Month: June 2026

Nigeria, Ethiopia Deepen Partnership on Innovative Financing for SDGs

Emporium Reporters

By Our Reporter     Nigeria has strengthened its position as one of Africa’s leading countries driving innovative financing for sustainable development following a three-day high-level experience exchange with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on the implementation of the Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF).   The strategic engagement, hosted by the Federal Government through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs), brought together senior government officials, development partners, fiscal experts and policymakers to examine how African countries can mobilise, coordinate and…

Nigerian Army Reshuffles Senior Officers to Boost Operational Effectiveness, National Security

Emporium Reporters

The Nigerian Army has announced a major reshuffle of its senior leadership, with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, approving the redeployment of top officers across operational, command, training and staff appointments to enhance operational effectiveness and strengthen national security. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the strategic appointments affected field commanders, school commandants and principal staff officers at the Army Headquarters as part of ongoing efforts to consolidate the Army’s capacity to tackle emerging…

Tinubu Flags Off Two Major Road Projects in Abuja, Reaffirms Infrastructure Drive

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to infrastructure-led development with the flag-off of two major road projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), described them as key components of the Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at improving mobility, boosting economic growth, and enhancing the quality of life of residents. The President, represented by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, performed the groundbreaking ceremonies on Tuesday for the construction of two Service Carriageways of the Southern Parkway from Arterial Road S20 to Ring Road…

Another 66 Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa Arrive Lagos

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Another batch of 66 stranded Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos, bringing the total number of returnees under the Federal Government’s evacuation programme to 324. The latest group landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Wednesday night following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for the immediate evacuation of stranded Nigerians from South Africa. In a statement issued by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the commission recalled that the first batch of 258 returnees arrived…

Information Minister Tasks Journalists on Credibility as Emporium Reporters Marks 10th Anniversary with Leadership Lecture

Emporium Reporters

Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has called on journalists and media practitioners to uphold professionalism, credibility and ethical reporting amid the growing challenge of misinformation and disinformation in the digital era.   The Minister made the call at the maiden Emporium Leadership Lecture & Awards 2026 and the unveiling of the Special 10th Anniversary Commemorative Edition of Emporium Magazine, organised by Publishers of Emporium Reporters online and Emporium Magazine,Royal Prince Media Services in Abuja on Thursday.   The event brought together senior government officials, media…

Sunday Dare Hails Emporium @10, Says Leadership Recognition Inspires National Development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Chief Sunday Akinlabi Dare, has commended Publishers of Emporium Reporters online and Emporium Magazine,Royal Prince Media Services for sustaining the Emporium Leadership Lecture and Awards, describing the initiative as a significant platform for celebrating excellence in leadership, public service and nation-building. Dare made the commendation at the maiden Emporium Leadership Lecture & Awards 2026 and the unveiling of the Special 10th Anniversary Commemorative Edition of Emporium Magazine, organised by Royal Prince Media Services in Abuja on Thursday. Represented by…

TMSG Faults Dino Melaye Over Criticism of Aso Rock Solar Power Project

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has dismissed comments by former senator Dino Melaye criticizing the Federal Government’s decision to power the Presidential Villa with solar energy, describing his claims as “frivolous, uneducated and uninformed.” In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group argued that the Aso Rock solar project is a cost-saving initiative designed to reduce the huge annual electricity expenditure of the State House rather than an indication that the administration has abandoned efforts to improve Nigeria’s power sector. According to…

TMV Hails Tinubu as Over 13,000 Terrorists Killed, 17,000 Arrested in One Year

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration over what it described as remarkable progress in the fight against terrorism and violent crimes, citing the elimination of more than 13,000 terrorists and the arrest of 17,000 others within the past year. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, the group said the achievements demonstrated the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling insecurity and restoring peace across the country. According to the group, President Tinubu recently disclosed that terrorism-related deaths in Nigeria…

Deputy Speaker Kalu Seeks Dedicated Climate Budget, Capacity Building for African Parliaments

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has called for increased capacity building for African lawmakers and the creation of dedicated budget allocations for climate change programmes across the Global South. Kalu made the call on Thursday while speaking at the GLOBE Legislators Parliamentary Reception held at the House of Commons during the inauguration of Sam Onuigbo as the new President of the Global Legislators Organisation for a Balanced Environment. The Deputy Speaker said African parliaments must strengthen their understanding of climate change issues through continuous education…

NHRC Raises Alarm Over Rising Drug Abuse, Seeks Human Rights-Based Response

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission has expressed concern over the rising incidence of drug abuse and illicit trafficking in Nigeria, describing the trend as a serious threat to public health, national security, human dignity and sustainable development. In a statement to mark the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, called for a coordinated national response rooted in human rights principles rather than stigma and discrimination. Ojukwu noted that substance abuse, particularly among young people, had reached…