Day: March 6, 2026

Osun 2026: APC and the Myth of Federal Might By Olumide Ayoola

Emporium Reporters

The air in Osogbo is thick with more than just the dust of the harmattan as we crawl toward the defining moment of 2026. In the beer parlours of Ajegunle in Osogbo, the market stalls of Iwo, and the high-walled inner sanctums of our political elite, a single phrase is being whispered like a sacred incantation: “Federal Might”. To some, it is a promise of inevitable victory; to others, a looming shadow of institutional intimidation. But as we stand on the precipice of the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election,…

Tinubu Renews Tenure of Three Permanent Secretaries

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renewal of tenure for three Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service, in line with existing public service regulations. The Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Eno Olotu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. The affected officials are Kachallom Shangti Daju, Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare; Beatrice Jedy-Agba, Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of…

FG Tasks New RRBN Registrar to Digitalise Radiography Practice, Eliminate Quackery

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has charged the newly appointed Registrar of the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN), Idris Garba, to prioritise the digitalisation of the profession and intensify efforts to eliminate quackery in radiographic practice across the country. The directive was given by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, while presenting the letter of appointment to the new registrar in Abuja. Salako emphasised that digitalising the profession was critical to improving healthcare delivery, noting that the initiative would provide…

International Women’s Day: Transcorp Hilton Abuja Celebrates Women Driving Leadership, Empowerment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As the world commemorates International Women’s Day, Transcorp Hilton Abuja has highlighted the growing impact of women in leadership within the hospitality industry, reaffirmed its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. In a statement issued on Friday by the hotel’s Communication and Marketing Manager, Public Relations and Marketing Department, Ijeoma Cassandra Osuji, the management said the celebration aligns with the 2026 theme, “Give to Gain,” which emphasises the importance of supporting, empowering and investing in women to build stronger institutions, businesses and societies. According to the statement, the hotel has…

PSC Promotes Seven AIGs to DIGs, Urges Professionalism in Police Leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs), charging them to uphold professionalism and strengthen leadership within the Nigeria Police Force. The promotions were announced following a rigorous selection process conducted at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, which included written examinations and oral interviews. According to the PSC, the exercise was based on merit, seniority, service record, and performance. The newly promoted DIGs are: Zachariah Fera Achinyan, fdc – formerly AIG, Zone 4, Makurdi Zango…

Tinubu Approves Posting of 65 Ambassadors to Foreign Missions, UN

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of 65 ambassadors comprising 31 career diplomats and 34 non-career nominees to Nigeria’s diplomatic missions across the world and the United Nations. The ambassadors-designate had earlier been confirmed by the Nigerian Senate in December 2025. According to a State House statement issued on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the postings cover strategic missions in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas and multilateral institutions. Among the prominent non-career appointees, former Cross River senator Grace Bent has been…

Police Launch ‘Real Odogwu No Dey Hide Face’ Campaign to Tackle Cybercrime

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has launched a nationwide online awareness campaign aimed at combating cybercrime and promoting responsible digital behaviour among Nigerians. The initiative, driven by the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), is a month-long programme focused on improving online safety and cyber-hygiene across the country. The campaign, tagged “Real Odogwu No Dey Hide Face,” was officially flagged off in Abuja by the Director of the NPF-NCCC, Ifeanyi Uche Henry, who warned that cyber threats are increasingly becoming sophisticated and borderless. Henry explained that the campaign was introduced…

Nigerian Navy Refits 21 Bayelsa Govt Vessels to Boost Riverine Transport, Emergency Services

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has successfully repaired and refurbished 21 vessels belonging to the Bayelsa State Government, reinforcing the growing technical capacity of its industrial arm, Naval Shipyard Limited, in ship repair and maritime asset maintenance. The intervention highlights the Navy’s expanding role in supporting maritime infrastructure critical to national and subnational development, while also demonstrating Nigeria’s increasing ability to maintain and refit vessels locally without relying heavily on foreign dockyard services. According to a statement issued by the Acting Director of Information of the Nigerian Navy, Captain AA Folorunsho, the…

Troops Repel Coordinated Terrorist Attacks in Borno, Neutralise Insurgent Leaders

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) under Operation Hadin Kai have successfully repelled coordinated attacks launched by terrorists on several military locations in Borno State, neutralising multiple insurgent leaders and fighters during intense overnight battles. The attacks targeted troops’ locations in Konduga, Marte, Jakana and Mainok between about 10:30 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., according to a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of the operation, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba. He said the terrorists attempted to overrun the military positions in a coordinated assault but were met with…

Nigerian Military Neutralises Scores of Terrorists, Arrests Dozens, Rescues Kidnap Victims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have intensified military operations across the country, neutralising scores of terrorists, arresting several criminal suspects, rescuing kidnapped victims and dismantling illegal refining sites as part of ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity. This was disclosed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, during a press briefing on military operations conducted between February 28 and March 6, 2026. Onoja said troops operating under various Joint Task Forces across the country carried out coordinated kinetic and non-kinetic operations targeting terrorists, kidnappers, oil thieves…