Month: June 2026

Tinubu Signs New NIMC Act into Law, Strengthens Nigeria’s Digital Identity, Cybersecurity Framework

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, 2026 into law, ushering in what the Federal Government describes as a new era of secure digital identity, enhanced cybersecurity and digital governance in Nigeria. The landmark legislation repeals the NIMC Act of 2007 and provides a modern legal framework designed to align Nigeria’s national identity management system with global best practices, emerging technologies and the demands of a rapidly expanding digital economy. In a statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, Dr. Kayode…

Osun ‘26: When Pedigree Matters By Adedamola Ayeni

Emporium Reporters

The 2026 Osun governorship election is just weeks away. Specifically, it is scheduled for August 15; and while the campaign rallies are loud and the music is sweet, the question we must answer is incredibly simple: can our state survive another four years of showmanship without substance? For the past three and a half years, governance in Osun has felt more like theatre than strategy. We have seen a leadership model built on dancing, catchy slogans, and projects designed mostly to look good on campaign posters. But a state cannot…

Customs PR Officers Sweep Top Honours at NCCSC as Ridwan Yusuf Emerges Overall Best Graduating Student

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Public Relations Unit have recorded an outstanding academic feat at the Nigeria Customs Service Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, clinching the top two positions at the graduation ceremony of Senior Course 14. Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) Ridwan Yusuf emerged as the Overall Best Graduating Student, earning four awards, including the overall prize, while Chief Superintendent of Customs Nuruddeen Sa’idu was named the Second Best Graduating Student among the 50 officers who completed the rigorous senior course. The impressive performance by the…

Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Drug-Free Nigeria as NDLEA Seizes 5.3 Million Kilograms of Illicit Drugs Worth N1.5 Trillion

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking through innovative, evidence-based interventions, while commending the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for its outstanding achievements in combating the drug menace across the country. Represented by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), at the grand finale of the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Abuja on Friday, President Tinubu said the Federal Government remains determined to eliminate the scourge of…

Emporium @10: NHRC Urges Responsible Journalism, Says Media Critical to Democracy, Human Rights

Emporium Reporters

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has underscored the indispensable role of a responsible and ethical media in strengthening democracy, protecting human rights and promoting sustainable national development, urging journalists to remain committed to professionalism and public interest. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, made the call in a goodwill message at the maiden edition of the Emporium Leadership Lecture and Awards 2026 and the unveiling of the Special 10th Anniversary Commemorative Edition of Emporium Magazine, published by Royal Prince Media Services, alongside the 10th anniversary celebration…

BAO2BAO: … and God answered! – (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Emporium Reporters

Congratulations to Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, aka BAO, on his expected comfortable margin at last Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election. Congratulations are also in order to all Ekiti sons and daughters for making a wise decision, thereby building on the foundation already erected by Oyebanji.   I was in Ekiti on June 20, 2026. Having observed the process independently, I can confidently attest that the election was peaceful and credible. For a state traditionally defined by its fierce political unpredictability and an almost stubborn refusal to grant back-to-back tenures to…

NUJ FCT Backs Community Policing, Seeks Holistic Action Against ‘One-Chance’ Robberies

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has pledged robust media support for community policing initiatives while calling for a comprehensive strategy to tackle the growing menace of “one-chance” robberies in Abuja. Chairman of the Council, Comrade Grace Ike, made the commitment while delivering a goodwill message during the operational tour of the FCT Police Command by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Training and Development, DIG Isyaku Mohammed, at the Command Headquarters in Abuja. She assured the police of the…

DIG Isyaku Leads Zone 7 Operational Audit in FCT, Charges Officers on Professionalism, Community Policing

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Training and Development (DTD), Isyaku Mohammed, on Friday led an operational assessment tour of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, urged officers to uphold discipline, professionalism and community-centred policing in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police. The operational tour, conducted as part of the Inspector-General’s Zone 7 assessment, is aimed at evaluating the security architecture and operational systems across state commands within the zone to enhance policing effectiveness. Receiving the DIG at the FCT Police…

FCT Police Arrest Car Theft Suspect, Recover Stolen Toyota Hilux in Kaduna

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a suspected car thief and recovered a Toyota Hilux stolen from Abuja after a swift operation by operatives of the Maitama Police Division. The Command said the white 2014 Toyota Hilux with Registration Number BWR 712 CV was stolen from the Wuse II area of the FCT on June 20, 2026. According to the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Maitama Division, CSP Altine Daniel, received a distress call at about 1:45 p.m.…

Amina Jane Mohammed; A Visionary Diplomat @65 BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Abubakar Yusuf

For Amina Jane Mohammed, GCON a Nigerian diplomat who had been at the corridor of global world for over one decade, from her stint at the helm of affairs of Nigeria’s defunct Millennium Development Goals , MDGs now Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs to her appointment as United Nations Deputy -Secretary General UN-DSG, a position she is spending her second term after a distinct performance at the UN.   Before then , the well respected diplomat served as the Minister of Environment under the previous administration untill the global appointment.  …