Month: April 2025

NYSC DG charges Corps Members on Unity, Skill Acquisition at Orientation Camps

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has urged Corps Members to embrace national unity, cultural integration, and skill development during their service year.   Addressing Corps Members at the Niger State Orientation Camp in Paiko, as well as those in Kaduna and Zamfara States, General Nafiu emphasized the importance of building bridges across ethnic and cultural divides to strengthen national cohesion.   “The service year is a unique opportunity to understand Nigeria better and promote peaceful coexistence. I encourage you to…

Edo State Govt reinstates South Ibie Monarch, revokes Two Traditional Rulership Appointments

Emporium Reporters

The Edo State Executive Council has announced a series of major decisions affecting traditional leadership in the state, including the reinstatement of a previously removed monarch and the revocation of two other appointments.   At its meeting held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the Council approved the revocation of the appointment of Umoru Inusa Umoru as the Aidenogie of South Ibie in Etsako West Local Government Area. The decision was based on the fact that the traditional stool was never declared vacant prior to his appointment. As a result, Alhaji…

Governor Okpebholo’s Unyielding Campaign Against Cultism and Kidnapping in Edo State By Fred Itua

Emporium Reporters

Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) provides that “the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government.” In alignment with this constitutional imperative, Governor Monday Okpebholo has embraced his role as the Chief Security Officer of Edo State with an unwavering resolve. His administration has not only demonstrated a strong commitment to protecting lives and property but is also leveraging his good standing with the federal government to rein in criminality and dismantle criminal networks operating in…

Benue, Plateau killings: It’s time to end the madness ….. Muftwang praises citizens as resilient people ……..We are not broken he says By Paul Mumeh

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French philosopher Voltaire posisted long ago that “I may not like what you say or do, but I will defend with the last pint of my blood, your right to say it”, Immediate past governor of Benue state Samuel Ortom for eight years in the agrarian State fought like a wounded lion to defend his people from annihilation on account of persistent attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen. To some extent, he succeeded in taming the marauders. That relentless battle earned Ortom the defender of Benue Valley . He set up…

Stakeholders push for urgent review of Nigerian Communications Act amid digital realities

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More than two decades after the enactment of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, stakeholders have called for an urgent review of the legislation to reflect contemporary digital realities and future technological advancements.   Speaking at a high-profile colloquium organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Communications in Lagos on Tuesday, experts emphasized the need to reassess the 22-year-old law in light of current challenges such as 5G deployment, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity threats, and digital exclusion.   Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida,…

IGP Egbetokun reactivates Digital Tinted Glass permit system to curb insecurity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the reactivation of the Tinted Glass Permit (TGP) issuance nationwide, as part of renewed efforts to enhance transparency, security, and public trust in law enforcement processes.   This was made known in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed that the initiative was approved by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM.   According to the statement, the permit will now be processed exclusively through a secure digital platform; https://www.possap.gov.ng which is designed to…

Group dismisses sack rumour, commends Matawalle’s commitment to National Security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A socio-cultural advocacy group, Guardians of One Nigeria (GON), has warned against the spread of fake news and politically motivated smear campaigns targeting key figures in the nation’s security architecture, particularly the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle.   In a statement jointly signed by the group’s President, Arch. Darius Ishakwu, and Secretary General, Chief Nurudeen Isiaka, GON described as false and malicious the recent rumour circulating on social media alleging that President Bola Tinubu had sacked Minister Matawalle, Minister of Defence Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, and Minister of Power…

62nd NCS Board Meeting: Wale Edun hails Customs on Q1 revenue milestone, stresses need for sustained growth

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for surpassing its revenue target for the first quarter of 2025. He gave the commendation while chairing the 62nd regular meeting of the NCS Board held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Service’s Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. The statutory meeting provided an opportunity to evaluate the Service’s operational performance, fiscal contributions, and progress on reform initiatives.   According to figures presented at the meeting, the NCS recorded a landmark ₦1.75…

Voice of Nigeria seeks strategic collaboration with Globacom to amplify Nigerian, African narratives

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Voice of Nigeria (VON) has expressed readiness to partner with Globacom, Nigeria’s leading telecommunications company, to enhance the dissemination of positive Nigerian and African stories to global audiences.   This was made known on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, when the Director General/CEO of VON, Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, led a delegation of the organization’s management and staff on a courtesy visit to the headquarters of Globacom in Lagos. The VON team was received by Mr. Lawrence Odediran, Head of Enterprise Business, and other senior executives of the telecoms company.…

“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.  …