Month: March 2025

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

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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…

Crisis communication in the digital era: Safeguarding your reputation and building trust By Afolabi Olajuwon

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In today’s fast-growing digital infrastructure, organisations face an unprecedented array of challenges when it comes to managing their reputation. With the rise of social media, 24/7 news cycles, and an increasingly interconnected global community, effective crisis communication has never been more critical. The ability to respond swiftly and effectively in times of crisis can mean the difference between salvaging a reputation and suffering long-term damage.   Crisis communication is the practice of managing how information is conveyed to stakeholders during a significant event that threatens to harm an organisation’s reputation.…

Niger Police arrests suspected Vandal, recovers 100 Cut-to-Size Aluminum Cables

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has arrested a suspected vandal, Aliyu Kira, 27, in connection with the theft of electrical cables. The suspect was apprehended by police operatives from the Gulbin-Boka outstation under Bangi Division along the Kwimo-Gulbin Boka road on March 6, 2025, around 2:00 a.m. According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP W.A. Abiodun, the suspect, who was riding a motorcycle, refused to stop when flagged down by officers on night patrol. Following a coordinated effort, he was later arrested at another security checkpoint. A search…

Edo Govt accuses PDP leaders of sponsoring insecurity, calls for investigation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Government has accused leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of orchestrating the rising wave of kidnappings and insecurity in the state, calling on security agencies to investigate and bring perpetrators to justice.   In a statement issued on Tuesday by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, the government alleged that intelligence reports linked PDP leaders to the sponsorship of violent crimes aimed at destabilizing the administration.   “The resilience of Edo State is currently being tested by individuals sponsoring a surge in violent…

Troops crush Bandit attack in Zamfara, restore calm to Mada Town

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In a swift counteroffensive, troops of Operation Fasan Yamma repelled a large-scale bandit attack on Mada town, Zamfara State, neutralized several assailants and forced others to flee with gunshot wounds.   The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the government-backed Askarawa militia, launched a coordinated defense, overpowered the attackers with superior firepower and tactical maneuvers.   Despite the bandits’ numerical advantage, security forces successfully protected civilians and restored order. Multiple weapons and motorcycles were recovered, significantly weakening the attackers’ operational capacity.   Authorities confirmed that additional troops have been deployed to…

Court Rules in Favor of Ijaw Community Against Itsekiri, Chevron in Landmark Judgment

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The Federal High Court in Warri has delivered a landmark judgment in favor of the Benikrukru Community of Gbaramatu Kingdom, ruling against Chevron Nigeria Limited and representatives of the Itsekiri and Omateye communities in a long-standing compensation dispute. In Suit No: FHC/WR/CS/49/2024, the plaintiffs—Pa. Kwekwewei Onimiyenmene, Pastor Paul Willie, Elder David Kiriodougha, Captain John Abase, Elder Dogood Ogoloru, and Madam Goldcoast Jimmy—sued Chevron and others over compensation payments related to land use. They sought a declaration that the Consent Judgment dated March 12, 1982, which governed payments, had expired and…

Ramadan Relief: AYIFER hails Dangote over fuel price cut, urges NNPCL to revive Kaduna refinery

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A northern energy advocacy group, Arewa Youths Initiative for Energy Reforms (AYIFER), has commended the Dangote Refinery for reducing fuel prices nationwide, describing it as a major relief for Nigerians, especially during the Ramadan fasting period. In a statement released on Tuesday, the group also urged the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari, to fulfill his promise by ensuring the Kaduna Refinery resumes operations without further delay. The statement, signed by Alhaji Bashir Al’Amin, National Coordinator, and Engr. Gideon Yakubu,…