Month: February 2026

NOWA President commissions classrooms, upgrades music laboratory in Navy Town Ojo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the Naval Officers’ Wives Association (NOWA), Aisha Idi Abbas, has commissioned a block of four classrooms and a renovated music laboratory at Navy Town, Ojo, aimed at improving educational standards for children of naval personnel. The commissioning ceremony, held on Friday, February 13, 2026, formed part of welfare and education-focused interventions designed to enhance learning conditions within naval communities. The initiative is expected to provide a more conducive academic environment, particularly for students affected by frequent relocations associated with military postings. Mrs. Abbas said the project reflects…

Tinubu reaffirms commitment to professional policing as BIPOGA 2026 opens in Asaba

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a more professional, disciplined and performance-driven Nigeria Police Force as the 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA 2026) officially opened in Asaba, Delta State. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented at the ceremony by the Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa(Rtd) conveyed his goodwill to officers and athletes participating in the Games, describing the event as a vital platform for strengthening operational readiness, unity and professionalism within the Force. The President, who was unable to attend due to pressing state engagements, reiterated…

236 Cocaine Pellets excreted as NDLEA busts Airport drug rings, foils prison-coordinated trafficking network

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recorded major breakthroughs in ongoing nationwide anti-drug operations, arrested a China-based Nigerian businessman and two Angolan nationals who excreted a combined 236 wraps of cocaine after being intercepted at airports in Abuja and Kano. The arrests were disclosed on Sunday by NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, who detailed a series of coordinated operations that also uncovered drug consignments concealed in food items, children’s toys, and a synthetic cannabis production facility in Lagos. According to Babafemi, the China-based…

D’Rovans and the vanity of life By Festus Adedayo

Emporium Reporters

At the height of its glory, D’Rovans Hotel in Ibadan, Oyo State, stood like the Chappal Waddi. Standing 2419 meters or 7996 feet above sea level, this mountain, infamously nicknamed the Mountain of Death, near the Cameroon border, in Taraba State, is said to be the highest in West Africa. D’Rovans shares that colossal legend. In top-tier hospitality and as a hub of entertainment and luxury, its fame rose tremendously in the 80s and 90s. The zenith of its glory however came on January 26 and 27, 1999. As the…

IGP rallies officers on fitness, unity as BIPOGA 2026 opens in Asaba

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has called on officers and personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to embrace physical fitness, unity, and professionalism as essential pillars of effective policing, as he officially declared open the 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA) tagged “Asaba 2026.” Speaking during the opening ceremony held in Asaba, the Delta State capital, the IGP described the Police Games as a vital institutional platform designed to promote operational readiness, teamwork, and resilience among officers across the federation. The event drew senior government officials, security chiefs, former Inspectors-General of…

Osun lawmakers dump PDP for APC as Fadahunsi, four NASS members defect

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Distinguished Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi and four other members of the National Assembly on Saturday formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, alongside thousands of their supporters. The defectors included Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central), Omirin Olusanya (Ijesa South Federal Constituency), Wole Oke (Ijesa North Federal Constituency), and Taofeek Ajilesoro (Ife Central Federal Constituency). They were formally received into the APC by party leaders, officials, and supporters at a grand reception held in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. Nigeria’s Minister…

El-Rufai – Ribadu: Caught in the Intricate Web of Time By Abdullahi O Haruna Haruspice

Emporium Reporters

Friendship, when flipped, can produce the most toxic reality of time. Who would have imagined that El-Rufai and Ribadu would find themselves in this choking doldrum? Once inseparable friends—jolly buddies—with inspiring plans for the future, now stand on opposite ends of a widening gulf. Two men who once shared laughter and long visions are today perceived as rivals, each seemingly plotting for a tomorrow that may not accommodate the other. The fallout is not necessarily born of personal misunderstanding, but of ambition—the relentless pursuit of tomorrow. Each desires for himself…

BIPOGA 2026 opens in Asaba as Police reaffirm commitment to fitness, operational readiness

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has officially commenced the 15th edition of the Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA 2026) in Asaba, Delta State, reaffirmed its commitment to physical fitness, unity, professionalism, and operational readiness as key pillars of effective policing. The opening ceremony, held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, attracted senior government officials, security chiefs, and sports stakeholders from across the country, marking the beginning of what organisers described as a celebration of discipline, teamwork, and institutional pride. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa, attended…

Defence Minister highlights national unity at Army Headquarters WASA

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Honourable Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has emphasized national unity as a critical force multiplier in addressing Nigeria’s contemporary security challenges, commending the Nigerian Army for demonstrating cohesion, professionalism and patriotism in service to the nation. The minister made the remarks on Saturday during the Army Headquarters Departments and Commands West African Social Activities (WASA) 2025, held at the Army Headquarters Garrison Parade Ground, Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja. Represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties, Major General Henry Wesley (Rtd), the minister described the Nigerian Army as a…

Ojukwu elected to GANHRI Bureau, boosts Nigeria’s global human rights profile

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, has been elected into the Bureau of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), marking a significant milestone for Nigeria’s participation in global human rights governance. The development is widely regarded as a recognition of the NHRC’s increasing influence and contributions to the promotion and protection of human rights at both regional and international levels. Speaking on the achievement, Ojukwu described the election as a testament to Nigeria’s growing role in advancing human rights globally. He…