Day: January 9, 2025

Tinubu Decorates ADC, Lt. Col. Nurudeen Yusuf, with Colonel Rank

Emporium Reporters

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially decorated his Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Lieutenant Colonel Nurudeen Alonwonle Yusuf, with the rank of Colonel. The brief ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, in the presence of Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, the ADC’s wife, and other distinguished guests.   Lt. Col. Yusuf, who has served as the President’s ADC since April 2023, has an impressive military background. After earning an Ordinary National Diploma in Computer Science from Offa Polytechnic in 2000, he joined the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna. Yusuf’s…

Gov Okpebholo begins major repairs on Benin-Ekpoma-Auchi Highway

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a swift move to fulfill his campaign promises, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commenced extensive repairs on several failed sections of the Benin-Ekpoma-Auchi highway. This initiative aimed to alleviate the longstanding travel difficulties faced by commuters along this vital route connecting Edo South, Edo Central, and Edo North Senatorial Districts.   The highway, notorious for its poor condition, has been a source of frustration for residents and travelers, often causing delays and damage to vehicles. Governor Okpebholo’s administration has swiftly mobilized resources to address these challenges, reflecting…

NSCIA announces Winners of 39th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led by its President-General, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has formally announced the winners of the 39th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition. The event, which took place from December 20 to 28, 2024, in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, showcased the outstanding talents of male and female reciters across six categories.   The competition, organized by the Centre for Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, featured participants from various states in Nigeria. The winners of each category have been…

Defection: Sheriff Oborevwori in the Political Transfer Market – Delta PDP Leaders claim

Emporium Reporters

Concerned leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State have raised alarms over what they described as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s imminent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).   In a strongly worded press release signed by David Ekiyor, Ochuko Oghenekome, and Ezekiel Chukwudi, the group accused the governor of engaging in high-level discussions with APC leaders, signaling a strategic move to the ruling party.   Titled “2027: Our Leader, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is Assuredly in Transfer Market,” the statement expressed the group’s dismay over the governor’s alleged…

Edo LGAs mismanage over N83 Billion Federal allocations, says Gov Okpebholo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has expressed concern over the mismanagement of over N83 billion in federal allocations by the state’s 18 Local Government Councils within the past year.   He revealed that the councils, led by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), received increased monthly allocations from the Federal Government but failed to deliver corresponding development at the grassroots.   Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Acting Chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government, Hon. Alabi Bliss Oshionogue, and other councillors and party leaders, Governor Okpebholo highlighted that the monthly…

ECTS set to relaunch Inter-State services, enhance Benin City Transit

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo City Transport Service (ECTS) has announced plans to revive its inter-state transit operations at government-subsidized rates, aiming to alleviate the high transportation costs affecting residents.   The Managing Director, Barr. Festus Ehimua, revealed this during a media briefing, highlighting ongoing efforts to restore and expand the agency’s services.   Ehimua noted that the state government, under Governor Monday Okpebholo, is prioritizing the welfare of its citizens by addressing transportation challenges exacerbated by the removal of fuel subsidies. “We inherited eight grounded Hiace buses and have already sent two…