Reporters

There is the legend of a newspaper journalist who had an issue with his uncle, an oba in present-day Osun State, and threatened the king with death. The man needed a favour; the oba closed his eyes to the man’s demand. “Kabiyesi, you will die,” he reportedly informed the oba. “Iku boo?” Everyone who heard him gasped and upbraided this man for the sacrilege of speaking ill to a king in the palace. They thought his beer and booze had again taken hold of him. In response to demands of…