Year: 2024

NCWS celebrates Grace Ike as First Female Chairman of NUJ FCT Council

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), led by Acting National President Mrs. Geraldine Etuk, has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Comrade Grace Ike on her historic election as the first female Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council.   In a statement released today, the NCWS expressed immense pride in Ike’s achievement, calling it a landmark moment for Nigerian women and a significant step toward gender equality in leadership roles. The election of Ike as the head of the NUJ FCT Council marks…

NAWOJ FCT congratulates Grace Ike on Her Election as First Female Chairman of NUJ FCT Council

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has congratulated Comrade Grace Ike on her historic election as the first female Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council. This achievement mark a significant milestone for women in journalism, underscoring the growing recognition of female leadership in the industry.   In a statement released by the NAWOJ FCT Chapter, the Chairperson, Comrade Bassey Ita Ikpang, described Ike’s election as a testament to her dedication, hard work, and leadership capabilities. The statement further highlighted the importance of this…

Edo Govt partners Aviation Firm to establish Aircraft Assembly Plant and Training Center in Benin

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a groundbreaking move to boost aviation development, the Edo State Government has partnered with an aviation company to set up a light aircraft assembly plant and training center in Benin City.   The collaboration, aimed at assembling aircraft and training Edo citizens as mechanics, pilots, and other aviation professionals, was flagged off at the Benin Airport by Governor Monday Okpebholo. The governor was joined by his Chief of Staff, Gani Audu, and other top government officials.   Highlighting the significance of the event, Governor Okpebholo participated in a test…

NYSC hails Kwara Govt for action against Teacher who assaulted Corps Member

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has applauded the Kwara State Government for its prompt and decisive action against Hajia Fatimoh Nike Hamzat, a teacher at Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin, who assaulted a female Corps Member serving at the school.   In a statement issued by the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, NYSC expressed satisfaction with the findings of the investigative panel set up by the state government. The panel, which adhered strictly to Public Service Rules, sanctioned the teacher for her misconduct,…

Nigerian Military neutralizes 8,034 Terrorists, rescues 6,376 Hostages in 2024 Operations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Armed Forces have announced significant successes in the ongoing counterterrorism and security operations across the country from January to December 2024. In a year marked by intensified threats, troops have demonstrated resilience and commitment to securing the nation, operating in five active theatres: North-East (NE), North-West (NW), North-Central (NC), South-South (SS), and South-East (SE).   According to Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations at a biweekly Media briefing held Thursday in Defence Headquarters Abuja,, a total of 8,034 terrorists were neutralized, 11,623 suspects arrested, and…

Tinubu and the VAT Pandora Box ,By Olusegun Adeniyi

Emporium Reporters

The controversy surrounding the proposed adjustment to the formula for sharing the states’ portion of the Value Added Tax (VAT), especially the derivation component, in the tax reform bills submitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu is yet to abate. What I find interesting is that many readers are asking for my take on the issue. When I respond with ‘Tinubu, Wike and the Politics of VAT’ published on this page on 16 September 2021, everyone to whom I have forwarded the column replied that it is worth…

10 ways the tax bills will make states richer – Tope Ajayi

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Human beings naturally resist change. When comfortable where we are, we find it extremely difficult to embrace an uncharted path or seek greater glory. Those who are risk averse often don’t want to venture out to embrace unfamiliar territories no matter how tempting the possible reward may appear. We should not, however, be so imprisoned by the fear of the unknown not to explore new possibilities because we find our present circumstances satisfying enough.   Since the public debate around the Tax Reform Bills started, the strongest push back against…

BPP set fo promote Professionalism, Academic Development to Improve Procurement Process

Abubakar Yusuf

By Abubakar Yusuf.     The Director General, Bureau of Public Procurement BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun said professionalism and digitization along with academic development that will transform procurement process in Nigeria will be prioritised.   Dr Adebowale bare his mind during the stakeholders retreat that attracted 36 states of the federation, FCT and the private sector held at National University Commission NUC premises Abuja on Thursday.   He maintained that the need to revolutionise the procurement process in Nigeria through deployment of both professional and academic prowess remained a corollary…

K1 and Fuji: The Debate is Pointless! ,By Olaleye Olawale

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I’m not inclined to join the filthy debate on Fuji supremacy. The controversy has never come to a sensible close and may never do. Not even when ego has crept in, and every Fuji artist is now boasting some level of financial security. Good thing, actually!   But whichever way anyone chooses to interpret the unceasing muscle-flexing and the curious resolve to denigrate some elders in their industry, the place of K1 remains immutable and already established. We must acknowledge it because he earned it. It’s not a function of…

Dele Farotimi and the “Oppressor” in Every Nigerian! ,By Olaleye Olawale

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Everyone has been condemning the recent arrest of activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, with punches continuously landing on the police force being the enforcer of the arrest order.   Unfortunately, the sweeping pretence is noteworthy. No one has pointedly called out the man alleged to have used his influence, position, age, and perhaps money to bring this opprobrium on the police.   A few weeks ago, a certain federal lawmaker, who could not tell whether he was a senator or House of Representatives member, publicly assaulted a cab driver and…