Category: News

Dabiri-Erewa celebrates Chidimma’s emergence as First Runner up ,Miss Universe

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina for emerging second at Miss Universe 2024, describing it as a reward for her doggedness and resilience. In a congratulatory statement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols of the Commission, the NIDCOM boss was excited that despite all odds, Chidimma remained focused and attained her goals. Dabiri-Erewa said though Chidimma Adetshina as Nigeria’s representative, finished as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition held in Mexico, her courage, determination…

Niger SSG mourns passing of Chief Imam of Minna, describes him as epitome of humility

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Chief Imam of Minna Central Mosque, Malam Ibrahim Isah Fari, the Muslim community in Minna, and the entire State.   The SSG in his condolence message said Malam Ibrahim Isah Fari was a revered Islamic scholar, a dedicated servant of Allah, and a unifying figure who worked tirelessly to promote peace, understanding, and harmony among the people of Minna in particular and State as a whole.  …

Former DG NBC,Prof Armstrong Idachaba, calls for Cultural Reintegration

Abubakar Yusuf

By Abubakar Yusuf     As the 25th anniversary of the passage of the icon of Igala politics holds on the 26th of November 2024 at the Yar’adua centre, University Don and former DG of NBC, Prof. Armstrong Idachaba has called for the integration of cultural values in the development efforts of Nigeria’s ethnic nationalities.   Prof Idachaba, who was Chairman at the retreat of Urhobo Leadership forum , ULFA , which held on the 16th of November , at Abuja, recounted the rich and long standing cultural and historical…

Adeyanju talks from both sides of his mouth – CRP slams Activist

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Concerned Rivers People CRP has accused activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju of speaking from both sides of his mouth over his recent utterances on FCT minister, Nyesom Wike. The group in a statement issued and signed by its Director of Communications Robinson Uke on Saturday, asserted that the social media influencer talked from both sides of his mouth. It recalled how in 2023 , Adeyanju took his social media and poured encomiums on president Bola Tinubu for appointing thoroughbred administrator as FCT minister. Still going on memory lane, Wike as Rivers…

Former NTA newscaster Joy Osiagwu dies at 50

Emporium Reporters

Joy Osiagwu, former Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) newscaster, is dead.   She died at the age of 50 on Friday at Arewa Hospital, Jabi, Abuja after a brief illness.   For over two decades, the late Canada-based newscaster and media consultant was in full time practice in broadcast in Nigeria and North America.   She worked at the NTA for 23 years. Joy retired voluntarily in September 2019.     While active in service, the late broadcaster covered activities of the Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa Canada and Nigeria Mission…

NOA, Stakeholders to promote Tolerance as Key aspects of National Value Charter

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As part of efforts aimed at promoting tolerance and peace in Nigeria, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) is spearheading the promotion of key aspects of the National Values Charter in collaboration with other stakeholders. NOA, working with Pearl Trade West Africa, will host major events including National Festival of Tolerance and Peaceful Coexistence Summit, and the International Tolerance and Peace Expo. The initiatives are crucial steps towards creating a more inclusive and harmonious society in Nigeria and the West Africa region, and are crucial for the implementation of the Nigeria…

FHA sympathises with victims of Gwarinpa Estate Fire incident

Abubakar Yusuf

The Federal Housing Authority FHA has extended its sympathy with the victims of the Fire Incident at 4th Avenue, Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja on Wednesday, November 13th 2024. FHA described the unfortunate fire incident which razed down the Hub Fitness Center, as an unfortunate but thankful that the incident did not take any life. “The thoughts of the Authority are with those affected, and we are committed to assisting them in the ways we can through this challenging time. “However, this incident highlights the importance of strict adherence to building standards…

N’Delta, Industry Stakeholders welcome Eyesan, Ajiya’s sack

Emporium Reporters

By Mohammad Yau   The Spokesman of Niger Delta Consultative Assembly (NDCA), Sylvester Utuedon, described the sack of Eyesan and Ajiya as “bold and courageous.” A press release issued on Friday reacting to the new development, the various Niger Delta Stakeholders and groups commended the removal of the two duos , further describing them as “good riddance to bad rubbish ‘. There was unusual jubilation at the headquarters of Nigeria National Petroleum Company limited ( NNPCL), on Thursday, over the sack of the Executive Vice President(Upstream ) Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan and…

Again, Lagos Govt flouts Court order, invades Admiral Porbeni’s Lekki Property …. CJN, IGP petitioned

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In breach of a Federal High Court order, the Lagos state government on Friday morning invaded a disputed property located in Lekki area of the state and belonging to former Minister of Transportation, Admiral Festus Porbeni (Rtd).   The disputed property was previously invaded in 2021.   The Lagos State Special Task Force accompanied by heavily-armed mobile policemen, beat up, arrested and threw staff and other people met on the property into a black maria they brought for the illegal raid. The officials who cordoned off the area are now…

13 more Girls trafficked to Ghana return, as NiDCOM says 163 trafficked victims rescued since July

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) alongside other stakeholders have rescued another set of 13 trafficked girls from Ghana thus bringing the total repatriated back to the country within five months to 163.   Among the 163 included the 13 girls that were rescued and brought back to Nigeria over the weekend.   The rescued operation was as a result of the combined and coordinated efforts of the Ghanaian Anti-Human Trafficking Police , The Rescue live foundation International, and NIDO Ghana working in collaboration with NIDCOM.   Speaking on the…