Author: Emporium Reporters

“One resists the invasion of armies; one does not resist the invasion of ideas. No army can withstand the strength of an idea whose time has come.”   Victor Hugo, Histoire d’un Crime, 1852.   Victor Hugo, the French philosopher, is absolutely right: the devolution of policing powers to subnational and local governments is long overdue. This is not a radical departure; it was the reality during the colonial era and the First Republic.   It is worth noting that the Office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) did…

The roar of engines, the surge of travellers, and the urgency of re-union have always defined Nigeria’s festive season. However, beneath the excitement lies a recurring threat: a spike in road traffic crashes that has, for years, cast a shadow over national celebrations.   At these critical moments, when driving on the nation’s highways becomes a challenging experience, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), as the nation’s lead agency on road safety management and traffic administration, has always remained committed to its statutory mandate not merely as a regulator, but…

Ordinarily, I would not have dignified the recent fabrication circulating in the public space with a response. For quite some time now, I have deliberately chosen to distance myself from routine political commentaries, particularly in an environment where reasoned engagement is often supplanted by sentiments and expediency. However, it has become necessary to speak, if only to set the records straight and to defend the integrity of my name, which has been fraudulently appended to a poorly written and mischievous document advocating the zoning of the Northern Senatorial District ticket…

There is no doubt as Global Consumer Advocates celebrates this year 2026 World Consumer Rights Day.   The theme of this year celebration ‘Safe Products, Confident Consumers’ resonate with consumer voice at the centre stage.   Over the years Save The Consumers Initiative in Nigeria have demonstrate steady steering capacity to consistently bring Consumers Advocates together in Nigeria.   2026 edition mark The Save Consumers Initiative 8th years of organizing the conference in Nigeria.   Dr Aliyu Iliass and his team leading the way, as Nigeria and Nigerians are not left…

Our attention has been drawn to a laughable and fallacious publication credited to a faceless group parading itself as the “OBO Movement.” This group, which is nothing more than a poorly disguised front for the failed political duo of Senator Ben Ayade and Hon. Legor Idagbo – have attempted to peddle a false narrative that the Senate seat for Cross River North Senatorial District is the exclusive preserve of Obudu, Bekwarra, and Obanliku Federal Constituency. For the avoidance of doubt, this is not a zoning issue but a figment of…