Day: May 11, 2026

Nigerian Navy Foils Attempt to Reopen Illegal Refining Hub in Bonny

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has thwarted an attempt by suspected economic saboteurs to establish new illegal refining infrastructure in the Bonny area of Rivers State under the ongoing Operation DELTA SENTINEL. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Naval Information, Abiodun Folorunsho, personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny uncovered and dismantled two newly established illegal refining sites hidden within the Promise Land area of Bonny Local Government Area. The Navy said the operation followed intelligence reports of suspicious activities around adjoining creeks and waterways in…

Nigerian Navy Uncovers Illegal Fuel Cache Along Rivers–Bayelsa Creek Corridor

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on illegal petroleum activities in the Niger Delta following the discovery of a concealed stockpile of suspected illegally refined fuel along the Rivers–Bayelsa border corridor. The illegal cache was uncovered during ongoing operations under Operation DELTA SENTINEL by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship SOROH after intelligence reports revealed suspicious movements around the Okarki Community waterside in Abua-Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Naval Information, Abiodun Folorunsho, naval operatives deployed aerial surveillance…

FG Unveils Major Reforms in Tertiary Admissions, Exempts NCE Candidates from UTME

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has announced a series of reforms aimed at improving transparency, access, and integrity in Nigeria’s tertiary admissions process. The reforms were unveiled on Monday during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board in Abuja, according to a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. Speaking at the meeting, the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, disclosed that candidates seeking admission into Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes with a minimum of four credit passes would…

A Good Citizen Cannot Betray Or Harm His Country! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Emporium Reporters

In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy. All praise is due to Allah, who has commanded fidelity and trustworthiness, and has forbidden treachery and betrayal. I bear witness that there is nothing worthy of worship but Allah alone, without partner—Glory be to Him—“He does not guide the plan of the treacherous” (Qurʾan, 12:52). And I bear witness that our master and Prophet Muhammad is the servant of Allah and His Messenger, the truthful and trustworthy. O Allah, send blessings, peace, and grace upon him, his family,…

NYSC Seeks Improved Pay, Welfare for Corps Members on Election Duty as INEC Pledges Stronger Collaboration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enhance the remuneration and welfare package of Corps Members deployed as ad hoc staff during elections in Nigeria. According to the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu (Carol), in a statement issued on Monday, General Nafiu made the appeal during a courtesy visit by the INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, to the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. He also urged the electoral…

FRSC Begins Strategic Leadership Training for 305 Senior Officers Nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced a high-level strategic leadership training programme for 305 senior officers as part of efforts to enhance operational efficiency, professionalism, and service delivery across the country. The week-long programme, which opened at the ICT Training Hall of the FRSC Headquarters in Abuja, brought together Chief Route Commanders (CRCs) and Assistant Corps Commanders (ACCs) drawn from various formations nationwide, including RS7 Abuja, RS7.1 FCT, RS7.2 Niger, and their respective unit commands. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Osondu Ohaeri, Deputy Corps…

FULL LIST: Nigerian Universities’ 2026 UTME Cut-Off Marks Released by JAMB

Emporium Reporters

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the minimum UTME cut-off marks approved by universities and other tertiary institutions across the country for the 2026 admission exercise. The approved benchmarks were unveiled during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja on Monday. Pan-Atlantic University adopted the highest minimum score of 220, while several leading universities including Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Benin, University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, University of Nigeria and Covenant University fixed theirs at 200. JAMB noted that the approved figures…

City Boy Movement Denies Viral Anti-God Remark Attributed to Seyi Tinubu

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The City Boy Movement has debunked a viral social media claim alleging that Seyi Tinubu made a controversial statement suggesting that no force, “not even God,” could stop his father, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from completing eight years in office. The allegation emerged after a Facebook user identified as Albab Abdullahi shared a post accusing Seyi Tinubu of making what many online users described as a “blasphemous” remark linked to the president’s perceived 2027 re-election ambition. According to the viral post, Seyi Tinubu allegedly said: “There is nothing that can…

Oshiomhole: Akpabio keeps selling himself as a leader who prefers partnership over division By Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh

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A recent video of Senator Adams Oshiomhole praising Senate President Godswill Akpabio has put the spotlight back on the 10th National Assembly. In the clip, Oshiomhole called Akpabio’s leadership exceptional. He said the Senate President has brought politicians from opposition parties into the APC without threats, pressure, or public fights.   According to Oshiomhole, people who used to be fierce opponents are now joining the APC willingly because of the atmosphere Akpabio has created. He even joked that Akpabio deserves a Guinness World Record for pulling off these political shifts…

NITDA Highlights Digital Infrastructure as Key Driver of Startup Investment, Growth

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated that strong and reliable digital infrastructure remains essential for attracting investment, enhancing competitiveness, and driving sustainable growth within Nigeria’s startup ecosystem. This position was presented during the Africa Fintech Foundry Ecosystem Roundtable 7.0, a virtual engagement held on Friday, May 8, 2026, with the theme: “The Capital Reset: What Technologies Are Still Fundable in Africa?” Representing the Director General of NITDA, Dr. Muhammad Aminu emphasised that investors are increasingly interested in startups operating within environments supported by dependable digital infrastructure and…