Day: February 20, 2026

FCT Police imposes movement restriction ahead of Area Council Elections

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has announced a restriction of movement across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of the Area Council Elections scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026, as part of measures to ensure a secure and orderly electoral process. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, noting that the restriction will be enforced from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. across the territory on election day. According to Adeh, the Commissioner of Police, Miller G. Dantawaye, approved the directive to…

Friday Sermon: Protect Your Wealth From Calamity Through Zakah! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Emporium Reporters

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. He has legislated for His servants the upright religion and made it a means for the well-being of both worldly life and faith. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, with no partner, and I bear witness that Muḥammad is His servant and His Messenger. May Allah send abundant peace and blessings upon him. To proceed:   Dear brothers…

FG flags off Emergency Food Distribution in Katsina to tackle food insecurity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of Presidential Emergency Food and Nutrition Items in Katsina State as part of ongoing humanitarian efforts to address food insecurity and support vulnerable populations across the country. The initiative, led by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, was officially flagged off on Thursday at the People’s Square, New Government House, Katsina. Representing the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, the Honourable Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI),…