Day: February 27, 2026

Nigerian Navy Graduates Pioneer Marines to Boost Special Operations, Maritime Security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has graduated the pioneer set of its newly established Marine force, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s evolving security architecture and efforts to strengthen maritime and amphibious operations. Speaking at the graduation ceremony held on Friday, February 27, 2026, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, described the event as a defining moment in the history of the Nigerian Navy, noting that the creation of the Nigerian Navy Marines forms part of a broader strategy to enhance special operations capability across maritime, riverine,…

Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Opens Applications for Sixth Cohort of AIG Public Leaders Programme

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has announced the opening of applications for the sixth cohort of its flagship AIG Public Leaders Programme (AIG PLP), a transformative executive education initiative aimed at strengthening public sector leadership across Africa. The six-month programme, delivered in partnership with the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford, is designed to equip high-potential public servants with the tools, networks, and strategic insight required to drive meaningful reforms within African public institutions. Applications are open to qualified public servants from all English-speaking African countries and will close…

Nigerian Military neutralises Scores of Terrorists, rescues Hundreds of Hostages in February Operations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has recorded significant operational successes nationwide in February 2026, neutralised scores of terrorists and criminal elements, rescued hundreds of kidnapped victims, and dismantled multiple criminal networks across various theatres of operation. This was disclosed during the monthly operational briefing by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, who spoke on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, highlighting the military’s continued commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and improving national security. According to Onoja, troops intensified coordinated land, air,…

NDLEA Seaport Operations Director visits Western Naval Command to strengthen Anti-Drug collaboration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director of Seaport Operations at the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), ACCGN Achie-Abia Ibinabo, has paid an official visit to the Headquarters of the Western Naval Command in Apapa, Lagos, to reinforce inter-agency collaboration against maritime drug trafficking and transnational crimes.     The visit, which took place on February 25, 2026, focused on strengthening operational synergy between the NDLEA and the Nigerian Navy in combating illicit drug activities along Nigeria’s maritime domain. During discussions with the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abdullahi Abubakar Mustapha,…

INEC shifts 2027 Presidential Election to January 16, releases revised Poll Timetable

Emporium Reporters

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a major adjustment to the timetable for the 2027 general elections, moving the presidential and National Assembly polls to January 16, 2027, in compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. The revised schedule was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Malam Mohammed Kudu Haruna, who explained that the changes became necessary following the introduction of a new legal framework governing electoral activities. According to the…

BREAKING: Adamawa Governor Fintiri defects from PDP to APC

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), ending weeks of speculation surrounding his political future. The governor announced his defection during a statewide broadcast on Friday, revealing that members of his cabinet and key stakeholders of the PDP in the state had moved with him to the APC. Fintiri said the decision followed extensive consultations with political allies and supporters, describing the move as one taken in the interest of Adamawa State and its people.…

FORGIVENESS IS DIVINE: SENATOR AKPABIO AS A GRACE CARRIER* By Ken Harries Esq

Emporium Reporters

There’s a trend in Nigeria where accusations are louder than the coin box, and everyone scrambles to the high ground of moral outrage. Yet, here comes Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the 10th Senate, going against the trend like a devoted monk who has decided that the usual script of lawsuits, vendettas, and endless bitterness won’t augur well.   In our clime, these spectacles are enough to fill a library. This stands out like the script for one of the best sellers. A wild and unsubstantiated allegation of murder…

FRSC Corps Marshal orders nationwide Reforms, deploys Management Team for Field Reorientation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has initiated a comprehensive internal reform programme aimed at strengthening discipline, professionalism, and service delivery across all commands of the Corps nationwide. According to a statement issued by the Corps Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, the reform directive mandated the immediate deployment of the Corps Management Team to field commands across the country for a structured retreat and reorientation exercise designed to recalibrate operational standards and enhance productivity within the organisation. Ogungbemide explained that the…