Year: 2025

Nigeria Military sustains onslaught against terrorists, oil thieves other criminal elements …. rescue over 20 Kidnap victims, recover arms, destroy illegal Refineries worth millions

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has continued its aggressive operations across the country, dealing decisive blows to terrorists, oil thieves, and other criminal elements. This was disclosed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, during the bi-weekly media briefing held today, Thursday, 13th June 2025, at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. Addressing Defence Correspondents, Major General Kangye noted that the military remained committed to protecting lives, defending national assets, and ensuring peace and security across all regions of Nigeria. According to him, troops conducted a series of…

Troops of Operation Fasan Yamma neutralize Notorious Terror Kingpins in Zamfara

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a major breakthrough in the ongoing fight against terrorism in the North-West, troops of the Mobile Strike Team (MST) under Operation Fasan Yamma (OPFY) have neutralized several notorious terrorists during a successful offensive operation in Ƙunchin Kalgo, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation, carried out on 10 June 2025, led to the killing of a dreaded terrorist commander known as Auta, alongside his associates Abdul Jamilu and Salisu, all of whom were linked to numerous violent attacks and acts of terror in the region. According to…

NCoS In-House Medical team conducts successful surgical interventions at Kuje Custodial Centre

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Eleven inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja, have successfully undergone hernia surgeries, in a landmark effort showcasing the growing capacity of in-house medical teams within Nigeria’s correctional system.   According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Umar Abubakar, the surgical procedures were carried out by in-house medical personnel as part of the ongoing health sector reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   The statement further highlighted the pivotal role of the Minister of…

Justice for Bashariya: MURIC seeks action against Fauziya Gidado over alleged abuse …. Condemns rising cases of child abuse and domestic slavery

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Kano State Chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has reacted with outrage to the reported abuse of a 14-year-old girl, Bashariya, allegedly tortured and dehumanized by one Fauziya Gidado. The Islamic human rights organization has petitioned the police, demanding swift investigation and prosecution of the suspect.   In a disturbing 3-minute, 16-second video now circulating widely online, a visibly malnourished and half-naked Bashariya is seen narrating the cruelty she suffered in the hands of her supposed guardian, who allegedly subjected her to inhumane treatment, including physical torture and…

Bamidele Opeyemi: Two Years of An Uncommon Senate Leader By Toba Jegede

Emporium Reporters

As Nigerians mark two years in the life of the current 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria today; this piece takes an objective look at the journey so far, most importantly as it concerns the business of lawmaking which is the core mandate of any parliament in most advanced democracies of the world. Sitting in the middle of the day-to-day business of the Senate is an astute lawyer, the Senator representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District and the Leader of the Senate, Michael Opeyemi Bamidele. An experienced parliamentarian with…

Bayo Onanuga receives CON Honour, hails Tinubu for the recognition

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following his conferment with the prestigious Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) honour.   The award was presented in Abuja on Thursday, June 12, 2025, as part of events marking Democracy Day, which commemorates the restoration of democratic governance in Nigeria.   Established under the National Honour Act CAP N43 of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, the honour empowers the President to recognise deserving Nigerians…

ACOE felicitates with Presidential Adviser, Bayo Onanuga, on National Honour

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE) has received with great delight the news of the conferment of the prestigious national honour, Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON), on the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga.   This honour, conferred by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a testament to Mr. Onanuga’s decades of meritorious service to the media industry and his unwavering commitment to national development through responsible communication and public engagement.   Reacting to the…

Democracy Has Come to Stay in Nigeria — Sen Ani ……. Commends June 12 Heroes

Emporium Reporters

By James Isaac, Abuja   The Senator representing Ebonyi South Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, Senator Ani, has reaffirmed that democracy is now firmly rooted in Nigeria, having run uninterrupted for 26 years.   He made this assertion on Thursday, June 12, 2025, during an interaction with journalists at the National Assembly in Abuja as part of the activities marking this year’s Democracy Day celebration.   According to the lawmaker, democracy remains the most inclusive form of governance, adding that nations that adopt democratic systems have the welfare…

Benue Lawmakers to Gov. Alia: Stop the Blame Game, Face Real Governance

Emporium Reporters

By James Isaac, Abuja   Amid rising insecurity and loss of lives across Benue State, members of the Benue State Caucus in the National Assembly have called on Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia to end the blame game and focus on the real business of governance.   Addressing journalists on Thursday, June 12, 2025, the federal lawmakers comprising serving Senators and House of Representatives members from the state — expressed grave concern over what they described as the governor’s “political hibernation” and inability to provide clear-cut policy solutions to the escalating…

Defections Not a Crime, Politicians Free to Choose Platforms — Senator Eteng

Emporium Reporters

Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, representing Cross River Central Senatorial District and a former Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, has stated that politicians have the right to choose any political platform to actualize their ambitions, describing recent concerns over mass defections as unnecessary.   Speaking to journalists after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s address to the special joint session of the National Assembly in commemoration of Democracy Day, Senator Eteng addressed fears that Nigeria might be sliding into a one-party state following the increasing defections to the ruling…