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MURIC condemns arbitrary arrest of Muslims in Ogbomoso, asks Police to stop the trend

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has described the recent spate of arrests of Muslim youths in Ogbomoso as arbitrary, dangerous, odious and insidious. While pointing accusing finger at the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, the group called on the Oyo State Police Command to stop the ugly trend and remain neutral. MURIC made the call on Tuesday, 19th November, 2024 in a press release signed by its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola. The release read in full: “The Ogbomoso Muslim Youths Forum has cried out over…

MURIC applauds Edo Governor, Monday Okpebholo over appointment of two muslims as CoS, SSG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed appreciation for the appointment of two Muslims as Chief of Staff (COS) and Secretary to the State Government (SSG) by the newly elected Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo.   This was stated in a statement issued on Monday, 18th November, 2024 by the Founder and Executive Director of the Islamic human rights organization, MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola.   The full statement read:   “The appointment of Mallam Gani Audu as Chief of Staff (COS) and Barr Umar Musa Ikhilor as Secretary…

Tinubu restructures Media and Communications Team

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two recently appointed officials in the State House media and communications team to enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery.   The restructuring is as follows:   1. Mr. Sunday Dare – hitherto Special Adviser on Public Communication and National Orientation is now Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications.   2. Mr. Daniel Bwala – announced last week as Special Adviser, Media and Public Communication, is now Special Adviser Policy Communication.   These appointments, along with the existing role of Special Adviser,…

Dabiri-Erewa preaches unity among African descent,as NiDCOM,Cuban Embassy partner on Cultural Exchange

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO,Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), said African descent globally, should unite for the common goal of promoting their diversity, strength and progress of the continent.   The NiDCOM Chairman stated this at a strategic meeting with the Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Miriam Morales Palmero, in Abuja. Dabiri-Erewa stressed that The Decade for the People of African Descent is an opportunity for Africans, all over the world to build a stronger, united and upward continent.   She further added that the Commission was eager to work with the…

Parliamentary Monitoring Group seeks speedy passage of Tax Reform Bills ….. says Tinubu has good intentions for all Nigerians

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As the debates for and against the proposed Tax Reform Bills continue to heat up, a pro-democracy organisation, known as Parliamentary Monitoring Group (PMG), has assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu meant well for all segments of the country, and that the Bills were designed to rescue the country from economic quagmire.   Dr. Adebayor Lion Ogorry, President of PMG in a statement on Monday, called on both chambers of the National Assembly to give the Tax Reform Bills speedy passage, as it is a matter of urgent national…

New BPP DG warns Staff against rumour mongering, pledges open door policy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The new Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Mr Adebowale Adedokun, has cautioned staff members to desist from rumour-mongering whilst declaring his administration’s intention to maintain an open-door policy with staff.   The former Director of the BPP, Research, Strategic Training & Acquisition, made this known during the handover ceremony from his predecessor and acting Director General, Olusegun Omotola, which held at the BPP office in Abuja.   Identifying rumour-mongering as one of the major challenges of the bureau, Adebowale urged the staff to avoid rumour mongers of…

Gov Okpebholo inspects ongoing road construction in Benin

Emporium Reporters

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, inspected some ongoing road construction and repairs in the State Capital, Benin City. The Governor visited Upper Mission Road Extension by Aduwawa junction, Obadan junction, and Benin-Auchi Express Way to ascertain the level of work done since contractors were mobilised to sites. Okpebholo noted that the failed portions at Upper Mission Extension have made life unbearable for residents and traders alike in the area. He assured them that his administration is ready to work round the clock to fix the road and…

Gov Okpebholo gives timeline for completion of abandoned Ebomisi Secondary School

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has given a timeline, within which he will rebuild the abandoned Ebomisi Secondary School in Ugbogiobo, Ovia North East Local Governments Area of Edo State.   The school was abandoned by the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki, who was apparently angered by the support given to the All Progressive Congress (APC) and Governor Monday Okpebholo during the 21st September 2024 Governorship election in Edo State.   Governor Okpebholo, who visited the school on Monday as promised during his campaign, said his administration will…

Edo State Govt suspends consultancy services

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the immediate suspension of all consultancy services and related providers in the State’s public service. In a communication notice issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, “all financial transactions and related services with affected consultants and service providers are to be put on hold immediately, pending when a Review Committee, established by the Governor, submits its report. “All Accounting Officers, Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies are expected to take note and comply strictly with this directive.”

House celebrates Chidimma Adetshina, says she is A True Symbol of Hope And Possibility

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has congratulated Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina, Nigeria’s representative at the 73rd Miss Universe competition held in Mexico, for her outstanding achievement as the first runner-up.   The 23-year-old’s remarkable journey to this global stage and her stellar performance exemplify the resilience, brilliance, and elegance that define the Nigerian spirit.   From her triumph as Miss Universe Nigeria (representing Taraba State), to being crowned Miss Universe Africa/Oceania on the international stage, she has proven herself to be not just a beauty queen but a true ambassador of Nigeria’s…