Day: June 15, 2026

NiDCOM Celebrates Ajayi, OG Anunoby for Outstanding Global Sporting Feats

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended Nigerian sprint sensation Ajayi Kayinsola and British-Nigerian basketball star OG Anunoby for their remarkable achievements on the global sporting stage.   In a statement issued in Abuja on June 15, 2026, Dabiri-Erewa described both athletes as shining examples of Nigerian excellence, resilience, and global impact. She praised Ajayi, an athlete from Ikorodu, Lagos State, for his rapid rise in world athletics, highlighting his historic qualification for the 100m final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships the…

Nigeria’s Security Crisis Demands Fresh Approach, Says Speaker Abbas

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for bold and innovative measures to address Nigeria’s worsening security challenges, stressing that existing approaches have not delivered the desired results. Speaking on Monday at a public hearing on security-related bills organised by the House Committee on Defence, the Speaker said the 10th National Assembly is committed to strengthening the legal and institutional frameworks guiding the nation’s military and security architecture. Abbas noted that the public hearing was designed to encourage broad stakeholder participation and evidence-based contributions aimed at…

Troops Rescue Late Gen. Rabe Abubakar’s Wife from Bandits After Fierce Offensive

Emporium Reporters

Troops of the Nigerian Army, with the support of the Nigerian Air Force, have successfully rescued Mrs. Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, from bandits who abducted her alongside her husband several weeks ago. The rescue was achieved following intensified search-and-rescue operations conducted by troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA, who sustained pressure on the criminal elements through a series of offensive actions in the affected areas. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Defence Information, Major…

MMPN Renews Call for Public Holiday on Islamic New Year, Urges Government Action

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has renewed its call on the Federal Government and state governments to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic calendar, a public holiday in recognition of the Islamic New Year. In a statement issued to mark the commencement of Hijrah 1448 A.H. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the National President of MMPN, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun, said the declaration would promote fairness, justice and religious harmony in the country. Balogun argued that Muharram 1 holds the same significance for Muslims as January…

NDLEA Auctions Forfeited Drug Assets for N6.1 Billion, Warns Cartels Against Illicit Wealth

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully auctioned a Lagos hotel and three other properties forfeited by convicted drug kingpins to the Federal Government, generating a total of N6.15 billion in revenue. The auction, conducted through a competitive bidding process at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja on Monday, involved eight assets confiscated from drug traffickers across the country. Four properties were sold after bidders exceeded the approved reserve prices, while bids for the remaining four assets were unsuccessful due to offers falling below the benchmark values. Announcing the…

MURIC Accuses Adeleke of Evading Key Allegations, Demands Apology to Muslims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, of avoiding critical issues raised by the group regarding his relationship with the Muslim community. In a statement issued on Monday, MURIC’s Founder and Executive Director, Ishaq Akintola, said the governor failed to adequately address allegations of religious marginalization and claims of maintaining a “double religious identity.” The group was reacting to a recent response by the Osun State Government through the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, who dismissed MURIC’s earlier allegations against the governor.…

Federal High Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Accord, AA, APP and ZLP Over Poor Electoral Performance

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties for failing to meet the constitutional requirements for continued recognition as political parties in Nigeria. The affected parties are the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord (A), Action Alliance (AA), Action Peoples Party (APP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice Peter Lifu held that the parties failed to secure the minimum electoral performance threshold required under the law, particularly the requirement to obtain at least 25 per cent…

Operation Clean Sweep III: Troops Destroy Terrorist Hideouts in Katsina After Ex-General’s Killing

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have launched a major offensive against terrorists and bandits in Katsina State, destroyed several criminal hideouts and logistics bases in the process. The operation, code-named Operation CLEAN SWEEP III, commenced on June 14, 2026, across Matazu Local Government Area and adjoining communities following the killing of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted alongside his wife by suspected terrorists and bandits. According to the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja,…

Galaxy Backbone Unveils New Vision, Targets Leadership in Africa’s Digital Transformation Space

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) has unveiled a bold new vision aimed at positioning the organisation as Nigeria’s leading enabler of innovative digital transformation and inclusive economic growth, while aspiring to become one of Africa’s foremost digital infrastructure institutions.   Speaking during a media briefing to kick off activities marking the company’s 20th anniversary in Abuja, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Backbone, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, said the organisation is entering a new phase focused on unlocking the full value of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure for government, businesses and citizens. According…

GBB at 20: Galaxy Backbone Showcases Digital Infrastructure Achievements, Cybersecurity Successes

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) celebrates 20 years of operations, the organisation has highlighted its achievements in digital infrastructure development, cybersecurity protection and support for Nigeria’s digital economy.   Speaking during a media briefing marking GBB at 20, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, said the company has evolved into one of Nigeria’s most strategic digital infrastructure institutions over the past two decades. He revealed that Galaxy Backbone currently operate about 5,000 kilometres of fibre optic infrastructure across 28 state capitals, providing connectivity that supports government services…