Month: January 2026

Erosion, Bad roads threaten Anambra South — Senator Nwachukwu raises alarm

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Nwachukwu Emmanuel, has raised the alarm over worsening erosion, collapsing infrastructure and deteriorating federal roads, warned that the zone faces a looming transportation and humanitarian crisis without urgent federal intervention. Speaking with journalists after plenary, the lawmaker said his first motion on the floor of the Senate was informed by the growing devastation caused by erosion and prolonged neglect of key transport corridors across the district. He described Anambra South as the epicentre of erosion menace in Nigeria, noting that several communities…

NHRC condemns Lagos evictions, faults Anambra over Sit-at-Home market closures

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the ongoing forced evictions and demolitions in Lagos State and expressed concern over the closure of markets in Anambra State linked to the enforcement of the sit-at-home directive. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Corporate Affairs and External Linkages, Fatimah Agwai Mohammed, on Tuesday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu described the actions as serious violations of citizens’ fundamental human rights. Dr. Ojukwu expressed concern over the demolition of waterfront and informal settlements in…

ORIMOLADE! Who Was Moses Orimolade? by Frank Tietie

Emporium Reporters

Today, in a moment of childlike curiosity, I found myself reading about a historical figure, Moses Orimolade, the founder of the Cherubim & Seraphim Church. What emerged was the portrait of a life rich in experience, wonder, and accounts of the miraculous, defining cosmic encounters between a mysteriously born Christian prophet and an entrenched community of idol worshippers in a place called Ikare, in what is now South West Nigeria. From those beginnings, the Cherubim and Seraphim Church movement took root. It spread across the country, carrying with it an…

6 Brigade Troops rescue kidnap victim in Taraba during Operation Peace Shield

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully rescued a kidnapped victim during ongoing security operations in Taraba State. The rescue took place on January 27, 2026, when troops deployed at Dogon Gawa were conducting sustained search and rescue operations within the Bridge Area of Responsibility. During the operation, the soldiers sighted and rescued a man who had been abandoned in the bush by his captors. He was later identified as Mr Ghali. Investigations revealed that Mr Ghali and…

FCT Police Commissioner meets Garki, Kuje Traditional rulers, urges peaceful 2026 elections

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, has called on residents to embrace peace and tolerance ahead of the 2026 Area Council elections, stressing that elections should not be treated as a do-or-die affair. CP Dantawaye made the call on Monday, January 27, 2026, during courtesy visits to the traditional head (Sa’peyi) of Garki District, HRH Alhaji Dr. Usman Nga Kupi, and the traditional head (Gomo) of Kuje, HRH Alhaji Dr. Haruna Tanko Jibrin. During the visits, the police chief held extensive engagements with…

Nigeria, Türkiye target $5b trade volume, strengthen bilateral ties

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye announced on Tuesday that his country aimed to achieve a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, more than double the current $2 billion. Discussions to realize this target have already begun, he said, during a joint press briefing with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the sidelines of Tinubu’s State Visit to Ankara. According to a release signed Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the Nigerian delegation highlighted the significance of the visit in strengthening economic, security, and social…

Frank Tietie: Military lacks power to try treason, says coup cases belong in civilian courts

Emporium Reporters

Human rights and development lawyer, Mr. Frank Tietie, has cautioned that the Nigerian military does not have the legal authority to try officers for treason or coup plotting under the Armed Forces Act, insisting that such cases must be handled by civilian courts. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Monday, Tietie warned against the careless use of the term “coup” in relation to ongoing investigations involving some serving officers. He stressed that while allegations of attempts to overthrow a democratically elected government are extremely serious, only civil courts…

Apapa Customs, NDLEA intercept 347.5kg of Canadian loud hidden in imported vehicle

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Port Command, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted 347.5 kilograms of “Canadian Loud,” a potent strain of cannabis, concealed in an imported Toyota Sienna vehicle. Disclosing the development, the Public Relations Officer, Apapa Port Command, CSC Isah Sulaiman, said the seizure followed a joint operation by officers of both agencies and was carried out barely 24 hours after the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, received a World Customs Organisation (WCO) Certificate of Merit. According to him,…

CSOIL Chairman visit Chief of Naval Staff, reaffirms support for Nigerian Navy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman of Chinese Shipbuilding Offshore International Limited (CSOIL), Mr Liu Song, on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abass (Admiralty Medal), as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in naval development. During the visit, Mr Liu expressed appreciation for the longstanding partnership between CSOIL and the Nigerian Navy, noting the significant achievements recorded in shipbuilding and vessel acquisition over the years. He reaffirmed his company’s commitment to deepening the existing collaboration and expressed optimism that…

FG inaugurates National Technical Committee to regulate Cosmetics, safeguard public health

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Cosmetics Safety Management Technical Working Group (NCSM-TWG) to address the rising health risks associated with unsafe cosmetic products in Nigeria. The inauguration, held in Abuja on Tuesday, marks a significant move from policy formulation to concrete implementation in regulating cosmetic safety nationwide. Speaking on behalf of the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Dogara Okara said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to protecting Nigerians from cosmetic-related health hazards that have long been underestimated. He warned that…