Year: 2024

No place for cultism, other crimes in Edo State – Gov Okpebholo declares

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday night, ordered heads of various security agencies in the State to make the State unsafe for criminals elements.   The Governor gave the charge while briefing newsmen at the end of an inaugural security meeting, held behind closed doors in Government House, Benin City, Edo State.   Governor Okpebholo said his administration placed a priority on security and revealed that his government is doing everything to ensure that the State is safe for every resident.   He noted that the issue of…

Tinubu restructures Media and Communications Team

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two recently appointed officials in the State House media and communications team to enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery.   The restructuring is as follows:   1. Mr. Sunday Dare – hitherto Special Adviser on Public Communication and National Orientation is now Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications.   2. Mr. Daniel Bwala – announced last week as Special Adviser, Media and Public Communication, is now Special Adviser Policy Communication.   These appointments, along with the existing role of Special Adviser,…

Dabiri-Erewa preaches unity among African descent,as NiDCOM,Cuban Embassy partner on Cultural Exchange

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO,Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), said African descent globally, should unite for the common goal of promoting their diversity, strength and progress of the continent.   The NiDCOM Chairman stated this at a strategic meeting with the Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Miriam Morales Palmero, in Abuja. Dabiri-Erewa stressed that The Decade for the People of African Descent is an opportunity for Africans, all over the world to build a stronger, united and upward continent.   She further added that the Commission was eager to work with the…

Parliamentary Monitoring Group seeks speedy passage of Tax Reform Bills ….. says Tinubu has good intentions for all Nigerians

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As the debates for and against the proposed Tax Reform Bills continue to heat up, a pro-democracy organisation, known as Parliamentary Monitoring Group (PMG), has assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu meant well for all segments of the country, and that the Bills were designed to rescue the country from economic quagmire.   Dr. Adebayor Lion Ogorry, President of PMG in a statement on Monday, called on both chambers of the National Assembly to give the Tax Reform Bills speedy passage, as it is a matter of urgent national…

Energy group condemns High importation of fuel amidst NNPCL decision to patronize local refineries …. says removal of Eyesan, Ajiya, face-saving for Kyari, others

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Despite the decision of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), to end Importation of Petroleum Products and patronize Dangote and other local refineries, there has been a rise in petrol importation by marketers in Nigeria over the last few days.   This was contained in a statement signed by Dr. Robinson Onuh, the Executive Director of Energy Reforms Advocates of Nigeria (ERAN), on Monday.   Dr. Onuh’s outcry was also coming on the heels of the sack of some board and top management team of the NNPCL, wherein, Umar…

Yayi and His Annual Mega Empowerment, By Abubakar Yusuf

Emporium Reporters

It has been an annual ritual for the good people of Ogun west , after his stint for three consecutive times at Lagos west that catapulted one of the exercise to Ogun west that had became a talk of the town and challenge to elected officials both at the Senate and House of Representatives, by Senator Ademola Solomon Olamilekan, popularly known as Yayi. Senator Ademola Solomon Olamilekan, Chairman, Senate committee on appropriation headed the committee on finance in the previous 9th Senate. Known for his magnanimous empowerment and electioneering strategies…

New BPP DG warns Staff against rumour mongering, pledges open door policy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The new Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Mr Adebowale Adedokun, has cautioned staff members to desist from rumour-mongering whilst declaring his administration’s intention to maintain an open-door policy with staff.   The former Director of the BPP, Research, Strategic Training & Acquisition, made this known during the handover ceremony from his predecessor and acting Director General, Olusegun Omotola, which held at the BPP office in Abuja.   Identifying rumour-mongering as one of the major challenges of the bureau, Adebowale urged the staff to avoid rumour mongers of…

Gov Okpebholo signs revised N486bn Appropriation Bill into law

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has officially signed the revised Appropriation Bill of N485.63 billion into law. This marked a significant move by the new administration to ensure rapid implementation of developmental projects. The budget, as approved by the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), is divided into N202.65 billion for recurrent expenditures and N282.99 billion for capital projects. In his remarks,Governor Okpebholo, commended lawmakers for their swift action in passing the Bill, which he believed will set the tone for transformative governance. He stated: “I want to thank…

Gov Okpebholo inspects ongoing road construction in Benin

Emporium Reporters

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, inspected some ongoing road construction and repairs in the State Capital, Benin City. The Governor visited Upper Mission Road Extension by Aduwawa junction, Obadan junction, and Benin-Auchi Express Way to ascertain the level of work done since contractors were mobilised to sites. Okpebholo noted that the failed portions at Upper Mission Extension have made life unbearable for residents and traders alike in the area. He assured them that his administration is ready to work round the clock to fix the road and…

Gov Okpebholo gives timeline for completion of abandoned Ebomisi Secondary School

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has given a timeline, within which he will rebuild the abandoned Ebomisi Secondary School in Ugbogiobo, Ovia North East Local Governments Area of Edo State.   The school was abandoned by the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki, who was apparently angered by the support given to the All Progressive Congress (APC) and Governor Monday Okpebholo during the 21st September 2024 Governorship election in Edo State.   Governor Okpebholo, who visited the school on Monday as promised during his campaign, said his administration will…