Day: February 15, 2025

Senator Ned Nwoko seeks ban on Daytime Operations of Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Emporium Reporters

By James Isaac, Abuja     In a bid to enhance road safety and reduce accident-related fatalities, Senator Ned Nwoko has introduced a bill in the Senate to ban the daytime movement of heavy-duty vehicles across Nigeria. The proposed legislation seeks to restrict the operations of articulated lorries, tankers, and trailers to between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 am, except in emergencies.   Presenting the bill during plenary on Tuesday, February 11, Senator Nwoko highlighted the alarming number of road accidents caused by these vehicles. Citing data from the Federal Road…

Enhancing Communication Skills for Government Officials Through Public Relations Training By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon

Emporium Reporters

In modern governance, effective communication is a cornerstone of democratic engagement and public trust. As governments face increasing scrutiny and rising expectations, skilled communicators within public administration have become more essential than ever. Structured public relations training for government officials can significantly enhance communication capabilities, fostering positive perceptions of governance and strengthening relationships with citizens. The Need for Public Relations Training Government officials often serve as the first point of contact between the state and its citizens. In today’s fast-paced digital era, where information spreads rapidly, their messages are subject…

Veritas University Student escapes abductors, rescued by Niger Police

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has rescued Cornelius Damulak, a 36-year-old student of Veritas University, Abuja, who managed to escape from his abductors after being held captive for over a week.   Damulak was found wandering along the Pogo-Paiko highway on February 14, 2025, by a police patrol team from Chanchaga Division. Upon questioning, he revealed that he was kidnapped from his residence in Bwari, Abuja, on February 6 at about 5 a.m. by suspected kidnappers who moved him through different forests.   According to him, after days in captivity,…

Trump should be a wake-up call! By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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President Donald Trump of the United States of America is a creation of time. The key point is not in changing America. Instead, Trump is revealing America as it is! The America that we knew – represented by F.D. Roosevelt, J.F. Kennedy and Jimmy Carter – was perhaps just a fleeting moment or a facade. Trump’s presidency has exposed the underlying realities of the country, making it clear that the perceived America was not entirely genuine.   Trump epitomizes the body and the spirit of the White conquest of Native…

Nigeria poised to become West Africa’s Electric Vehicle Hub – BYD Motors MD

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Managing Director of BYD Motors Nigeria, Mr. Moses Ayom, has expressed optimism that Nigeria can emerge as the leading hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and marketing in West Africa through strategic collaboration.   Speaking at an exhibition and demonstration forum for BYD electric cars held at the Tukur Buratai Research Centre in Gora, Nasarawa State, Ayom highlighted the importance of Nigeria aligning with global EV trends. He noted that BYD Motors Nigeria partnered with a Chinese EV company because China has already achieved an 85% EV adoption rate,…