Day: February 24, 2026

MURIC warns against foreign pressure on Nigeria’s religious practices

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Gombe State Chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has cautioned against increasing foreign commentaries and subtle pressures regarding the operation of Shari’ah and other faith-based legal structures within Nigeria. In a statement signed by Dr. Usman Bakura, Chairman of MURIC Gombe, the organisation emphasized that Nigeria is a sovereign nation governed by the 1999 Constitution, which guaranteed freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, and provides for the establishment of Shari’ah Courts of Appeal where required. “MURIC wishes to clarify that Shari’ah, as practiced in Nigeria, applies primarily to…

FCTA offers 200 Free Health Insurance slots to NUJ FCT members

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Mandate Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, has announced 150 free health insurance enrollments for members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, as part of efforts to expand access to affordable healthcare. The Permanent Secretary of the Secretariat, Dr. Babagana Adam, also pledged to sponsor an additional 50 journalists as his personal contribution in honour of his late brother, Mohammed Alkali, a former Head of the Press and Public Relations Unit at the Federal Ministry…

Profile of the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Ridwan Disu

Emporium Reporters

Name: Olatunji Ridwan Disu Place of Birth: Lagos, Nigeria Local Government Area: Lagos Island State of Origin: Lagos State Year of Enlistment: 18 May 1992 Entry Rank: Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP)   Professional Career and Experience The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Ridwan Disu, is a seasoned law enforcement professional with over three decades of policing experience spanning intelligence, operations, administration, and strategic security management. He most recently served as: Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos (February 2026 – Present) Previously, he…

Senate applauds FRSC Reforms, emphasizes Budget Accountability, Enhanced Emergency Response

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs has applauded ongoing reforms within the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), citing improved professionalism, operational discipline, and enhanced conduct of officers nationwide, while emphasizing the need for budget accountability and stronger emergency response systems to consolidate the agency’s progress. The position of the Committee was conveyed through its Chairman, Senator Allwell Heacho Onyesoh, during an oversight engagement with the Corps Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, at the National Assembly in Abuja. Speaking on behalf of the…

NITDA, NPHCDA forge strategic partnership to digitise Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare System

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, received the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Muyi Aina, at the Agency’s headquarters for a high-level strategic engagement aimed at advancing the digitisation of Nigeria’s primary healthcare system. The meeting focused on strengthening institutional collaboration, exploring how emerging technologies can be leveraged to enhance service delivery, improve health outcomes, and support real-time, data-driven decision-making across the primary healthcare value chain. In line with NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap…

SEDC seeks N140bn 2026 Budget to kick-start $200bn South-East Economic Transformation Plan

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The South-East Development Commission (SEDC) has sought Senate approval for a N140 billion 2026 budget to commence implementation of an ambitious regional development blueprint aimed at transforming the South-East into a $200 billion economy within the next decade. Managing Director of the Commission, Mark Okoye, disclosed this during the Commission’s budget defence before the Senate Committee on South-East Development Commission, chaired by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. Okoye described the engagement with lawmakers as constructive and insightful, noted that the Commission deliberately devoted its first year to building institutional structures and…

Interior Ministry, Pi-CNG move to accelerate CNG adoption across security agencies

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Interior and the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) have initiated plans for a strategic collaboration aimed at fast-tracking the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) across agencies under the Ministry. The proposal was announced following a meeting between the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Executive Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas, Ismaeel Ahmed, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. During the meeting, the Minister highlighted the alignment between the Pi-CNG initiative and the Ministry’s operational responsibilities, which…

Nigeria, Germany deepen strategic ties on Multilateral Cooperation, Energy Development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following a high-level diplomatic meeting between the Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Umar Ahmed, and the German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annett Günther, in Abuja. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation in multilateral diplomacy, economic development, cultural heritage preservation, and institutional coordination, reflecting the growing strategic partnership between both countries. Welcoming the German delegation, Ambassador Ahmed reiterated Nigeria’s dedication to sustained diplomatic engagement with Germany, emphasized the country’s openness to constructive dialogue and collaboration on areas…

Deeds To Earn The Mercy And Blessings Of Allah During The Month Of Ramadan! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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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. To proceed:   Dear brothers and sisters! With the mercy and Rahmah of Allah, the month of Ramadan is upon us once again. This great month is considered the “peak season” for a Muslim believer.   The abundant mercy, forgiveness, barakah and blessings from Allah during this…

Nigeria, UK strengthen Migration, Security and Investment Cooperation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting national sovereignty in migration management while deepening security collaboration and expanding economic opportunities with the United Kingdom. This assurance was given by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a courtesy visit by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, and his delegation to the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Speaking during the meeting, the minister described migration management as a shared responsibility and a key pillar of Nigeria’s strategic security partnership with the UK. He revealed that both…