Day: June 10, 2025

Descendants of Sheikh Al-Imam Yahaya Tajudeen condole with Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman over brother’s demise

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Descendants of Sheikh Al-Imam Yahaya Tajudeen have extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Professor Abubakar Olarewaju Sulaiman following the death of his beloved brother, Alfa Ishaq Toyin Sulaiman Ajimati, who passed away on the evening of Tuesday, June 18, 2025, in Abuja.   The Janazah (Islamic funeral prayer) has been scheduled to take place in Ilorin on Wednesday, June 19, 2025, corresponding to the 14th of Dhul-Hijjah, 1446 AH, In Shaa Allah.   In a condolence message issued by the descendants of Sheikh Al-Imam Yahaya Tajudeen, prayers were…

IYDA re-elects leadership, unveils 30th anniversary plans at Annual General Meeting

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Islamic Youths Development Association (IYDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and Islamic values during its Annual General Meeting held on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the residence of Brother Abdulazeez Fagbohun in Owode Yewa, Ogun State.   The meeting was well-attended by key members and executives of the association, including:   1. Olayode Abdurasaq Oluwole 2. Fadilulah Abdulsalam 3. Amosu Nosif Akanbi 4. Hon. Raji Rasak (GOVNOR) 5. Omotosho O. Muh. Qazeem 6. Onaolapo Abdulwasiu 7. Adejumo Wahid Tunde 8. Abdulkareem Dhikirlai Olawale 9. Fajoye Saheed Oyerinde…

NASS to propose law for Presidential Swearing-In at National Assembly, Annual State of the Nation Address on June 12

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bid to further entrench democratic values and practices in Nigeria, the National Assembly has unveiled plans to introduce a bill mandating that all future Presidents of the country be sworn in at the arcade of the National Assembly.   This initiative was disclosed by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, during an interactive session with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja as part of activities marking the 2025 Democracy Day celebration.   Senator Bamidele also revealed that the legislature would soon reintroduce a bill to institutionalize an annual State…

OAU Alumnus, Senator Fadeyi, renovates faculty of science

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A distinguished alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment, Senator Ajagunnla Olubiyi Fadeyi, has demonstrated his enduring commitment to educational development by single-handedly funding the comprehensive renovation of the university’s Faculty of Science. The multimillion-naira project, which involved a full-scale repainting of the Faculty of Science buildings, has significantly improved the aesthetics and environment of the faculty, creating a more conducive atmosphere for learning and research. Senator Fadeyi, who currently represents Osun Central Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate, is a proud…

NHRC raises alarm over surge in Human Rights Violations, launches Displacement Dashboard

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised serious concerns over the escalating rate of human rights violations in Nigeria, disclosing that it received a staggering 275,256 complaints in May 2025 alone. The Commission also officially launched its Quarterly Dashboard on Internal Displacement and Human Rights in Nigeria, the first of its kind in the nation’s history. Speaking during the presentation of the May 2025 Human Rights Situation Dashboard in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, described the volume of complaints as a clear signal that…

NIMC enrols over 59,000 Inmates, launches Ward-Level National Identity Registration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced the successful enrolment and issuance of National Identification Numbers (NINs) to 59,786 inmates across various correctional centres in Nigeria, as part of its inclusive identity registration campaign.   The milestone was achieved in collaboration with the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which emphasized digital inclusion and access to national identity for all Nigerians and legal residents.   According to the Commission, 74 percent of inmates nationwide have now been enrolled into the National…

Let’s Beg Civil Servants By Funke Egbemode

Emporium Reporters

In January 2022, the Nigerian government discovered more than 500,000 secret bank accounts it suspected were being used by civil servants in ministries and government agencies to hide stolen funds. According to a presidential press release that spoke about the discovery, civil servants in different states of the federation were working with their governors to hide stolen funds meant for the people, their own friends, family and even children in secret bank accounts. In June 2021, the then Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, disclosed that…

Soun of Ogbomoso to hold Town Hall meetings across five LGAs on Development Agenda

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Soun of Ogbomosoland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, has concluded plans to embark on a series of town hall meetings across the five local government areas of Ogbomoso zone to engage citizens at the grassroots level on his developmental vision.   The meetings, scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 12, 2025, are part of efforts to interact directly with the people on the proposed “Greater Ogbomoso” agenda a 25-year development master plan designed to transform the zone socially, economically, and infrastructurally.   According to a…

NUJ FCT Chair celebrates Dr Unoma Akpabio at 54, hails Her as Beacon of Hope

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to the Wife of the Senate President, Dr. Mrs. Unoma Akpabio, on the occasion of her 54th birthday.   In a congratulatory statement issued in Abuja, Comrade Ike, who is also of the Advocate Broadcasting Network (ADBN), described Dr. Akpabio as a visionary leader, compassionate employer, and a beacon of hope for the less privileged.   She commended Dr. Akpabio for her enduring commitment to humanitarian causes, particularly…

Akpabio celebrates wife, Ekaette Unoma on her Birthday …. Describes Her as a Beacon of Compassion and Service to Humanity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Senator (Dr) Godswill Akpabio, has felicitated with his beloved wife, Dr (Mrs) Ekaette Unoma Godswill Akpabio, on the occasion of her birthday, described her as a jewel whose life is defined by compassion, humility, and service to humanity. In a heartfelt tribute on Monday, the Senate President extolled the virtues of the former First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, noted her lifelong dedication to the welfare of women, children, and the less privileged in society. Akpabio wrote “Your life is replete with positive impact on humanity,“Your love…