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Street Children Crisis Threatens Nigeria’s Future – Nujeta

Emporium Reporters

By Prosper Okoye     A Nigerian literacy advocate has warned that the growing number of children roaming streets across the country is putting Nigeria’s future at risk, calling for urgent action from government, communities and parents. Sandra Nujeta, Director of LaVie Learns and convener of Book Hangout, said many children are being left without guidance, education and the right environment to develop properly. Speaking during the BOOK HANGOUT 2026 event in Abuja, she linked the rising presence of street and out-of-school children to failures in parenting, community responsibility and…

MURIC Fires Back, Denies Inviting Bandits to South-West

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly denied allegations that it or other Yoruba Muslim groups are responsible for inviting bandits and Boko Haram terrorists into the South-West, describing the claim as a smear campaign orchestrated by individuals it referred to as “Muslim haters.” In a statement issued on Sunday, the Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, dismissed as false and malicious a social media allegation that the group had radicalised Islamic clerics in the region and was facilitating the entry of terrorists into Yorubaland. Akintola argued that the…

Gov Kefas Mourns Veteran Journalist Ben Adaji, Describes Him as Hero of Democracy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran journalist and media icon, Chief Ben Adaji, describing him as a hero of democracy and a shining example of journalistic excellence. Adaji, a renowned journalist and former Chairman of the Taraba State Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), died on Saturday at the age of 67. He reportedly passed away around 4 p.m. at his country home in Abo-Ojikpadala, Imane District, Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State. In a condolence message issued…

Tinubu Approves 1,000 Forest Guards for Oyo, Deploys Special Rescue Team Over Ogbomoso School Abduction

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State and directed the deployment of a specialized security unit to intensify efforts to rescue pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The development was announced on Sunday during a visit by a high-powered Federal Government delegation to Esiele and Yawota communities, where gunmen abducted pupils and teachers from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School on May 15, 2026. The delegation, led by…

NDLEA Uncovers Illicit Drugs Hidden in Water Purifiers from Europe, Intercepts Military-Grade Ammunition in Kaduna

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered consignments of high-potency illicit drugs concealed in water purifier machines shipped from the Netherlands to Lagos, while also intercepting a cache of military-grade ammunition in Kaduna State as part of its ongoing nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking and related crimes. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, Femi Babafemi, the illicit drug consignments, comprising three kilograms of ketamine and 199 grams of MDMA, commonly known as Ecstasy, were discovered carefully hidden…

Nigeria Police Calls for Calm Over Reported Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has urged Nigerians to remain calm following reports of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians in South Africa, as well as concerns over possible reprisal attacks on South African nationals and interests within Nigeria. In a statement issued on 30 May 2026 by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Police noted that the situation was reviewed after a Joint Intelligence Board meeting held on 18 May 2026, chaired by the National Security Adviser. The meeting brought together key security and intelligence agencies to assess…

IGP Disu Approves Promotion of 17,952 Junior Officers Nationwide, Orders Higher Professional Standards

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the promotion of 17,952 junior officers across various ranks in the Nigeria Police Force, in what authorities describe as part of ongoing reforms to strengthen welfare, boost morale, and reward professionalism within the Force. According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the promotion exercise cuts across Commands and Formations nationwide and covers officers at multiple entry-level ranks. The breakdown shows that 165 Sergeants were elevated to Inspectors, 73 Corporals were promoted to Sergeants,…

Renewed Hope for Pensioners as PTAD implements Pension Harmonisation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has announced the implementation of pension harmonisation for eligible pensioners under the Federal Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), effective from May 2026, in a move aimed at promoting equity, fairness and improved welfare for retirees. In a statement signed by PTAD’s Head of Corporate Communications, Olugbenga Ajayi, the Directorate said the harmonisation policy was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in August 2025 and subsequently incorporated into PTAD’s 2026 pension budget in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. PTAD described the development as a…

Klub 98 Initiative Urges Swift Action for Release of Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren, Teacher

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Klub 98 Initiative has appealed to the Federal Government, Oyo State Government, security agencies, and other stakeholders to intensify efforts towards securing the safe release of schoolchildren and their teacher reportedly abducted in Oyo State and still being held captive. In a statement issued by the Vice President of the organization, Mrs. Blessing Obodoechie Mozie, the group expressed profound shock and concern over the incident, describing it as a reprehensible act that threatens the safety and well-being of children and educators. The organization called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…

Tinubu Commissions Key Health Infrastructure, Launches 145 Tricycle Ambulances Nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned a series of critical health infrastructure projects across Nigeria and launched 145 tricycle ambulances to strengthen emergency medical response services as part of activities marking the third anniversary of his administration. The projects, executed across the six geopolitical zones, span primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare institutions and are aimed at improving healthcare delivery and health outcomes for Nigerians. Speaking virtually during the nationwide commissioning on Friday, President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing affordable and quality healthcare for all Nigerians, describing the projects…