Day: February 17, 2026

AIG Zone 7 extends Ramadan greetings, advises residents on vigilance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 7 Headquarters, AIG Victor Olaiya, has extended warm Ramadan greetings to all officers and men of Zone 7 Police Headquarters, their families, and the residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Niger State. In his message, signed by ASP Mohammed Halima, Police Public Relations Officer of the zone,AIG Olaiya prayed that the holy month bring peace to homes, renewed strength in service, divine blessings upon the land, and stronger unity within communities. He urged citizens to embrace the values of harmony, tolerance, and…

NCC hosts ATCON members ,strengthen industry collaboration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday hosted members of the Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) at its headquarters in Abuja, in a move aimed at reinforcing collaboration between the telecommunications regulator and key industry stakeholders. The delegation was received by the Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, alongside senior management officials of the Commission. Among those present at the meeting were NCC’s Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Abraham Oshadami, and Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Rimini Makama. The ATCON delegation was led by its…

Sultan declares Wednesday as first day of Ramadan 1447AH in Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Sultanate Council has officially announced the commencement of the Ramadan fast following the confirmed sighting of the new moon across Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sambo Wali Junaidu, the Council disclosed that reports from various moonsighting committees across the country confirmed the sighting of the Ramadan crescent on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Following the confirmation, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, who also serve as President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, accepted the…

Jeffrey Epstein Files And The Exposed “Civilised” Children Of The Devil! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Emporium Reporters

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise and thanks belong to Allah, and may the peace and blessings be upon the noblest of Prophets and Messengers, our Prophet Muhammad, his family and all of his companions. Dear brothers and sisters! For decades, the Muslims has lived under a relentless barrage of moral lecturing. We were told our values were “medieval,” our modesty was “oppression,” and our devotion to our beloved leader, the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) was “backward.” But the release of…

Ramadan: Niger Govt urges prayers for peace, unity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Government has extended warm greetings to Muslims across Nigeria and beyond as the holy month of Ramadan begins, called on the faithful to use the period to pray for peace, unity, and national stability. In a Ramadan message issued on behalf of the government and people of the state, the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Obed Nuhu Nana, described Ramadan as a sacred period devoted to spiritual reflection, sacrifice, compassion, and renewed commitment to faith. He noted that the fasting period offered Muslims an opportunity…

NITDA advocates responsible AI governance at Lagos Tech Fest

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) engaged key technology stakeholders at the 6th edition of Lagos Tech Fest through a high-level Tech Leadership Roundtable focused on policy and governance frameworks required to responsibly scale Nigeria’s digital economy. Represented by the National Coordinator of the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), Victoria Fabunmi, NITDA participated in the panel session titled “AI Unleashed: Data, Trust & the Future of Technology in Africa.” During the discussion, the Agency outlined its approach to artificial intelligence regulation as an enabler of innovation, emphasizing collaborative…

Nigeria sets strategic foreign policy agenda for 2026, emphasises diplomacy , regional Stability

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria has outlined its foreign policy priorities for 2026, with a focus on strategic autonomy, regional stability, and responsible global partnership, during the New Year Reception for Ambassadors and Heads of Mission to Nigeria. Delivering the keynote address, His Excellency, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON, Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed members of the diplomatic corps and highlighted Nigeria’s commitment to principled and constructive diplomacy. He also extended gratitude to departing ambassadors for their service and welcomed new ambassadors-designate from Qatar, Lebanon, Namibia, Sudan, and Saudi Arabia. Amb. Tuggar explained a…

FG, Netherlands deepen cooperation on border security, migration management

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation on border security, migration governance, and strategic bilateral partnerships, emphasizing collaboration as key to safer and more structured migration systems. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known while receiving the Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Asylum and Migration of the Netherlands, Mr. Victor Cramer, alongside the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Nigeria and members of their delegation during a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja. Speaking during the meeting, the…

Fear and Democracy: The Battle Over Electronic Transmission of Results in Nigeria By Amb. Anderson Osiebe.

Emporium Reporters

As Nigeria gears up for the crucial 2027 general elections, a fierce political controversy has erupted over electronic transmission of election results, a reform widely seen by civil society, opposition parties, and activists as essential to ensuring transparent, credible elections.   At the heart of the debate lies a provocative question: “What is President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) afraid of, despite controlling the presidency, the National Assembly, and 30+ state governorships?”   The controversy flared in early 2026 when the National Assembly considered amendments to…

Customs CG commissions ASR-donated 60-Bed hospital in Bauchi, pledges improved community healthcare

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, on Tuesday commissioned the Abdul Samad Rabiu/Nigeria Customs Service Hospital in Bauchi, a 60-bed healthcare facility donated through the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa). The hospital, constructed by ASR Africa founded by Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group is expected to expand access to quality healthcare for Customs personnel, their families, and host communities across Zone ‘D’ and neighbouring states. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Adeniyi described the project as a strategic welfare investment that underscores the…