Month: March 2026

MURIC condemns killing of Iran’s Leader, urges Nigerian Muslims to remain peaceful

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly condemned the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing the development as an unlawful act and a threat to global peace and international order. In a press release issued on Sunday and signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Islamic human rights organization criticized what it alleged was a joint military operation carried out by the United States and Israel targeting Iran. MURIC described the incident as “extremely outrageous, preposterous and unlawful,” arguing that the attack undermines ongoing…

Nigeria Customs Showcases Reform Communication Model at WCO Capacity Building Session

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has presented its impact-driven reform communication strategy at the 17th Session of the Capacity Building Committee of the World Customs Organization (WCO), held at the organisation’s headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, from February 25 to 27, 2026. Speaking during the session, the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, delivered a presentation titled “Communicating the Results of Capacity-Building Initiatives More Effectively: Nigeria Customs Service Experience and Lessons Learned.” Addressing delegates from WCO member administrations, Maiwada explained that the NCS, under…

NDLEA Arrests Drug Kingpin After 13 Years on the Run, Busts Meth Lab, Seizes Massive Drug Hauls Nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a notorious drug kingpin, Reginald Peter Chidiebere, after 13 years in hiding, in a sweeping nationwide crackdown that also led to the dismantling of a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory and multiple drug seizures across several states. Chidiebere, who had been on the run since 2013 after jumping bail, was taken into custody following investigations linking him to major cocaine and heroin shipments intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. According to the agency, the suspect was initially…

SANCTITY OF HAJJ AND UMRAH: A CALL FOR STRICT SCREENING BY NAHCON By Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade

Emporium Reporters

The recent public disclosure by Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe, Shepherd in Charge of Genesis Global, concerning his visit to Makkah and Madinah for Umrah has generated serious concern within the Muslim community.   This issue is not about interfaith hostility or religious intolerance. It is about preserving the sanctity of Islamic rites clearly defined by the Qur’an and the Sunnah.   Hajj and Umrah are not cultural visits or spiritual tourism. They are exclusive acts of worship legislated for Muslims. Allah says in the Qur’an:   “O you who believe!…

2027: Igbega Oyo Initiative, City Boy Movement join forces, set One million vote target for Tinubu

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Igbega Oyo Initiative, led by its founder, Dr. Ololade Usman Bakare, has entered into a strategic partnership with the City Boy Movement (CBM) to strengthen grassroots mobilization and civic engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections. The collaboration, unveiled during a meeting in Abuja, is aimed at rallying support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with both groups setting an ambitious target of delivering one million votes from Oyo State and beyond. Dr. Bakare explained that the partnership goes beyond campaign activities, emphasizing the creation of a…