Month: July 2025

EMAN Abuja holds 1447 Hijrah Lecture, launches Calendar, Borehole Projects in honour of late Ameer Abdulyekeen Mamman

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The El-Birru (Ebira) Muslim Association of Nigeria (EMAN), Abuja Branch, on Saturday, 19th July 2025, commemorated the Islamic New Year 1447 AH with a special lecture and prayer session in honour of its late National Ameer, Arc. Abdulyekeen Mamman. The event, which held at the Conference Hall of Anwaru-l-Huda Mosque, Area 1, Garki, Abuja, also featured the official launching of the EMAN Annual Hijrah Calendar and the unveiling of additional borehole projects across Kogi Central.   In his address, the Ameer of EMAN Abuja Zone, Dr. Sheikh Hussain Abdallah Rahman,…

Niger Police arrests Robbery, Drug, Vandalism suspects, recover Stolen Cattle

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has made significant progress in its fight against crime, with the arrest of several suspects involved in robbery, drug trafficking, and vandalism, as well as the recovery of stolen cattle following a bandit attack.   According to a statement issued on July 19, 2025, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, one of the key arrests was made on July 10 when operatives attached to ‘A’ Division apprehended a notorious robbery suspect, Hussaini Usman, popularly known as El-Hussain, 23, along Kuta Road in…

House Committee on Constitution Amendment Begins Zonal Public Hearing in Calabar …… Stakeholders Demand State Creation, Mineral Rights, Electoral Reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has commenced its zonal public hearing in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, as part of the nationwide constitutional review process.   The Calabar sitting covers Zone A of the South-South region, comprising Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers States, while Zone B encompassing Edo, Delta, and Bayelsa States is scheduled to hold its hearing in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.   Upon arrival in Calabar, the leader of the Constitution Review Committee and Minority Leader of the…

Over 250 Journalists benefit as NUJ FCT, Nizamiye Hospital conduct second free Medical Outreach

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As part of activities marking the 2025 Press Week, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, in collaboration with Nizamiye Hospital, has conducted its second free medical outreach for journalists in Abuja, reaching over 250 beneficiaries. The outreach, held under the theme “Journalism in a Changing World: Press Freedom, Media, Democracy and Society”, provided comprehensive health screenings including general checkups, eye examinations, and cardiac assessments. Addressing participants at the event, NUJ FCT Chairman, Ms. Grace Ike, emphasized the importance of health in the journalism profession, noting…

Dr. Ezekwugo to Peter Obi at 64: Your Candidacy Rekindled Hope Across Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, marks his 64th birthday, a former senatorial candidate for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Dr. Anthony Ezekwugo, has paid glowing tribute to him, describing Obi as a beacon of hope and integrity in Nigeria’s political landscape.   Dr. Ezekwugo, who contested the 2023 general election, praised Obi’s transformational impact on Nigeria’s democratic space, commending his courage, vision, and unwavering advocacy for good governance.   “Your remarkable journey as an opposition candidate in Nigeria’s political…

Stakeholders demand stronger Inter-Agency Collaboration, Border Security at 2025 BRAVE-IT National Security Breakfast Meeting

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Security experts, government officials, traditional and religious leaders, youth representatives, media professionals, and civil society actors gathered in Abuja on July 10, 2025, for the 2025 BRAVE-IT National Security Breakfast Meeting, where they examined pressing national security and intelligence issues affecting the country.   Organized by BRAVE-IT in collaboration with the Defence Headquarters and the Kalthum Foundation for Peace, the event held at 3JS Hotel, Utako, served as a high-level roundtable featuring critical stakeholders. Discussions focused on the theme: “Pathways to Inter-Agency Collaboration and Citizens Cooperation in the Fight Against…

How FRC Staff Development Improves Productivity, Performance , BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Abubakar Yusuf

Since assumption of duty in October , 2023 , the Executive Secretary, Chief Executive Officer ,(ES/ CEO) of Financial Reporting Council FRC, Dr Rabiu Onaolapo Olowo has prioritised both staff development and welfare. Having given enough attention to staff welfare, he embarked on the creation of befitting accommodation for the two offices both at the headquarters in Lagos and Abuja offices, that was before now, a mere nomenclature and ghost location. Without delay , he rolled out a comprehensive machinery through a committee to work out modalities that will not…

NUJ FCT Council revives Secondary School Press Clubs to groom future Journalists

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As part of its commitment to nurturing responsible journalism and promoting media literacy from an early age, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has announced the revival and strengthening of press clubs in secondary schools across Abuja.   This was revealed during an interactive session held at Government Secondary School (GSS), Garki, where the NUJ FCT Vice Chairman, Comrade Yahaya Ndababo, represented the council. He emphasized that instilling journalistic ethics and skills at the grassroots is crucial for building a vibrant and professional media landscape.…

Buhari: Tributes and reflections By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Emporium Reporters

Nigeria’s former Head of State and two-term democratically-elected president, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away at the age of 82. May Allah (SWT) rest his soul!   As tributes pour in and the nation pauses to reflect on Buhari’s complex legacy, it is an opportune moment to examine the multifaceted nature of his leadership and the enduring impact of his presidency on Nigeria’s trajectory.   The British Broadcasting Corporation’s summary of the late former president captures the complexities of his life and career: ‘As a military ruler and civilian president, Buhari…

Much ado about Governor Adeleke’s rumoured defection By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Emporium Reporters

The main thing about Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State is that there will be questions about whatever decisions he makes or does not make. Of course, there has always been a sword of Damocles hanging over Adeleke’s head for a long time.   The patriarch of the family and financier, Deji Adeleke, who is a very astute businessman, has to weigh his own personal options beyond the governorship incursion of a younger brother. For instance, will the older brother secure a sovereign guarantee to facilitate a consortium of international…