Month: January 2026

APC vows to resist impeachment plot against Rivers Governor Fubara

Emporium Reporters

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, warned that such action could plunge the state into political instability. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s spokesperson, Darlington Nwauju, the APC said it was disturbed by what it described as “unfortunate developments” from the legislature. While acknowledging that the House of Assembly is an independent arm of government with constitutional oversight responsibilities,…

FCT Police clamps down on Okada operations, impound 21 motorcycles on major roads

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intensified enforcement of the ban on commercial motorcycles (popularly known as okada) along highways and major roads, impounded 21 motorcycles and arrested their riders. According to the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Josephine Adeh, the operation was carried out on Thursday, January 8, 2026, by a joint team of police personnel under Operation Sweep and officials of the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO). The enforcement exercise covered key roads and corridors across the FCT, where commercial motorcyclists were found violating…

Use ‘Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day’ for January 15 – DHQ urges media

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that January 15 should officially be referred to as Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, and not Armed Forces Remembrance Day, urged the media to adopt the correct nomenclature in all future reports. The clarification was contained in a press release signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, who explained that January 15 is set aside annually by the Federal Government to honour serving personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria while also commemorating officers and men who paid the…

8 Division Nigerian Army honours outgoing GOC, Maj Gen Ajose, for proactive leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Headquarters of 8 Division Nigerian Army and Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), on Thursday hosted a colourful send-off ceremony in honour of the outgoing General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division, and Commander Sector 2 OPFY, Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose. The ceremony, held at the Eagle Officers’ Mess, Giginya Barracks, Sokoto, also celebrated other officers who were recently posted out of the Division. Speaking at the event, Major General Ajose expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity to serve as the 10th GOC of…

Rivers Assembly moves to impeach Governor Fubara, Deputy amid escalating political crisis

Emporium Reporters

The political crisis in Rivers State intensified on Thursday as the State House of Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh. The move followed a plenary session presided over by the Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule, during which the Majority Leader, Major Jack, formally read a notice of allegations and claims of gross misconduct against the governor on the floor of the Assembly. Lawmakers disclosed that no fewer than 26 members signed the impeachment notice, insisting that the process was carried out in…

NYSC urges tertiary institutions to strengthen data integrity in mobilisation process

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has charged Corps Producing Institutions across the country to strengthen their internal data validation systems to safeguard the credibility of the mobilisation process. The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop, themed “Enhancing Service Delivery Across the NYSC Mobilisation Value Chain.” He emphasised the need for institutional heads to exercise stronger oversight over mobilisation activities, while urging Desk Officers to undergo continuous training to keep pace with evolving standards and…

Apapa Customs records ₦2.93 trillion revenue in 2025, intercepts 53 Containers of illicit goods

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the generation of ₦2.93 trillion in revenue in 2025, marking a significant 24.32 per cent increase over the ₦2.36 trillion recorded in 2024. The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Mr Emmanuel Oshoba, disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday through the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Isah Sulaiman. He attributed the impressive performance to focused leadership, disciplined personnel, the strategic deployment of modern trade tools and improved compliance by importers, under the guidance of the Comptroller-General…

Niger Information Commissioner felicitates Speaker Abdulmalik Sarkin Daji on 44th Birthday

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Obed Nuhu Nana, has congratulated the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abdulmalik Sarkin Daji, on the occasion of his 44th birthday, celebrating on January 8, 2026. In a congratulatory message issued in Minna, the Commissioner described the Speaker as a visionary, disciplined and people-oriented leader whose stewardship of the Ninth Assembly has contributed significantly to legislative stability, accountability and effective collaboration among the arms of government in the state. Hon. Obed praised Rt. Hon. Sarkin Daji’s…

ARCN, Police strengthen partnership to enhance security in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) has reaffirmed its commitment to inter-agency collaboration as part of efforts to promote peace and security, following a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Police Force to the Council’s headquarters in Abuja. The Executive Secretary of ARCN, Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, received the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Wuye Division, CSP Mary Usman, during a brief meeting aimed at deepening cooperation between the Council and security agencies. Dr. Dabban commended the Nigerian Police Force for its sustained efforts in mitigating internal crises and fostering…