Day: October 22, 2025

Frank Tietie to speak at NBA Lagos 2025 International Human Rights Day Conference

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Prominent human rights lawyer and Executive Director of the Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER), Mr. Frank Tietie, has been invited as a Guest Speaker at the 2025 International Human Rights Day Conference organized by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lagos Branch.   The conference, themed “Corruption and Human Rights: The Hidden Cost of Bad Governance,” will take place on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Agip Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos, starting at 9:00 a.m.   Expressing gratitude for the recognition, Mr. Tietie described the invitation as a…

Rejecting The Sunnah (Hadith) Of The Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) Is Considered A Rejection Of Islam! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Emporium Reporters

In the Name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions. Dear brothers and sisters! In this our time filled with confusion and misguidance, some Facebook and TikTok accounts have appeared claiming to call people to the Qur’an only — but in reality, wallahi they are attacking Islam from within. One such misguided individual, a man named Yahaya Masussuka…

FCT Police redeploys DPO over assault incident, …. CP Dantawaye orders Investigation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Miller G. Dantawaye, psc, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ushafa Division following a viral video showing the officer assaulting a young man.   The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, drew widespread public condemnation after footage of the DPO slapping a civilian circulated on X (formerly Twitter).   In a statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the Commissioner described the officer’s behaviour as “unprofessional,…

Nigeria sets course for sustainable digital future …. As NITDA DG outlines bold vision anchored on innovation, inclusivity, digital sovereignty

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a sustainable digital future anchored on innovation, inclusivity, and resilience a central pillar of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which seek to reform the economy through technology-driven growth and improved governance.   Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, made this known while delivering a keynote address at the NORDIC Nigeria Connect 2025 Conference in Lagos, themed “Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure Ambition and Path to Sustainability.”   Inuwa said Nigeria’s digital ambition extends…

Okai hails DSS for proactive Intelligence on Kogi, Ondo threats …. Urges military, security agencies to act swiftly on credible intelligence

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Political Activist and Public Affairs commentator, Comrade Usman Okai Austin, has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for its professionalism and vigilance in providing timely intelligence that continues to strengthen Nigeria’s internal security framework.   In a statement personally signed on Wednesday, Okai praised the DSS for its proactive intelligence gathering and collaboration with sister security agencies, describing the Service as “a key player in safeguarding lives and property across the country.”   He cited the Service’s recent alert to the Nigerian Army over an alleged plan by members…

FG begins Port modernisation procurement beyond Lagos

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has commenced the procurement process for the modernisation of seaports outside Lagos, in a move aimed at ensuring balanced development across Nigeria’s maritime gateways.   Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, disclosed this on Wednesday at the 2025 Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria Conference held in Lagos, with the theme: “Enhancing Logistics and Transport for a Sustainable Blue Economy in Nigeria.”   Represented by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Oyetola said the port modernisation programme…

Oshoba tasks newly promoted Customs Officers on Innovation, Integrity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Customs Area Controller of Apapa Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, has charged newly promoted Deputy and Assistant Comptrollers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to embrace innovation, integrity, and continuous learning as they assume higher responsibilities in the Service.   Speaking at the opening session of a special training programme for the newly elevated officers held on Wednesday at the Apapa Area Command headquarters, Oshoba described their promotions as both “a reward for hard work and a call to greater service.”   He noted that the new ranks come with…

Dabban reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment to food sustainability, strengthening Agricultural Research System

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to ensuring food sustainability through a revitalized agricultural research and innovation system. Dr. Dabban gave the assurance during a working visit to the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM), Idofian, and the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Ilorin, Kwara State. Commending the management and staff of both institutes for their dedication in the face of sectoral challenges, Dr. Dabban said the institutions play a critical role…

NDLEA launches Online Portal for Drug Test, Visa Clearance Certificates

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a new digital platform designed to simplify and modernize the process of obtaining Drug Integrity Tests and Visa Clearance Certificates, as part of efforts to enhance transparency, improve efficiency, and combat the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria.   The portal, officially unveiled on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in Abuja, marks the introduction of the Drug Integrity Test and Visa E-Administration System (DITViCAS) — a move that NDLEA says will revolutionize its service delivery.   Speaking at…

Akinlosotu hails Dabiri-Erewa on ABUAD Honorary Doctorate, reaffirms Ondo state partnership with NiDCOM

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Ondo State Commissioner for Regional Integration and Diaspora Relations, Otunba Wale Akinlosotu, has congratulated the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on her conferment of a Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) Honoris Causa by the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD). In a statement issued on Tuesday in Akure, Tayelolu Oladuti, Head of Media Unit, Ministry of Regional Integration and Diaspora Relations, described the award as a well-deserved recognition of Dr. Dabiri-Erewa’s exceptional contributions to national development, Diaspora engagement, and public service on behalf of…