Day: May 12, 2026

OSSAP-SDGs Commissions 40 Bed PHC, Police Headquarters In Ota

Emporium Reporters

By Our Reporter       Residents of Ota and neighbouring communities in Ogun State witnessed a historic milestone on Thursday as the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) commissioned the newly constructed Ota Central Police Divisional Headquarters and a modern 40-Bed Primary Healthcare Centre aimed at strengthening security and healthcare delivery within the ancient town and surrounding areas.   The twin projects, constructed and fully equipped under the leadership of Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, drew dignitaries from across government institutions, traditional councils,…

NIMC Launches WhatsApp, Live Chat Platforms for Faster NIN Support

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Identity Management Commission has introduced new digital customer support channels, including a WhatsApp line and live chat platform, to improve access to National Identification Number (NIN) services and enhance customer experience across the country. In a statement issued on Monday by the Commission’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, NIMC said the initiative is part of ongoing reforms and digital transformation efforts under the leadership of the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote. According to the Commission, Nigerians and legal residents can now access real-time…

TRIBUTE: The Yoruba Nation and The Challenge Of Unity By Bisi Akande

Emporium Reporters

It is with profound deep sense of historical responsibility that I have to share felicitations with my compatriots today on this momentous occasion marking the centenary of Pa Reuben Fasoranti who was born on May 11, 1926 — a man whose life, over the span of a century, has come to embody discipline, moral clarity, and an unwavering commitment to the ideals that define the Yoruba nation. A hundred years in the life of such a man is not merely a passage of time; it is a living archive of…

Abike Dabiri-Erewa Urges Diaspora Athletes to Invest in African Youth

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on Nigerian athletes living abroad to invest actively in the development of young African talents through sports, education and mentorship. Dabiri-Erewa made the call while receiving Nigerian basketball star Ejimofor Anosike, popularly known as E.J. Anosike, and his co-founder, Ibrahim Famouke Doumbia, at the Commission’s office in Abuja during a visit under the banner of the Meta Africa Sports Foundation. She commended the Foundation for its contributions to youth development across Africa through sports and mentorship…

2027: Akwa Ibom Will Give Tinubu Highest South-South Votes — Akpabio

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has declared that Akwa Ibom State will deliver the highest number of votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the South-South region during the 2027 general election. Akpabio made the declaration on Tuesday in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, during a consultation meeting involving critical stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress held at the Government House. The meeting was convened as Governor Umo Eno formally consulted party members and stakeholders over his planned re-election bid in 2027. According to a statement issued…

Niger Police Bust Phone Theft Syndicate, Recover Stolen Tricycle, Arrest Robbery Suspects

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested eight suspects linked to phone theft, armed robbery, theft of a tricycle and receiving stolen property in separate operations across the state. The arrests were contained in a release issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun. According to the statement, operatives attached to Maje Division arrested five suspects involved in a syndicate specialising in stealing mobile phones from unsuspecting motorists along Kaduna Road in Minna. Police said the case was reported on May 6, 2026, following an incident that…

CP Sanusi Receives POWA Delegation, Reaffirms Support for Police Families in FCT

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory Command, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of police officers and their families. CP Sanusi gave the assurance on Monday while receiving a delegation of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), FCT Chapter, led by the Chairperson, Maimuna Muhammed Sanusi, at the FCT Police Command Headquarters in Garki II, Abuja. During the visit, the POWA Chairperson appreciated the Commissioner of Police for approving the engagement and commended his leadership in ensuring the safety…

NAFRC inaugurates Entrepreneurship, Management Course for Senior, Mid-Level Officers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre has inaugurated the Senior and Mid-Level Entrepreneurship and Management Course 18/2026, aimed at equipping military personnel with entrepreneurial, managerial, and leadership skills for productive post-service lives. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the Centre in Oshodi, Lagos, the Commandant of NAFRC, Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ignatius Ilo, described the course as a highly coveted programme designed to deepen participants’ understanding of the civilian business environment and prepare them for rewarding engagements after active service. He said the training would strengthen participants’ decision-making abilities…

UTME No Longer Mandatory for NCE, Agric ND Programmes — FG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has abolished the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) requirement for candidates seeking admission into Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes and National Diploma (ND) non-technology agriculture and agriculture-related programmes in Polytechnics and Colleges of Agriculture nationwide. The new policy, announced by the Federal Ministry of Education on Tuesday, will take effect from the 2026/2027 academic session. The government said the decision followed a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on April 30, 2026, as part of efforts to address restrictive admission processes…

NUJ FCT Unveils Activities for 2026 Press Week Celebration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has announced a lineup of activities for its 2026 Press Week celebration, featuring medical outreach, health walk, lecture, quiz competition, and a grand finale jean party. According to the schedule released by the Council, the week-long event will commence on Saturday, May 16, 2026, with a Medical Outreach at the NUJ FCT Council Secretariat in Utako by 8:00 a.m. The celebration will continue on Monday, May 18, with a Health Walk scheduled to take off from Julius Berger Roundabout…