Day: January 14, 2025

NHRC seeks N’Assembly approval of ₦19.55 Billion for 2025 Budget, highlights achievements, challenges

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has appealed to the National Assembly for an increase in its 2025 budgetary allocation to ₦19.55 billion, citing the need to address the growing demands for its services. This request was made by the Executive Secretary, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, during a joint session with the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Human Rights.   Dr. Ojukwu highlighted the NHRC’s achievements in 2024, noted a remarkable 100% implementation of its ₦5 billion budget. Among these accomplishments was the establishment of eight new state offices,…

Former REDAN President warns against fraudulent activities by Moure Consult Ltd …. Urges FG to support affordable Housing Initiatives

Emporium Reporters

Dr. Aliyu Oroji Wamakko, the immediate past President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), has issued a cautionary statement to estate developers across the country, warned them to be wary of Sadiq Dalhatu Ado, the Managing Director of Moure Consult Ltd, due to alleged fraudulent activities.   Dr. Wamakko’s warning was coming after numerous complaints from developers, particularly in the Federal Capital Territory, about breaches of agreement and financial misconduct by Moure Consult Ltd. Several petitions have been filed against the firm and its Managing Director, accusing…

NPF Demands Retraction and Apology from Amnesty International Over Protest Report

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has formally demanded a retraction and public apology from Amnesty International following the publication of a report titled “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on End Bad Governance Protests.” The report, released in early January 2025, accused the NPF of human rights abuses and excessive use of force during the August 2024 End Bad Governance protests.   In a letter dated 6th January 2025, the NPF described the allegations as unsubstantiated and misleading, asserting that the Police acted with restraint and professionalism throughout the protests.…

Analyst urges Tinubu to expand Customs Recruitment to 500,000 Officers, criticizes House Committee Chairman,Leke Abejide

Abubakar Yusuf

A media analyst, Abubakar Yusuf, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to broaden the scope of the Renewed Hope Agenda by increasing the recruitment target for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to 500,000 officers. This appeal comes after the recent announcement of 3,900 vacancies, which Yusuf described as inadequate given the overwhelming number of applicants and the long gap since the last major recruitment exercise. Speaking on Monday, Yusuf highlighted the importance of scaling up recruitment to boost the NCS’s revenue-generating capacity and provide much-needed employment opportunities for Nigerians.…

Edo State Govt distances itself from John Mayaki’s statements

Emporium Reporters

The Edo State Government has disassociated itself from recent statements made by Mr. John Mayaki, a former Chief Press Secretary to the immediate past Governor, Godwin Obaseki. In an official release signed by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, the government clarified that Mr. Mayaki’s remarks do not represent the views or positions of the current administration.   The statement emphasized that Mr. Mayaki’s personal opinions should not be misconstrued as those of Governor Okpebholo. “While Mr. Mayaki is entitled to his views as a citizen, they…