Month: February 2026

FCT Police deploys thousands of security personnel ahead of Area Council Elections

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has announced the deployment of thousands of security personnel across Abuja ahead of the February 21, 2026 Area Council Elections, as part of efforts to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, noting that the large-scale deployment forms part of a comprehensive operational strategy involving collaboration with sister security agencies, including the Nigeria Army, Nigeria Air Force, Nigeria Navy, Department of State Services (DSS), and…

38 YEARS OF SERVICE, COURAGE AND COMMAND: FRSC’S UNMATCHED MARCH AS AFRICA’S TRAILBLAZING ROAD SAFETY GIANT By Olusegun Ogungbemide

Emporium Reporters

In 1976, Nigeria recorded an alarming 40,881 road traffic crashes, a grim statistic that underscored a national emergency and exposed the absence of a coordinated institutional response to road safety management. The scale of devastation stirred public concern at home and in the Diaspora. Leading voices, including Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, championed the urgent need for a structured and sustainable intervention to stem the tide of avoidable deaths on Nigerian highways.   That advocacy found executive expression in 1988 when the then Military President, Ibrahim Babangida, established the Federal Road…

Ramadan 1447AH: Oyo Guber Aspirant, Ololade Bakare felicitates muslims, urges spiritual renewal

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Oyo State gubernatorial aspirant, Dr. Ololade Usman Bakare, has extended warm greetings to Muslim faithful across Oyo State as the holy month of Ramadan 1447AH begins, called on adherents to embrace spiritual renewal and strengthened devotion. In a Ramadan message made available to journalists, Dr. Bakare described the fasting period as a sacred season marked by prayer, self-discipline, and reflection, noting that it offers Muslims an opportunity to purify their hearts and deepen their relationship with Allaah (SWT) through obedience and devotion. The cybersecurity expert stated that Ramadan served as…

FG urges hospitals to conduct regular equipment audits to improve healthcare delivery

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has called on healthcare institutions across Nigeria to institutionalize regular audits and maintenance of medical equipment as part of efforts to improve healthcare quality and patient outcomes nationwide. This directive was issued during the opening ceremony of a five-day Capacity Building Workshop for Biomedical Engineers held Tuesday at the National Hospital Abuja. The training was organised by Healthy Living Communications Limited and the College of Biomedical Engineering and Technology (CBET) in partnership with the Hospital Services Department of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Representing…

Ramadan, Lent offer opportunity for national unity — NOA DG urges Nigerians

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has called on Nigerians to embrace national unity and peaceful coexistence as Muslims and Christians begin the holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent simultaneously. Issa-Onilu described the convergence of the two significant religious observances as a rare and meaningful moment for citizens to reflect on shared moral values and strengthen national cohesion. He noted that the period provided an opportunity for Nigerians across religious and ethnic divides to work collectively toward peace, understanding, and national progress. The NOA Director-General urged…

Health Minister commends First Lady’s support for food security, community health initiatives

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has applauded the First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, for her commitment to advancing the Federal Government’s food security agenda, describing it as a critical component of the nation’s public health strategy. In a statement issued by Ado Bako, Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the Minister gave the commendation during his welcome remarks at the National Traditional and Religious Leaders’ Summit on Health 2026, themed “Role of Traditional…

AIG Zone 7 extends Ramadan greetings, advises residents on vigilance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 7 Headquarters, AIG Victor Olaiya, has extended warm Ramadan greetings to all officers and men of Zone 7 Police Headquarters, their families, and the residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Niger State. In his message, signed by ASP Mohammed Halima, Police Public Relations Officer of the zone,AIG Olaiya prayed that the holy month bring peace to homes, renewed strength in service, divine blessings upon the land, and stronger unity within communities. He urged citizens to embrace the values of harmony, tolerance, and…

NCC hosts ATCON members ,strengthen industry collaboration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday hosted members of the Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) at its headquarters in Abuja, in a move aimed at reinforcing collaboration between the telecommunications regulator and key industry stakeholders. The delegation was received by the Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, alongside senior management officials of the Commission. Among those present at the meeting were NCC’s Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Abraham Oshadami, and Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Rimini Makama. The ATCON delegation was led by its…

Sultan declares Wednesday as first day of Ramadan 1447AH in Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Sultanate Council has officially announced the commencement of the Ramadan fast following the confirmed sighting of the new moon across Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sambo Wali Junaidu, the Council disclosed that reports from various moonsighting committees across the country confirmed the sighting of the Ramadan crescent on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Following the confirmation, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, who also serve as President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, accepted the…

Jeffrey Epstein Files And The Exposed “Civilised” Children Of The Devil! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Emporium Reporters

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. Dear brothers and sisters! For decades, the Muslims has lived under a relentless barrage of moral lecturing. We were told our values were “medieval,” our modesty was “oppression,” and our devotion to our beloved leader, the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) was “backward.” But the release of…