Day: August 27, 2025

NEISA 2025 set to drive National Renewal through Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Entrepreneurship and Investment Summit and Awards (NEISA 2025) has been announced as the nation’s biggest gathering of visionary entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers, with a strong focus on rebuilding the economy through enterprise, ideas, and investment. Scheduled to hold in November 2025 in Abuja, the summit is themed “Entrepreneurship for National Renewal: Unlocking Inclusive Growth in an Era of Tough Choices.” According to the organisers, NEISA 2025 will not only provide a platform for awards and recognition of excellence but also feature innovation showcases and investor pitch labs aimed…

NSCDC leads rescue of 618 Passengers in Abuja-Kaduna train derailment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed a tactical team of officers to rescue passengers following the derailment of a Kaduna-bound train carrying 618 people along the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor. The incident occurred at KM 49 between Kubwa and Asham stations. Commandant General of NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, who personally visited the accident scene alongside other security stakeholders, reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure, as well as civilian safety during emergencies. In a statement signed by the Corps’ National…

Dabiri-Erewa, Soyinka, Cardoso hail Nigeria-Brazil Diaspora Cultural exchanges

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria and Brazil have strengthened their cultural and diaspora bonds with a landmark heritage dialogue held in the Legislative Chambers of Brasília, Brazil, as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s State Visit to the South American nation.   Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, commended Presidents Tinubu and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for their commitment to fostering closer ties between Africa and its diaspora communities. Speaking at the event, Dabiri-Erewa highlighted the significance of the “Return to Africa” project and the “Door of Return…

Nigeria sympathizes with Vietnam over Typhoon Kajiki tragedy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam following the destruction caused by Typhoon Kajiki in parts of the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Nigeria expressed deep sympathy to families who lost loved ones and to those whose homes and livelihoods were destroyed by the devastating storm. Typhoon Kajiki triggered a landslide in central Vietnam, leaving three people dead, thirteen injured,…

NUJ FCT celebrates Stella Din Jacob as NTA’s first female Executive Director, News

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has celebrated the appointment of Barrister Stella Din Jacob as the new Executive Director, News, of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), describing it as a historic breakthrough for women in journalism.   In a statement signed by the Council Secretary, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, the NUJ FCT hailed the appointment as a proud moment for the media industry, noting that Din Jacob is the first female to hold the prestigious position in NTA’s history.   The Council lauded her as an accomplished broadcaster…

PDP’s Zoning decision excites Nigerians ahead of 2027 – Sen. Abba Moro

Emporium Reporters

By James Isaac, Abuja     The Minority Leader of the Senate and Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Patrick Abba Moro, has declared that Nigerians are happy with the zoning arrangements ratified by the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing it as a bold step towards 2027 general elections. Senator Moro made this known while reacting to the outcome of the PDP NEC meeting held on Monday, 25th August 2025, where critical decisions were adopted to strengthen the unity and preparedness of the party.…

Tinubu, Lula strengthen Nigeria–Brazil relations with landmark agreements

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria and Brazil have taken major steps to expand their longstanding partnership, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a series of landmark agreements covering trade, aviation, agriculture, investment, and security during Tinubu’s State Visit to Brazil. The two leaders, in a joint statement issued after their meeting in Brasília, described the visit as a milestone in Nigeria–Brazil relations, which were formally established in 1961 and have deepened significantly in recent years. Key highlights of the visit included the signing of a Bilateral Air…

MURIC demands release or arraignment of Palestinian Community leader Ramzi Abu Ibrahim

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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on security agencies in Nigeria to either release the President of the Palestinian Community in Nigeria, Mr. Ramzi Abu Ibrahim, or arraign him in court without delay. In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, and signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, MURIC expressed concern over Ramzi’s alleged arrest at his Abuja residence on Friday, July 22, 2025, noting that he has not been seen or allowed contact with his family since then. “MURIC frowns at this Gestapo style of…

The So-called International Hausa Day And The Prohibition Of Tribalism In Islam! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful   All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and upon all his family and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! The so-called International Hausa Day is held on August 26th, celebrating the language spoken by over 30 million people in Nigeria and Niger. Hausa is also the lingua franca in parts of West Africa. While the observance isn’t official, it gained popularity…