Day: March 26, 2025

Eid-el-Fitr: FG declares March 31, April 1 public holidays for celebration

Emporium Reporters

The Nigerian government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration.   The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement, congratulating the Muslim community on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast.   Eid-el-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” mark the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, intense prayers, and acts of charity. It is a time of thanksgiving, unity, and festivities.   In Nigeria, the celebration is usually marked with special…

VON DG urges ethical Journalism, National Unity at NUJ FCT Iftar

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The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Jibrin Baba Ndace, has called on media practitioners to embrace ethical journalism and promote national unity. Represented by the Deputy Director of the Digital Media Department, Qasim Akinreti, Ndace made this appeal at an Iftar event organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council in Abuja. Speaking on the role of journalism in fostering peace, Ndace emphasized that Ramadan symbolizes unity, mutual respect, and social harmony. He urged journalists to use their platforms responsibly, ensuring their reports contribute to national cohesion…

Essential Media Tips for Public Spokespersons By Afolabi Olajuwon

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In an era of rapid information dissemination and heightened public scrutiny, the role of public spokespersons has become increasingly critical. Effective communication is no longer a luxury but a necessity for organizations, governments, and individuals seeking to maintain credibility and trust.   I will be discussing most importantly, essential media tips for public spokespersons, drawing on empirical studies, case analyses, and best practices from the field of public relations.   The findings highlight the importance of preparation, clarity, empathy, and adaptability in media interactions, offering actionable insights for spokespersons aiming…

IGP Egbetokun decorates 20 AIGs, 19 CPs in Grand Ceremony …. Charges Officers to drive positive reforms in Policing

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, decorated newly promoted senior police officers at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The ceremony was attended by top dignitaries, families, and professional colleagues of the officers.   The promotion, recently approved by the Police Service Commission at the request of the IGP, saw 20 Commissioners of Police (CPs) elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), while 19 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) were promoted to the rank of Commissioner of…

Nigeria Customs implements Presidential directive to boost local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the implementation of a Presidential Executive Order aimed at enhancing local manufacturing of healthcare products, reducing the cost of medical equipment and consumables, and stimulating local investment in the pharmaceutical sector.   According to a statement issued by the NCS, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Olawale Edun, has approved comprehensive guidelines to facilitate these objectives.   As part of the initiative, critical raw materials essential for pharmaceutical production will be exempted from…

Ramadan Series (26): The Importance Of Zakah By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Wednesday, Ramadan 26, 1446 AH (26/03/2025)   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.   Dear brothers and sisters! In the Islamic faith, Zakah is a sacred obligation that integrates spiritual devotion with socio-economic justice. It is one of…

Dabiri-Erewa applauds Chanchangi’s efforts in promoting Nigerian Culture abroad

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended Dr. Krystal Chanchangi, CEO of Kids Multicultural World, Las Vegas, for her dedication to promoting Nigerian culture among children in the diaspora. Speaking through Engr. Dr. Sule Yakubu Bassi, Secretary to the Commission, Dabiri-Erewa emphasized the significant role of Nigerians in the diaspora in national development, particularly in sectors such as medicine, engineering, entrepreneurship, aviation, culture, and sports. She reaffirmed NiDCOM’s commitment to strengthening ties with the diaspora through various initiatives, including the National Diaspora Policy, the…

Alleged KGB infiltration of NASS: Police in dilemma as Senator Natasha abandons petition

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has found itself in a difficult position following the sudden withdrawal of a petition by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who had initially called for an investigation into alleged infiltration of the National Assembly by Russia’s former security agency, the KGB (Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti).   Checks revealed that the Police had invited the Senator representing Kogi West, Sunday Karimi, for interrogation after receiving a petition from Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central.   In the petition dated March 5, 2025, Akpoti-Uduaghan urged the police to investigate Senator…

Nigeria Customs seizes largest PMS haul in Kebbi, vows to intensify Anti-Smuggling efforts

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded its largest single seizure of smuggled Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Kebbi State under Operation Whirlwind, reaffirming its commitment to curbing fuel smuggling.   Speaking at a press briefing in Kebbi on Tuesday, March 2025, Assistant Comptroller-General (ACG) of Financial Administration and Special Duty, Hussein Ejibunu, who also serve as the National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, disclosed the milestone on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi .   Ejibunu emphasized that PMS smuggling posed severe economic threats, including revenue loss,…

Reps Minority Leader defends Tax Reform, Supreme Court verdict, State of Emergency declaration …… Dismisses allegations of financial inducement

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, has strongly defended the recent passage of the Tax Reform Bill, dismissed allegations of financial inducement in the approval of the state of emergency in Rivers State, and called for internal discipline within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following the Supreme Court ruling on its national secretaryship dispute. Chinda made these remarks while speaking with members of the National Assembly New Media Forum, who paid him a congratulatory visit in his office at the National Assembly on Wednesday to…