Month: March 2026

Nigerian Navy Rescues Seven After Boat Collision in Bayelsa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has successfully rescued seven persons following a boat collision at the Ogboinbiri waterways in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The incident, which involved a Tantita patrol boat and a wooden market boat, triggered an immediate search and rescue operation after a distress call was received. Personnel from Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH were swiftly deployed to the scene, where their prompt response led to the safe rescue of the victims. According to a statement issued on March 22, 2026, by the Director of Naval…

£8.1bn UK Trade Confirms Nigeria’s Comeback as Global Investment Hub — CBM DG Shoga

Emporium Reporters

The Director-General of the City Boys Movement (CBM), Mr. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, has declared that Nigeria is firmly on the path to reclaiming its position as a leading destination for global investment, following a historic surge in trade volume with the United Kingdom. Shoga made this known upon his arrival at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after participating in the UK–Nigeria trade mission held alongside President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s State Visit to London. Speaking with journalists and digital content creators, he described the visit as a turning point for Nigeria’s…

IGP Disu refutes reports of Mass Disbandment, Orders Streamlining of Police Tactical Units

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has debunked widespread media reports claiming that the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, ordered the wholesale disbandment of all police tactical units across state commands. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, described the reports as a misrepresentation of the IGP’s directive, clarified that no such blanket dissolution was ordered. According to the statement, the IGP’s directive is aimed at restructuring and streamlining tactical units, not abolishing them. The move was coming amid growing public concerns over…

ADC Rivers, Imo States Dissociate from Federal High Court Suits Against David Mark’s Leadership

Emporium Reporters

By Our Correspondent     The Rivers and Imo State chapters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have distanced themselves from two separate suits purportedly filed on behalf of state chairmen and executive committees across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory against the party’s national leadership. The Lagos State chapter had earlier dissociated itself from the suit allegedly filed by its Abia and FCT counterparts, Don Norman and Clement Ehigiator, describing the action as frivolous and unrepresentative. In a statement issued in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Chairman,…

Nigeria 2027: Why Tinubu Still Holds the Strongest Path to Re-Election Unless the Opposition Builds Greater Electoral Strength By Mentoring Cmdt Alistair

Emporium Reporters

As Nigeria moves steadily toward the 2027 general election, political debate is becoming sharper, louder, and more strategic. Questions continue to dominate public discussion: whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is benefiting heavily from incumbency, whether opposition parties can overcome internal divisions, and whether democratic institutions will face another major credibility test.   Yet beyond emotional commentary, one political reality remains difficult to ignore: at this stage, Tinubu still appears to be the most structurally prepared political actor in the field.   This does not automatically mean victory is guaranteed, nor…

Troops Dominate Ngoshe, Ensure Peaceful Eid Celebrations in Borno Axis

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of the Operation HADIN KAI have maintained firm operational control over Ngoshe and Gwoza in Borno State, successfully countering terrorist propaganda and ensuring a peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebration across the axis. Military authorities said Boko Haram/ISWAP elements had circulated false claims alleging plans to overrun Ngoshe and conduct Sallah prayers at the central mosque, in what was described as an attempt to cause panic and project a false sense of strength. Security officials dismissed the claims as misinformation aimed at destabilising public confidence. Following credible intelligence and an attempted incursion…

Nigerian Navy Intercepts 44,000 Litres of Illegal Fuel, Arrests Eight Suspects in Rivers State

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has recorded another operational breakthrough under Operation DELTA SENTINEL with the interception of a large consignment of illegally refined petroleum products and the arrest of eight suspected oil thieves in Rivers State. According to a statement issued by the Director of Naval Information, Captain AA Folorunsho, personnel of the Nigerian Navy, operating through the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS PATHFINDER), carried out the operation in the Degema/Ogbogoro/Ogbologo general areas following credible intelligence on illegal oil activities. The Anti-Crude Oil Theft patrol team intercepted two wooden boats conveying about…

NITDA Intensifies Drive for Nigeria’s Creative Economy with Digital Innovation Push

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (National Information Technology Development Agency) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s creative and arts sector through digital innovation, enabling policy frameworks, and expanded infrastructure aimed at unlocking the industry’s full economic potential. Speaking at Moment 2026, Africa’s largest convergence of creators, the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa (CCIE), represented by the Director of the DG’s Office, Dr. Ayodeji Eniola, said the Agency is working to build a technology-driven ecosystem where creators can thrive locally and compete globally. He noted that Nigeria’s creative…

Nigeria Advocates Stronger Africa–Latin America Partnership at CELAC Forum

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for enhanced economic, cultural, and strategic cooperation between Africa and Latin America at the CELAC–Africa High-Level Forum in Bogotá. Speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Tuggar described the forum as a vital platform for strengthening ties among countries of the Global South amid shifting global dynamics. He commended Gustavo Petro for convening the meeting at a time of increasing geopolitical uncertainty. “We live in extraordinary times,” Tuggar said, noting that conflicts across the world have far-reaching implications for…

Islamic Family Drama ‘Al-Usri Yusra’ Premieres in Abuja, Spotlighting Faith, Resilience and Unity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A new Islamic-themed family drama, Al-Usri Yusra, has premiered in Abuja, delivered a strong message on faith, patience, and unity within the home. The film, produced by Dr. Ilias Aliyu, debuted at Silverbird Cinema Abuja, attracted families, community members, and film enthusiasts. The premiere marked a significant moment for faith-based storytelling within Nigeria’s entertainment landscape. Aliyu, a respected figure in Abuja’s creative industry, is not new to filmmaking. He is a well-known thespian, a former Governor of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners(ANTP), and has contributed significantly to theatre…