Day: May 4, 2026

NAHCON; Matching Words with Actions, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Two months down the line , the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, new management under the leadership of Ambassador Ismaila Abba Yusuf has kept to his new mandate of not only reforming the crises ridden organization that believes in business as usual, but kept to its modus operandi by carrying out reforms in the best interest of the current administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, RHA of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Appointed at a critical time of leadership gap, the administrative, technocratic and wealth of experience garnered both locally and internationally…

Three Years of Tinubu’s Macroeconomics Targets By Adefolarin A. Olamilekan

Emporium Reporters

As the year 2026 unfold, the global economic landscape is significantly impacted by heightened geopolitical tensions and escalating conflicts, which disrupted economic activities. For instance, the ongoing middle East Crisis in the form of war between the US and Iran as led to serious global crude volatility affecting prices of Petro,gas, aviation fuel, fertilizer amongst other global commodities.   Another is the persistent inflation that have exerted significant pressure on households and businesses across the world. In this current global macroeconomics instability both advanced economies, emerging economies,and developing economist were…

Nigerian Navy Seizes Militant Boats, Engines After Cross River Hideout Raid

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on militants and kidnappers operating along the Calabar waterways, recording fresh operational successes in follow-up clearance operations at Dayspring Island in Cross River State. The latest development comes after an earlier offensive by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory and Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka, which led to the destruction of a major militant hideout, the establishment of a forward security outpost at Idung 1 (Peacock Crossing), and the arrest of a suspected collaborator. Naval troops have since maintained sustained pressure on…

IGP Disu Moves to Establish POLAC Ogun Campus, Upgrade 42 Police Colleges Nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has initiated a major reform of police education with plans to establish a new campus of the Nigeria Police Academy in Ogun State and upgrade 42 Police Colleges across the country. The move was unveiled during a high-level strategic meeting held at the Federal Ministry of Education on Monday, where the IGP met with key stakeholders to chart a roadmap for improving training standards and institutional capacity within the Nigeria Police Force. The meeting was hosted by the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji…

APC Heavyweights Rally Behind Tinubu as Prince Omole Signs Nomination Form

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Senior government officials, top party leaders, and key stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) have intensified public endorsements for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 presidential race. The growing wave of support was further strengthened as Prince Ade Omole, a prominent diaspora mobiliser and political strategist, joined other influential figures to sign the President’s Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms. Omole, who previously served as Director of the Diaspora Directorate for the 2023 Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council and currently chairs the Nigeria Diaspora Voting Council…

NUJ FCT Council Congratulates Ikharo Attah on Appointment as Media Aide to Education Minister

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has congratulated Ikharo Attah on his appointment as Special Adviser on Media and Communication to the Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the Chairman of the Council, Grace Ike, described Attah’s appointment as well-deserved, citing his track record of professionalism and dedication in the media industry. The Council noted that prior to his new role, Attah served as Head of News at Independent Television, where he demonstrated strong leadership, integrity, and commitment to…

Nigeria Summons South African Envoy Over Killings, Rising Anti-Foreigner Protests

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep concern over ongoing anti-foreigner protests in parts of South Africa, as well as the reported deaths of two Nigerian nationals allegedly in the custody of security agencies. In a press briefing, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that it summoned the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa to Nigeria, Lesoli Machele, for a high-level meeting with the Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, in Abuja. The meeting followed disturbing reports of protests calling for foreigners particularly black immigrants to leave the country,…

NIPS Commends Military Gains, Warns Against Politicising Security Efforts

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Initiative for Peace and Security (NIPS) has praised the Armed Forces of Nigeria for what it described as significant operational successes recorded across multiple regions in the first quarter of 2026, while cautioning against the politicisation of security efforts. In a quarterly report released on Monday, the group, led by its Executive Director, Dr. Adams Kings, said the military under the leadership of General Olufemi Oluyede had intensified coordinated operations nationwide, yielding measurable results. According to the report, more than 200 terrorists were neutralised, nearly 300 suspects arrested,…

NiDCOM, EU, IOM Lead Strategic Review of Nigeria’s Diaspora Policy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the European Union, has convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to review and strengthen the implementation of Nigeria’s National Diaspora Policy 2021. The strategic session, held in Abuja under the Standing Committee on Diaspora Matters (SCDM), brought together key government agencies, development partners, and civil society groups to assess progress, identify gaps, and chart actionable pathways for a more structured and results-driven diaspora engagement framework. Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, stressed the need to move beyond…

APC’s politics of consensus By Lasisi Olagunju

Emporium Reporters

In a democracy, victory won through real elections brings enduring legitimacy. ‘On Your Mandate We Shall Stand’ was composed and sung for Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola because he submitted his ambition to a competitive process: he had a competent opponent, votes were cast, counted, and he won. The song, its defiance, and resilience followed that mandate because it was legitimate.   Those who chant similar slogans today may find themselves clutching empty matchboxes tomorrow if they continue to sidestep competitive elections. A democratic seat secured through elite manipulation and backroom…