Category: Uncategorized

Deconsecrating ABU Zaria’s Degrees. .. By Abdullahi O. Haruna Haruspice

Emporium Reporters

Tired perhaps of its conservative stagnation in motivating students with what they deserve, ABU Zaria is back to reality by joining progressive universities in awarding first-class degrees to her deserving students. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read ABU produced over 182 first-class degrees! What happened, what has changed, and who are these students who defied the clutch of heaven standards by breaking the stifling bars of our lecturers who indecorously boasted that first class degree is for God while 2.1 is theirs and 22 grade for the most…

The significance of Tinubu’s first one week of 2024 By Tunde Rahman

Emporium Reporters

There couldn’t have been a better predictor of what to expect from President Bola Tinubu in 2024 than the way and manner he began the New Year. For the President, 2024 started on a business like, work-filled note. While many were still savouring the New Year, the Nigerian leader cut short his Christmas/New Year holiday in Lagos, on January 1, hurriedly returned to Abuja and put his signature to the N28.7 trillion 2024 Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly. It was his first assignment in the New Year and…

British High Commission mulls partnership with NiDCOM on Diaspora Programmes

Emporium Reporters

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria Dr Richard Montgomery CMG has reemphasized the important role of the Nigerian Diaspora in the United Kingdom and pledged more collaboration with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission . He further stressed the need for enhanced trade and investment between both countries.   Speaking during a courtesy call to Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO,Nigerians in Diaspora Commission and some Management staff in the Office in Abuja ,the British High Commissioner stated further that the UK-Africa Summit Scheduled to hold in May in the City of London,…

Ashafa; Moving FHA Beyond Golden Jubilee Years, By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.

Emporium Reporters

For Senator Gbenga Ashafa, the success story of the Federal Housing Authority FHA has been on a progression both from achieving it’s statutory mandate, to introduction of modern and modest programs, that will drive the main provider of houses to Nigerians compete both locally and globally.   With a grounded management under the current leadership, celebrating five decades of the existence of FHA was a mission fulfilled for a highly exposed, groomed and experienced technocrat, politician and administrator of high repute , Senator Gbenga Ashafa.   The combination of these…

It Is Expensive To Fall Sick Now, By Kazeem Akintunde

Emporium Reporters

It’s Christmas. A time for merrymaking and holidaying. Whether you believe that December 25th is actually the birthday of Jesus Christ or not, Christmas has become a universal holiday and a money-spinner for most businesses. What is important is that we are alive and still kicking. Just last week, I lost a brother and friend, Abdul Imoyo. He was the Head of Media and Publicity at Access Bank. He was hale and hearty the last time we spoke, just last month. I never knew that would be our last conversation.…

Naira Redesign: CBN Private Investigator’s report false,Satanic – Emefiele

Emporium Reporters

Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele has described the allegations brought against him by Jim Obazee, the presidential-appointed investigator tasked with probing his CBN management, as false.   Following his release from Kuje prison, where he was held for over six months after meeting his bail conditions, Emefiele issued a press release on Sunday. He strongly maintained that the widely circulated accusations against him were false.   Responding to a publication titled “Re: EMEFIELE, OTHERS STOLE BILLIONS, ILLEGALLY KEPT NIGERIA’S FUNDS IN FOREIGN BANKS,” the embattled former…

Emefiele’s execution in China By Festus Adedayo

Emporium Reporters

We wait to hear what the fallen former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele has to say on the lurid report of a probe of his years at the apex bank. The report was leaked on Friday and is the sensation in town. Emefiele himself is said to have perfected his bail conditions and has been released from prison custody. Whatever it is, we are sure of weeks of circus shows akin to that of Sambo Dasuki. Meanwhile, all manner of epithets are today being used to describe…

Economy: Ex-Senate President Lawan urges FG to Invest In Livestock Sector

Emporium Reporters

President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has called on the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to invest sufficiently in the livestock sector to boost the economy and improve on the nation’s revenue.   Lawan made the call in a speech delivered to flag-off the sixth livestock vaccination programme in Yusufari local government area of Yobe State.   The annual livestock vaccination programme by Senator Lawan is aimed at protecting livestock from common diseases and ensuring their health.   Veterinarians were on hand to administer vaccines to cattle, sheep,…

BREAKING: FG declares holidays for Christmas and New Year celebrations

Emporium Reporters

The Nigerian government has declared holidays to mark the Christmas, and New Year celebrations.   The government declared Monday, and Tuesday, December, 25 and 26 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024, as public holidays to mark Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations, respectively.   The Hon. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government on Friday, December 22, 2023.   The Minister also felicitated with Christians and all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion.   Dr Tunji-Ojo enjoined Christians…

YULETIDE SEASON: DSS felicitates with Citizens,sues for Peace, Unity ….. urges residents to be security conscious

Emporium Reporters

The Department of State Services has facilitated with Nigerians and the general public on the occasions of Christmas and the coming New Year. The Service urged all and sundry to remain law abiding and peaceful during and after the celebrations.   It also called on members of the public to be security conscious and mindful of their environment.   The Service in a statement signed by Peter Afunanya,Director, PR & Strategic Communications charged operators and patrons of recreational/motor parks, fun places, worship centres, supermarkets and other public spaces to be…