Day: October 5, 2025

16 military officers to face court martial over indiscipline, breach of service rules

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Sixteen officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria are set to face military justice following their arrest over acts of indiscipline and violations of service regulations, according to a statement released by signed Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information,Defence Headquarters on Saturday.   The officers were apprehended during a routine military exercise, with investigations revealing that many of them had expressed grievances over perceived career stagnation primarily attributed to repeated failures in promotion examinations and related issues.   Director of Defence Information, disclosed in the statement that some…

NDLEA smashes UK-bound cocaine cartels, arrests Kingpin, five others

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a sweeping three-week operation across Lagos and other parts of the country, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled two major drug cartels behind multiple cocaine consignments bound for the United Kingdom. The operation led to the arrest of the syndicate’s kingpin, Alhaji Hammed Taofeek Ode, along with five others, and the interception of 20.5 kilograms of cocaine ingeniously concealed in stainless steel cups, body cream jars, and hair gel containers. The breakthrough came on September 16, 2025, when NDLEA officers at the Murtala Muhammed…

Deputy Senate President to distribute N200 million to 10,000 less privileged in Kano

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant welfare initiative aimed at alleviating poverty, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, will disburse N20,000 each to 10,000 less privileged individuals across the 44 local government areas of Kano State.   The initiative, facilitated through the Barau I. Jibrin Foundation (BIJF), will officially kick off on Thursday, October 9, 2025, with the commencement of the selection process and distribution of forms, according to a statement signed by the Senator’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir.   A total of N200 million…

Nigeria congratulates Malawi on peaceful inauguration of President Mutharika

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has congratulated the Government and people of the Republic of Malawi on the successful and peaceful inauguration of His Excellency, Peter Mutharika, as the seventh President of Malawi. In a statement released in Abuja by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Nigeria commended the Malawian people for their steadfast commitment to democratic values, described the October 4th inauguration in Blantyre as a significant milestone in the country’s democratic journey. Nigeria’s government praised the peaceful conduct of the electoral process and the…

Manifesting Pending Honour and Dignity: A Divine Encounter at Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon     This report documents the Communion Sunday service held at the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, under the leadership of the Senior Pastor and District Overseer, Rev. Dr. Babatunde Idowu. Themed “Manifesting Pending Honour and Dignity,” the service explored divine timing, the faithfulness of God, and the reward of righteous living, drawing primarily from Esther 6:1–11 and Galatians 6:9–10.   Through scriptural exposition, worship, and the Holy Communion, the congregation was reminded that no act of faithfulness escapes divine notice. Join me as…

House of Reps engages political parties, others in Constitution review dialogue

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As part of its ongoing efforts to deliver an inclusive constitutional amendment process, the House of Representatives will on Monday, October 6, 2025, host a high-level consultative engagement with the leadership of all registered political parties in Nigeria.   The event, convened by the House Committee on Constitution Review (HCCR), will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Signature Hall, Wells Carlton Hotel & Apartments, Asokoro, Abuja.   According to a statement signed by the Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr., the engagement is designed to…

NUJ applauds DSS for release of Journalists, urges institutional commitment to Press

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the timely release of two broadcast journalists, Ruth Marcus and Keshia Jang, of Jay 101.9 FM, Jos, who were detained while covering the funeral of the late mother of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe. The journalists were reportedly arrested following the circulation of a video clip on social media depicting a confrontation between a cleric and security operatives during the funeral ceremony. Their arrest drew widespread condemnation from media…

Nigeria Customs Service wins Prestigious Global PR Award at 2025 IPRA Gala in Ghana

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has once again distinguished itself on the global stage by winning the coveted Golden World Award (GWA) for Impactful Public Relations in Customs Management at the 2025 International Public Relations Association (IPRA) Gala. The event took place on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, Ghana. The award was presented by outgoing IPRA President, Nataša Pavlović Bujas, during a gala ceremony attended by eminent figures in communication and government. Distinguished guests who graced the occasion included Ghana’s Vice President, H.E. Jane…

I, too, must get American in-laws, the efficacy of prayers and other matters, by Hassan Gimba (2)

Emporium Reporters

Whoever tells you prayers don’t work does not know nothing! Kai, this speaking like a Yankee wannabe has pushed me off my regular lane. By the way, who has even observed that – because of this fixation with wanting to get an American-branded new wife and parents-in-law, which will lead to American kids, has made me write this using American spellings rather than the British ones I’ve been a stickler for?   But I should be done with America and face prayers, prayers that can do almost everything, including giving…

Iyaloja-General at Oba of Benin’s palace By Festus Adedayo

Emporium Reporters

The earliest example of personal rule gone awry in the world was given in the biblical account of Eli, the prophet. Personal rule has become prevalent in Africa and other Third World countries. In the account, Eli was High Priest and Judge of Israel in the city of Shiloh. Kind-hearted to the troubled and oppressed, the prophet’s renown for kindness became weightier in the narrative of his comforting words to Hannah, one of the hitherto barren wives of Elkanah. When Hannah eventually gave birth to a son named Samuel, Eli…