The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to providing humanitarian assistance to victims of the recent killings in Woro and Nuku communities of Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State. Speaking during the visit, Mrs. Zubaida Umar said: “Our hearts go out to the families and communities affected by this tragic incident. NEMA remains fully committed to providing timely humanitarian assistance and support to help alleviate the suffering of the displaced and distressed residents. We are working closely with our state…
Day: February 7, 2026
Akpabio reiterates support for electoral reforms, urges respect for institutions
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has reaffirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to electoral reforms and called on Nigerians to uphold and respect democratic institutions as a foundation for national development. Akpabio made the call in Abuja at the public presentation of The Burden of Legislators in Nigeria, a book authored by former Senator Effiong Bob. Describing the event as more than a literary gathering, the Senate President said it was a civic moment that invited national reflection and renewed faith in Nigeria’s democratic journey. He praised the author for documenting…
CAC marks 35th Anniversary with Staff Welfare Initiatives, Fitness Exercise
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a new housing loan scheme for its staff and the establishment of a healthcare facility for retirees as part of activities marking its 35th anniversary. The Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, disclosed this in Abuja following a workout session organised to commemorate the milestone. Magaji said the initiatives were designed to appreciate the dedication and contributions of both serving and retired staff to the growth and development of the Commission over the past 35 years. He commended…
Foreign Affairs Ministry engages Youth Coalition on Security, Diaspora issues
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received in audience a delegation of the Coalition of Nigerian Youths on Security and Safety Affairs (CONYSSA) to discuss youth engagement, security initiatives, and diaspora-related collaboration. The meeting, which took place on Friday, February 6, 2026, was held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The delegation was led by Mr. Abraham Kwaghfan, a senior national official of CONYSSA, and was received on behalf of the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Mr. Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. Mr. Kwaghfan presented an overview of…
Dabiri-Erewa mourns Nigerian student killed in Leicester, calls for justice
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Khaleed Oladipo, a 20-year-old Nigerian student who was fatally stabbed in Leicester, United Kingdom. Oladipo, a second-year Cybersecurity student at De Montfort University, was reportedly attacked while on his way home to watch a football match. His family described him as an extremely loved son and family member whose life was cut short far too soon. According to a statement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media, Public Relations and…
Nwabuko begins new term as NANMF Chairman, unveils welfare, unity, professionalism agenda
Comrade Clement C. Nwabuko has been re-elected Chairman of the National Assembly New Media Forum (NANMF) for another two-year term, pledged to prioritise members’ welfare, professionalism and institutional development. He was returned unopposed at the Forum’s election held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, reflecting members’ confidence in his leadership and vision for the organisation. The election process was overseen by the Credentials Committee chaired by Emmanuel Ovuakporie, while the Secretary of the Committee, Comrade Lukman Laleye Babalola, announced the winners. The inauguration of the newly elected Executive Committee was performed by…
Weak Lawmakers at Mercy of Governors – David Mark
By Nelson Ogbu Former Senate President and National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has warned that Nigerian legislators who lack strong grassroots support often become political hostages in the hands of state governors. Mark made this assertion while chairing the public presentation of the book The Burden of Legislators in Nigeria at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, where he offered a frank assessment of the imbalance of power between the executive and legislative arms of government. According to him, although the legislature remained…
MURIC seeks clarification over presence of US troops in Nigeria
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the Federal Government to clarify the presence of United States troops in Nigeria, expressed concern over national sovereignty and the safety of Muslim leaders. In a statement issued on Friday, 6 February 2026, and signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the group said it was disturbed by what it described as secrecy surrounding the deployment of American forces into the country. MURIC noted that the United States and Nigerian authorities had recently confirmed the presence of US troops, with government…
Operation WHIRL STROKE intensifies crackdown, neutralises bandit, arrests suspects in Benue, Nasarawa
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have intensified intelligence-driven operations across parts of Benue and Nasarawa States, leading to the neutralisation of an armed bandit and the arrest of several criminal suspects. On 3 February 2026, troops of Sector 1, OPWS, acting on credible intelligence on the activities of armed herders in Ayamba Village, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, carried out a joint operation with personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and the Benue State Civil Protection Guard. During a brief encounter, one armed…
Nigeria’s economy: What is to be done? By abiodun KOMOLAFE
Using the phrase ‘What is to be done?’ in the headline to this analysis is deliberate. Vladimir Ilyich Lenin used the title in a brilliant 1902 treatise to outline the strategic methodology needed for a successful transformation of the state. It is a question that remains hauntingly relevant whenever a nation faces structural decay. ‘What is to be done?’ is important because out of it came solutions which, through their focus on organizational discipline and ideological clarity, continue to illuminate the path for any leadership seeking to dismantle a dysfunctional…
