Day: July 5, 2025

POLYGYNY: A DIVINE SOLUTION WE KEEP IGNORING “Allah already knows what we do not” By Coach Adebayo Abdullateef (Happy Home)

Emporium Reporters

The rising desperation among single Muslim sisters searching for a husband today is truly alarming. Every day, platforms are flooded with women longing for a righteous man to call their own. Some even paying matchmakers, joining dating sites, or engaging in public displays that compromise their values, all in the name of finding a spouse. We have mocked and discarded the noble, simple matchmaking system of our fathers, where families would connect righteous men and women through trust, referrals, and character. Today, we have rebranded that same practice, modernizing it…

Olowo; Leading the Global Body from the Front Row at UNCTAD, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Abubakar Yusuf

With the turn around of the Financial Reporting Council FRC in the last near two years under the leadership of Dr Rabiu Onaolapo Olowo, the success story has metamorphosed into a global glare which led to his recent election to lead the global body .   With his election as Chairman at the 41st session held in the United Nations, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in November, 2024, singled out the Financial Reporting Council FRC boss to oversee the affairs in line with the inter governmental…

Tola Adeniyi: A life of words and wisdom By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Emporium Reporters

“Wisdom is the supreme virtue, for it is the source of all other virtues.” – Epicurus.   As we reflect on the life and legacy of Tola Adeniyi, a man whose words have inspired and challenged generations, we are reminded of the power of journalism and literature to shape our understanding of the world and our place within it. On the occasion of his 80th birthday, we honour not only his remarkable life but also the enduring impact of his work on our collective consciousness.   Adeniyi’s life story, if…

FG backs Healthcare PPP as Minister Salako visits Everight Diagnostics, hails indigenous innovation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to fostering strong public-private partnerships (PPP) in the health sector as part of the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Programme and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This reaffirmation came during the official visit of the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, to Everight Diagnostic and Laboratory Services Ltd., Abuja, where he applauded the facility for its innovation, quality service delivery, and contribution to stemming the tide of medical brain drain. Dr. Salako…

Middle East: When will the wars end? By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Emporium Reporters

The Middle East has been a hotbed of conflict for decades, with wars and skirmishes erupting over issues like land, borders and rights. Over the decades, the region has become a complex web of alliances, rivalries, and power struggles, with global powers like the United States, the UK, France, China and Russia pursuing their own interests and agendas. Regional players like Qatar and Turkey have also been vying for influence, with some making efforts to broker peace deals.   The recent escalation between Israel and Iran has only brought the…

Our Swahili Service is a bridge to East Africa — VON DG reaffirms commitment during Tanzanian Envoy’s visit

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to strengthening its Swahili Service, described it as “a bridge between Nigeria and the East African region.”   He made the statement while receiving the Tanzanian High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Selestine Gervas Kakele, during a courtesy visit to the VON Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. Welcoming the High Commissioner and his delegation, Mallam Ndace noted that the visit was a reflection of the enduring diplomatic and cultural ties between Nigeria and Tanzania.…