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House Committee on Housing visits Federal Housing Authority By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

The House of Representatives Committee on Housing has paid a working visit to the corporate headquarters of Federal Housing Authority, FHA.   Led by the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin , said the visit was in line with the provision of the constitution that affected oversight visits to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA’s) of government .   Addressing the committee, the Managing Director, Federal Housing Authority FHA, Hon Oladimeji Oyetunde Ojo highlighted the performance of the agency in the last few years without annual budget appropriation.   He…

APC Group lauds NNPCL, Marketers over plan to distribute Dangote fuel across Nigeria …… Charges Kyari to fix ailing local refineries, not only MoUs with Dangote

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Foremost youth group within the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), has hailed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and major oil marketers for deciding to lift and distribute fuel from the Dangote refinery to end users across the country. The group, APC Vanguard for Optimum Transparency and Accountability (APC-VOTA), also called on the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the NNPCL, Malam Mele Kyari, to live up to his promises by making the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries operational. In a statement issued on Wednesday morning by the…

ISI-UI HIJAB: ISI loses again, as Court strikes out stay of execution application

Lukman Laleye Babalola

For the second time within six months, the International School Ibadan (ISI), University of Ibadan lost its application of stay of execution for the usage of hijab by female Muslim students of the school. This was sequel to striking out of the application for stay of execution of the previous judgement in May 22, 2024 granting the female Muslim students the right to wear their hijab on the school uniform by an Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan. Justice Moshood Isola, who presided over the court on Tuesday gave…

FCT Minister harps on collaborative empowerment for Corps Members

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Barrister Nyesom Wike has reiterated the need for more robust youth empowerment that would prepare the Corps Members for their invaluable services to the nation.   He said the NYSC has been a cornerstone of national integration and socio-economic development of the country for the past fifty-one years.   The Minister stated this Monday while declaring open the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop open in Abuja.   Barrister Wike, whose address was read by the FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud…

CDS, NIPR pledge to strengthen existing relationship

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa Monday , 12 November , 2024 received the Executive members of the National Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) led by its President, Dr Ike Neliaku on a courtesy call on the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. The aim of the visit is to strengthen the already existing mutual and beneficial relationships between the military and the institute.   In his remarks, General Musa showered appreciation on the institute for its support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria ( AFN) and for its…

HAJJ 2025: NAHCON inaugurates Two Committee for Screening and Inspection of Tour Operators’ offices

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Two committees have been inaugurated for the screening of applications and inspection of the offices of licensed tour operators by the Commissioner of Operations, Inspectorate, and Licensing, Prince Anofie Olarenwaju Elegushi, today, the 12th of November, 2025. The Screening of Application Committee will be headed by Alhaji Alidu Shutti, and the Inspection of Nationwide Offices Committee will be led by Alhaji Abdul-Ghaffar. According to the NAHCON Act 4, Section 1, as quoted by the Commissioner, the Commission is saddled with the responsibility to license, regulate, supervise, and perform oversight functions…

House Committee on Diaspora celebrates NIDCOM At 5

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Affairs, led by its Chairman, Hon. Tochukwu Chinedu Okere, has commended the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) for its exceptional achievements since its establishment five years ago.   Hon. Okere gave this commendation during the oversight visit to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission in Abuja.   Hon. Okere noted the efforts of Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, described them as pivotal in fostering Diaspora engagement.   “The Commission has made impressive strides, and as we look toward 2025, the Committee is…

7TH NDIS : FG poised to create seamless landscape for Diaspora Investment – Minister assures

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As the 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit ends in Abuja, the Federal Government of Nigeria has hinged that it is creating a seamless ecosystem for Diaspora investment anchored on accelerated infrastructural development in all sectors of the economy. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs Jumoke Oduwole stated this during the Gala Night, marking the conclusion of the Three-Day Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, NDIS in Abuja. Oduwole said,;“I have been part of this journey, helping Nigerians abroad navigate business opportunities. As you invest back home, know that we are fully…

NiDCOM congratulates Three More Nigerians who won re-election in US

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has celebrated three more Nigerians who won their respective re-election into various districts in the United States of America.   They are Reps Gabe Okoye representing Georgia District 102, Phil Olaleye Representing 59th District of the Georgia and Solomon Adesanya, a Democrat, representing 43rd District in Georgia House of Representatives.   Dabiri-Erewa in the congratulatory message issued by the Director of Media and Public Relations of the Commission, Abdur-Rahman Balogun described the trio as worthy ambassadors of Nigeria.   The NIDCOM…

NURTW elects MC Oluomo as National President

Emporium Reporters

Musiliu Akinsanya, former chairman of the Lagos chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), has been elected as the national president of the union. Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, was the sole candidate in the election which took place at the union’s zonal secretariat along the Osogbo/Ikirun road in Osun state.   Delegates from the four south-west states of Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti participated in the election.   The election, which was held during the union’s quadrennial delegate conference, was monitored and observed by Aliyu…