Day: November 7, 2025

NYSC extends 2025 Batch ‘C’ online registration by 48 hours, assures resolution of network glitches

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced a 48-hour extension for the ongoing online registration of 2025 Batch ‘C’ Prospective Corps Members (PCMs), following complaints of technical hitches and network delays experienced by some applicants.   In a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Mrs. Caroline Embu, the NYSC management acknowledged the challenges encountered by PCMs, noted that the longer-than-usual registration time was caused by temporary network issues.   “While Management regrets the inconvenience this might have caused our valued Prospective Corps Members, we wish…

Shun inducements, uphold integrity, NYSC DG tells Corps members ahead of Anambra poll

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has warned corps members participating as ad hoc staff in Saturday’s Anambra State governorship election to steer clear of inducements and maintain the highest standards of integrity.   Addressing the corps members in Awka, the state capital, General Nafiu described their participation in the election as a national call to duty, urged them to remain neutral and avoid identifying with any political party or interest group.   He emphasised that the NYSC is non-partisan, but deeply…

ANAMBRA 2025: NSCDC vows to secure voters, safeguard critical national assets during polls

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As Anambra State prepare for the 2025 governorship election, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reassured voters of maximum security and reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) before, during, and after the polls. The Commandant General of the Corps, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, gave the assurance through the Deputy Commandant General in charge of Operations, DCG Philip Ayuba, stated the that officers deployed for election duties have been thoroughly briefed to conduct themselves with professionalism, neutrality, and respect for human rights. “Our…

Apapa Customs unveils electronic cargo tracking system to curb smuggling, enhance trade efficiency

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched the Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS), a landmark digital innovation designed to strengthen national security, enhance revenue collection, and facilitate efficient trade across Nigeria’s seaports.   The pilot phase of the initiative was successfully carried out on November 5, 2025, using a container bound for the Kano/Jigawa Area Command. This marks the first real-time deployment of the ECTS for cargo monitoring in Nigeria.   Speaking at the launch held at the Apapa Port, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller…

Police arrest, charge Regina Daniels’ associate over alleged assault, cyber-bullying

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested and charged Mr. Samuel Ojeogwu, reportedly an associate of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, over alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy, trespass, assault, criminal intimidation, theft, and cyber-bullying. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the Command received a petition on October 28, 2025, against Mr. Ojeogwu and three others, prompting a thorough investigation. Despite several invitations for questioning, the suspect allegedly ignored police summons. He was eventually arrested in Lagos based on a court-issued warrant…

Religious leaders, Israeli envoy call for unity, dialogue at Abuja Interfaith Conference …. Urge grassroots peacebuilding, mutual respect among Nigerians

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has urged Nigerians to promote peaceful coexistence and strengthen interfaith dialogue, stressed that unity and progress can only thrive in an atmosphere of empathy, understanding, and mutual respect. Freeman made the call at an Interfaith Conference on Coexistence and Dialogue among Abrahamic Faiths held in Abuja and hosted by ChabadAid, which brought together religious leaders, diplomats, and scholars from different faith traditions. Describing the conversation on coexistence as both “important and timely,” Freeman said the world’s current divisions make dialogue indispensable. “Coexistence is…

Friday Sermon: Zohran Kwame Mamdani; I Am Muslim, And I Refuse To Apologise For It! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Emporium Reporters

In The Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Prophet Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions. Dear brothers and sisters! Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the son of a well-known university lecturer, Professor Mahmood Mamdani, is an American politician who is the mayor-elect of New York City. A member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America, he has served as a member…

NITDA urges media to drive digital prosperity, reaffirms 95% digital literacy target by 2030

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on media practitioners to become key drivers of Nigeria’s digital transformation, charged them to harness the power of storytelling and innovation to shape national development. This call was made by the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, represented by Hajiya Hadiza Umar, Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations, at the S24 Unconference held in Abuja with the theme “When Media Becomes a Force for Development.” Inuwa reaffirmed NITDA’s commitment to building an inclusive and innovative digital economy, targeting 70% digital…

FG launches Renewed Hope Housing project in Uyo ….. FHA commends Gov Umo Eno’s support

Emporium Reporters

The Federal Government, through the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), has officially launched the construction of its Renewed Hope Housing Estate in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s national housing agenda.   The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, was performed by the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, at the site of the FHA Renewed Hope Estate along Airport Road, Uyo.   Speaking at the event, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the FHA, Hon. Oyetunde Ojo, expressed…

ARCN champions technological innovation to strengthen Nigeria’s food sovereignty

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting technological advancement and innovation as key enablers of agricultural transformation and food sovereignty in the country.   This reaffirmation came during the 47th National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS), held in Kaduna, where the Council joined other key stakeholders in deliberating on strategies to achieve sustainable food security under the theme, “Food Sovereignty and Food Security in an Era of Renewed Hope.”   Speaking during the Technical Session, the Executive Secretary of ARCN, Dr. Abubakar…