Day: May 27, 2025

Sultan declares Wednesday, May 28 as First Day of Zulhijja 1446AH

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially declared Wednesday, 28th May 2025, as the first day of Zulhijja 1446 After Hijrah (AH).   This announcement was contained in a press release issued on Tuesday, 27th May 2025, by Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, the Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto.   The declaration signifies the commencement of the Islamic month of Zulhijja, during which Muslims across the…

NiDCOM has grown into a strong institution in five years – Jaal Foundation Director …. As Adeola, rescued from Mali, receives freezer, cash gift to start business

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Director of the Jaal Foundation, Dr. Tolu Aderemi, has lauded the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) to for its remarkable growth, describing it as a strong institution that has become a model of effective governance within five years of its establishment.   Dr. Aderemi made this remark during a courtesy visit to NiDCOM’s Lagos office, where he came to show support for Adeola, daughter of Nollywood actress Jumoke George, who was recently rescued from Mali through the Commission’s intervention. Speaking during the visit, Dr. Aderemi noted that the Jaal Foundation’s…

Children’s Day: Facado Orphanage leads campaign against Bullying, urges greater support for vulnerable children

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As Nigeria joined the global community in celebrating Children’s Day, Facado Orphanage Home in Abuja stood out with a powerful message of advocacy, unity, and compassion. The orphanage hosted a memorable event championing the fight against bullying while calling for stronger support systems for vulnerable children across the country. The event, held on Tuesday at the orphanage’s premises, brought together children, caregivers, public servants, and civil society actors under this year’s global theme: “Stand Up, Speak Up – Building a Bullying-Free Generation.”   The celebration combined lively activities with bold…

Nigeria Customs Service earns CAVB Commendation for hosting historic 39th Women’s Volleyball Championship

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been commended by the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) for its outstanding role in the successful hosting of the 39th edition of the Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship, held in Abuja from April 1 to 14, 2025. The commendation came in a formal letter of appreciation signed by CAVB President, Bouchra Hajij, and addressed to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. In the letter dated May 22, 2025, Hajij described the tournament as a historic milestone, being the first time in many years…

Rivers Sole Administrator, Officials to defend 2025 Budget before Joint NASS Committee

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), alongside other key state officials, is expected to appear before a Joint Ad-hoc Committee of the National Assembly to defend the state’s 2025 budget.   This was disclosed on Tuesday during the inaugural meeting of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Emergency Rule in Rivers State, held at the New Senate Wing of the National Assembly Complex, Abuja.   The Senate Leader and Chairman of the Committee, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central), said the joint committee comprised members from…

Children’s Day 2025: CP Niger celebrates with Police Secondary School students in Minna

Emporium Reporters

As part of activities marking the 2025 Children’s Day celebration, the Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, mnips, hosted staff and students of Police Secondary School, Minna, at the State Police Headquarters, Dutsen-Kura, Minna on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025.   The students honoured the visit with a colourful guard of honour and anniversary parade, followed by the delivery of a special Children’s Day message by the Head Boy and Head Girl. They hailed the Commissioner as a father figure, a disciplined officer, and a symbol of…

Children’s Day: Orelope-Adefulire urges leaders to tackle illiteracy, promote peace and child welfare

Abubakar Yusuf

As Nigeria joined the global community to mark the 2025 edition of Children’s Day, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has called on leaders at all levels to take decisive actions to break the cycle of illiteracy, promote peace, and provide a safe and enabling environment for children across the country.   In a statement signed by her Special Assistant on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communications, Desmond Utomwen, the presidential aide stressed that the well-being of Nigerian children remains a central…

Senator Barau applauds President Tinubu for signing Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo Bill

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assenting to the bill converting the Federal Polytechnic Kabo into the Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo, Kano State.   The President’s correspondences on the establishment of three universities in Kano, Akwa Ibom, and Oyo States were read on the floor of the Senate during Tuesday’s sitting, presided over by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio.   Senator Barau, who sponsored the bill on the conversion of the Federal…

2025 Children’s Day:Tinubu reaffirms commitment to child protection, launches Anti-Bullying campaign

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the protection and development of Nigerian children, declared that they remain the pride and future of the nation. The President made this known in a special address to commemorate the 2025 National Children’s Day celebrated nationwide on Tuesday.   In a heartfelt message titled “Stand Up, Speak Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation”, President Tinubu emphasized the need to create a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for every Nigerian child, while condemning bullying, violence, and neglect in both physical and…

NUJ to Wike: Adopt human-focused approach in Abuja revenue enforcement

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, to adopt a more compassionate and people-centered approach in the enforcement of revenue collection, particularly with regard to ground rent payments and property seizures in Abuja.   In a statement signed by its National President, Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi, the union commended the Minister’s strides in infrastructural development and his drive to boost internally generated revenue (IGR), described them as critical to the transformation of the capital city.   However, the…