Day: June 11, 2025

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…

NCC partners Stakeholders to tackle rural connectivity challenges

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a renewed effort to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has partnered with the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and other institutional stakeholders to address challenges facing rural network connectivity across the country.   This partnership resulted in a two-day stakeholders’ workshop held in Abuja from June 3 to 4, 2025. The event focused on formulating inclusive policy frameworks to support community networks as a means of enhancing connectivity and accelerating socio-economic development in underserved and unserved areas.   The workshop convened key players in the…

Senator Haruna Manu leads Taraba Govt delegation to Niger, donates N50m to Mokwa flood victims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Taraba State Government has donated N50 million to support victims of the recent devastating floods in Mokwa, Niger State. The donation was announced during a condolence visit on Tuesday, led by the Senator representing Taraba Central Senatorial District, Senator Haruna Manu, who headed a government delegation to Niger State.   Senator Manu, accompanied by Hon. Danladi Baido Tijos, was received by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago at the Government House in Minna.   Describing the disaster as a “monumental loss” and a “national tragedy,” Senator Manu said the government and…

Customs CG inspects Ibadan Rail Terminal, Bonded Warehouse to boost Trade Efficiency

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has reiterated the Service’s commitment to enhancing trade facilitation and improving operational efficiency during a working visit to the Oyo/Osun Area Command in Ibadan on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.   A major highlight of the CG’s visit was the inspection of the Ibadan Train Station Terminal and a proposed private bonded warehouse in the region. The bonded facility, when fully operational, is expected to play a pivotal role in expediting cargo clearance and decongesting the nation’s seaports. Speaking…

FG Cancels 2025 Democracy Day Parade, Tinubu to address National Assembly

Emporium Reporters

The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the traditional military parade usually held to commemorate Democracy Day, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 26th year of uninterrupted democratic governance.   According to the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Democracy Day Celebration, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will instead deliver a nationwide broadcast at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2025.   In a marked departure from past celebrations, the highlight of this year’s observance will be a joint session of the National Assembly at 12:00 noon, where President Tinubu is expected to…