Year: 2024

Lakurawa, The Military, Farmers And Food Security, By Kazeem Akintunde

Emporium Reporters

A short video trended on social media last week of Nigerian Soldiers providing security for farmers as they harvested beans on their farms. Although less than 30 seconds long, the video speaks to the terrible state of insecurity in Nigeria. This is not the right time to be a farmer in Nigeria. As a farmer, you are confounded with different layers of challenges on a daily basis; from getting cheap and affordable fertilizer from those in government to being stuck in the age-long conflict between farmers and herders.   You…

Monday Lines ‘We collected money, and we voted’ By Lasisi Olagunju

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Nigeria is a ring of iniquity. And, the iniquitous didn’t start with it today. For several years, I covered the activities of several military governors and administrators in Oyo State. Each of those well-trained minds came with their peculiarities. Colonel Ahmed Usman (God bless his soul) was particularly voluble. Whenever he spoke, it was as he felt; he had no euphemism for whatever came to his mind. Anytime he did that, his media handlers were left horrified, scrambling and begging reporters for a soft landing. At a point, whispers of…

Ondo Election: Damagum will Extinguish PDP Unless…. Ologbondiyan

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Ex-National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has raised the alarm that the Acting National Chairman of the Party, Ambassador Umar Ilyasu Damagum, will extinguished life out of the PDP unless the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for November 28 elect a substantive National Chairman from the North Central as directed by Section 47 (6) of the party’s Constitution (2017 Amendment).   Ologbondiyan, who stated this while interfacing with the G12-Renaissance Group of the PDP in Abuja, on Sunday, said the consistent losses of the…

House celebrates Chidimma Adetshina, says she is A True Symbol of Hope And Possibility

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has congratulated Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina, Nigeria’s representative at the 73rd Miss Universe competition held in Mexico, for her outstanding achievement as the first runner-up.   The 23-year-old’s remarkable journey to this global stage and her stellar performance exemplify the resilience, brilliance, and elegance that define the Nigerian spirit.   From her triumph as Miss Universe Nigeria (representing Taraba State), to being crowned Miss Universe Africa/Oceania on the international stage, she has proven herself to be not just a beauty queen but a true ambassador of Nigeria’s…

Dabiri-Erewa celebrates Chidimma’s emergence as First Runner up ,Miss Universe

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina for emerging second at Miss Universe 2024, describing it as a reward for her doggedness and resilience. In a congratulatory statement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols of the Commission, the NIDCOM boss was excited that despite all odds, Chidimma remained focused and attained her goals. Dabiri-Erewa said though Chidimma Adetshina as Nigeria’s representative, finished as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition held in Mexico, her courage, determination…

APC congratulates Governor Aiyedatiwa, hails Ondo Electorate

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on his re-election.   The party considered the Governor’s resounding victory in the just-concluded gubernatorial election as a clear attestation that his administration’s policies and programmes, and campaign message of hope and consolidation have resonated deeply with the electorate.   APC said “With this renewed mandate, we are confident that you will build upon your accomplishments, and take the state to even greater heights of social and economic development for the benefit of the good…

Outcome of Ondo poll, a further endorsement of APC, Tinubu’s administration – Deputy Senator President Barau

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has hailed the All Progressives Congress (APC) victory in Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State, describing it as a further endorsement of the ruling party.   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the APC as the winner of last Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State after polling 366,781 votes to defeat his major rival and candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Agboola Ajayi, who came second with 117,845 votes, while African Democratic Party’s…

Temboga Road: Shame on PDP, Obaseki

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Fred Itua,Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor in a release said the factional Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic party PDP Caretaker Committee in Edo State, Chris Nehikhare, has again exposed one of the many failures of the Godwin Obaseki-led administration. Itua said “We understand that the factional chapter of the depleted PDP is in a hurry to redeem itself. The PDP-led administration, for over one year, failed to complete a mere 7.5km road. “The party is obviously pained that Governor Monday Okpebholo is in a hurry to complete…

Ondo Guber Poll : Gov Okpebholo congratulates Aiyedatiwa,commends Ondo Electorate

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated the people of Ondo State for voting for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lucky Aiyedatiwa in last Saturday’s governorship election. Governor Okpebholo said as neighbours, he will work closely with Governor Aiyedatiwa for the good and prosperity of Edo and Ondo States. Governor Okpebholo prayed to God to grant Aiyedatiwa the wisdom to pilot the affairs of the State for the next four years and bring more developments to his people. In his words “I congratulate my friend and…

Gov Lucky Aiyedatiwa wins Ondo guber poll

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The candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has won the Saturday’s off cycle governorship election in the State.   The incumbent Governor polled 366,781 votes to defeat the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, who scored 117,845 votes, while Zenith Labour Party candidate who came distant third secured 2,692 in the election.