Month: February 2025

Friday Sermon: The Relationship Between Ramadan, Repentance And Forgiveness! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Emporium Reporters

In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the One who cures and gives health, the One who benefits and harms, the One, the Majestic, the One who is unique in His Oneness. He is the One who creates and to Him all things return. He created everything with His power, and arranged all affairs by His will. I testify that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah, and I testify that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. He…

Tinubu pledges Pro-Business reforms, assures Airtel Chairman of Investor-Friendly Environment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment, pledged to implement regulatory reforms that align with global best practices to attract more investors into Nigeria.   The President made this pledge on Thursday during a meeting with the Chairman of Airtel, Sunil Bharti Mittal, at the State House, Abuja. The meeting was part of ongoing engagements to strengthen economic cooperation between Nigeria and India following discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.   President Tinubu highlighted the critical role of the telecommunications sector in…

Dabiri-Erewa Congratulates Adedosu on Black History Month Recognition

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Mr. Adebayo Adeniyi Adedosu on his recognition at the Black History Month Awards Ceremony organised by the Toronto Police Service in partnership with The British Methodist Episcopal Church.   In a statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit at NiDCOM, Dabiri-Erewa described the award as a testament to Mr. Adedosu’s heroism, commitment to excellence, and dedicated service to his community.   The NiDCOM Chairman lauded Mr. Adedosu for making Nigeria proud…

Diaspora Partnership Crucial to Nigeria’s Sports Development – Dabiri-Erewa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has reiterated the importance of diaspora involvement in the development of Nigeria’s sports sector. Dabiri-Erewa stated that the country’s sports landscape could witness significant growth if the knowledge, skills, and investment potential of Nigerians abroad are fully harnessed. She made this assertion in Lagos while receiving Super Bowl champion Morotoluwa Ojomo, who was warmly welcomed by NiDCOM officials at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja. Ojomo, a Nigerian-born American football star and member of the victorious Philadelphia team in…

COAS Oluyede increases Troops’ Feeding Allowance, introduces Housing and Loan Schemes

Emporium Reporters

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has announced an upward review of troops’ daily feeding allowance from N1,500 to N3,000, effective from March 5, 2025.   The announcement was made on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, during his address to officers and soldiers of the 81 Division at the 9th Brigade Parade Ground in Ikeja, Lagos, as part of his duty tour of project sites within the division’s area of responsibility.   General Oluyede expressed his dissatisfaction with the previous feeding allowance, emphasized his commitment to improving…

NYSC partners Data Protection Commission to combat Identity Theft

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a pool of data privacy processing professionals in Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC). The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, made this known when the National Commissioner/CEO of NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, paid him a courtesy visit at the NYSC Headquarters in Abuja.   Brigadier General Ahmed emphasized that the Scheme, as a data-compliant agency, would ensure effective partnership with NDPC to safeguard data privacy and combat identity theft. He further…

NITDA trains 1000 civil servants on IT project clearance to boost digital transformation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In line with the federal government’s commitment to digital transformation and efficient service delivery, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced the training of 1000 civil servants from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on Information Technology (IT) Project Clearance processes.   The capacity-building programme, held at the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN) in Kubwa, Abuja on Tuesday, 25th February 2025., aim to enhance participants’ skills in collaborative planning, budgeting, and management of ICT systems. The training targets ICT, Budget, Finance, and Planning Officers in Federal Public…

AGF commissions NHRC Kebbi Office, seeks Stakeholders’ support for Human Rights Protection

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has inaugurated the Kebbi State Office of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Birnin Kebbi, calling on stakeholders to support the Commission in its efforts to safeguard human rights across the country. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Fagbemi commended the NHRC for its unwavering commitment to protecting human rights, both nationally and internationally. He emphasized the Commission’s independence as enshrined in Section 6(3) of the National Human Rights Commission (Amendment) Act, 2010, which ensures…

APC NEC passes Vote of Confidence on Tinubu, as President vows to intensify efforts for Nigeria’s prosperity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commending his administration’s performance in steering the nation towards economic recovery. The meeting, held in Abuja, saw President Tinubu expressed his gratitude for the recognition while reaffirming his commitment to working harder for Nigeria’s progress. “I am happy with your vote of confidence, and I accept it. The vote is a challenge to do more work; we will vigorously pursue our sovereignty in food security, investment, and…

Renewed Hope Ambassadors applaud Hon Abejide’s legislative strides, Community Development efforts

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) have commended Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide, Member representing Yagba East, Yagba West, and Mopamuro Federal Constituency, and Chairman, House Committee on Customs and Excise Duties, for his outstanding legislative achievements and impactful community development initiatives.   Led by the National Coordinator, Comrade Abbas Mustapha, the group paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Abejide in Abuja on Wednesday, presenting him with an appointment letter as Patron in recognition of his unwavering commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. RHA praised Hon.…