Day: April 1, 2025

Uromi Killings: DSS arrests Two Key Suspects transfers them to Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested two principal suspects linked to the killing of 16 Nigerians of Northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The suspects were apprehended in Uromi following credible intelligence, while security agencies continue to track other key individuals involved in the tragic incident. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, had earlier disclosed during a condolence visit to Kano State on Monday that 14 suspects had already been arrested in connection with the killings. During the visit,…

Tribunal Judgment: Gov Okpebholo urges APC supporters, Edo residents to maintain peace

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal prepares to deliver its judgment on Wednesday, Governor Monday Okpebholo has called for calm, urged supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and residents of the state to uphold peace and unity.   In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the governor reassured the people of Edo State that the judicial process is an essential part of democracy and must be respected.   “We have witnessed a vibrant and competitive electoral process, and I…

Nigeria Customs debunks report on CGC Adeniyi’s tenure extension

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dismissed a report claiming that the tenure of Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has been extended.   In a statement issued on Monday, April 1, 2025, Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, National Public Relations Officer, clarified that the purported release, allegedly from the State House, is inaccurate and misleading. He emphasized that appointments and tenure extensions for the position of Comptroller-General of Customs are solely at the discretion of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, in accordance with the Nigeria…

NiDCOM hails Nigerian Kids’ Victory at U.S. Chess Championship

Emporium Reporters

By Idris Babalola     The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated young Nigerian chess players from the Chess in Slums Initiative for their outstanding performance at the 12th Annual Chess & Community Conference in the United States, where they won multiple medals and scholarships. In a statement signed by Gabriel Odu, Media, Public Relations, and Protocols Officer at NiDCOM, the Chairman/CEO of the Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, described their achievement as a reflection of the brilliance and resilience of Nigerian youth on the global stage. She also commended…

Deputy Speaker Kalu appoints Sam Ifeanyi Hart as New Chief of Staff

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has appointed Sam Ifeanyi Hart, Esq., as his new Chief of Staff (CoS).   The announcement was made by Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, in a statement issued on Tuesday. Hart replaces Hon. Toby Okechukwu, who was recently appointed as the Executive Director, Projects, at the newly established South East Development Commission (SEDC).   Before this appointment, Hart served as the Special Adviser to the Deputy Speaker on Public Affairs. He has an…

National Police Day: Niger Police offers free medical outreach,Community programs

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In commemoration of the upcoming National Police Day on April 7, 2025, the Niger State Police Command has announced a series of activities, including a free medical outreach, community engagement programs, and sanitation exercises. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP W.A. Abiodun, the medical outreach will provide free medical tests, consultations, and, where necessary, prescription or distribution of essential medications. The initiative is aimed at promoting public health and strengthening the relationship between the Police and the communities they serve. The medical outreach…