Month: October 2025

NUPRC AT 4 AND TRIBUTES TO MODEL OF EXCELLENCE By Nnoli Okojie

Emporium Reporters

Four years ago, a quiet ceremony in Abuja marked the birth of a new institution. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) was not launched with fanfare or fireworks—just a signed document, a handshake, and a promise to fix what had long been broken.   From that modest beginning, under the steady hand of Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, appointed Chief Executive in October 2021, a regulator once seen as a mere successor to legacy bodies has emerged as the architect of Nigeria’s upstream renaissance. This is not a tale of slogans,…

Morgan Omodu: The measure of a life By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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I was a year ahead of Temidayo Morgan Omodu at the University of Ilorin. We were from separate faculties: Morgan, Education (Mathematics), and I, Science (Statistics). Prior to our meeting, I had been invited by Bashir Tayo Lawal, then President of the National Association of Statistics Students (NASS), Unilorin Chapter, to help revive its editorial platform, a role I gladly accepted. Omodu was fascinated by my writings on the board, particularly ‘The Man from Essex’, a piece on Professor I.O. Osungade, who died on June 15, 2024. He approached me…

Tinubu and the significance of yesterday (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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The great British Rock Band, ‘The Beatles’, eulogized ‘Yesterday’ in one of its most memorable hit songs. In the lyrics of the song, the past is framed by the line, “Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away,” culminating in a definitive “longing for yesterday.” This is the melancholic interpretation of that great band who defined an era which was a combination of tumult and hope – quite a bizarre cocktail! On the contrary, in Nigeria, only those into self-abnegation, interpreted as a craving for punishment, long for yesterday.  …

Nigeria congratulates the Republic of Zambia on 61st Independence Anniversary

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has extended warm felicitations and best wishes to His Excellency, Hon. Mulambo Haimbe, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Zambia, on the occasion of Zambia’s 61st Independence Anniversary. On this momentous occasion, Nigeria joins the Government and people of Zambia in celebrating over six decades of sovereignty, unity, and remarkable national advancement. The Government of Nigeria recalled with pride the historic bonds of solidarity and shared struggles that shaped the liberation movements…

Olowo; Two years Renewed Hope, Transformation at FRC By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

The appointment of an erudite academic cum financial expert and administrator, Dr Rabiu Onaolapo Olowo by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as new Chief Executive officer and Executive Secretary, Financial Reporting Council FRC on October, 24 , 2023 was a major breakthrough to the council in so many ways.   Having embraced the template of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and the determination to sustain the success already achieved from the cosmopolitan Lagos state after overseeing the financial affairs of the state as Commissioner for finance…

Meet Rear Admiral Idi Abbas, Nigeria’s New Chief of Naval Staff

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Tinubu’s newly appointed Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Rear Admiral Idi Abbas, bring over three decades of distinguished military service, operational excellence, and strategic leadership to the helm of the Nigerian Navy.   Born on 20 September 1969 in Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State, Rear Admiral Abbas has built a solid reputation as a disciplined, professional, and result-driven officer dedicated to national service.   Early Life and Education He began his educational journey at Gwagwarwa Primary School, Kano, before proceeding to the Air Force Military…

Military smashes Terror networks, foils ₦13m Oil theft in one week … Rescues 26 kidnap victims, recovers large cache of Arms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have recorded significant breakthroughs in the ongoing war against insecurity, neutralized scores of terrorists, rescued abducted victims, and foiled crude oil theft worth over ₦13.4 million within one week.   Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, who disclosed this while briefing journalists on military operations conducted between 16 and 23 October 2025, said troops across all theatres sustained aggressive momentum through coordinated land and air offensives.   According to him, the operations targeted terrorists, kidnappers, oil thieves, and other criminal elements…

JUST IN: Tinubu reshuffles military leadership, appoints Oluyede as new Defence Chief

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a major shake-up in the hierarchy of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, appointed new Service Chiefs in a decisive move to strengthen the nation’s security architecture and enhance the effectiveness of military operations across all theatres.   According to Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, the changes underscored President Tinubu’s commitment to sustaining professionalism, discipline, and efficiency within the Armed Forces while ensuring that the nation’s security challenges are met with renewed vigour and strategic focus.   Under…

Senate pushes for Transparency, Efficiency in Public Procurement …Vows to ensure every Naira spent delivers value

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate has called for greater transparency, accountability, and strict adherence to due process in Nigeria’s public procurement system to ensure that every naira spent translate into tangible development outcomes.   Speaking at a two-day retreat for members of the Senate Committee on Public Procurement held at Fraser Suites, Abuja, the Committee Chairman, Senator Olajide Ipinsagba (Ondo North), stressed that effective procurement practices are vital to good governance and national development.   He described public procurement as “the mechanism through which government policies are transformed into tangible services, infrastructure, and…

Issa- Onilu’s digital drive in NOA By Paul Odenyi

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As Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu marks two years as the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), it is fitting to reflect on the remarkable digital transformation that has been unfolding under his visionary leadership. Since his appointment in October 2023, the agency has undergone a profound overhaul, embracing modern technology and innovative communication platforms to enhance its service delivery and deepen its engagement with Nigerians across the country.   At the heart of this transformation is the agency’s commitment to aligning with the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which emphasizes…