Day: December 29, 2025

Gov Makinde, his sons and his ‘friends’ By Lasisi Olagunju

Emporium Reporters

“Beware the quiet man; for while others speak, he watches. And while others act, he plans. And when they finally rest, he strikes.” Not all quotes have the fortune of being attributed to an inventor; the above is one of them. Author known or author not known, the quote is fit for my use and I use it here, guardedly. Reticent Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, packed a punch last Tuesday with a media chat that landed like a cluster bomb.   Exactly like America’s missile strike of Thursday, lethal…

MURIC warns against crackdown on opposition ahead of 2027 Polls

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As Nigeria gear up for the 2027 general elections, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has cautioned the federal and state governments against actions capable of stifling opposition, warned that such practices could undermine democracy and fuel political unrest. The faith-based human rights organisation gave the warning in a press statement issued on Monday, December 29, 2025, by its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola. MURIC stressed that Nigeria’s democracy remains fragile and requires tolerance, inclusiveness and strict adherence to the rule of law to survive and grow. According to…

Hajiya Sa’adatu Sani Musa honoured with Humanist Pride Award in Niger

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hajiya Sa’adatu Sani Musa, Founder of the Future Pathways Foundation, has been honoured with the prestigious Humanist Pride Award by the Niger State Chapter of 13×13 in recognition of her outstanding commitment to human dignity, equality and social responsibility. The award, which celebrated ethical leadership and humanist values, is a testament to her compassion-driven service and sustained humanitarian impact across communities. The organisers noted that Hajiya Sa’adatu’s work reflected the true essence of humanism, grounded in compassion, integrity and respect for all persons, irrespective of status or circumstance. Through the…