Day: April 17, 2025

CBEX Crypto Scam: Reps sympathise with victims, call for urgent action …… Highlight new Anti-Fraud Law

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has expressed deep concern over the reported collapse of a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform, “CBEX,” which has allegedly defrauded thousands of Nigerians of more than ₦1.3 trillion. In an official statement signed by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., on Thursday, the House extended heartfelt sympathy to victims of the scheme, many of whom are now facing significant financial hardship and emotional distress. The lawmakers clarified that the platform, which is not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), misleadingly adopted the name “CBEX,”…

Niger Police arrests 30 illegal Miners, as Command intensifies crackdown on criminal activities

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining activities and other crimes across the state, with the arrest of thirty (30) suspected illegal miners in Minna and several others nabbed for firearm possession, motorcycle theft, and fraud.   This was made known in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, on Thursday, 17th April 2025.   According to the statement, the illegal miners were arrested on 14th April, 2025 during a raid carried out by operatives of Chanchaga Division at an…

NAHCON flags off Vaccination for 2025 FCT Pilgrims, reaffirms commitment to Pilgrims’ Health and Safety

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Sale, on Wednesday, 16th April 2025, led the official flag-off of the vaccination exercise for intending pilgrims from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), marking a key milestone in preparations for the 2025 Hajj. The event was held at the FCT Pilgrims Hajj Camp, Airport Road, Abuja. In his address, Professor Sale emphasized NAHCON’s steadfast commitment to the health and safety of pilgrims:   “This event marks a vital step in our journey toward a successful 2025 Hajj. Ensuring…

NNPCL GCEO Ojulari unveils $60bn Investment Drive, Energy growth targets …. Promises to build a World-Class, proudly Nigerian Energy Company

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In his first official interaction with staff since assuming office, the new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap aimed at repositioning the company as a globally competitive and proudly Nigerian energy leader. Speaking at a townhall meeting held at the NNPC Towers in Abuja on Thursday, Ojulari pledged to pursue bold ambitions for the company, including attracting $30 billion in sectoral investments by 2027 and doubling that figure to $60 billion by 2030.   He…

A Voice Behind the Scene: Celebrating Mrs. Olusoji Olufunso’s Impactful Journey at NYSC By Lukman Laleye Babalola

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”. — Mahatma Gandhi   In the corridors of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), there are individuals who quietly shape the institution’s public image, ensuring that its story is not only told but told well. One of such individuals is Mrs. Olusoji Olufunso, a Deputy Director in charge of Publicity at the NYSC Headquarters, whose distinguished career comes to a graceful close on April 19, 2025, as she bows out of active service.   Mrs.…

Ojulari pledges strategic partnerships to drive NNPCL mandate

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed his commitment to building strong and result-oriented partnerships with key stakeholders to effectively deliver on the mandate entrusted to him by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   Mr.Ojulari made the pledge during a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, on Wednesday, where both leaders expressed a shared vision of collaboration and performance to advance Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.   “We are here…

NNPC’s Olufemi Soneye named NIPR Spokesperson of the Year 2025, dedicates Award to Media Team

Emporium Reporters

The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Olufemi Soneye, has been named the Spokesperson of the Year 2025 by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).   The prestigious honour was conferred during a keenly contested award ceremony held in Abuja on Wednesday night, where Soneye emerged top among respected contenders including Shell Petroleum’s Igo Weli, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Akande of Sifax Group, and Osagie Edward of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).   In…

Security Operatives repel Armed Attack on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Family Residence in Kogi

Emporium Reporters

Security operatives, with support from local vigilantes, have repelled an armed attack on the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba-Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.   The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, when unknown hoodlums wielding firearms and cutlasses stormed the premises, reportedly believed the Senator was present. The attackers vandalised windows at her late grandfather’s house before being forced to retreat due to the swift response of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) personnel and members of the local community.…

Easter: Niger CP Orders Massive Security Deployment Across State …. Assures Residents of Peaceful Festivities, urges Vigilance and Cooperation

Emporium Reporters

As Christians across the nation prepare to celebrate Easter, the Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, has ordered the deployment of police personnel and operational assets to ensure the safety and security of lives and property during the festive period.   The Easter celebration, scheduled to hold from 18th to 21st April, 2025, will witness heightened security presence at all places of worship, recreational centres, amusement parks, and other public spaces, including critical infrastructures across the state.   The Commissioner issued the directive during a mid-week…

NAPTIP Bursts Abuja Human Trafficking Syndicate, Arrests Two Kingpins, Rescues Victims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has launched a major crackdown on a transnational human trafficking network, leading to the arrest of two suspected kingpins and the rescue of two victims in Abuja.   The suspects, identified as Emmanuel Uzor Igwe (32) and Ugochukwu Christian (30), were arrested at a luxury mansion in a highbrow estate in Lugbe, Federal Capital Territory. The house, described as a “command base,” was equipped with high-tech security systems, which made access difficult during the operation. Their arrest followed credible…