Month: July 2026

Insecurity Will Soon Be History in Nigeria, Says Akpabio

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerians that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration is committed to ending the country’s security challenges, expressing confidence that insecurity will soon become a thing of the past. Akpabio gave the assurance on Wednesday while receiving members of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, led by its National President, Dr. Lima Ahmed, during a courtesy visit to his office at the National Assembly in Abuja. According to a statement issued by the Special Assistant to the President of the Senate on Media,…

MISSING PERSON

Emporium Reporters

The FCT Police Command requests members of the public to assist with any useful information that will help locate and reunite Emmanuel Terfa, popularly known as “Stoner,” with his family.   Emmanuel Terfa is twenty-five (25) years old, an indigene of Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, and a graduate of Benue State University. He resides at Guzape Village, Abuja. He is over six (6) feet tall, has a chocolate complexion, a slightly heavy build, dreadlocks, and speaks both English and Hausa fluently.   Emmanuel was last seen at…

Court Adjourns APC Rijau/Magama Primary Election Suit to September

Emporium Reporters

The Federal High Court sitting in Minna has adjourned a suit challenging the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Rijau/Magama Federal Constituency to September 16 and 17, 2026, for the commencement of hearing. The suit was filed by Shehu Samaila Auna against Prof. Yakubu Mohammed Auna over the APC primary election held on May 16, 2026. At the resumed hearing, counsel to the first defendant, Philip Adah, Esq., raised a preliminary objection, urging the court to dismiss the suit on the grounds that it was…

CBN Projects Single-Digit Inflation, Assures Senate of Economic Stability

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has assured the Senate that Nigeria’s economy remained resilient despite persistent global uncertainties, expressing confidence that ongoing monetary and financial sector reforms will sustain macroeconomic stability and bring inflation down to single digits over the medium term. Cardoso gave the assurance while presenting the Bank’s Mid-Year 2026 Economic Report before the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions. He said the Nigerian economy recorded steady growth in the first half of 2026, driven by strong performance across…

NAF Opens Frontline Counter-Terrorism Operations to Media, Reinforces Transparency

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability and strategic communication by taking defence correspondents on a familiarisation visit to the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI in the North-East, offering them firsthand insight into ongoing counter-terrorism operations. The media delegation, led by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, comprised defence correspondents from various media organisations who witnessed the planning and execution of air operations aimed at combating terrorism in the region. The initiative, according to the NAF, is designed to…

NITDA Pushes Digital Skills Drive to Build AI-Ready Civil Service

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has renewed its push for a digitally skilled public service, stressing that the success of government reforms and the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will depend largely on the digital capacity of civil servants. Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, made the call during a Digital Skills Masterclass organised by the agency in partnership with Meta for selected officers from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). He was represented by NITDA’s Director of Digital Development Services, Olawumi Dejo. Inuwa said Nigeria’s ambition to build…

NITDA Urges Unified Cybersecurity Strategy to Protect Government Digital Infrastructure

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to strengthen collaboration and adopt a proactive cybersecurity culture to safeguard Nigeria’s government digital infrastructure against growing cyber threats. The call was made at the opening of a two-day Cybersecurity Workshop for MDAs themed, “Securing Government Digital Infrastructure through Capacity Building.” The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, who was represented by the Assistant Director of the Agency’s Cybersecurity Department, Dr. Ayodele Bakare, said the workshop comes at a critical time as cyberattacks on…

Nigerian Navy Hands Over Rescued Human Trafficking Victims to NAPTIP

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has handed over two rescued victims of human trafficking to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), reaffirming its commitment to combating human trafficking and other transnational organised crimes. The victims were formally transferred by the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry to NAPTIP’s Lagos Zonal Command in Ikeja on July 19, 2026, following their rescue during a targeted anti-human trafficking operation conducted on July 17. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the…

IGP Disu Assures Power Ministry of Renewed Offensive Against Energy Crimes

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Riliwan Disu, has assured the Federal Ministry of Power of a renewed nationwide offensive against energy crimes, including the vandalism of electricity infrastructure and rampant energy theft. The assurance came when the Minister of Power, Hon. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, led a delegation from the ministry on a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The delegation included the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Mahmud Mamman; Director of Distribution, Engr. Mustapha Baba-Umara; Director of Energy Resources, Engr. Kingsley Eneh; and the Minister’s Special Assistant, Mr. Martins Olajide.…

CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Price Stability, Market-Driven FX as MPC Eyes Strong Economic Growth

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining macroeconomic stability through coordinated, data-driven monetary policies aimed at curbing inflation, strengthening the financial system and sustaining economic growth. Speaking at the 306th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) press briefing, CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said the Committee was encouraged by the resilience of the Nigerian economy despite heightened global uncertainties and renewed geopolitical tensions. According to him, the MPC project that Nigeria’s economy will maintain strong growth in 2026, driven by improved crude oil production, expansionary Purchasing Managers’ Index…