Year: 2024

JUST IN: Senate confirms Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Olufemi Oluyede, a Lieutenant General, as the substantive chief of army staff.   The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced Oluyede’s confirmation after he was cleared by the senators through voice votes during the plenary on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.   The upper chamber approved the appointment after considering the report of its Committee on Army, presented by its Chairman, Abdulaziz Yar’adua.   Yar’adua said the committee was impressed with the high level of understanding, achievements and excellence stated in the credential of the…

Customs arrests 2 Officers over maltreatment of Civilian in Viral Video

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Seme Command of Nigeria Customs Service has identified and arrested two customs officers recently caught in a viral video melting out inhuman treatment to civilian.   At a media briefing on Tuesday in the command’s Seme headquarters , Area Controller Kayode Kolade identified the two officers as Superintendent of Customs TA Inemugha and Assistant Superintendent of Customs II GO Aboribo   Kolade, who was represented at the press briefing by the Deputy Comptroller in charge of Enforcement, Istifanus Musa said the two erring officers were identified through preliminary investigation…

NITDA hails Google, X, Microsoft, TikTok for adhering to Code of Practice

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended Google, X, Microsoft, and TikTok for their compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries.   The Code which was issued jointly by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), and NITDA outlined clear guidelines for promoting online safety and managing harmful content.   The 2023 compliance report provided valuable insight into the platforms efforts to address user safety concerns in line with the Code of Practice and the platforms’ community guidelines. The highlight of…

Operation Fansan Yamma Troops neutralise scores of Terrorists in Zamfara

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, successfully conducted a fighting patrol in response to a distress call from the residents and vigilantes of Yar Galadima village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.   The development occurred in the early hours of 1 December 2024 when the troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Hanutara were alerted at about 5am that terrorists were attacking the village. The troops responded promptly to provide assistance and restore peace to the affected area.   During the patrol, the…

Tax Reform Bill Townhall: It’s Time to Grow Nigeria By Arabinrin Aderonke

Emporium Reporters

This is my take on the tax reform townhall that was broadcasted live on Channels TV. It couldn’t have come at a better time. This was more than just a panel discussion; it was a call to action, a chance to understand the changes that will affect every Nigerian.   Tax reform in Nigeria is no longer just a topic of debate. It is a defining moment for the future of Nigerians, a time in the development of our tax system, which has often been criticized for being inefficient, unfair,…

Gov Okpebholo orders LG Chairmen to submit statements of account within 48 hours

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has given the 18 local government council chairmen in the state, 48 hours to submit their statements of account. The Governor who asked the LG Chairmen to submit the statements to the Assets Verification Committee, through the office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), said the statement of accounts should be effective from 4th of September 2023 till date. Governor Okpebholo said he would work closely with the Chairmen from the 18 LGAs for a better State at a meeting with the…

NYSC DG warns Corps Members against misconduct,says no immunity for violator of Bye-law

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has admonished Corps Members to avoid every act of criminality during their service year.   He cautioned that the Scheme is not an abode for criminal elements, but individuals of good morals that are ready to contribute their quota to the development of their host communities.   He stated this while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream One Corps Members at NYSC Kwara State Orientation Camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area of the State.   He added…

Your Appointment as ‘Palace Liaison Officer’ was Explicit, Ugborodo Community tells Prince Collins Oritsemeyin Edema

Emporium Reporters

By John Susan.   A Niger- Delta Youth Group, Ugborodo Youths Development Body has described as embarrassing , unsolicited, while expressing it’s displeasure over the recent actions of Prince Collins Oritsemeyin Edema, who under the guise of speaking simultaneously for the itsekiri oil producing communities as representative of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited NNPCL and JV partners, on behalf of the highly revered monarch, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwase 111, the Olu of Warri.   While condemning the act in it’s totality, the group further described the actions of Prince Oritsemeyin…

Oyo/Osun Customs Area Command mourns passing of SC Kabiru Tijani And Family

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oyo/Osun Area Command has mourned the tragic demise of Superintendent of Customs (SC) Kabiru Tijani, his beloved wife, and their four children.   This heartbreaking incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, 2nd December 2024, at approximately 3:00 am when a fire engulfed their residence in Ede, Osun State.   SC Kabiru Tijani, who served as the Officer in Charge of Operations at the Command, was a dedicated officer. His unwavering commitment to duty, particularly in coordinating and executing successful anti-smuggling operations, greatly contributed to…

Tax reform bill ‘ll engender healthy competition between the states – Senator Imasuen

Emporium Reporters

By James Isaac, Abuja     The Senator who represents Edo South in the senate , and a chieftain of the Labour Party(LP) Neda Imasuen has taken a stand on the debate about the propriety or otherwise of having a tax reform bill,saying that Nigeria is due for a reform in the area of taxation, this according to him can be done by way of revamping and rejigging our tax policies and laws to address the present day reality.   In his view, the tax reform bill is grossly misunderstood,…