Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

Lukman Laleye Babalola is a graduate of Journalism,a content creator and Editor with Emporium Reporters online

Alausa defends ₦2.4trn Education Budget, prioritises Teachers, Infrastructure, Skills Development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, has defended the Federal Ministry of Education’s proposed ₦2.4 trillion budget for 2026 before the National Assembly, outlined key priorities aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s education sector through improved staffing, infrastructure, and skills development. According to a statement issued by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, the minister reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transparency, measurable outcomes, and the completion of ongoing educational projects nationwide during the budget defence before the National Assembly’s Joint Committees…

FG Flags Off Food and Nutrition Assistance in Niger State to Strengthen Poverty Response System

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has launched the Presidential Food and Nutrition Assistance programme in Niger State as part of efforts to deepen coordinated humanitarian support and accelerate poverty reduction across vulnerable communities. The initiative, implemented through the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, was officially flagged off on Saturday at the Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre in Minna. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, described the intervention as a people-centred response designed to tackle food insecurity, prevent…

Nigerian Navy Ship Pathfinder dismantles illegal refineries in Rivers State

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft with the successful deactivation of multiple illegal refinery sites in Rivers State under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. According to a release by the Navy, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder dismantled three illegal refinery sites, five refining ovens, and 25 dugout pits located in the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni area of the state. The operation significantly disrupted a major crude oil theft network operating in the region. During the operation, naval personnel uncovered a wellhead that had been illegally tapped to siphon crude oil…

Nigerian Navy Commissions Primary Healthcare Centre in Enugu Community

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has commissioned a modern Primary Health Care Centre in Umunisu Ugbawka, located in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, in a move aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services in rural communities. The facility was established in honour of Rear Admiral Patrick Chibueze Nwatu (Rtd) under the Navy’s Special Intervention Quick Impact Projects initiative designed to support community development and enhance civil-military relations. Representing the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, the Director of Veteran Affairs, Rear Admiral Raheem Taofeek, said…

FG issues urgent Safety Advisory to Nigerians in Iran, Gulf States Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has issued a safety advisory to Nigerians residing in the Islamic Republic of Iran and neighbouring Gulf countries following escalating military actions in the Middle East involving Israel, the United States and Iran. In a press release issued on Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, the government said it is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving security situation triggered by reported military strikes against targets in Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions affecting parts of the Gulf region. According to the statement signed by the Ministry’s…

Troops overrun IPOB/ESN Stronghold in Anambra, destroy ‘Mother Valley’ Camp

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of the Joint Task Force South East under Operation UDO KA (OPUK) have stormed and dismantled a major stronghold linked to suspected IPOB/ESN elements at Mother Valley in Nkwere area of Anambra State, following a coordinated ground assault carried out on February 26, 2026. The operation, executed by combined personnel of the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), reportedly marked a decisive push against criminal enclaves in the South-East region. According to military sources, the troops advanced for over three hours…

NAOWA President commissions modern educational facilities, reaffirms commitment to continuity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), Mrs Safiyyah Hassan Shaibu, has reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to sustaining legacy projects with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre, an ultra-modern dining hall and a students’ preparatory hall at NAOWA College, Asokoro, Abuja. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony held on Wednesday, Mrs Shaibu described the event as a significant milestone reflecting purposeful leadership, institutional continuity and strategic investment in education for students drawn from both military and civilian communities. She noted that the newly inaugurated facilities…

NAN Staff Petition Oyo Agency Over Alleged Land Invasion in Ibadan

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Staff members of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) have raised alarm over the alleged invasion of their landed properties in Ibadan, petitioned the Oyo State Real Property Protection Agency to intervene and halt what they described as illegal encroachment by land speculators. In a petition dated Dec. 11, 2025, and written by their solicitor, Ademola Sodamade, the employees accused suspected land speculators of breach of peace, threats to life, and malicious damage to property located at Butubutu Village in Ona-Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State. The petition listed…

Nigerian Navy Graduates Pioneer Marines to Boost Special Operations, Maritime Security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has graduated the pioneer set of its newly established Marine force, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s evolving security architecture and efforts to strengthen maritime and amphibious operations. Speaking at the graduation ceremony held on Friday, February 27, 2026, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, described the event as a defining moment in the history of the Nigerian Navy, noting that the creation of the Nigerian Navy Marines forms part of a broader strategy to enhance special operations capability across maritime, riverine,…

Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Opens Applications for Sixth Cohort of AIG Public Leaders Programme

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has announced the opening of applications for the sixth cohort of its flagship AIG Public Leaders Programme (AIG PLP), a transformative executive education initiative aimed at strengthening public sector leadership across Africa. The six-month programme, delivered in partnership with the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford, is designed to equip high-potential public servants with the tools, networks, and strategic insight required to drive meaningful reforms within African public institutions. Applications are open to qualified public servants from all English-speaking African countries and will close…