Day: February 22, 2026

Customs foils 154,000-litre fuel diversion in intelligence-led operation along Badagry corridor

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), through its Operation Whirlwind task force, has intercepted three fuel tankers conveying 154,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) along the Badagry corridor, thwarting an attempted diversion of petroleum products suspected to be bound for illegal cross-border movement. The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Deputy Comptroller Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this on Friday, February 20, 2026, during a handover ceremony and public auction held at the Customs Training College, Ikeja, Lagos. Aliyu said the successful interception followed sustained intelligence-led operations across the Owode Apa, Seme and…

Troops repel coordinated Terrorist attacks, neutralise ISWAP fighters in Borno Operations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have sustained offensive operations across multiple fronts in Borno State, successfully thwarting coordinated terrorist attacks and neutralised several fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). In a statement issued on Sunday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the military disclosed that troops demonstrated combat superiority by repelling simultaneous terrorist assaults in Limankara and Kukawa on the night of February 20, 2026, further tightening operational pressure on insurgent enclaves…

Nigeria reinforces regional maritime security commitment as Naval Chief participates in ECOWAS Naval Summit

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s strategic commitment to strengthening maritime security cooperation in West Africa following his participation in the Fifth Meeting of the ECOWAS Sub-Committee of Chiefs of the Naval Staff held in Accra, Ghana, from 16 to 20 February 2026. Vice Admiral Abbas joined fellow Chiefs of Naval Staff from ECOWAS member states at the high-level meeting, which also brought together the ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, directors of regional maritime security centres, representatives…

CNS pays condolence visit to family of late Rear Admiral Katagum, signs register

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Rear Admiral Musa Bello Katagum in Abuja, describing the deceased senior officer as a dedicated professional whose service significantly strengthened the operational capabilities of the Nigerian Navy. The visit, which took place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, formed part of efforts by the Nigerian Navy leadership to honour the memory and legacy of the late officer while expressing institutional solidarity with his family during their period of mourning.…

NAHCON warns public against fake Facebook account impersonating Chairman

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has alerted members of the public to the existence of a fraudulent Facebook account impersonating its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf. In a public disclaimer issued by the Commission and signed by its Deputy Director Public Affairs, Fatima Sanda Usara, NAHCON disclosed that the fake account falsely claims to belong to the newly appointed Chairman, warning that it has no connection whatsoever with Ambassador Yusuf or the Commission. Usara explained that the NAHCON Chairman is not present on Facebook…

Rev Idowu Proclaims a Divine Call to Partnership for End-Time Exploits

Emporium Reporters

By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon On Sunday February 22, 2026 at the Nyanya District Headquarters in Abuja, the sanctuary echoed with fervent worship and spiritual anticipation as the service unfolded. The theme, “Exploring Partnership for Exploits in the Decade of Soaring,” set a tone of reverence and renewal, with the choir leading the congregation in worship designed to align hearts with a prophetic mandate for the coming years. Rev. Babatunde Idowu, PhD, District Overseer of Wuse Headquarters, delivered a profound, Scripture-rooted message that outlined a strategic spiritual direction for the church.…

Acting Director of Naval Information leads strategic media engagements in Lagos

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Acting Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Abidemi Folorunsho, has led a series of strategic media engagements in Lagos aimed at strengthening collaboration between the Nigerian Navy and key media stakeholders as part of efforts to enhance transparency and effective communication on naval operations. The engagements, held from February 17 to 19, 2026, formed part of the Navy’s ongoing initiative to deepen relations with the media and promote accurate, timely dissemination of information on maritime security and national defence activities. During the three-day visit, Captain Folorunsho interacted with management…

Force Headquarters dominates Medal Table as Nigeria Police Force concludes BIPOGA Asaba 2026

Lukman Laleye Babalola

  The Nigeria Police Force has officially wrapped up the highly anticipated 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA) “Asaba 2026,” held at the iconic Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. The week-long event showcased exceptional athletic talent, fostered institutional unity, and reinforced discipline among officers from Commands and Formations across the country. In a closing remarks,Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun,hailed the Games as a landmark moment for the Force. “What started as a simple gathering has evolved into a profound display of unity, resilience, and collective purpose,” he…

Still on the 2026 Osun governorship election By Abiodun Akaraogun

Emporium Reporters

As the August 8, 2026, Osun governorship election draws near, the reality on the ground – not the rhetoric – will decide our fate as a state and people. To begin with, it is plain to see that our local infrastructure has been left to rot. The crisis in our schools is just as dire. These aren’t isolated incidents; they are symptoms of a decay visible from one end of the state to the other. The public may not yet realize how deep this administration’s failures run, but the facts…

Aiyedatiwa’s years of the locusts By Festus Adedayo

Emporium Reporters

Until last week’s bloody clash, governance in the Sunshine State of Ondo was the proverbial upholstery (timutimu) which shielded a generation of filth (egbin) from the glimpse of the world. The ward congress of the State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, which left two people dead and several others injured, brought out all the hidden muck. The bloodbath was attributed by many stakeholders to the State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s now well-known inordinate ambition to stay-put, in the lingo of Pidgin English speakers, for a third term. Daring ones among…