Day: April 11, 2026

As Osun Decides This August By Kola Odepeju

Emporium Reporters

As the 2026 Osun governorship election draws closer daily, the political landscape is buzzing with preparations. Parties cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are fine-tuning strategies for the much-anticipated race. According to official records, fourteen political parties will appear on the ballot, having met the stringent requirements of the electoral law. This August 15 election is a high-stakes battle for every qualified party, but the contest effectively narrows down to three major forces: the ruling the All Progressives Congress (APC), Accord Party (AP), and the African Democratic Congress…

FRSC Records Zero Crashes, Restricts 858 Trucks in Abuja Safety Operation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recorded zero road traffic crashes involving articulated vehicles along the Kugbo outbound corridor in Abuja, following the launch of its enforcement exercise tagged “Operation Safe Kugbo.” The Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the operation, which commenced on March 18, 2026, has also led to the restriction of no fewer than 858 articulated vehicles and trucks from operating along the corridor during peak traffic hours. According to him, the achievement marks a significant milestone…

Yilwatda Receives Certificate of Return as APC Unveils New National Working Committee

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has presented Certificates of Return to its newly elected and returning National Working Committee (NWC) members, with its National Chairman, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, officially inaugurated at the helm of the party’s leadership. The presentation ceremony took place on Thursday at the party’s National Secretariat and was led by the Convention Election Sub-Committee Chairman, Aminu Bello Masari. He was joined by prominent members of the Central Coordination Committee, including Mai Mala Buni and Yakubu Dogara. The event marked the formal conclusion of the APC’s 2026 National…

FG Launches e-Pharmacy Regulations to Boost Digital Healthcare, Strengthen Medicine Safety

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has unveiled the Electronic Pharmacy (e-Pharmacy) Regulations, 2026, marking a significant step toward aligning Nigeria’s pharmaceutical practice with global health priorities and advancing digital healthcare delivery. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this during the official launch of the regulations in Abuja, stating that the initiative is a key component of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aimed at transforming the country’s healthcare system through digital innovation. According to Pate, the new regulations are designed to establish a…

Hunger, political loyalty and street reality (2) By abiodun KOMOLAFE.

Emporium Reporters

Nigeria’s 2026 statistical profile is threatening: a 3.8% GDP growth and near-total domestic refining are swallowed by 27% inflation, rendering the ₦70,000 wage a pittance. This “cartography of abandonment” leaves 141 million Nigerians – 62% of our people – trapped in poverty, with 31 million in hunger hotspots. It is common knowledge that, when the state retreats, the desperate and lawless fill the vacuum. It is the inevitable harvest of a system where the majority are denied the tools to become functioning economic entities.   From biological necessity to political…

NOA, NAWOJ Strengthen Alliance on Civic Education, National Values Ahead of Elections

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting national values, civic responsibility, and identity building, while seeking stronger collaboration with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) as the country prepares for upcoming general elections. Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, made this known during a courtesy visit by NAWOJ, described the engagement as both timely and strategic for national development and democratic consolidation. Issa-Onilu stressed that effective nation-building required sustained partnerships among institutions responsible for public communication and citizen engagement. He noted that the agency, which evolved…