Day: May 18, 2026

AMBO: … and the impact continues! By Tife Ayodele

Emporium Reporters

As the Osun State governorship election approaches, the good people of Osun State are preparing to make a choice that will shape their future for years to come. For those who care to know, August 15, 2026, is more than just a contest between two political parties; it is a choice between two distinct ways of leading. On one side is the current government, which often focuses on the advantages of showmanship and public displays. On the other is Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, aka AMBO, who represents a deep, quiet…

Senator Moro Commissions Healthcare Centre, Water Project in Benue South, Promises More Development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate Minority Leader and senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Abba Moro, has commissioned a newly constructed and fully equipped Primary Healthcare Centre at Udegi-Ito in Obi Local Government Area and a PCI water project at Okpoga in Okpokwu LGA, assured residents of continued delivery of people-oriented projects across the district. Speaking during the commissioning ceremonies held on Saturday and Sunday, Senator Moro said his mission was to bridge the infrastructural deficit in Benue South, which he attributed to years of neglect and abandonment by the Benue State Government.…

APC Governorship Aspirant Bakare Condemns Abduction of Students, Teachers in Oyo, Demands Swift Rescue

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Ololade Usman Bakare, has strongly condemned the abduction of students and teachers in Ahoro-Esinele community in Orire Local Government Area of the state. Bakare described the attack on the school as “barbaric, unacceptable and intolerable,” urged security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure the safe rescue of the victims from captivity. In a statement issued on Monday, the APC chieftain expressed sympathy with the affected families and the host community, calling for calm amid the growing tension surrounding…

Massive Crowd Endorses Akpabio as APC Returns Senate President Unopposed

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Monday emerged as the unopposed candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. The senatorial primary, held at Methodist School Ukana in Ukana West II Ward, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, witnessed a massive turnout of party faithful, supporters and constituents who gathered to affirm Akpabio’s candidacy. Although he was the sole aspirant for the ticket, residents and APC supporters thronged the venue in what observers…

Jonathan to Headline Abuja Anti-Disinformation Summit, Receive DICAN Statesmanship Award

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has confirmed his participation in the forthcoming Diplomatic, Security, Trade and Investment International Conference in Abuja, where he will also receive the prestigious DICAN International Award for Statesmanship and Global Peace. The high-level conference, themed “Information Warfare (FIMI): Strengthening Global Security, Trade and Investment Through Collaborative Truth: Role of Diplomacy, Intelligence and Media,” is scheduled to hold on May 20, 2026, at the Rotunda Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja. Organisers said the former president accepted the honour in recognition of…

African Digital Leaders Storm Abuja for Galaxy Backbone Infrastructure Tour

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Delegates from 11 African countries are expected in Abuja for a high-level continental engagement on digital transformation, with Galaxy Backbone Limited set to host participants for a strategic tour of its digital infrastructure facilities. The three-day engagement, themed “Building Africa’s Digital Foundations Together,” will hold from May 19 to 21, 2026 at the Abuja Continental Hotel. The event is being organised in collaboration with Co-Develop, Smart Africa, and MicroSave Consulting, and is expected to convene policymakers, technology leaders, development partners, and digital transformation stakeholders from across the continent. According to…

MURIC Condemns Alleged Violation of El-Rufai’s Rights, Demands ICPC Explanation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the alleged treatment of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, while in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), describing the development as “deplorable, unjustifiable and unacceptable.” In a statement issued on Monday by its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Islamic human rights organisation expressed concern over allegations that one of El-Rufai’s wives was prevented from giving him food during detention. MURIC said it relied on a viral video circulating online in which El-Rufai’s…

EU, UNODC, ECOWAS Back Nigeria’s 2026–2030 Drug Control Plan, Laud NDLEA’s Anti-Narcotics Drive

Lukman Laleye Babalola

International partners including the European Union (EU), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have reaffirmed their support for Nigeria’s renewed war against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking under the proposed National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP) 2026–2030. The assurances were given on Monday during the opening of a two-day NDCMP Consultative Forum organised by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Abuja. Representing the EU delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Deputy Head of Delegation, Mr. Zissimos Vergos,…

Nigeria’s Ass in the Lion’s Skin By Lasisi Olagunju

Emporium Reporters

“Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those the art of living well.” — Aristotle.   The Ass in the Lion’s Skin is Aesop’s story of a donkey who finds a lion’s skin abandoned in the forest. He wears it and begins to terrify other animals who mistake him for a lion. Delighted by the fear he inspires, the ass grows bold and starts roaming everywhere with counterfeit majesty. But one day, unable to contain himself,…

What To Do In The First 10 Days Of Dhul-Hijjah! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Emporium Reporters

In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. May the peace, blessings and salutations of Allah be upon our noble Messenger, Muhammad, and upon his family, his Companions and his true followers. Dear brothers and sisters! Narrated Ibn Abbas (RA), The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: “No good deeds done on other days are superior to those done on these (first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah).” Then some companions of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)…