Month: June 2025

Akpabio Hails Tinubu’s Democratic Credentials, Calls for June 12 Museum …As President Tinubu Addresses National Assembly on 2025 Democracy Day

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a symbol of Nigeria’s democratic journey, describing his emergence as President and his presence at the National Assembly on Democracy Day as “nothing short of providence.”   Senator Akpabio gave the commendation during his welcome address at the 2025 Democracy Day celebration and State of the Nation Address by President Tinubu, held at the joint sitting of the National Assembly in Abuja.   In an emotionally charged speech titled “June 12: The Fire That…

ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR AT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY, 2025 THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. 2. Today, as I entered this grand edifice built from the sweat and toil of our democratic yearning, my heart stirred. It was a blend of accomplishment and resolve. 3. I felt a sense of collective accomplishment when I realised how far we had come as a nation. Since 1999, democracy has risen from the ashes and destitution of military rule to take its rightful place…

Democracy Day 2025: Nigeria ‘ll never become a One-Party State – President Tinubu assures

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country will never slide into a one-party state under his administration. The President made this declaration on Thursday while addressing a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja, as part of activities marking Democracy Day 2025. Speaking before the lawmakers, President Tinubu addressed growing concerns from opposition parties about the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) allegedly aiming to dominate the political space. He described such claims as false alarms driven by panic. “To those who ring the alarm that the…

Democracy Day: NHRC urges greater commitment to Human Rights protection

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As Nigeria commemorate the 2025 Democracy Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for renewed commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights across the country. In a statement issued to mark the 26th anniversary of uninterrupted democratic rule, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, emphasized that democracy thrives only when justice, equality, peace, and human dignity are upheld. “As we mark 26 years of uninterrupted democracy, we reflect on our journey and reaffirm our commitment to justice, equality, peace, and human dignity,” Ojukwu…

Akpabio applauds Tinubu as President commissions Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visionary leadership during the commissioning of the newly built International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja, now renamed the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre. Speaking at the historic event on Wednesday, Senator Akpabio, who accompanied the President to the ceremony, described the project as a testament to intergovernmental collaboration and a symbolic step toward Nigeria’s transformation. In his remarks, Akpabio lauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for honouring the three arms of…

Democracy Day 2025: Senate President Akpabio salutes Nigerians, commends President Tinubu’s leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As Nigeria mark its 2025 Democracy Day, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has extended heartfelt felicitations to Nigerians across the country, praising their resilience and unwavering commitment to democratic ideals. In a statement commemorating the occasion, Senator Akpabio paid glowing tribute to citizens from “the bustling cities to the quiet villages,” described them as steadfast custodians of liberty and defenders of hope. He also congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for what he described as “courageous and…

Redefining PR: Beyond the Myths, Building Relationships, and Driving Authentic Impact Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon

Emporium Reporters

Public Relations (PR) is often misunderstood, reduced to stereotypes like media coverage, spin, or crisis management. But PR is so much more. It is a strategic, mixed discipline that builds trust, fosters meaningful relationships, and drives long-term impact.   From engaging stakeholders to shaping organizational culture, PR is about authenticity, transparency, and dialogue. It is not just about headlines or viral moments, it is about creating lasting connections and aligning actions with values.   PR: Not just for big corporations! Every organization, big or small, needs it to cut through…

Post-Sallah Crackdown: Niger Police recovers stolen vehicle in Kaduna, arrests Thieves, Thugs across the State

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has intensified efforts to combat crime across the state, leading to several arrests and recoveries in the aftermath of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The operations, carried out between late May and June 11, 2025, targeted theft, vandalism, armed robbery, and public disturbances in various parts of the state. In a major breakthrough, police operatives on June 6, 2025, recovered a stolen ash-coloured Pontiac vehicle with registration number MNA 751 TL in Danmani Area, Igabi LGA, Kaduna State, hours after it was reported stolen from the Gidan-Kwano…

Okpebholo’s Intervention on Benin-Iruekpen Road Cuts Travel Time to 45 Minutes

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Travel time between Benin City and Iruekpen in Edo State has been drastically reduced to just 45 minutes following a strategic intervention by the Edo State Government on the previously dilapidated Benin-Iruekpen Federal Government Road. Governor Monday Okpebholo, who recently assessed the project during a trip along the route, expressed satisfaction with the improvement, noting that what once took several hours—if not days—can now be completed in less than an hour. “Until now, you could spend days on this road to get to Iruekpen, but today it will only take…

Niger CP presents over ₦11.4million to Next of Kin of Deceased Police Personnel

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has disbursed welfare cheques totaling ₦11,422,903.95 to families of ten deceased police personnel who died in active service during the 2022/2023 period. The funds were presented under the Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Schemes of the Nigeria Police Force. The Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, made the presentation on behalf of the Inspector General of Police at the State Police Headquarters, Dutsen-Kura, Minna. Addressing the beneficiaries, CP Elleman expressed deep sympathy over the loss of the officers, noted that while no…