Day: March 20, 2026

Nigeria Was Celebrated in Britain—Now Leadership Must Rise at Home By a Nigerian Diasporan and Media Practitioner – Mentoring Cmdt Alistair

Emporium Reporters

The recent state visit of to the was far more than diplomatic ceremony. It was a moment of deep symbolism, international visibility, and national reflection—a reminder that Nigeria still counts significantly in the eyes of the world.   For many Nigerians in the diaspora, especially those of us who have spent decades building platforms that project Nigeria, Africa, and the Black race globally, the visit carried unusual emotional weight.   As someone privileged by providence to have planted a seed in the media space over two decades ago; using broadcasting…

Eid-el-Fitr: COAS Preaches Unity, Sacrifice, Pledges Stronger Welfare for Troops

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General W Shaibu, has extended warm Eid-el-Fitr greetings to officers, soldiers and their families, described the celebration as a reminder of sacrifice, discipline and spiritual renewal that align closely with the values of military service. In a goodwill message marking the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr celebration, the Army Chief congratulated Muslim personnel for successfully completing the holy month of Ramadan, noting that the period reflects virtues such as devotion, self-restraint, compassion and resilience. He observed that this year’s Ramadan was uniquely significant as it coincided with…

Shehu Mohammed and FRSC Eid-El-Fitri celebration By Abdul Jelil Adebayo

Emporium Reporters

The 2026 Eid-El-Fitri celebration is on with the Federal government declaring public holidays and the leadership of the FRSC under the able supervision of Shehu Mohammed as the Corps Marshal has ordered Special Patrol Operations nationwide as part of efforts to guarantee safe travels for motorists during the festive period.   The special patrol, which is in line with the Corps’ statutory responsibility of ensuring safer road use across Nigeria, is designed to reduce road traffic crashes, fatalities and injuries while ensuring free flow of traffic on major highways.  …

CNS, Navy Personnel observe Eid Prayers at Naval Base parade ground

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, on Friday joined officers, ratings, and civilian staff of the Nigerian Navy for special Eid prayers held at the Naval Base Parade Ground. The prayer session, which marked the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, was conducted in a solemn atmosphere of devotion, gratitude, and reflection, with personnel gathering in unity to observe the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. During the prayers, supplications were offered for peace, national unity, and continued success in naval operations across the country. The gathering also served as…

Eid-el-Fitr Celebrations : FCT Police Commissioner leads Mosque, Public Space Patrols, assures Residents of Safety

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, has felicitated with residents and visitors in the territory on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, urged continued peace, vigilance, and lawful conduct during and after the celebration. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the Commissioner also disclosed that he personally led a security patrol of major mosques and public spaces across the FCT during Eid prayers to assess and reinforce existing security deployments. The patrol, according to the Command, was part…

Dabiri-Erewa Mourns Nigerian Mother, Two Children Killed in Texas Road Crash

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of a Nigerian woman, Nihinloluwa Agoro, and her two children, Temiloluwa and Isaac, in a road accident in Fort Bend County. In a statement issued by the Commission’s Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa described the incident as heartbreaking, noted that the victims lost their lives during what should have been a routine journey. She extended her heartfelt condolences to the Agoro family, prayed…

MURIC slams Kwara Christians’ Governorship demand, labels It ‘Oliver Twist Mentality’

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Kwara State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has criticised calls by Christian stakeholders for the state’s governorship to be ceded to a candidate of their faith, described the demand as an “Oliver Twist mentality.” In a press statement issued on Friday, March 20, 2026, the group’s state chairman, Barrister Taofeek Jaji, argued that while the demand may appear reasonable on the surface, applying the same logic across other states would expose inconsistencies. Jaji questioned why similar agitation is not being encouraged in states like Ekiti and Ondo,…

NOA DG urges Unity, Tolerance as Muslims Celebrate Eid-el-Fitr

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has felicitated with Muslims across the country on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, calling on Nigerians to uphold the values of sacrifice, unity, and tolerance in their daily lives. The message was conveyed in a statement by Paul Odenyi, Deputy Director, Communications and Media at the NOA, to mark the end of Ramadan. Issa-Onilu said the discipline, devotion, and selflessness demonstrated during the fasting period should not end with the celebration but be sustained as guiding principles in everyday interactions.…

Nigerian Military Crushes Terror Networks, Kills Scores, Rescues Victims in Nationwide Offensive

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian military has recorded sweeping operational successes across the country, neutralised scores of terrorists, rescued kidnapped victims, and dismantling criminal networks in a sustained nationwide offensive. This was disclosed in a press briefing on Friday by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, who said troops maintained strong momentum between March 13 and 19, 2026, through coordinated and intelligence-driven operations. According to him, the operations ranging from clearance patrols and targeted raids to precision air strikes were carried out across all theatres, leading to the arrest…

Eid-el-Fitr: FRSC Boss urges Sustained Safety Consciousness on Nigerian Roads

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. In a statement issued on Friday, the Corps Marshal commended Muslim faithful for their devotion, discipline, and spiritual commitment throughout the holy month. He urged them to sustain the virtues of love, patience, selflessness, and peaceful coexistence beyond the Ramadan period. Mohammed emphasised that the values of restraint, sacrifice, and care for others are essential to promoting safety on Nigerian…