Year: 2024

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…

Tinubu restructures Media and Communications Team

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two recently appointed officials in the State House media and communications team to enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery.   The restructuring is as follows:   1. Mr. Sunday Dare – hitherto Special Adviser on Public Communication and National Orientation is now Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications.   2. Mr. Daniel Bwala – announced last week as Special Adviser, Media and Public Communication, is now Special Adviser Policy Communication.   These appointments, along with the existing role of Special Adviser,…

Dabiri-Erewa preaches unity among African descent,as NiDCOM,Cuban Embassy partner on Cultural Exchange

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO,Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), said African descent globally, should unite for the common goal of promoting their diversity, strength and progress of the continent.   The NiDCOM Chairman stated this at a strategic meeting with the Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Miriam Morales Palmero, in Abuja. Dabiri-Erewa stressed that The Decade for the People of African Descent is an opportunity for Africans, all over the world to build a stronger, united and upward continent.   She further added that the Commission was eager to work with the…

Parliamentary Monitoring Group seeks speedy passage of Tax Reform Bills ….. says Tinubu has good intentions for all Nigerians

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As the debates for and against the proposed Tax Reform Bills continue to heat up, a pro-democracy organisation, known as Parliamentary Monitoring Group (PMG), has assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu meant well for all segments of the country, and that the Bills were designed to rescue the country from economic quagmire.   Dr. Adebayor Lion Ogorry, President of PMG in a statement on Monday, called on both chambers of the National Assembly to give the Tax Reform Bills speedy passage, as it is a matter of urgent national…

Energy group condemns High importation of fuel amidst NNPCL decision to patronize local refineries …. says removal of Eyesan, Ajiya, face-saving for Kyari, others

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Despite the decision of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), to end Importation of Petroleum Products and patronize Dangote and other local refineries, there has been a rise in petrol importation by marketers in Nigeria over the last few days.   This was contained in a statement signed by Dr. Robinson Onuh, the Executive Director of Energy Reforms Advocates of Nigeria (ERAN), on Monday.   Dr. Onuh’s outcry was also coming on the heels of the sack of some board and top management team of the NNPCL, wherein, Umar…

Yayi and His Annual Mega Empowerment, By Abubakar Yusuf

Emporium Reporters

It has been an annual ritual for the good people of Ogun west , after his stint for three consecutive times at Lagos west that catapulted one of the exercise to Ogun west that had became a talk of the town and challenge to elected officials both at the Senate and House of Representatives, by Senator Ademola Solomon Olamilekan, popularly known as Yayi. Senator Ademola Solomon Olamilekan, Chairman, Senate committee on appropriation headed the committee on finance in the previous 9th Senate. Known for his magnanimous empowerment and electioneering strategies…