Year: 2024

Heeba Foundation brings hope to flood-affected communities in Maiduguri

Emporium Reporters

In response to the devastating floods that recently ravaged Maiduguri, the Heeba Foundation, a renowned humanitarian organization, has extended a lifeline worth million worth of Naira in aid to affected individuals.   On Saturday, Barrister Fatima Binta Abdu, Founder and Coordinator of the Heeba Foundation, presented millions of Naira and other essential commodities to the affected communities during a heartfelt ceremony. Distributing the intervention to ensure it gets to deserved and wide beneficiaries,the foundation Access Bank to print Debit cards loaded with N100,000 each and that was given to 100…

NCC harps on Judiciary support to safeguarding Telecom infrastructure

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida has seek strong ties with the judiciary in protecting telecommunication infrastructure in Nigeria.   Speaking on Tuesday at this year’s edition of the Annual Workshop for Judges on Legal and Regulatory Issues in the Communications Industry, organized by the NCC in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute (NJI),Maida argued thar telecommunication infrastructure has suffered from disruptions due extensive damage from vandalism and theft, fiber cuts by construction companies to mention a few, and even restricted access that prevented operators from…

CAC partners British High Commission to deepen public sector reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)and the British High Commission (BHC) are set to deepen collaboration and enhance implementation of beneficial ownership principles, among others. This indication was given at a meeting between the British High Commission and the CAC today in Abuja. A two-man delegation led by Chris Okeke (Senior Governance Advisor) accompanied by Jehanzeb Khan(Illicit Finance Adviser) highlighted BHC’s activities and collaboration with several government agencies in the areas of anti-corruption, money laundering, illicit financing, transparency, and accountability in public office. The team acknowledged Nigeria’s success in the implementing…

NUJ FCT ELECTION: Withdraw Your forgery allegation now, Or Face Criminal Libel – Akingboye warns Ojonugwa and Akintola

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Sola Akingboye,an Editor with RegentAfrica Times and a member of the Credential Committee for the NUJ FCT Council 2024 elections, has vowed to pursue legal action against journalists; Umoru Alexander Ojonugwa and Kehinde Akintola. He has given them a 24-hour ultimatum to retract their allegations of attempted forgery or face a lawsuit for criminal libel. In a press statement signed by ‘Sola Akingboye, the Editor of RegentAfrica Times and the current Acting General Secretary of Corporate Online Editors, accused of attempting to conspire to forge the NUJ Identity Card and…

Tinubu calls for Global partnerships to drive National Development ….. As 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit begins in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on all Nigerians in the Diaspora to take active roles in building a resilient economy to fast track prosperity for National Development.   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, gave this call today at the 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit in Abuja   Tinubu said this year’s summit, with the theme, “Adapting Stability through Diaspora Investment: Navigating the Path to Prosperity,” resonated with the Presidential agenda of spreading prosperity to all Nigerians at home…

7th NDIS: Tinubu applauds NiDCOM, others says Diaspora plays critical role in nation’s development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Nigerians in Diaspora for sharing dedication to forging a prosperous future for Nigeria. The President said Diaspora played a critical role in any nation’s development, added that Nigerians living abroad, are an indispensable asset to the nation. He said “You are not only ambassadors of Nigeria in your respective countries, but also torch-bearers of excellence, innovation, and resilience. Your achievements across the globe are a source of immense pride for all of us. Yet, beyond pride, we recognize the unique potential you hold in…

Imaan’s Stich in Time , Saves Minors, By Abubakar Yusuf

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In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda, spirit of democracy, national development and leadership compassion, the issue of detained minors has been resolved through the unconditional release directed by the government. The Tinubu led administration extended the succour and also ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to the arrest and detention of the minors no matter how highly placed of the security agencies involved, an indicator that Mr President was not aware of the activities of the overzealous security agencies who carried out the…

“Your Population is Your Strength, Use it”, The Empress, Queen of Sheba III, tells Nigerians

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By Omagha Idam     Her Imperial Majesty, The Empress Queen of Sheba III, while on a historical first time visit to Nigeria has called on the most populous black nation in the world to take advantage of her numerical strength, explaining that “Your population of over 200 million is your strength, use it to your advantage”. Explaining that Nigeria is blessed with huge human resources and natural resources and that the nation can transform this for their good, especially when they acknowledge women as the foundation for any nation…

Reps Spokesperson, Akintunde Rotimi holds 2- Day Training to empower 40 Community Leaders, 500 Constituents

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Member representing Ekiti North, Ikole/ Oye Federal Constituency and House of Representatives Spokesman, Rt Honourable Akintunde Rotimi Jnr has embarked on training, and empowerment through grants of 40 Community leaders and 500 constituents in Ekiti State. The two day program which commenced on Sunday , 3rd November and 4th of November ,2024. In collaboration with the National Productivity Centre NPC, Rotimi Jnr trained participants on Capacity Building/ cum stakeholders engagement will highlight the “Economic Skills and Empowerment for participants on the role of Grassroot Stakeholders in Community Security, Maintenance Culture,…

Badaru’s loyalists destroy Tinubu billboards in Dutse amid defection plan to PDP

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Amid defection rumours, a few supporters of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), allegedly loyal to the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru were been observed vandalizing billboards bearing images of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Governor Umar Namadi and Jigawa state APC Chairman, Aminu Gumel in Dutse, Jigawa state.   The incidents have sparked concerns, particularly in light of growing speculation that the Defence Minister, Badaru may be preparing to switch political allegiance by defecting to the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 elections.…