Day: December 4, 2025

Friday Sermon: Death Of Islamic Scholars And The Prohibition Of Insulting The Dead! 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! Allah Almighty says: “Every soul shall taste death.” [Qur’an, 29:57] This Qur’anic verse contains a fundamental truth we often forget in the hustle of our professional lives. When a great scholar passes, we are forced to pause and reflect on the divine decree…

NCWS applauds Tinubu, Marwa on drug war gains, seeks stronger partnership with NDLEA

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The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for reappointing Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), describing the decision as a major boost to Nigeria’s anti-drug campaign.   NCWS National President, Princess Edna Azura, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to Marwa at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She said the renewed five-year mandate is a national vote of confidence in Marwa’s transformative leadership and a reinforcement…

PTAD hosts Journalists for Capacity-Building Workshop on Pension Management

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) Thursday Abuja held a one-day training workshop for pension correspondents and online editors, aimed at enhancing journalists’ understanding of the Directorate’s mandate, operations, and strategic plans.   In her opening remarks, Executive Secretary of PTAD, Tolulope Odunaiya, welcomed the media practitioners and underscored the importance of accurate reporting in fostering transparency and public trust in pension administration. She highlighted the Directorate’s ongoing efforts to ensure timely and efficient pension payments under the Defined Benefits Scheme and stressed the critical role of the media in…

One Police Officer killed, another injured as Mixer Truck crashes in Abuja …. FCT Command launches investigation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the death of a police officer and the injury of another following a fatal road accident that occurred on Wednesday in Abuja.   The incident, which happened at about 2:20 p.m. along the Sani Abacha Expressway by the National Ecumenical Centre, involved a mixer truck said to have lost control before crashing into the officers who were on official duty.   According to a statement signed by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, preliminary investigations revealed that the…

New Defence Media Operations Chief pledges transparency, stronger Military–Media collaboration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The new Director of Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Major General M.E. Onoja, has pledged to strengthen cooperation between the military and the media while deepening transparency in the reporting of ongoing security operations across the country.   Gen. Onoja made the commitment on Thursday in Abuja during his maiden press briefing following his assumption of office on November 14, 2025, succeeding Major General O.M. Bello.   Describing journalists as “heroes of democracy,” the DDMO commended the media for its unwavering support to the Armed Forces over the years through investigative…

Troops neutralise Terrorists, rescue 318 Victims in November – DHQ

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops neutralise Terrorists, rescue 318 Victims in November – DHQ   The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced major security gains recorded by the Armed Forces of Nigeria across all operational theatres in November 2025, confirming the neutralisation of numerous terrorists and criminal elements as well as the rescue of 318 kidnapped victims nationwide.   At maiden press briefing held at Defence Headquarters, Abuja Thursday,following his assumption of office on November 14, 2025, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, said the military sustained “relentless, intelligence-driven operations” on…

IGP celebrates 70 years of Women in policing, reaffirms commitment to inclusive, modern security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Thursday led senior officers, distinguished guests, and female personnel of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja to formally open the “Nigeria Police Women @ 70” celebrations, a landmark event honouring seven decades of women’s contributions to policing in Nigeria. In his remarks, the IGP paid glowing tribute to the pioneering set of female officers enlisted in 1955 and the generations that followed, described them as pillars of courage, integrity, and professionalism whose sacrifices have strengthened national security and enhanced public trust…

Tinubu swears in General Christopher Musa as new Defence Minister

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday swore in retired Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. General Musa’s appointment followed the resignation of former Defence Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on Monday, December 1, 2025. His nomination was immediately sent to the Senate and received swift screening and confirmation on Tuesday.   Born in Sokoto in 1967, General Musa was commissioned into the Nigerian Army in 1991 and rose through the ranks over a…

SDGs: Nigeria Moves to Fix Development Financing Gaps through INFF

Abubakar Yusuf

Nigeria’s push to strengthen the foundations of sustainable development financing received a major boost in Lagos as government leaders, development partners, private sector institutions, and civil society organisations converged for a three-day retreat dedicated to deepening the implementation of the Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF). Held from 24 to 26 November 2025, the retreat focused squarely on translating the INFF from a policy framework into a practical, results-driven instrument capable of mobilising resources for national priorities and accelerating progress on the SDGs. Described as one of the most important meetings…