Day: January 16, 2026

Al-Usri-Yusra : The movie every muslim family must watch ….. Sets to premiere in Abuja

Emporium Reporters

A new Islamic film, Al’usra, is set to premiere in Abuja, promised to inspire Muslims on how to face life’s challenges while strengthening family bonds. Produced by Waud Family, the movie is scheduled for screening at the Silverbird Cinema, Federal Capital Territory, on March 22, 2026. The film explored the importance of anchoring one’s faith in Allah amidst modern-day pressures, highlighting the role of women in nurturing religious consciousness and moral values within the family. Through relatable storylines, Al’usra delivers a message that resonates with children, young adults, and parents…

NITDA moves into full implementation mode for 2026, briefs Communications Ministry

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered full implementation mode for its 2026 initiatives, as it briefed the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Engr. Nadungu Gagare, on its strategic priorities and achievements. The briefing session, held at the beginning of the year, was led by the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, and provided a comprehensive overview of the agency’s evolution since its establishment in 2001. It also reaffirmed NITDA’s alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda through…

Tinubu mourns Plateau cleric who saved over 200 Christians

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the Chief Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing him as a courageous servant of God and a symbol of humanity. Imam Abubakar, who died at the age of 92, gained national and international recognition in 2018 after he sheltered and protected more than 200 Christians during violent communal clashes in Plateau State, an act that saved many lives. In a condolence message issued on Friday by his…

No Worker Protection, No Growth — Faleye warns as NSITF, NECA push safe workplaces

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Olúwaṣeun Faleye, has warned that sustainable economic growth is impossible without deliberate protection, responsibility to, and respect for Nigerian workers. Faleye gave the warning in Abuja at a press conference to flag off the 2025 Safe Workplace Intervention Project (SWIP), a collaborative initiative between the NSITF and the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), reconvened in January 2026 due to operational exigencies. According to him, SWIP was conceived as a direct response to a lingering national challenge in which many…

Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna takes over as GOC 8 Division, Commander Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna has formally assumed duty as the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Nigerian Army, and Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA. The change of command took place during a handover ceremony held at the Headquarters of 8 Division, Giginya Cantonment, Sokoto. Major General Koughna succeeded Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose, whose tenure recorded notable gains in counter-banditry and other security operations across the North West. In his inaugural address, Major General Koughna expressed profound appreciation to the Chief of…

Troops foil coordinated terrorist attacks in Adamawa, Borno, neutralise cores in follow-up operations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have foiled coordinated terrorist attacks in parts of Adamawa and Borno states, repelling the assailants and neutralised scores of fleeing terrorists during follow-up operations supported by air assets. The incidents occurred in the early hours of Friday, 16 January 2026. In Adamawa State, terrorists attempted to overrun a patrol base at Sabon Gari in Madagali Local Government Area under Sector 4 of OPHK. Alert troops swiftly engaged the attackers, with reinforcements arriving from Gulak and the Battalion Quick Reaction Force. The assault was repelled…

Interior, Defence ministries deepen collaboration to tackle evolving security threats

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to a stronger and more coordinated national security framework as the Ministries of Interior and Defence move to deepen inter-ministerial collaboration. This assurance was given on Friday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.), to the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Both ministers pledged to strengthen cooperation to address Nigeria’s evolving internal and external security challenges. Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Tunji-Ojo described Nigeria’s national security architecture as resting on a “tripod of…

Northern Group faults Yari’s appointment as Geregu Power Board Chairman, raises wealth and conflict concerns

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A northern-based socio-political group, Mai Kare Talakawa (MKT), has expressed strong opposition to the appointment of former Zamfara State Governor and serving Senator, Abdulaziz Yari, as Chairman of the Board of Geregu Power Plc, saying the development does not inspire confidence among ordinary people in the region. The group made its position known in a statement issued on Friday and signed by its spokesperson, Mallam Yusuf Mohammed, amid widespread reactions to Yari’s appointment following the resignation of billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola. According to MKT, it would rather defend the interests…

FG inaugurates committees to drive implementation of National Intellectual Property Policy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) Implementation Committees, marking a major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s intellectual property (IP) ecosystem and translating policy commitments into concrete economic outcomes. The inauguration, which took place in Abuja, signaled a transition from policy formulation to coordinated execution following the approval of the NIPPS by the Federal Executive Council. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, said the inauguration represents a decisive move from years of consultations and planning to focused…

Nigeria Police mourns death of retired DIG Gasali Dewale Lawal

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the death of Retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Chief Gasali Dewale Lawal, described his passing as the end of an era marked by exemplary leadership, professionalism, and unwavering service to national peace and security. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police described the late DIG Lawal as a distinguished statesman and consummate police officer whose 33-year career left an indelible mark on policing in Nigeria. Born with a strong passion for learning and public…