Day: November 26, 2025

Tinubu nominates Oke, Are, Dalhatu as Non-Career Ambassadors to U.S, U.K, France

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded to the Senate the names of three non-career ambassadors nominated to represent Nigeria in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France.   The nominees are Ambassador Ayodele Oke, Retired Colonel Lateef Kayode Are, and Ambassador Amin Mohammed Dalhatu. Their postings will be confirmed after Senate screening.   Ambassador Amin Mohammed Dalhatu previously served as Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Korea during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, following his initial appointment in 2016.   Ambassador Ayodele Oke, an alumnus of Emory University, Atlanta,…

Tinubu declares national security emergency, orders massive recruitment into Army, Police

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a national security emergency, directing an immediate large-scale recruitment drive across Nigeria’s security agencies to tackle rising threats across the country.   In a State House statement issued on Wednesday, the President authorised the Nigeria Police Force to recruit an additional 20,000 personnel, raising the total new intake to 50,000 officers. He also approved expanded recruitment for the Nigerian Army as part of efforts to strengthen frontline operations nationwide.   The President further granted approval for the police to utilise National Youth Service Corps…

PDP names Ekuma Emmanuel Chairman, Idika Secretary as new Ebonyi Caretaker Committee emerges

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved a fresh 13-member Caretaker Committee for Ebonyi State, appointing Barr. Ekuma E. Emmanuel as Chairman and veteran journalist Hon. Moses Idika as Secretary.   The appointments were disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the PDP National Organising Secretary, Hon. Umar Bature.   Other members of the committee included Chief Christopher E. Ngwuta, Hon. Nnanna E. Oji, Chief Godwin O. Nwode, Barr. Ugochukwu Obasi, Engr. Odanwu E. Ifeanyi, Barr. Lawson Chukwu, Chief Matthew Nkwegu, Igboke Chukwuma,…

GSAI seeks mandatory 5% media quota for Women as NUJ FCT pledges leadership on inclusive reporting

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Gender Strategy and Advancement International (GSAI) has called for the introduction of a mandatory 5% media quota to ensure increased visibility of women and girls across Nigerian newsrooms, particularly in crucial sectors such as politics, governance, economy, security, health, climate change, and development.   The call was made on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council Secretariat, where GSAI presented research-backed findings exposing persistent gender imbalance in media representation.   Leading the delegation, GSAI Executive Director and AIT broadcaster, Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack, said…

THE FUTURE OYO DESERVES: Secure. Innovative. People-driven, By Yusuf Olalekan Olabamiji

Emporium Reporters

In a time when citizens are calling for leaders who understand the future, protect the present, and respect the past, one name continues to shine brightly: Dr. Ololade Usman Bakare. He represents a new generation of leadership that combines deep roots in the community with global exposure and proven results. He is not a man of empty promises; he is a man whose life work already reflects the change many people hope to see. Born in the heart of Ibadan and trained on some of the world’s best platforms, Dr.…

Maiwada, Shidali, Fanyam, Others promoted as Nigeria Customs Board unveils new management team

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has carried out one of its most significant leadership reshuffle in recent years, approved a fresh wave of appointments and special promotions designed to strengthen the Service’s operational efficiency and succession structure. The decisions were reached at the Board’s 64th Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, and chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun.   In a move aimed at reinforcing top-level leadership, the Board confirmed the appointment of five Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs) and eight…

Nigerian NewsTime Newspaper highlights fight against illicit drugs, unveils Campaign Against Illicit Drugs Schools Project

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian NewsTime Newspaper has reinforced its commitment to combating illicit drugs during its official programme held yesterday at the National Orientation Agency (NOA) headquarters, Abuja bringing together key stakeholders from the media, public communication, and national development sectors. The event convened by Bola Alesinloye, Publisher of Nigerian NewsTime Newspaper, demonstrated the organization’s proactive engagement on issues affecting national security, youth welfare, and socio-economic stability.   In his remarks,the Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, represented by Mrs. Theresa Maduekewe, Director of Abuse, Rights and Narcotics, highlighted the Agency’s active…

NUJ FCT Chairman urges united action to end Gender-Based, Digital Violence against women

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called for decisive collective action to end gender-based violence, including the growing threat of digital abuse, as the world observe the 2025 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.   Ike, the first female chairman in the NUJ FCT Council’s 43-year history, drew on her personal experience of harassment during the 2024 NUJ FCT election to highlight the urgent need for societal and institutional intervention. She emphasized that online abuse should be…

NiDCOM applauds Gozy Ijogun as Task Systems wins Microsoft 2025 Partner of the Year Award

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has hailed Mrs. Gozy Ijogun, Founder and CEO of Task Systems Ltd, following her company’s recognition as a Microsoft 2025 Partner of the Year Award winner in the United States. In a statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun Director of Media, Public Relations & Protocols,Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, described the achievement as a “powerful testament to Nigerian brilliance, entrepreneurial spirit, and global competitiveness.” She emphasized that the award underscores Nigeria’s capacity to produce world-class technology leaders and serves as an inspiration to young…

NDLEA busts Lagos opioid cartel, seizes N6.7billion worth drugs, arrests Baron,five others

Emporium Reporters

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a major opioids cartel in Lagos, recovered illicit substances worth over N6.7 billion and arrested a notorious drug baron, Onyekachi Pius Nwanagu, along with five members of his syndicate. According to release by Femi Babafemi, Director of Media & Advocacy at NDLEA, the arrests followed credible intelligence that the group was storing over 7.2 million tramadol 225mg pills and 526,200 bottles (52.6 million mls) of codeine syrup in a residential warehouse at 23 Sunny Billa East Street, Bucknor, Isheri,…