Year: 2024

Remi Tinubu, what has God got to do with it? By Festus Adedayo

Emporium Reporters

The above was the question asked by Britons and the rest of the world in the afternoon of May 22, 2013. Close to the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich, Southeast London, two young men of British-Nigerian descent, Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale, had attacked a 25-year old British Army soldier, Fusilier Lee Rigby and killed him. Rigby was of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. It was a case of religious extremism. The soldier had been on off-duty and was walking along Wellington Street. His attackers mowed him down with a…

Over 70 ISWAP Militants killed in Strategic Airstrikes on Camps in Borno

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The Nigerian Air Component from Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) conducted strategic airstrikes against ISWAP camps in southern Lake Chad, resulting in significant militant casualties. Zagazola Makama reports that the targeted strikes on November 6 focused on camps led by notorious ISWAP commander Usman Russia, specifically hitting locations at Kwallaram and Arainna Ciki islands near Jibilarram in Marte Local Government Area. Impeccable sources who relayed the ground assessment report that the attack was highly successful, confirming that over 70 ISWAP fighters were neutralized at the Kwallaram camp. He noted that while…

Dew of Heaven Fall Upon Us: declares Rev. Babatunde Idowu, PhD Actualising God’s Commanded Blessings: A Report on a Sunday Service at Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse, Abuja

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon     On Sunday, November 10, 2024, the Wuse District Headquarters of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Abuja became a beacon of spiritual rejuvenation.   The Sunday Service, pulsating with divine energy and uplifting worship, revolved around the pertinent theme of “Actualising God’s Commanded Blessings.”   Congregants gathered, enveloped in an atmosphere of expectation and faith, to hear from Rev. Babatunde Idowu, whose message underscored the transformative power of God’s blessings.   The heart of the sermon drew inspiration from 1 Kings 17: 1-16, where God’s…

Etsu Nupe turbans Saidu Mohammed as 27th Etsu-Tasha

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The Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Yahaya Abubakar, has turbaned Saidu Mohammed as the 27th Tasha of the Etsu-Tasha community of the Edati Local Government Area. The colorful turbaning ceremony was held at Wadata Palace of the Etsu Nupe on Tuesday in Bida.   DAILY NIGERIAN gathered that Malam Mohammed became the 27th ruler of the community in order of ascension following the approval of the Emirate council.   The event was well attended by eminent members of the Bida Emirates council, community leaders, and…

Kukah Centre, EU- SDGN, Nigerian Women Trust Fund, Partner IPAC, INEC, Political Parties, hold 3- Day Political Party Development Workshop

Abubakar Yusuf

By Abubakar Yusuf.     The Kukah Centre, European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria EU- SDGN, the Nigerian Women Trust Fund in collaboration with Inter- Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, and Political Parties in Nigeria, the Technical Working Groups TWG has concluded three days program on political party development workshop. The program held at BON Hotel, Mcfelly Hall from Monday 4th ,November to Friday, 8th , November took place at Government Reserve Area GRA , Ikeja Lagos. This was also in partnership with 16…

NHRC SIIP-North East dismisses Reuters reports, exonerates Nigerian Military of Right Abuses

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) Special Independent Investigative Panel on human rights violation in counter-insurgency operations in North-East Nigeria (SIIP-North East) has said Reuters reports on alleged gross human rights violations in the North East by the Nigerian military was untrue. The panel disclosed this on Friday, while submitting its final report to the Executive Secretary of the Commission Dr. Tony Ojukwu. Recall the Special Investigative panel was inaugurated in February 2023 by the NHRC Executive Secretary following Reuters reports in December 2022, alleged series of systematic gross human…

Owa Obokun: Heritage, reality, aspiration (2) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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Ijesas are distinctive! They are known for their discerning nature and exceptional brilliance. Their rich history reveals fascinating connections. For the record, they are the masterminds behind Osomaalo, a pioneering business phenomenon in Africa. In the 1930s, Obafemi Awolowo, the legendary statesman, once resided in Ilesa as Secretary to Daniel Ajayi Afilaka. At a time in the history of Ijesaland, Olori Remilekun Anike Agunlejika, wife of Oba Adeniran Agunlejika, also held the esteemed title of Yeye Oge of Edeland. Ijesaland is credited with originating the iconic ‘Nwa Boy’ style, now…

NITDA calls for Public Input on Guidelines for IT Projects and Regulatory Instruments

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is seeking public feedback on several draft documents related to Information Technology (IT) projects and regulations. This aligns with NITDA’s commitment to an open and collaborative rulemaking.   The legal Documents Open for Public Review are:   Guidelines for Licensing IT Projects Clearance Compliance Assurance Firms 2024; Regulatory Guidelines for Electronic Invoicing in Nigeria; Guidelines for Software Development; and Guidelines for Software Testing.   NITDA is also proposing the amendment of the Guidelines for Clearance of IT Projects for Federal Public Institutions (FPIs).…

NCC Boss addresses Consumers’ concern on Data consumption, Billing at 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament … Charges stakeholders on transparency, accountability

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, Dr Aminu Maida has reiterated the need by Telecoms stakeholders to address consumer concerns over data depletion and billing transparency.Maida said increase in data consumption is fueled by digital advancements,hence need to address the concern. Dr Maida stated this in his welcome address at the 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament, themed “Optimizing Data Experience: Empowering Consumers through Awareness and Transparency in a Consumer-Centric Telecom Industry.” The NCC Boss added that the theme is timely, as internet use has become essential to daily life,…

Economic Reform: Senate Committee meets Finance Minister, others …. FG commends Nigerians’ patience and resilience amid challenges

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate Committee on Finance yesterday in an interactive session met with the Nigeria’s Economic Team led by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun at National Assembly the ongoing economic reform of President Bola Tinubu. In his opening remarks, the Chairman of the Senate Committee, Senator Sani Musa, said the interactive session was a fact-finding mission aimed at assessing the effectiveness of the ongoing reforms. He said “Today, we gather to discuss pressing issues related to the sale of crude oil to domestic…