Day: May 30, 2026

My Duty As An Imam! 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! I remember once walking into the Mosque five minutes before Zuhr, a normal habit of mine, and being stopped by one of the elders and jama’ah of the Mosque, who has a lot of love for me. He remarked,…

Nigeria Police Calls for Calm Over Reported Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has urged Nigerians to remain calm following reports of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians in South Africa, as well as concerns over possible reprisal attacks on South African nationals and interests within Nigeria. In a statement issued on 30 May 2026 by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Police noted that the situation was reviewed after a Joint Intelligence Board meeting held on 18 May 2026, chaired by the National Security Adviser. The meeting brought together key security and intelligence agencies to assess…

COAS Reaffirms Commitment to Troops’ Welfare at Eid-el-Kabir Luncheon with OPWS in Nasarawa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, has reiterated that efficient welfare for personnel remained central to his command philosophy as he hosted troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) during an Eid-el-Kabir luncheon held in Doma, Nasarawa State. The event, held on 28 May 2026 at Central Primary School, Doma, was attended by senior military officers and troops deployed across Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba States under Operation WHIRL STROKE. Represented by the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Major General Musa Etsu-Ndagi, the COAS described Eid-el-Kabir as a period of reflection…

IGP Disu Approves Promotion of 17,952 Junior Officers Nationwide, Orders Higher Professional Standards

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the promotion of 17,952 junior officers across various ranks in the Nigeria Police Force, in what authorities describe as part of ongoing reforms to strengthen welfare, boost morale, and reward professionalism within the Force. According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the promotion exercise cuts across Commands and Formations nationwide and covers officers at multiple entry-level ranks. The breakdown shows that 165 Sergeants were elevated to Inspectors, 73 Corporals were promoted to Sergeants,…

REFORMER IN CHIEF : Reflections on Governance, Leadership, and Reform Across One Thousand and Ninety-Five Days Of President Bola Tinubu By Sunday Dare

Emporium Reporters

My work, One Thousand and Ninety-Five Days was born from witnessing Nigerian history close up- not from the sidelines, but within proximity to power over the past three decades. The pages are therefore, more than just a collection of opinion essays written over three defining years in Nigeria’s national life. For a period of one thousand and ninety-five days, Nigerians have debated policies, questioned outcomes, endured sacrifices, resisted changes, embraced possibilities, and watched a government attempt to fundamentally recalibrate the direction of the Nigerian state. At the centre of this…

ZLP Chairman Alleges Plot to Weaken Opposition, Vows Party will Produce Nigeria’s Next President

Lukman Laleye Babalola

National Chairman of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Barrister Dan Nwanyanwu, has accused powerful political interests of attempting to weaken opposition parties through legal and political maneuvers, insisting that the party remains strong and positioned to produce Nigeria’s next president in the 2027 general election. Speaking at the party’s Special Presidential Convention in Abuja on Saturday, Nwanyanwu said recent efforts to deregister some political parties were targeted at undermining democracy and limiting political competition ahead of the next election cycle. The convention, which was attended by party members and delegates…

2027: Nwanyanwu Emerges ZLP Presidential Candidate, Unveils Blueprint for Nigeria’s Renewal

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) on Saturday unanimously elected its National Chairman, Dan Nwanyanwu, as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election at a Special Presidential Convention held in Abuja. The convention, attended by delegates from across the country and observed by National Electoral Commission INEC officials, marked a key milestone in the party’s preparations for the next general election. In his acceptance speech, Nwanyanwu expressed appreciation to party members for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to justify the mandate and lead what he described as a…

Renewed Hope for Pensioners as PTAD implements Pension Harmonisation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has announced the implementation of pension harmonisation for eligible pensioners under the Federal Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), effective from May 2026, in a move aimed at promoting equity, fairness and improved welfare for retirees. In a statement signed by PTAD’s Head of Corporate Communications, Olugbenga Ajayi, the Directorate said the harmonisation policy was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in August 2025 and subsequently incorporated into PTAD’s 2026 pension budget in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. PTAD described the development as a…

FG’s New Contract Variation Policy to Save Costs, Boost Transparency – TMV

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has commended the Federal Government’s newly introduced policy on contract variation and augmentation across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), describing it as a major step toward enhancing transparency, accountability and cost efficiency in public procurement. The group noted that the new policy centralizes the processing of contract variations under the supervision of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), which will serve as a clearing house for all requests before they are forwarded to approving authorities such as the Federal Executive Council (FEC), Ministerial Tenders Boards,…

Tinubu’s Re-Emergence as APC Flagbearer Will Consolidate Reforms, Says TMV

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s emergence as the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general elections as a well-deserved victory that will help consolidate the administration’s ongoing reforms. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, the group said the economic reforms introduced by President Tinubu since assuming office on May 29, 2023, were necessary despite the temporary hardship experienced by Nigerians. According to the group, the removal of fuel subsidy and the…