Day: April 2, 2025

Natashagate: It’s the Leadership, Stupid! By Olawale Olaleye

Emporium Reporters

From the very first day she resisted a re-allocation of her seat in the senate and how the male-dominated chamber pushed back with evident lack of emotional intelligence and maturity, it became obvious that, beyond Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Nigeria might have entrusted her life to the most impossible Senate in her political sojourn.   Women and drama are 5 and 6, and it’s been so since the creation of man. An intervention of sensible men at that point in time, perhaps, dissolving into an executive session, and trashing it all…

Tinubu’s reforms will yield positive results for all – Dabiri-Erewa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has assured that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing reforms will yield positive results for all Nigerians. She emphasized that despite current challenges, the welfare of citizens remains a top priority for the administration.   Dabiri-Erewa made this statement during high-level meetings in London with Kate Airey, UK Head of the West Africa Department, and Florence Eshalomi, Member of Parliament and newly appointed UK Trade Envoy to Nigeria. She also addressed stakeholders at the Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit (NDDIS).…

Tribunal Victory: This Mandate Belongs to Edo People – Gov Okpebholo ….. Extends olive branch to opposition

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo, dismissed all petitions challenging his victory.   The Tribunal ruled that the election was conducted in substantial compliance with the Electoral Act, affirmed that Okpebholo was duly elected by the people of Edo State. The verdict quashed opposition claims and reinforced the legitimacy of his mandate.   Reacting to the ruling, Governor Okpebholo dedicated the victory to the people of Edo State, expressed gratitude for their unwavering support.   “This victory is…

PRE-WORKSHOP NOTE – SPACE REGULATIONS WORKSHOP, ABUJA, 2025

Emporium Reporters

April 2, 2025 As Nigeria and the African continent continue to explore the vast opportunities in space technology, the need for effective regulations and governance frameworks becomes increasingly important. The forthcoming Space Regulations Workshop, organized by NASRDA, aims to bring together stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and civil society to discuss and shape the future of space regulations in Nigeria. In recent years, we have witnessed significant advancements in space technology, from satellite launches to space exploration missions. However, these developments have also raised important questions about safety, security, and…

Tompolo Applauds Tinubu’s NNPCL Appointments, Pledges Support for Oil Sector Growth

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The Chairman of Tantita Security Services Limited (TSSNL), High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visionary leadership in appointing seasoned professionals to the new Management and Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a statement released on Wednesday, Tompolo described the appointment of the 11-member team, led by Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojuolari and Chairman Ahmadu Musa Kida, as a pivotal moment for both the NNPCL and Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. He praised…

UNILORIN Alumni applauds Tinubu for appointing Nandap, Omotowa, Aribisala

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The University of Ilorin Alumni Association has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing three of its distinguished members into key leadership positions in the country. The appointees are Mrs. Kemi Nana Nandap, whose tenure as Comptroller General of Immigration has been extended until December 2026; Mr. Babs Omotowa, appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), representing the North Central; and Prof. James A. Aribisala, who has been named as the Pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti. In a…

Edo Tribunal dismisses petition against Okpebholo’s victory, affirms APC’s mandate

Emporium Reporters

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo, dismissing a petition filed by the Action Alliance (AA) and its alleged chairman, Adekunle Rufai Omoaje.   In its ruling, the Tribunal struck out the petition on Wednesday, declared it lacked merit and was frivolous. It determined that Omoaje had no legal standing to challenge the election, as he neither participated in the September 21, 2024, polls nor had any direct electoral grievance.   The Tribunal noted that Omoaje’s primary contention was his claim to…

NNPCL welcomes new GCEO Bayo Ojulari, appreciates outgoing leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has welcomed the appointment of Mr. Bayo Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), following his selection by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The company also extended warm regards to the newly constituted Board of Directors.   In a statement issued by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi O. Soneye, NNPC Ltd. expressed gratitude to the outgoing GCEO, Mr. Mele Kyari, and former Board Members for their dedicated service to the company and the nation.   “Mr. Kyari’s leadership and tireless…

Deputy Senate President Barau mourns Galadiman Kano, attends burial

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has mourned the passing of Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Abbas Sunusi Bayero, who died on Tuesday night at the age of 92.   The late prince, father of Kano State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Abdullahi Abbas, was a senior member of the Kano Emirate Council and served for several decades.   In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Alhaji Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau described the late Galadiman Kano as an elder statesman whose…

Nigerian Woman arrested for trafficking Daughter, Others to Mauritania for N50,000

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Zone 2 Command has arrested a woman and her accomplice for allegedly trafficking young girls, including her own daughter, to Mauritania for commercial sex work in exchange for N50,000.   The Zonal Public Relations Officer, Umma Ayuba, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday, stated that the suspects were apprehended at their hideout in the Meiran area of Lagos State on March 22.   Investigations revealed that the syndicate collaborated with accomplices in Mauritania to lure and traffic victims under false pretenses. Upon their…