Day: March 21, 2026

COAS lauds Troops for Crushing IPOB/ESN Strongholds in South East

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commended troops of Operation UDO KA for their resilience, gallantry, and sustained offensive operations against criminal elements linked to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, in Nigeria’s South East. The commendation was delivered during the Chief of Army Staff Special Sallah Luncheon held at Mother Valley in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, a location previously identified as a major stronghold of insurgent elements. Represented by the Chief of Training…

CBM Diaspora Charts Development Roadmap after Tinubu’s UK Visit

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The City Boy Movement (CBM) Diaspora has convened a high-level strategic meeting in London, United Kingdom, aimed at transforming growing international support into concrete contributions toward Nigeria’s development. The meeting followed the recent visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the UK, which stakeholders say has energized diaspora engagement and renewed commitment to national progress. Speaking at the gathering, CBM Patron, Seyi Tinubu, underscored the movement’s core philosophy, stressed that it is designed as a platform for active participation rather than passive observation. He encouraged members of the diaspora to…

FG moves to scrap Common Entrance, Introduce Continuous Assessment for Secondary School Admission

Emporium Reporters

The Federal Government has announced plans to abolish the common entrance examination for pupils transitioning from primary to junior secondary school, replacing it with a Continuous Assessment (CA) system. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos. He explained that the proposed CA system would track pupils’ academic performance from primary one and remain valid even if they transfer between schools. According to the minister, the reform is part of broader efforts to address gaps in access to secondary education. He revealed that…

Jehovah’s Witnesses Clarify Blood Doctrine, allow Personal Choice on Self-Blood Use in Medical Care

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Jehovah’s Witnesses have issued a significant clarification on their long-standing position on blood transfusions, granting members the freedom to decide whether their own blood can be used during surgery or medical procedures. The announcement was made in a video statement by Gerrit Lösch, who explained that the update is intended to allow Christians to make personal decisions regarding the handling of their own blood in medical settings. He reiterated that while abstaining from blood remains a core doctrinal principle, the Bible does not specifically address the use of one’s own…

OUB Foundation to host Post-Ramadan Lecture on Islamic Leadership in Ibadan

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Ololade Usman Bakare (OUB) Foundation has announced plans to host a Post-Ramadan lecture in Ibadan, aimed at reinforcing the spiritual and moral lessons of the holy month of Ramadan. The founder of the foundation, Dr. Ololade Usman Bakare, disclosed that the event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Indoor Sports Hall of Liberty Stadium, Ibadan. Speaking with journalists, Bakare extended an open invitation to members of the Muslim Ummah and residents of Oyo State to attend the lecture. Bakare, who is also a…

Ekiti 2026: Continuity, reality and comfort zone By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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June 20, 2026, is the date appointed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to hold the governorship election in Ekiti State. Ceteris paribus, this leaves exactly 91 days for the incumbent governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, aka BAO, to defend a mandate that the conventional wisdom already views as a logical bridge to four more years of consolidated progress.   The consensus is that the odds heavily favour the incumbent, and for good reason. As it stands, there is no potent opposition, and there are unlikely to be legal obstacles…

REMEMBERING HAJIYA MARYAM BINT SHAIKH TAJUDEEN (IYA OMODA): Footprints Of Honour As Witnessed By Our Generation

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In the chronicles of our family and the history of our people, the name Iya Omoda shines with a radiance that time has not dimmed. Today, we pay homage and offer prayers for a beloved mother and grandmother whose life was a masterpiece of honour, wisdom, courage, and unwavering principle — a woman whose footprints remain deeply engraved in the sands of time. Hajiya Maryam Bint Shaikh Tajudeen was a woman of impeccable character. Her life was a living textbook of discipline and virtue. To encounter her was to meet…