Year: 2026

35th Anniversary: CAC marks Anti-Corruption Day, calls for stronger partnerships

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on Tuesday marked its 35th anniversary with an Anti-Corruption Day, as the Registrar-General/CEO, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, called on anti-corruption agencies and key stakeholders to deepen collaboration with the Commission in the national fight against corruption. Magaji made the appeal while declaring open the Anti-Corruption Day event organised as part of activities to commemorate CAC@35. He said stronger inter-agency partnerships were critical to improving transparency, accountability and overall governance in Nigeria. The CAC boss noted that in 2025, the Commission moved beyond advocacy to take concrete…

Marwa mourns fallen Officer as NDLEA busts Bonny Island drug syndicate, arrests six

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully dismantled a notorious drug hub on Bonny Island, Rivers State, arrested six suspects and seized a significant cache of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, skunk, and tramadol. The operation, carried out at the Ama Hausa area on Friday, 6 February 2026, tragically claimed the life of Chief Narcotic Agent Sadiq Bako Mujahid, who sustained fatal head injuries during a violent confrontation with armed hoodlums mobilized by the gang leader, Genesis George Benson. Femi Babafemi, Director of Media & Advocacy at NDLEA, in a…

2026 GRAMMY: NiDCOM Chairman hails Nigerians’ historic wins

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated three Nigerians—Shaboozey (Collins Obinna Chibueze), Tyler, the Creator (Tyler Gregory Okonma), and Cynthia Erivo (Cynthia Chinasaokwu Onyedinmanazu Amarachukwu Owezuke Echimino Erivo) for their historic victories at the 2026 Grammy Awards. In a statement released by NiDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa described their achievements on one of the world’s most prestigious cultural stages as a powerful testament to the creativity, excellence, and global influence of Nigerians and people of Nigerian heritage across…

NITDA rewards NYSC Corps Members with Laptops and Cash, DG says youth are driving Nigeria’s digital revolution

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has celebrated the dedication of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members advancing digital literacy nationwide by presenting laptops and cash prizes to exceptional corps members. The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, visited the NYSC Headquarters to honor corps members who are taking essential digital skills to classrooms, markets, motor parks, and grassroots communities as part of the Digital Literacy for All (DL4All) Initiative. Inuwa praised the corps members for going beyond their traditional service roles to become digital literacy champions, helping Nigerians…

Dr Cairo Ojougboh Foundation empowers students with ₦2.7million in educational support

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Dr. Cairo Ojougboh Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting education in Nigeria by backing government initiatives to enhance learning opportunities for students. Established in honour of the late Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, a former medical doctor and member of the House of Representatives, the Foundation recently held a special programme at St. Columba’s Grammar School, Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, themed “Your Future, Your Choice.” During the event, the Foundation presented a cheque of ₦2,700,000 to cover examination fees for students preparing for the West African Examination Council…

Oyetola presents ₦10.5bn 2026 Marine and Blue Economy Budget, flags funding gaps threatening Trade ,Food Security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, on Tuesday presented a ₦10,499,984,667.10 budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year, expressed concern that the allocation is grossly insufficient to effectively execute the ministry’s wide-ranging mandate critical to Nigeria’s trade, transport efficiency, and food security. Oyetola made the revelation while defending the budget before a joint sitting of the Senate Committee on Marine Transport and House of Representatives committees on Ports and Harbours; Maritime Safety, Education and Administration; Shipping Services; Inland Waterways; and Ocean and Fisheries. The proposed…

JUST IN : Senate amends Electoral Act, endorses Electronic Transmission of results with safeguards

Emporium Reporters

The Nigerian Senate has amended its Votes and Proceedings of the Wednesday, February 4 plenary, clarified its position on Section 60(3) of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, following intense public controversy over the transmission of election results. The amendment was reached after a motion moved by the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, which was subsequently adopted by the Red Chamber. The clarification came amid nationwide protests and growing public pressure on lawmakers to ensure real-time electronic transmission of election results. Earlier, protesters had stormed the National Assembly,…

BREAKING: Senate reconstitutes Electoral Act Conference committee amid rising protests

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Senate has reconstituted a 12-member Electoral Act Conference Committee as part of renewed efforts to harmonise proposed amendments to the Electoral Act, amid mounting public protests over electoral reforms. Senator Simon Bako Lalong was appointed chairman of the committee, which is mandated to work with its counterpart in the House of Representatives to reconcile differences in the amendment bill and produce a unified version for passage by the National Assembly. The move is seen as a critical step toward strengthening Nigeria’s electoral legal framework ahead of future elections,…

NUJ FCT Congress hall project receives boost as Bespoke Urban Luxury donates 600 bags of cement

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has received a major boost towards the completion of its Ultramodern Congress Hall project following the donation of 600 bags of cement by indigenous firm, Bespoke Urban Luxury Limited. The donation was made during a brief handover ceremony in Abuja, where the company delivered the first tranche of 300 bags of cement under the supervision of Arc. Junias John Akaito and Kolade Oluwajuwon Olaoye. Stakeholders described the gesture as a significant milestone in the Council’s efforts to provide a…

Oyo muslims will follow Sultan’s leadership on all Islamic matters – Grand Chief Imam

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Grand Chief Imam of Oyo Land, Sheikh (Barrister) Bilal Husayn Akinola Akeugberu, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of Muslims in Oyo Land to the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto on all Islamic matters. Sheikh Akeugberu stated that Muslims across Oyo Land and the wider Yoruba region remain steadfast despite what he described as attempts by divisive elements, allegedly driven by political motives, to create disunity and incite opposition against the leadership of the Nigerian Muslim Ummah. According to the Grand Chief Imam, adherence to the Sultan’s leadership is…