Day: February 21, 2026

Troops foil Terrorist attack, rescue abducted children in North-East operations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East) under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully thwarted a terrorist attack, neutralised insurgents, and rescued abducted civilians during coordinated offensive and stabilisation operations conducted across the North-East theatre between February 20 and 21, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of the task force, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the troops recorded significant operational successes while sustaining aggressive clearance and patrol activities aimed at denying terrorist elements freedom of action in the region. In one of the major encounters, troops…

Nigerian Navy pays tribute to late Rear Admiral Katagum, consoles family

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has honoured the legacy of the late Rear Admiral Musa Bello Katagum, described him as a distinguished senior officer whose contributions significantly strengthened the Service’s operational effectiveness. In a statement issued following a series of condolence engagements, the Navy said the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, directed high-level visits to commiserate with the bereaved family and recognise the late officer’s enduring impact on naval operations. The outreach formed part of efforts to honour Rear Admiral Katagum’s service and provide institutional support to…

Navy Chief appoints Commodore Adoki as Maritime Guard Commander

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has approved the appointment of Commodore Reginald Odeodi Adoki as the new Commander of the Maritime Guard Command at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Commodore Adoki succeeded Commodore H.C. Oriekeze, who has been redeployed following the latest restructuring within the service. A Principal Warfare Officer with over 25 years of experience, Adoki bring extensive expertise spanning communication and intelligence, operations, training, and staff duties. Throughout his career, he has commanded several Nigerian Navy ships, including NNS ANDONI,…

Yoruba Nation: prospects and perils post-2031 – (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Emporium Reporters

Last week, the Ekiti State Chapter of the Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) – a body I once served as pioneer Administrative Secretary – gathered in Ado-Ekiti for a colloquium marking former Governor Kayode Fayemi’s 61st birthday. Beyond the celebration, the event was a platform to advance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision and drum up support for Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO)’s second-term bid.   With the June 20 Ekiti polls right around the corner, the political temperature in the South West has reached a boiling point. It’s now the talk…