Month: November 2025

Nigerian Muslims United Against Terrorism, Extremism, Kidnappings, Banditry, Insurgency, And All Acts Of Criminality! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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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 Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! One of the most pervasive and damaging Islamophobic tropes is the assumption that Islam is inherently linked to terrorism. This belief is not only incorrect, but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes that fuel discrimination and hate crimes. A closer examination of Islamic teachings,…

MURIC queries FG’s silence, renews call for removal of INEC Chairman Amupitan

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has again called on the Federal Government to remove the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, over allegations linking him to a controversial legal brief submitted to the United States on alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria.   In a statement issued on Monday, 24 November 2025, the Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, asked why no action has been taken against Amupitan since the revelation of his involvement three weeks ago.   The statement noted that MURIC first demanded…

FCT Police warns residents against firecrackers ahead of yuletide celebrations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As the festive season draw closer, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has issued a strong warning to residents against the sale, purchase, and use of firecrackers, knockouts, explosives, and other unauthorized pyrotechnics.   The Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, issued the caution in a statement released on Monday, stressed that the Command has observed an alarming increase in the circulation of fireworks across Abuja.   According to the statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the indiscriminate use of firecrackers posed serious safety…

Oloworaran ; One Year On, Hitting the Ground Running, By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

For Bridget Omabolanle Oloworaran ,The Director General, National Pension Commission, PenCom, proven the cynics wrong had become obvious, based on the previous assessment and insinuations that the previous leadership was far better in the area of management and administration on her assumption of duty and assessment. Coming from the private sector , were discipline, performance and goal getting was the bane of existence and operations, one year down the line, Ms Omolola Bridget Oloworaran had become not only a goal getter in all areas of pension administration, but superfluously performed…

ACOE to hold 2025 Investiture Lecture & Awards November 25 in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE) has announced that its 2025 Investiture Public Lecture & Awards will take place on November 25, 2025, at Azikiwe Hall, Nicon Luxury Hotel, Central Business District, Abuja. The event, themed “Strengthening Corporate Online Media for National Development,” will spotlight the role of digital journalism in driving national growth, enhancing professional standards, and promoting accountability in public institutions. In a statement signed by ACOE Chairman, Shola Akingboye, the association said the event also mark its third anniversary, noted that the annual investiture has become…

The terrorists are winning By Lasisi Olagunju

Emporium Reporters

“There were many famous warriors in the village during the pillaging by the Fulani and yet the village was swept off almost completely by the invading warriors. This was not because they (the enemies) were stronger but due to their trickery, the people of Eruku became susceptible (vulnerable). When the invaders came, they would besiege only one quarter at a time and they would send a message to the other quarters not to worry as they were not their intended target. Unfortunately, other quarters would stand by while one quarter…

Tinubu pulls Police off VIP Escorts, redirects Officers to core duties

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate withdrawal of police officers attached to Very Important Persons (VIPs) nationwide, directing that they return to core policing responsibilities. Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the directive in a statement on Sunday following a high-level security meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Under the new arrangement, VIPs who still require security protection will now have to request armed personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) rather than the Nigeria Police Force. The Presidency noted that many communities across…

Tinubu hails security forces as dozens of kidnap victims regain freedom

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s security forces for the successful rescue of dozens of abducted citizens in Kwara and Niger states, describing the operation as evidence of intensified nationwide security efforts. In a statement on Monday, the President announced that all 38 worshippers kidnapped in Eruku, Kwara State, have been freed, while 51 students earlier declared missing from a Catholic school in Niger State have also been recovered. Tinubu noted that he cancelled his scheduled trip to the G20 Summit in South Africa to personally oversee national security…

Foursquare Wuse Ignites Abuja with Message of “Resounding Victories” and Renewed Evangelistic Mandate

Emporium Reporters

By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon   The Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, delivered a powerfully uplifting and mission-focused Sunday service today, drawing worshippers into an atmosphere of heartfelt worship, deep reflection, and renewed dedication to God’s global mandate. The service aligned with the church’s Theme of the Year, “Resounding Victories,” and the Theme of the Month, “Securing and Preserving the Harvest.” Rev. Gabriel Lohven Barau, a respected Nigerian missions leader and founding Chairman of the African Missions Association, served as the guest minister.   He preached a compelling sermon…

America and the Parable of a Now-Disgraced Country (3), by Hassan Gimba

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We have seen how America behaves when it sets its sights on invading a country. All the indices regarding Nigeria point in that direction. Its President has set the ball rolling, and we can already see how the chips are falling into place. Nigeria and South Africa are on his radar, but first things first—Nigeria is the easier prey. South Africa has proved to be a more formidable global player, so they are handling it with caution.   But just as our ancestors had ways of warding off the evil…