Day: October 11, 2025

Osun: A cause for concern! By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Emporium Reporters

Osun State is currently in the grip of paralysis, crippled by a malfunctioning government that has turned project management into a farce. A review of recent projects reveals a glaring lack of focus and an alarming managerial ineptitude. Yet, the people of Osun are enduring with remarkable patience – a fortitude that tells a story. Elsewhere, such a situation would have long since erupted into turmoil, making their restraint all the more commendable.   The core function of the State, as articulated by the tenets of the Social Contract, rests…

FHA Celebrates MD /CEO at Customer Service Week

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By Our Reporter     The Managing Director, Chief Executive officer, Federal Housing Authority FHA, Hon Oyetunde Ojo has bagged “Excellence Service Award” during the maiden “Customer Service Week” program organized by the Authority.   Rt Hon Oyetunde Ojo emerged first out of the twenty awardees who are staff of the authority of different categories that was recognized during the maiden program held at the corporate office , Asokoro , Abuja     According to Servicom General Manager of the Authority, Mr Asuquo Otong , who stated this on Thursday…

MURIC rejects allegations of Christian Genocide in Nigeria, warns against religious propaganda

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Osun State Chapter, has dismissed recent allegations of genocide against Christians in Nigeria, describing them as false, biased, and part of a wider conspiracy to portray the country negatively and implicate innocent Muslims.   Reacting to recent developments in Washington D.C., where claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria were raised, MURIC said the narrative was “hypocritical and unfounded,” adding that it failed to reflect the reality on the ground. The group maintained that terrorism in Nigeria is not driven by religion, as both Muslims and…

NSCIA dismisses claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria, accuses CAN of spreading false narratives

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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has dismissed allegations of genocide against Christians in Nigeria, described them as false, misleading, and intended to create religious tension in the country.   In a statement issued in Abuja, the Council accused the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of spreading propaganda and misinformation, saying such claims were part of a coordinated campaign by local and foreign actors to tarnish Nigeria’s image and sow division among its citizens.   According to the NSCIA, terrorism and banditry in Nigeria are not religiously motivated,…

Over ₦673million Diaspora Investment deals recorded in 2024 — Dabiri-Erewa ….. Says NDIS 2025 hold Nov.,11th-13th in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged Nigerians in the diaspora and at home to take advantage of growing investment opportunities through the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS), as the 2024 edition recorded over ₦673 million worth of investment deals.   Dabiri-Erewa made the call at a joint world press conference ahead of the 2025 Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, scheduled to hold from November 11 to 13, 2025, in Abuja, with the theme: “Fast Tracking Regional and National Development by Mobilising Diaspora Investment.”…

NITDA DG urges corps members to turn ideas into tech startups

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has charged Corps members and Interns serving in the agency to convert their innovative ideas into viable technology startups, assured them of NITDA’s full support in transforming their innovations into market-ready products and services. Inuwa made the call at the grand finale of the NITDA Innovation Challenge 1.0, held at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. The event featured presentations by Corps members and Interns who showcased technology-driven projects developed under NITDA’s internal innovation programme aimed at…

Nigeria, UK strengthen partnership on Migration, Security and Justice Cooperation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation in migration management, justice delivery, and tackling organised crime under a renewed strategic partnership aimed at promoting security and prosperity in both countries. The reaffirmation followed the 2025 Nigeria–UK Migration, Justice and Home Affairs (MJHA) Dialogue held in Abuja, which was jointly chaired and signed by Ambassador Asari E. Allotey for Nigeria and Ambassador Asim Hafeez for the United Kingdom.   The annual dialogue, which build on the 2024 session hosted in London, produced far-reaching agreements across nine…

FG to integrate Primary Eye Care into PHC system nationwide ….. Plans distribution of 5 million free reading glasses across 15 states under JigiBola 2.0

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling avoidable blindness and improving access to quality eye care services across Nigeria through the integration of Primary Eye Care (PEC) into the nation’s Primary Health Care (PHC) system.   Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made this known in Abuja on Thursday, during the commemoration of the 2025 World Sight Day, themed “Love Your Eyes.”   Represented by Dr. Jimoh Olawale Salaudeen, Director of Hospital Services in the Ministry, Dr. Salako said the initiative aimed…