Day: July 3, 2025

Legendary Super Eagles Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Dies at 61

Emporium Reporters

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper and Nigerian football icon, Peter Rufai, popularly known as “Dodo Mayana”, has died at the age of 61. The news of his passing was confirmed via a post on the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the Super Eagles on Thursday, 3rd July, 2025. However, the cause of his death was yet to be disclosed as of the time of filing this report. “We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and 1994 AFCON champion. Rufai, fondly known…

WHY COURT CAN’T VOID SENATE’S SUSPENSION OF NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN by Ken Harries Esq

Emporium Reporters

The foundation of constitutional democracy across Europe and America has been deliberately built over the centuries on the strict and faithful adherence to the principle of separation of powers which demands respect for the autonomy of each arm of government.   Therefore, The Nigerian federation, as an entity which practices constitutional democracy has expressly provided in Section 4, 60 and 101 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) that the Legislature of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has the constitutional authority to regulate its internal affairs, including the protection of the…

Senate begins Constitution Review in Lagos, considers State Police, Electoral,and Fiscal Reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate has commenced a nationwide public hearing on the amendment of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), with the South-West zonal session kicking off in Lagos on Friday, July 5, 2025.   The hearing, aimed at gathering public input on critical proposals such as the creation of additional local governments, the establishment of state police, and major electoral and fiscal reforms, is taking place at Water Crest Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.   Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, the Leader of the Senate and South-West Zonal Chairman of the Constitution…

Niger Police records major breakthroughs in Crime fighting operations ….. Recovers arms, stolen property , arrests Criminal gangs

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has recorded major operational successes in its ongoing efforts to combat crime across the state under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman.   In a statement issued on July 3, 2025, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the Command detailed a number of arrests and recoveries made within the period under review.   Following a recent bandit attack on Watari village in Rijau Local Government Area, police operatives from Rijau Division, in collaboration with vigilantes, recovered fifty (50)…

Marshals intensify crackdown on illegal Operations, applaud Minister Dele Alake’s Reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commander of the Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) John Onoja Attah, has reiterated the unwavering commitment of the special unit to eradicating illegal mining activities across Nigeria.   Speaking during a media parley in Abuja, ACC Attah declared that the Marshals remained “resolute and impressionable” in their mission to sanitize the nation’s solid minerals sector and enforce mining regulations with precision and professionalism.   He attributed the remarkable progress of the Marshals to the political will of the Federal Government and the visionary leadership of the Minister…

Gov Okpebholo commissions strategic Infrastructure Projects in Sokoto

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Governor of Edo State, on Wednesday commissioned major infrastructure projects in Sokoto State as part of activities marking the second anniversary of Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration.   Among the projects commissioned were the Tamaje Water Scheme and the Mabera Township Roads, both of which are critical to improving the quality of life for Sokoto residents.   Speaking at the event, Governor Okpebholo expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the landmark celebration in the Seat of the Caliphate. He described the invitation as…

MURIC slams Ondo Police over Inaction in Masquerade attack, commends Enugu for swift Justice

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has faulted the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly handling with levity the attack on a Muslim cleric and his family by masqueraders in Oke-Agbe, Akoko, Ondo State. The Islamic human rights group contrasted the Ondo police’s approach with the swift action taken by their Enugu counterpart, which led to the arrest and remand of three masqueraders involved in a similar incident. MURIC made its position known in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, and made available to journalists on Thursday,…

NCC, REA forge strategic alliance to Power Telecom Infrastructure with Renewable Energy

Emporium Reporters

In a landmark step toward enhancing digital and energy inclusion across Nigeria, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have inaugurated a joint committee to drive the deployment of renewable energy solutions for powering telecom infrastructure nationwide.   The inauguration ceremony, held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the NCC Headquarters in Abuja, was presided over by the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, alongside the Managing Director of REA, Engr. Abba Abubakar Aliyu. Senior officials and committee members from both…

Constitution Review: Deputy Speaker Kalu unveils 86 Bills, calls for Nationwide Public Input

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a major step toward constitutional reform, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on Wednesday unveiled a compendium of 86 bills currently under consideration for the amendment of the 1999 Constitution.   Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, alongside other members of the committee, Kalu emphasized the importance of public engagement in the reform process. The unveiled document, which contains explanatory memoranda, long titles, and detailed analyses of each bill, is intended to…