Month: June 2026

NSITF, South Africa’s Rand Mutual Forge Strategic Alliance to Strengthen Workers’ Protection Across Africa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and South Africa’s Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) have commenced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening social protection systems, workers’ compensation administration, and occupational safety standards across Africa. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSITF, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, disclosed this on Tuesday while hosting a high-level delegation from RMA, led by its Group Chief Executive Officer, Bilal Adam, at the Fund’s headquarters in Abuja. Faleye described the visit as the beginning of a mutually beneficial and enduring relationship between two of Africa’s foremost…

NYSC DG Commends Nigerian Army for Ensuring Safety of Corps Members

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has praised the Nigerian Army for its unwavering commitment to the safety and security of Corps Members and NYSC formations across the country. General Nafiu gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army in Jos, Major General Folusho Oyinlola, where he acknowledged the critical role of security agencies in sustaining the Scheme’s operations nationwide. According to the NYSC Director General, the success of the Scheme…

MPAC Demands Justice for Lynched Kaduna Woman, Warns Against Rising Mob Violence

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has condemned the brutal lynching of Ummulkhairi, a Muslim woman and mother of four, in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, describing the incident as a grave miscarriage of justice and a dangerous sign of growing mob rule in the country. In a statement issued by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, the organisation expressed outrage over the killing of Ummulkhairi, who was reportedly accused of child kidnapping before being attacked and murdered by a mob. MPAC said the victim, a teacher, wife and mother, was denied…

EMAN Urges Moral Rebirth, Peaceful Coexistence at Hijrah 1448AH Lecture in Okene

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The El Birru Muslim Association of Nigeria (EMAN) has called on Muslims and residents of Ebiraland to embrace moral transformation, peaceful coexistence and productive living as part of the lessons of the Islamic New Year. The call was made by the Chairman of the Hijrah 1448AH Activities Committee, Alhaji Abu Imam Onizeiza (Dan-Amana Ebira), during the Hijrah Lecture, Launching of the Islamic Calendar and Awards Ceremony held at the Ohinoyi Palace Conference Hall, Okene, Kogi State. Addressing participants, Alhaji Abu Imam said the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was not…

FMITI Targets $1tn Economy, Unveils 2026 Strategy for Industrial Growth and Investment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has outlined an ambitious roadmap to accelerate industrialisation, expand trade, attract strategic investments and position Nigeria towards achieving a $1 trillion economy. This was the focus of the Ministry’s 2026 Top Management Retreat held in Abuja from June 22 to 23, themed “From Policy to Performance: Driving Industrial Growth, Trade Expansion and Investment Outcomes.” Speaking at the retreat, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, said the Ministry was shifting its focus from policy formulation to measurable economic…

How Wike’s Rural Infrastructure is Transforming Lives Across FCT Communities By Jumai Ahmadu

Emporium Reporters

While much attention has been given to the remarkable transformation taking place within the city centre of Abuja, perhaps one of the most impactful achievements of the current Federal Capital Territory Administration under the leadership of the Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, is the unprecedented expansion of infrastructure into rural communities and area councils.   For decades, many farming communities across Abaji, Kwali, Kuje, Bwari, Gwagwalada, and the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) struggled with poor road networks that limited access to markets, healthcare facilities, schools, and other economic opportunities.…

Abba Moro Hails Nwogu’s Rivers Senate By-Election Victory, Credits PDP Resurgence

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate Minority Leader and senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Senator Abba Moro, has congratulated the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olaka Nwogu, on his victory in the Rivers South East Senatorial District by-election. In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Emmanuel Eche-Ofun John, on Monday, Moro described Nwogu’s triumph as a reflection of the growing popularity and acceptance of the PDP among voters. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Nwogu winner of the Saturday by-election after he secured 47,961 votes, defeating the All…

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Refugee Protection, Durable Solutions at World Refugee Day 2026

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting, including and empowering refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other vulnerable groups, as stakeholders gathered in Abuja to commemorate World Refugee Day 2026. The event, themed “Until Everyone Is Safe,” was marked by a High-Level Dialogue on Refugee Protection, Solutions and Solidarity held at the ECOWAS Commission Auditorium in Asokoro, Abuja. The gathering brought together government officials, diplomats, development partners, humanitarian organisations, civil society groups and refugee representatives to discuss sustainable solutions to displacement challenges. Representing President Bola Ahmed…

Du’a Qunut: A Great Weapon Allah Gives To The Ummah! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Emporium Reporters

In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy.   All praise is due to Allah, Whose Hearing encompasses all voices, Who answers Du’as (supplications) and relieves hardships, difficulties and afflictions. I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah alone without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. May Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him in abundance. To proceed:   Dear brothers and sisters! The supplication (Du’a) of Qunut is one wonderful Du’a recited in Witr prayer. Even though it…

The North, the columnist and bandits By Lasisi Olagunju

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Sometimes, a matter one thinks is pregnant with an elephant delivers only a rat.   Last week, I was on my knees begging Northern Nigeria to save Nigeria from a catastrophe already visible on the horizon. The piece was a code, a shock treatment meant to reset a misbehaving social cell that has become dangerously comfortable with its afflictions. It was the columnist’s own war against terror and its offspring; it was his way of pleading for the release of abducted Yoruba schoolchildren and their teachers held captive in the…