Day: April 12, 2025

Okpebholo Intervenes in UBTH Detention Case, Clears Family’s Medical Bills ■ Edo Govt to Roll Out State-Wide Health Intervention Programme

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has intervened in the case of a family detained at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) over unpaid medical bills by offsetting the outstanding charges and facilitating their discharge.   The governor, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Health Matters, Precious Ogboru, and Executive Assistant, James Iorkusah, visited the mother and her newborn at UBTH on Friday. He emphasized the state government’s unwavering commitment to the health and welfare of its people, particularly vulnerable groups.   “This intervention is part of…

Okpebholo Fires Back at Edo PDP Over Tinubu Endorsement Allegation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Government has responded strongly to what it described as a “desperate and inaccurate” statement by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, following Governor Monday Okpebholo’s open expression of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, the government dismissed claims that Governor Okpebholo violated Section 94(1) of the Electoral Act by allegedly engaging in early campaigning.   The government said the Governor’s remarks were made in the context of…

Wike’s Giant Strides in Health Sector in FCT, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF.

Abubakar Yusuf

Having met a dilapidated, unfunded and uncompleted structures harboring general hospitals in some area councils of Gwagwalada , Kuje, Bwari, AMAC, Kwali and Abaji and the desire for urgent rehabilitation and reconstruction of some departments of the hospitals , the Minister of FCT, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike commenced the process through mass action in the FCT general hospitals, clinics and Primary Health Care Centers.   This included reconstruction and upgrade as well as rehabilitation of the General Hospitals among others to meeting the desire and needs of FCT residents in…

Former Super Eagles Coach Christian Chukwu Dies at 74

Emporium Reporters

Nigeria’s football community has been thrown into mourning following the death of former Super Eagles coach and legendary defender, Christian Chukwu, who passed away at the age of 74.   The sad news was confirmed by his close friend and former teammate, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, on Saturday. Chukwu reportedly died between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m., although the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear at the time of this report.   In a heartfelt tribute, Odegbami, who played alongside Chukwu in Nigeria’s victorious 1980 African Cup of Nations squad, said:  …

Cyber Safety Advocate, Rotimi Onadipe launches Stay Safe Online Academy to combat rising Cyber risks

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As part of efforts to combat the growing dangers associated with internet usage, renowned Cyber Safety Advocate and Publisher of Internet Safety Magazine, Rotimi Onadipe, has officially launched the Stay Safe Online Academy in Ibadan.   The academy, unveiled on Thursday at the headquarters of Internet Safety Magazine, is designed to equip smartphone users with vital knowledge on how to use the internet safely and responsibly.   Speaking during the launch, Onadipe highlighted the importance of the academy in today’s digital age, described it as a “milestone initiative” aimed at…

Senator Victor Umeh Empowers 520 Constituents with Modern Agricultural Inputs to Boost Food Security

Emporium Reporters

By James Isaac, Abuja   In a major stride toward agricultural development and poverty reduction, Senator (Dr.) Victor C. Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, has trained and empowered 520 constituents with modern agricultural inputs and equipment.   The empowerment initiative, which took place in the senatorial district, is part of the senator’s broader plan to promote food security and self-sufficiency through sustainable agricultural practices. Senator Umeh, who also chairs the Senate Committee on National Population and National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), was accompanied by former Labour Party presidential candidate,…

NUJ FCT seeks Wike’s intervention on key infrastructure at Council Secretariat, raises alarm over soaring living costs

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council has appealed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, to intervene in addressing critical infrastructure issues at its Council Secretariat located in Utako, Abuja.   The appeal formed part of the resolutions reached during the second Congress of the NUJ FCT Council, held on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Members decried the condition of the facility currently used for congresses and meetings, described it as unbefitting for a professional journalists’ body operating from the nation’s capital.…

Nigeria and the part of our past (2) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Emporium Reporters

Nigeria’s current challenges are products of a complex interplay of historical, economic and social factors, including a flawed foundation, poor governance and successive elites’ inability to improve the country’s infrastructure and institutions. This foundational weakness has hindered national progress, resulting in unimpressive development indices. Those in power seem content with the status quo, benefiting from it recklessly, while Nigeria’s governance appears to cater only to about 3% of its population, leaving the vast majority to fend for themselves or simply “go and die”. To understand the roots of these challenges,…

Ekiti Govt engages Muslim Leaders amid Mosque Demolition Controversy

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In a move to douse rising tension and reaffirm its commitment to religious harmony, the Ekiti State Government has commenced stakeholder engagement with leaders of the Muslim community following the controversy over the alleged demolition of a mosque in Aramoko Ekiti. The mosque site, currently being redeveloped into an ultra-modern market, had drawn public attention, prompting the government to interface directly with affected religious leaders and community members. Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Chief Monisade Afuye, on Thursday led a delegation to a crucial meeting involving top government officials, traditional…