Year: 2024

Port Harcourt refinery, another grand deception from NNPCL – Coalition ……. warns Kyari, others not to mislead Tinubu, Nigerians

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As reactions continue to thrill the announcement by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), that the Port Harcourt refinery has been activated for operation; a group of Civil Society Organisations has called for great caution.   The groups, under the aegis of Coalition for Accountability and Transparency in Energy Sector (CATES), said what the NNPCL was glorifying was not a full fledged refinery which Nigerians paid for.   In a statement on Wednesday by the Spokesperson of the Coalition, Dr. Linus Ikwur, the groups alluded that, despite the public…

Hajj 2025: NAHCON Inaugurates 32-man Screening/Aviation Monitoring Committee ….. Opens Application Forms for Airlift of Pilgrims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) today inaugurated a 32 man Screening/Aviation Monitoring Committee for 2025 Hajj air-carriers and cargo conveyers. Also inaugurated was a six man Secretariat for the Committee. The inauguration was followed by Opening of Application Forms for the Issuance of Hajj Licence for airlift of the 2025 pilgrims from Nigeria. The event took place in Hajj House, the NAHCON headquarter, today 26th November 2024. This set the pace for series of activities that will culminate in the selection of pilgrims’ air carriers as well as…

Gov Okpebholo inspects schools, frowns at deplorable conditions of facilities

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, embarked on inspection of schools in the State, where he frowned at the dilapidated structures as well as the poor sanitary, security and learning conditions in the schools. The Governor who was accompanied on the tour by the Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Paddy Iyamu and other top government functionaries, visited Eweka Primary School Obazagbon, Oroma Primary School Amagba; Amagba secondary school; and Uyiosa Primary School Uzebu; all in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Governor Okpebholo wondered the…

Stella Obasanjo Hospital hurriedly commissioned by Obaseki,a Scam – Gov Okpebholo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has described the recent commissioning of Stella Obasanjo Hospital in Benin City by former Governor Godwin Obaseki as a scam.   He said construction at the facility is still ongoing, and equipment yet to be procured by the last administration before it hurriedly commissioned it as a completed project.   Governor Okpebholo pledged to immediately correct the structural defects at the Hospital in order to reposition it to serve the people better.   The Governor spoke when he inspected facilities at the Hospital on…

US President announces ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah

Emporium Reporters

A ceasefire aimed at ending the 14-month-old war between Israel and Hezbollah officially came into force in the wee hours of Wednesday, hours after President Joe Biden hailed the “historic” moment. The ceasefire started after the heaviest day of raids on Beirut, including a series of strikes in the city’s centre, since Israel stepped up its air campaign in Lebanon in late September before sending in ground troops. By 7am in Lebanon there were no immediate reports of alleged violations of the truce. Some celebratory gunshots could be heard in…

CAC partners CBN to enhance regulatory and compliance drive among MDAs

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have agreed to strengthen their collaboration in the exercise of compliance and regulatory functions among MDAs. This indication was given today during a courtesy call on the Registrar-General/CEO of the Corporate Affairs Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji in Abuja by a team from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Led by Mr. Kofo Salam-Alade, Director Legal, the team underscored the Commission’s contribution to the country’s economy, particularly compliance, enforcement, and regulatory duties. He stressed that the visit was aimed at,…

Gov Okpebholo approves free bus services for three Senatorial Districts

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved free bus services for the people of the State through the State-owned Edo City Transport Service (ECTS). The initiative according to the state government was part of Governor Okpebholo administration’s drive to entrench his policy direction, “A NEW EDO HAS RISEN”. The free bus service which covered Benin metropolis and the three Senatorial districts of Edo State (Intra and Inter city routes), is part of the commitment of Governor Okpebholo to enhance the welfare of all Edo people. “The bus services will…

Customs CG unveils Sports Arena at MMAC …… Highlights importance of Physical fitness for Customs Officers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art sports arena at the Murtala Muhammed Area Command (MMAC) to enhance the physical and mental well-being of customs officers. The multi-purpose court was officially unveiled on Tuesday, 26 November 2024. Speaking at the event, the CGC expressed his delight at having the arena named in his honour. He commended the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Michael Awe, and his team for their initiative, as well as stakeholders whose support and generosity made the project possible. The CGC remarked, “Everywhere…

Nigeria Customs recovers High-value stolen vehicles, hands over to Canadian Authority

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted and recovered several high-value stolen vehicles allegedly originating from Canada, worth billions of naira. The service also intercepted arms and ammunition inside a commercial bus coming from Aba in Abia State to Lagos. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday, 26 November 2024 at the Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’ in Lagos. He noted that the recovered vehicles, which included 3 2021 Toyota Highlanders, one Mercedes-Benz G550, Range Rover Sport, one Mercedes-AMG GT with Lamborghini…

From Imamship to Royalty,by Ustaz Yunus Salahudeen Anda

Emporium Reporters

Alhaji Abubakar(Onizeiza of Ebiraland)Ibn Imam AbdulRahim Ibn Imam Yahaya Tajudeen and Alhaji Muhammad(Odeyani Anabira of Orozo-Abuja) Ibn Salahudeen Ibn Yakubu Anda are two illustrious sons of Sheikh Tajudeen Descendant. “Masha’Allah, the two sons of our beloved Imam have grown into exemplary individuals, embodying the values of leadership, compassion, and wisdom. Their attainment of royalty in our community is a testament to their exceptional character, dedication, and commitment to serving others. May Allah (SWT) continue to guide and bless them as they navigate their roles, using their positions to uplift and…