Month: March 2025

Reps members Jallo Hussaini, Adamu Tanko dump PDP for APC amid political realignments

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Two members of the House of Representatives have defected from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing dissatisfaction with their former party’s leadership and confidence in the APC-led administration. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, announced their defections during plenary on Tuesday, marking another shift in the National Assembly’s political dynamics. Hon. Jallo Hussaini Mohammed, who represents Igabi Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, and Hon. Adamu Tanko, representing Gurara/Suleja/Tafa Federal Constituency in Niger State, officially declared their move to the…

NSCIA debunks report attributed to Sultan of Sokoto on Islamizing Nigeria ….. Warns against misinformation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has strongly refuted a viral claim on social media alleging that the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, made a statement about an agenda to Islamize Nigeria.   In a statement signed by Imam Haroun Muhammad Eze, Esq., Deputy National Legal Adviser of NSCIA, the council described the claim as baseless, malicious, and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.   “The spurious information is not only unfounded but also mischievous. The Sultan, who was falsely alleged to have…

JUST IN: Wike revokes PDP’s New Secretariat Land

Emporium Reporters

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land allocation for the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) proposed new national secretariat in the Central Area of Abuja.   In a statement issued by the FCT Administration, the revocation was attributed to “inconsistent documentation and non-compliance with regulatory procedures.” The statement emphasized that the decision was in line with Wike’s commitment to transparency and enforcement of land-use policies in the capital city.   “The decision was taken in the interest of the public good and to uphold…

BREAKING: House of Reps Passes Four Tax Reform Bills Amid Controversy

Emporium Reporters

The House of Representatives has passed four major tax reform bills for the third reading, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s fiscal policy overhaul.   The bills, which included the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill 2024, Nigeria Revenue Service Bill 2024, and the Joint Revenue Board Tax Bill 2024, were transmitted to the National Assembly in October 2024.   The passage followed the approval of the report by the House Committee on Finance, which reviewed submissions from stakeholders, despite opposition from Northern leaders, the Nigeria Governors Forum,…

Ramadan Series (18): The Importance And Benefits Of Sadaqah/Charity In Ramadan! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Emporium Reporters

Tuesday, Ramadan 18, 1446 AH (18/03/2025)   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! Know that charitable giving is a cornerstone of Islamic practice, and its importance is amplified during the noble month of…

Kabir Dangogo: Archetypal public relationist, a spirit so rare

Emporium Reporters

I received with shock and a resultant deep grief, the news of the transition of Mallam Kabir Dangogo in the wee hours of March 7, 2025. If I want to sound official, I will say Mallam Dangogo was one of my predecessors as Secretary General of the African Public Relations Association (APRA). Indeed, he was Nigeria’s first Secretary General of FAPRA, the forerunner of APRA, and expectedly the continental body of professionals and practitioners of public relations is already treating this as a grave tragedy and putting it in a…

Avocats Sans Frontières partners with NUJ to enhance Press Freedom, Digital Rights in Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) has announced a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to promote press freedom and digital rights in Nigeria.   The partnership was disclosed during a courtesy visit by an ASF delegation, led by board member Ivan Paneff, to the NUJ National Secretariat on Monday. Paneff highlighted the objectives of the e-Rights Project, which aimed to establish mechanisms for independent and fair access to justice while protecting the fundamental rights of journalists. The project will also provide legal aid and assistance to victims of…

Tinubu appoints Bishop Kukah as Pro-Chancellor ,Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the newly established Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State.   The President also approved the appointment of key principal officers for the university. Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas has been named Vice Chancellor, Sanusi Gambo Adamu as Registrar, Ibrahim Dalhat as Bursar, and Prof. Daniel Abubakar as University Librarian.   Additionally, the President appointed members of the Governing Council, including Mr. Thomas Etuh…

Edo Police arrests Kidnap, Armed Robbery suspects, recovers firearms and cash

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Police Command has made significant breakthroughs in its fight against crime, arrested multiple suspects linked to armed robbery and kidnapping across the state. Within the last 48 hours, operatives of the Command carried out successful operations, leading to the recovery of firearms, cash, and other incriminating items. According to a release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer ,Edo State Police Command, CSP Moses Joel Yamu, the arrests were made during separate operations conducted by police operatives in collaboration with vigilante groups. The statement revealed that on…

NPC DG Dan’Agundi Flags Off 4-Day Capacity Building Programme for Research Officers

Abubakar Yusuf

In a strategic move to enhance staff efficiency and productivity, the Director-General of the National Productivity Centre (NPC), Dr. Baffa Babba Dan’Agundi, has declared open a four-day capacity-building programme for research officers. The training aims to strengthen their knowledge, skills, and competencies in utilizing productivity tools and techniques.   The programme, which commenced on March 17, 2025, at the Anti-Corruption Academy in Keffi, is themed “Basic Productivity Improvement Tools and Techniques.”   While declaring the training open, Dr. Dan’Agundi reaffirmed the NPC’s commitment to driving the national productivity movement, monitoring…