Category: Breaking News

NUJ FCT Council Mourns Sudden Demise of Former Secretary,Rafat Idris

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has announced with deep sorrow the sudden death of its former Secretary, Mrs. Rafat Idris, who passed away in the early hours of Friday, December 20, 2024, in Abuja after a brief illness. In a statement issued by the Council Secretary, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, the NUJ described Mrs. Idris’s death as a shocking and irreplaceable loss to the journalism profession. “The NUJ FCT Council received the news of the sudden death of our former Secretary, Mrs. Rafat Salami, today with a rude…

Renowned Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello, passes away at 84

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim community is mourning the loss of Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello, a revered Islamic scholar, preacher, and humanitarian, who passed away at the age of 84. The news of his death was confirmed by his close associate, Sheikh Taofeeq Akeugbagold, who expressed heartfelt condolences and called for prayers in his honor. Born in Ibadan, Sheikh Bello began his remarkable journey in Islamic scholarship at the tender age of nine. He moved in with his uncle, who managed an Islamic school, and quickly displayed an extraordinary passion for learning. By…

BREAKING: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reappointed as WTO DG

Emporium Reporters

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its Directors-General for a second term.   The WTO announced in a post on X on Friday that the decision was taken after its members agreed to give Okonjo-Iweala a second term after a general council meeting today.   WTO said the reappointment will take effect on September 1, 2025.   “Her second four-year term, which was approved at a special General Council meeting, will begin on 1 September 2025,” WTO said.   “DG Okonjo-Iweala took office as Director-General in…

JUST IN : Alhassan emerges as new NUJ National President

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The immediate past Deputy President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Alhassan Yahaya has been elected as the new National President of the NUJ. Alhassan Yahaya won the election during the 8th Triennial delegates conference held in Owerri, Imo State with 436 votes while Mr Tunde Atunbi polled 97 votes and Garba polled 39 votesAlhassan was the immediate National Deputy President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists Also, a Deputy Director with Radio Nigeria, Mrs Abimbola Oyetunde emerged as Deputy National President of the Union unopposed and Muhammad Umar…

JUST IN: Dangote refinery reduces price of petrol to N970 per litre

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in its ex-depot price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to N970 per litre for oil marketers.   The group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, made the revelation known on Sunday.   He said the price was slashed from N990/litre to N970/litre “to appreciate the good people of Nigeria”   “As the year comes to an end, this is our way of appreciating the good people of Nigeria for their unwavering support in making the Refinery a…

BREAKING: Armed Thugs attack FCT NUJ Secretariat,disrupt event, injure participants

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There was pandemonium on the premises of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council Secretariat Utako Abuja on Thursday,as a group allegedly loyal to the embattled Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya popularly known as MC Oluomo attacked a group under the aegis of Bus Conductors Association of Nigeria (BCAN) an affiliate of National Union of Roads Transport Workers (NURTW) at the venue.   The group who had hired the main hall of the secretariat for their official inauguration got more than what they bargained for when a group of thugs wearing…

Gov Okpebholo swears–in Commissioner for Health

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has sworn in the new Commissioner for Heath, Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole with a charge to take the sector to the next level. The event which held at the Executive Chambers of the Government House was attended by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Musa Ikhilor, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Gani Audu, Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, Permanent Secretaries among others. In his charge to the new Commissioner, Governor Okpebholo highlighted the many…

BREAKING: FG proposes N47.9 trillion as 2025 budget

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The Federal Government has proposed N47.9 trillion as the total expenditure in the 2025 budget.   Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, revealed this on Thursday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Tinubu.   The approval is part of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF, and Fiscal Strategy Paper for 2025-2027, in accordance with the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2007.   Accordingly, the FEC approved its submission to the National Assembly as required by the 2007 Fiscal Responsibility Act.   The framework…

JUST IN: Edo Governor-Elect Okpebholo appoints Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor-Elect Monday Okpebholo has approved the appointment of Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary ahead of Tuesday’s assumption of office. Itua’s appointment which will take effect on November 12, 2024, mark the first official designation of the incoming administration. Itua, a distinguished journalist with extensive experience, previously served as the Assistant Political Editor at The Sun newspaper. As an accomplished writer, journalist, and media and communications consultant with over 13 years of experience, Fred is recognized for expertise in covering diverse and critical issues, from humanitarian crises to…

JUST IN: National Assembly Service Commission appoints Kamoru Ogunlana as Clerk to the National Assembly …… Approves Retirement of Tambuwal.

Abubakar Yusuf

The National Assembly Service Commission NASC has approved the appointment of Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana as the substantive Clerk to the National Assembly CNA.   This is even as the commission approved the retirement of Mr Sani Magaji Tambawal, the outgoing Clerk to the National Assembly CNA.   This was contained in a statement released by the NASC Deputy Director, information, Emmanuel Onyigor on Wednesday.   An appointment letter personally signed by the Chairman, National Assembly Service Commission NASC, Engr Ahmed Kadi Amshi read in parts ;   The National Assembly…