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

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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…

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

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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…

NSCDC Shuts Seven Illegal Mineral Processing Centres, Arrests Four in Niger Crackdown

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), through its Mining Marshals, has sealed seven suspected illegal mineral buying and processing centres in Kontagora, Niger State, as part of a crackdown on illegal mining activities and violations of the nation’s mining laws. The enforcement operation, which also led to the arrest of four suspects, was carried out on June 12, 2026, following credible intelligence that some of the facilities were operating without the required approvals and allegedly purchasing strategic minerals from unverified sources. Commander of the Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant…

Emporium Reporters @10: Information Minister Urges Journalists to Uphold Ethics, Defend National Interest

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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged journalists across the country to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism, warning against the use of media platforms to undermine national institutions. The minister gave the charge on Thursday in Abuja at the Emporium Leadership Lecture and Awards, held alongside the unveiling of the special 10th anniversary commemorative edition of Emporium Magazine. Represented by the Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Jibrin Ndache, Idris stressed that the media has a critical role in safeguarding national…

FHA Inaugurates 223-Unit FHA Green City Estate in Abuja Under Renewed Hope Agenda

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The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has inaugurated a new 223-unit housing estate, named FHA Green City, in the Wasa District of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Wednesday, is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at providing decent and livable accommodation for Nigerians. The project sits on a five-hectare expanse of land and is being developed in partnership with indigenous firm, Green Pasture Homes. Speaking at the event, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the FHA, Hon. Oyetunde Ojo, reaffirmed…

When Justice Is Replaced by Mob Rule: The Urgent Need to Protect Innocent Lives in Nigeria By Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade

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The brutal killing of Malama Ummulkhair, a respected Islamic teacher and mother of four in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, is not just another tragic incident; it is a painful reminder of the dangerous consequences of jungle justice, misinformation, and the failure of society to uphold the rule of law.   According to reports, Malama Ummulkhair was accused of attempting to steal children, an allegation that was never verified before a mob descended on her. She was reportedly rescued by security operatives and taken into police custody. Still, the situation took…

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

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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.…

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

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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…

Oluwo, Elebuibon and Terror war By Lasisi Olagunju

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The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, recently threw a challenge at Yoruba spiritual leaders. His target was the forest where terrorists are holding schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. “All the Babalawo, Araba and Alfas who are always boasting of one charm or another, the time has come to use your powers to rescue the abducted children of Oriire. If money is the problem, I will provide it. Or are your charms effective only when it is time to afflict innocent people?…

JAMB Scraps Degree Admissions in Colleges of Education, Makes NCE Sole Entry Route

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the end of admissions into affiliated degree programmes run by colleges of education across Nigeria, beginning from the 2026/2027 academic session. The decision, contained in JAMB’s newly released NCE/ND Agric Registration Guidelines issued by the Office of the Registrar in June 2026, marks a significant shift in the country’s teacher education system. Under the new policy, all admissions into colleges of education will now be through the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programme, effectively making it the sole entry route into…