Day: December 6, 2025

NIPR postpones maiden PRICE Awards to January 25, 2026

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has shifted the date for its inaugural Public Relations, Reputation, Ideas, Concepts and Excellence (PRICE) Awards and Prizes to January 25, 2026, moving it from the earlier scheduled date of December 7, 2025.   Vice Chairman of the National Planning Committee, Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, in a release said the postponement became necessary to ensure wider participation, noted that early commencement of Christmas activities among key stakeholders might limit attendance and engagement if the event held in December.   Chairman of the Organising Committee,…

NYSC seeks Kano Government’s intervention over water scarcity at Orientation Camp

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appealed to the Kano State Government to urgently address the inadequate water supply at its permanent Orientation Camp in Karaye, described the situation as a threat to smooth camp operations and corps members’ wellbeing. NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, made the appeal during a courtesy visit to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government House, Kano. He noted that insufficient water supply poses significant operational challenges and potential health risks to the thousands of corps members who pass through the camp annually.…

VIP Escorts Withdrawn: Police record full compliance with Presidential Order in Lagos

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has recorded a high level of compliance with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive prohibiting the deployment of police personnel for VIP escort and guard duties.   A special enforcement team was constituted to monitor adherence, and on 6 December 2025, field operations were carried out across major locations in Lagos State, including the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge, the domestic wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, and other strategic points. The exercise revealed “satisfactory and commendable” compliance, with no unauthorised deployments observed and no arrests made.  …

Adewole: New Diocesan, New Diocese By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Emporium Reporters

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Cathedral Church of Emmanuel in Okesa, Ado Ekiti, the Standing Committee Meeting of the Anglican Communion elected the Ven. (Dr.) Ebenezer Ajayi Adewole as the pioneering Bishop of the new Diocese of Lagos South West, with his seat at the Cathedral Church of the Pentecost, FESTAC, Lagos.   Adewole was one of the fifteen newly elected bishops. He was consecrated on November 9, 2025, at the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Life Camp, Abuja, while he and the new Diocese were inaugurated…

Insecurity: Again, how did we get to this pass? (2) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Emporium Reporters

A school of thought contends that Nigeria’s current crisis is rooted in three interrelated factors: the rise of Islamic fundamentalism, the expansion of Sharia law in several Northern States, and the abandonment of Sir Ahmadu Bello’s vision of a secular penal code. Proponents argue that this shift coincided with a period in which some strands of international Islam turned towards militancy. A good example was the emergence of Osama bin Laden and the broader “war on terror” that reshaped global alliances. This school of thought, which includes figures like Ayo…

Expert charges Journalists to leverage unionism for improved welfare, as NUJ FCT Correspondents’ Chapel hosts End-of-Year party

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Journalists have been encouraged to strengthen their welfare and workplace conditions by fully embracing collective bargaining and unionism.   Delivering the keynote address at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Correspondents’ Chapel End-of-Year Party in Abuja, the Founder of Hope Raisers Global Foundation, Amb. Angonimi David-Umeh, said welfare remained the backbone of both union activities and effective negotiations.   Speaking on the theme “Opportunities for Collective Bargaining and Unionization: The Place of Welfare,” she noted that collective bargaining provides journalists with a unified voice capable of securing fair pay,…

FCDA Director Tagwai bags FNIA Honour, urges Young Architects to embrace diligence ,global best practices

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director of Public Building at the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Arc. Bature Tagwai, has urged young Nigerian architects to build their careers on diligence, thoroughness, and continuous self-development. Tagwai, who was recently conferred with the prestigious Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (FNIA), said architecture is a demanding profession that rewards hard work, discipline, and meticulous attention to detail. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, he encouraged young architects to take responsibility for their growth by mastering global trends and strengthening their technical capacity. “Architecture does…

NEPZA urges FG to grant 10 year Tax relief for Special Economic Zone Investors

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has called on the Federal Government to grant a 10-year exemption from newly introduced tax laws for all operators within the nation’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs). The Authority said the measure has become necessary in view of mounting concerns among local and international investors, warning that uncertainty around tax obligations could undermine efforts to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the zones. Managing Director of NEPZA, Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, made the appeal during a virtual stakeholder dialogue hosted by the Federal Ministry of…

NASS Clerk Ogunlana flags off Directors’ leadership training, warns against indiscipline, illegal picketing

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Mr. Kamaru Ogunlana, on Monday declared open a three-day leadership and capacity-building programme for Directors of the National Assembly in Kano, called for strengthened discipline and improved corporate governance within the legislature’s bureaucracy. Represented by the Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, Engr. Bashir Aminu Yero, Ogunlana described the training themed “Leadership Masterclass for Effective Corporate Governance” as timely for enhancing professionalism across an institution with more than 4,000 staff, including over 200 directors.   He said management remains committed to continuous staff…

Apapa Customs seizes 25.5kg Cocaine from Brazilian vessel, hands over ship, drugs to NDLEA

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 25.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed aboard a Brazilian vessel, MV San Anthonio, which berthed at the Lagos Port Complex.   The illicit substance 24 parcels hidden in five bags was uncovered during an intelligence-driven operation conducted by Apapa Customs officers. The discovery led to the detention of the vessel pending further investigation.   This was disclosed by Customs Public Relations Officer, CSC Isah Suleiman, in a statement on Saturday.   Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller, said the successful…