Year: 2025

FG embarks on technological overhaul of Media Agencies, partners global Broadcast giants

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has commenced a comprehensive technical upgrade of its media organizations through the acquisition of modern broadcast technologies and the replacement of outdated infrastructure, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has disclosed.   The Minister made this known during engagements with leading broadcast and information technology firms at the ongoing National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.   Speaking at the event, Idris noted that the investment is aimed at repositioning federal radio and television stations for more effective service delivery.…

MURIC slams Afenifere for defending Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele over Mosque demolition

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly condemned the defense of Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele by Afenifere, Ekiti State chapter, following allegations that Bamidele knew about the demolition of Sabo Central Mosque in Aramoko, Ekiti State. Afenifere, led by Mr. Gabriel Alonge, released a statement on 8th April, 2025, accused MURIC of inciting unrest and calling for the Department of State Security (DSS) to monitor the group’s activities.   In a fiery response issued on 9th April, MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, dismissed Afenifere’s claims as baseless and accused…

NUJ FCT mourns with FCTA chapel over passing of Member, Immaculate Chidinma Obasi

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of one of its members ,who was also a member of FCTA chapel, Immaculate Chidinma Obasi, on Tuesday, 8th April 2025.   Immaculate, 28, tragically passed away during childbirth via a C-section. She was a dedicated staff member of the Urban and Regional Affairs Department at the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC).   She hailed from Udi Afan Local Government Area of Enugu State.   The NUJ FCT Council in a statement signed by…

Customs CG Adeniyi shines bright, bags Leadership Newspaper “Public Service Person of the Year 2024” Award

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, has been honoured with the “Public Service Person of the Year 2024” award by Leadership Newspaper at the 17th edition of its Leadership Conference and Awards in Abuja. This prestigious accolade recognized his exceptional leadership and transformative reforms within the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Organised by Leadership Newspaper, the event celebrated top-performing public officials, with CGC Adeniyi emerged as the standout choice after a rigorous selection process that evaluated over ten high-ranking government figures. The award was presented in recognition of his…

Odogwu B System: A Digital Game-Changer in Nigeria Customs Service Operations By Lukman Laleye Babalola

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In an era where technology drives efficiency, transparency, and accountability, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken a bold and commendable step toward transforming its operations through the innovative Odogwu B System. This homegrown digital solution is rapidly becoming a model for customs modernization, and it reflects the NCS’s renewed commitment to embracing smart technology in a bid to block revenue leakages, enhance trade facilitation, and combat corruption.   Unveiled in 2023, the Odogwu B System was born from the vision of the current Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi…

Jaymoni partners with NUJ FCT to promote Music and Entertainment Industry

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a move aimed at boosting Nigeria’s vibrant music and entertainment sector, rising star and CEO of Jaytech Group of Companies, Amb. Christopher Ogar, popularly known as Jaymoni, has partnered with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council. Jaymoni, who is known for his hit track “Congratulations”, paid a courtesy visit to the NUJ FCT Council Secretariat in Abuja on Thursday, where he was warmly received by the Council Chairperson, Comrade Grace Ike, and Secretary, Comrade Jide Oyekunle. The multi-talented artist and entrepreneur congratulated Comrade Ike…

The black market called marriage, By Funke Egbemode

Emporium Reporters

Whatever your description of marriage – passion, love, investment or even a divine call, what is common to all marriages is that it is about flying blind, with only faith providing the wind for your wings.   Many times, the rich fruits expected are so late in coming, some wives lose faith and sight of what they saw and married. Some women give up and move up the road in search of ripe fruits waiting to be harvested. However, there are scores of women whose predictions paid off and are…

NIMC, Security Agencies arrest suspects over illegal NIN collection in Anambra

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has apprehended a group of individuals involved in the illegal collection of National Identification Numbers (NINs) from unsuspecting residents of Anambra State in exchange for money.   This was disclosed in a statement signed by Dr. Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, who noted that the activities of the suspects contravened the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007, the Data Protection Act, and the Cybercrime Act.   According to the Commission, it acted swiftly in collaboration with the Department of State Services…

Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire Congratulates Otunba Olufemi Pedro on LASU Honorary Doctorate

Abubakar Yusuf

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has congratulated former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Otunba Olufemi Pedro, on the conferment of an Honorary Doctorate Degree by the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo.   The honorary degree is being awarded as part of the institution’s 28th Convocation Ceremony, scheduled to hold on Thursday, 10th April 2025, at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Lagos.   In a statement released on Wednesday by her Special Assistant on Media, Publicity and Strategic…

We’re Committed to Driving Regional Customs Reform — CGC Adeniyi

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) , CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has reaffirmed the Service’s unwavering commitment to leading customs modernization efforts across West and Central Africa, declared that Nigeria is ready to drive sustainable reforms in the region.   Speaking at the opening of the 4th World Customs Organization (WCO) Donors Conference for the West and Central Africa (WCA) Region held at the Muhammadu Buhari Conference Hall of the National Intelligence Agency in Abuja, the CGC emphasized the need for practical, scalable, and technical solutions to strengthen…