Year: 2024

A Call to Accountability: Emeka Woke Condemns Fubara’s unfortunate remarks against his benefactor and Leadership missteps

Emporium Reporters

By Williams Okoro,Port Harcourt     In an alarming display of political naivety, the recent comments made by Governor Sir Siminilayi Fubara at the launch of projects in Ahoada and Etche have ignited outrage among the citizens of Rivers State. Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke, Director General of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), did not hold back in his rebuke, reminding the governor of the allies who paved his way to power. “To publicly denigrate those who stood by you is not just shortsighted; it’s a betrayal,” Woke…

FCTA Mgt, Staff celebrate Minister Nyesom Wike on His 57th Birthday

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)has joined millions of well-wishers across the nation to celebrate the Honourable Minister of FCT, His Excellency, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, as he marked his 57th birthday. The occasion was an opportunity for the management and staff to express their admiration and gratitude for his exceptional leadership and transformative impact on Abuja, the nation’s capital. In a statement signed by the Acting Head of Service, Mrs. Grace Adayilo, the FCTA extolled the Minister’s commitment to excellence and tireless dedication to the development of the Federal…

Gov Fubara under Fire for alleged hypocrisy ,divisive leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminilayi Fubara, is facing sharp criticism over what has been described as a troubling display of political double standards and divisive governance. Prominent voices, including Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke, Director General of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), have accused the Governor of abandoning the principles of transparency and collaboration he once championed.   Fubara, who had previously criticized the live broadcast of project flag-offs and inaugurations as a “wasteful expense,” has reportedly embraced the same practice within his administration. Critics argue that these…

Senator Mark Play Host to New Permanent Secretary, National Assembly

Abubakar Yusuf

By Abubakar Yusuf.   The newly appointed Permanent Secretary, National Assembly, Dr Obasi David Ukoha visited the former Senate President, Senator David Bonaventure Mark. GCON.   During the visit which took place on Friday morning at his residence in Abuja , the new pioneer Permanent Secretary, presented his letter of appointment to the former Senate President .   Dr Ukoha who was the personal physician to the former Senate President during his two term he held the position, was appointed Directorate of Legislative Budget and Planning( Permanent Secretary).   Ukoha…

Tinubu to launch National Conference on Skills Acquisition

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to inaugurate a three-day national conference aimed at addressing poverty, unemployment, and the skills gap in Nigeria. The event, organized by the APC Think Tank and intellectual resource center, The Progressive Institute (TPI), will focus on advancing vocational and entrepreneurial skills as tools for national development.   Themed “Vocational Skills Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, and Challenges of Development in Nigeria,” the conference is scheduled to hold from Tuesday, December 17th to Thursday, December 19th, 2024, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Dr. Abdullahi…

CTJ accuses detractors of sabotaging Wike’s efforts to transform FCT

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Coalition for Truth and Justice (CTJ) has accused detractors of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, of attempting to derail his efforts to transform the territory into a model capital city.   In a statement issued on Friday, the CTJ’s Executive Director, Dr. Idoko Ainoko, defended Wike’s policies on land revocations, demolition of illegal structures, and enforcement of the FCT master plan, describing the accusations against him as baseless and politically motivated.   “It is curious that people are accusing the Minister of land grabbing, revocations, and…

Senate advocates collaboration with PSC to address security challenges

Emporium Reporters

By James Isaac     The Senate Committee on Police Affairs, led by its Chairman, Senator Abdulhamid Mallam-Madori (Jigawa North East), has called for enhanced cooperation between the Senate and the Police Service Commission (PSC) to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges effectively. This was highlighted during the screening of nominees submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as PSC members. The screening, conducted on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, took place behind closed doors to assess the nominees’ suitability for the roles. The nominees screened included: DIG Buba Ringim (Rtd) Hon.…

10th House committed to Gender Equality, Women Empowerment – Speaker Abbas … Honored as ‘Global He-for-She’ by Women Council

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has reiterated the commitment of the 10th House to advancing women empowerment and achieving gender equality through progressive legislation. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the national leadership of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), the Speaker assured that the current House of Representatives is determined to break the longstanding jinx of failed gender bills in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution.   “We are truly a People’s House… a house built on…

Tinubu to Present 2025 Budget to National Assembly on December 17

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will formally present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to a Joint Session of the National Assembly next Tuesday, December 17, 2024.   The event, scheduled for 12:00 noon, will take place in the House of Representatives Chamber at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja.   This announcement was confirmed in a press release signed by Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Senate Spokesman, and Representative Akin Rotimi Jr., House Spokesman. According to the statement, the Clerks of both Chambers have duly informed all Distinguished…

Friday Sermon: How Islam Supports And Encourages Girl-Child Education! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his family and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Acquisition of knowledge is sine qua non for all human beings to enable them to have basic information and act according to the principles of the religion. In fact, no religion and no ideology place as much emphasis on education and knowledge as much as…