Day: April 29, 2025

“Power, Defence Ministers Not Sacked” — Presidency debunks fake news

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Presidency has refuted claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed the Ministers of Defence and Power, described the report as false and misleading.   In a statement issued on Monday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, condemned the report published by a platform identified as “Phoenix Browser,” labeling it as reckless propaganda.   “The report titled ‘Tinubu sacks Ministers of Defence and Power’ is completely false, devoid of any factual basis, and should be disregarded in its entirety,” Onanuga stated.  …

A YEAR OF SILENCE: THE UNRESOLVED DEATH OF JOSHUA ÈJUOJO DANIEL-EJIGBO AND NIGERIA’S JUDICIAL CRISIS

Emporium Reporters

In the corridors of Nigeria’s justice system, the file concerning the death of 17-year-old Joshua Èjuojo Daniel-Ejigbo gathers dust—a potent symbol of institutional failure that continues to raise alarming questions about accountability, influence, and the rule of law in Africa’s most populous nation.   On April 30, 2024, Joshua Èjuojo Daniel-Ejigbo, a first-year Computer Science student at Veritas University in Abuja, died under circumstances that remain contested. The university’s official position maintains that Joshua was struck by a falling barbell while exercising unsupervised in the campus gymnasium. However, this account…

Nigerian Navy to establish Special Operations Command in Benue, as CNS visits Makurdi

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has announced that the Nigerian Navy will establish a Special Operations Command in Benue State. He made this known during a one-day working visit to Makurdi, the state capital, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The visit commenced with a courtesy call on the Executive Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father (Dr) Hyacinth Alia. During the meeting, Vice Admiral Ogalla commiserated with the Governor and the people of Benue over the recent attacks on some communities that led to…

Peace, reconciliation and political solution panacea for moving Rivers State forward – Oby Ndukwe …..Calls on Gov Fubara to sue for peace

Emporium Reporters

A political analyst and President of Citizens Quest for Truth initiative, Chief Oiaruko Ndukwe has reiterated the need for peace moves on the part of the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, asserting that reconciliation and political solution are panacea for moving the State forward.   Chief Obiaruko who was responding to questions on TVC news “Sunday Politics” following the trending meeting of Governor Fubara’s with President Tinubu, noted that what many people didn’t know was that, governor Fubara had met with the FCT Minister earlier on Good Friday…

How to Sharpen Your PR Skills with Contemporary Issues By Afolabi Olajuwon

Emporium Reporters

In an ever-evolving digital environment, public relations professionals must continuously refine their skills and approaches to stay effective and relevant. The era of traditional media dominance has given way to a myriad of channels through which brands and organizations can communicate and engage with their audiences. I will be discussing various advanced strategies that will elevate the skills of modern communicators, enabling them to thrive in today’s complex PR environment.   One of the most significant advancements in PR is the ability to leverage data for strategic decision-making. Modern communicators…

FCT Police recovers Stolen Vehicles, arrests Eight Suspects, including Husband-and-Wife Syndicate

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recovered three stolen vehicles and apprehended eight suspects in connection with a string of auto thefts, including a husband-and-wife duo behind a sophisticated car theft operation. On April 19, 2025, following the report of a stolen gold Toyota Corolla (registration number: ABC 570 FJ) from the Federal Secretariat, operatives of the Command’s Scorpion Squad apprehended one Yusuf Yunusa. Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of his wife, Blessing Yusuf, on April 25 in Kwali Area Council. She confessed to purchasing Toyota master…

Edo Govt launches war on crime, demolishes hideouts linked to Kidnappers, Cultists …. As suspect in organ harvesting case arrested in Lagos

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Government has declared an all-out war against kidnapping, cultism, and other violent crimes across the state, beginning with the demolition of properties linked to criminal activities.   The crackdown, led by Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo, commenced with the demolition of a residential duplex in Benin City, reportedly used as a base for kidnapping and organ harvesting. The building was demolished on the orders of the state government following investigations that linked it to a gruesome crime involving the abduction and murder of a young woman.   Speaking…

House Public Accounts Committee recovers ₦11.49bn from Oil Firms, warns defaulters over ₦385m debt

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recovered an additional ₦11.49 billion from oil and gas companies with outstanding financial obligations to the Federal Government, raising the total amount recovered so far to ₦61.5 billion.   This was disclosed in a statement released on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr.   The Committee, chaired by Rep. Bamidele Salam, attributed the recoveries to its sustained engagements and follow-ups based on findings from the Auditor-General’s reports and data obtained from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum…

Niger Police, NHRC strengthen ties on human rights, vulnerable group protection

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, mnips, on Monday, April 29, 2025, received the State Coordinator of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Nuhu Mohammed, and his team on an advocacy visit to the Command Headquarters. Dr. Mohammed noted that the visit was part of the Commission’s ongoing initiative to foster human rights-based policing, promote community engagement, and advocate for legal reforms that safeguard the rights of vulnerable groups particularly those affected by HIV, tuberculosis, and gender-based issues. He emphasized the need for continued…

MURIC mourns Shariah Council President, Shaykh Hadiyyatullah

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the President of the Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN), Shaykh Abdur Rasheed Hadiyyatullah, who died on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Iwo, Osun State, at the age of 83.   In a condolence message issued on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, described the late Islamic scholar as an “energetic, bold, and resourceful leader” who left an indelible mark on the struggle for the rights and welfare of Muslims…