Day: March 12, 2025

MURIC faults Makinde over reappointment of dethroned Eleruwa of Eruwa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has criticized Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for reappointing Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola as the Eleruwa of Eruwa, despite a Supreme Court judgment that removed him from the throne six years ago. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, described Makinde’s decision as a violation of the rule of law and an act of executive lawlessness. “The governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, recently reappointed Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola as the Eleruwa of Eruwa despite a Supreme…

Stakeholders Review SDGs Progress as Nigeria Hosts South-East Regional Consultation on 2025 VNR in Enugu

Abubakar Yusuf

As Nigeria prepares for its third Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), key stakeholders across the South-East Geopolitical Zone have assessed the region’s implementation efforts, highlighting the need for strategic collaboration and continuous peer review to accelerate progress on the SDGs. The assessment was part of the South-East Regional Consultation on Nigeria’s 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR), convened by the Special Assistant on Media to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs in Enugu. According to a statement released by the…

FRC; Strategic Repositioning through Performance Bond, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Abubakar Yusuf

Since the assumption of duty of the Executive Secretary,Chief Executive Officer, Financial Reporting Council FRC, Dr Rabiu Onaolapo Olowo the introduction of internal mechanism to promote performance had been the core of his activities.   Coming from the huge experience of handling some sensitive part of the cosmopolitan state of Lagos , private sector exposure, it became alot easier to drive the needed change in the council without hitches.   Before then , the new Executive Secretary, Olowo has introduced an annual reward system to staffers as an encouragement for…

NUJ FCT partners with Premium Times to strengthen Journalism Ethics, Press Freedom

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has partnered with Premium Times to promote ethical journalism, enhance press freedom, and improve the welfare of journalists.   The collaboration was announced during a courtesy visit by NUJ FCT executives to Premium Times headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. The visit aimed to explore areas of mutual interest, including capacity building, media ethics, and better working conditions for journalists. Speaking during the meeting, Comrade Grace Ike, Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, said the union remained committed to safeguarding journalists’ rights and…

Ramadan Series (12): Bilal Ibn Rabah, The One Who Calls The Prayer (Mu’azzin) For Prophet (PBUH)! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Emporium Reporters

Wednesday, Ramadan 12, 1446 AH (12/03/2025)   In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and grant him peace; and likewise, his family, his Companions and all those who truly and sincerely follow him until the Day of Resurrection.   Respected brothers and sisters! In the early days of Islam, in the city of Makkah, there lived a man named Bilal Ibn Rabah. He…

Senate approves restoration of Aniocha North II State Constituency, directs INEC to Act

Emporium Reporters

By James Isaac,Abuja   The Senate has approved the restoration of Aniocha North II State Constituency in Delta State, in compliance with the Supreme Court judgment in suit SC/129/2019.   It also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to implement the ruling by ensuring the constituency take effect in the next Delta State House of Assembly election after the current legislative term, in line with Section 115 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).   Additionally, the Senate instructed its Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters, as well…