Day: December 8, 2025

Niger Govt welcomes 100 rescued Papiri school children, vows continued protection

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Government has officially received 100 school children rescued from St. Mary Catholic School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area, following a coordinated security operation. The children were handed over to Governor Umaru Bago at the Government House, Minna, by Wing Commander Abdullahi, representing the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The rescue, which spanned the past two weeks, involved the NSA’s office, the Department of State Security Services, the Armed Forces, and other security agencies.   Speaking during the handover, the NSA reiterated his commitment to safeguarding…

IGP Egbetokun opens 2025 PPROs Conference, sets new agenda for strategic police communication

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Monday, December 8, 2025, declared open the 2025 Annual Conference of Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) of the Nigeria Police Force, held at the Police Resource Centre, Abuja. In his keynote address, the IGP described the annual gathering as “a strategic national engagement and a critical platform for strengthening police-public communication, shaping national narratives constructively, and deepening public trust.” He noted that modern policing is now defined not only by operational efficiency but also by the transparency, accuracy, and responsiveness of…

Ribadu and Trump: A Lesson in Security Diplomacy, by Hassan Gimba

Emporium Reporters

Two weeks ago, in what may aptly be termed security diplomacy, Nuhu Ribadu—the super cop who proved his mettle as a corruption-fighting czar and now serves as National Security Adviser—brought all his experience, and more, to bear on the task of dousing the fire threatening to engulf us from the guns of a ‘trigger-happy’ Donald Trump.   The outcome of that effort, a delicate exercise akin to shuttle diplomacy, has offered Nigeria a new lease of life and renewed global respect. It has been a multi-pronged initiative that has simultaneously…

2027: Guber Hopeful Ololade Bakare donates Smart TVs Oyo APC Secretariat ….. Reaffirms commitment to party growth

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Oyo State Governorship aspirant, Dr. Ololade Usman Bakare, has donated two smart television sets to the Oyo State Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, reaffirmed his commitment to the party’s growth and internal capacity development ahead of the 2027 elections.   Dr. Bakare’s gesture, which party stakeholders described as practical support for organisational efficiency, aligns with his long-standing belief in strengthening political structures, boosting grassroots engagement, and improving the free flow of information within the party. As founder of the Igbega Oyo Initiative, Dr. Bakare has…

NBSA, Journalists, other stakeholders push for voluntary blood donation as Nigeria marks 2025 National Blood Donor Day

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) on Monday marked the 2025 National Blood Donor Day with a renewed call for stronger media advocacy to boost voluntary blood donation across Nigeria. This year’s commemoration held in Abuja with the theme “From Headlines to Lifelines: Media Advocacy for Voluntary Blood Donation” and the slogan “Your Story Could Save a Life.” The event brought together media executives, health agencies, donor associations, civil society groups, and other key stakeholders. In his keynote address, the Director-General of the National Blood Service Commission, Prof. Saleh Yuguda,…

House Clerk Danzaria honoured for Leadership in Legislative Administration, recalls humble rise in National Assembly

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Clerk of the House of Representatives, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, has received the Legislative Administration Leadership Award from the National Assembly New Media Forum, recognising his visionary contribution to strengthening the institutional framework of the legislature.   The award, presented on Thursday, December 4, 2025, celebrated Danzaria’s decades of service and his role in deepening administrative efficiency within the National Assembly.   Speaking at the ceremony, Danzaria described the recognition as a “meaningful milestone” in his public service journey, adding that he was overwhelmed with gratitude.   “I’m so happy…

Kogi Voters Forum criticises Dino Melaye, says attacks on Leke Abejide lack credibility

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A grassroots political group in Kogi State, the Ijumu Voters Forum (IVF), has berated former Senator Dino Melaye over his recent comments on the Chairman of the House Committee on Customs, Hon. Leke Abejide, described the ex-lawmaker as “a comedian and content creator who should be ignored by the public.”   In a statement signed on Monday by its coordinator, Hon. Eleta Kelvin Oluseyi, the Forum questioned Melaye’s political pedigree, academic claims, and record of representation, comparing them unfavourably with Abejide’s performance.   Melaye had earlier criticised Hon. Abejide over…

Tinubu honours NPA Boss Dantsoho with Excellence Award for modernizing Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the prestigious Award of Excellence in Maritime Infrastructure Modernization & Global Competitiveness on the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to transforming Nigeria’s maritime sector.   The honour was bestowed on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS), held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. NEAPS, a presidential initiative coordinated by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), celebrated public officials who demonstrate…