Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

UNILORIN Alumni applauds Tinubu for appointing Nandap, Omotowa, Aribisala

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The University of Ilorin Alumni Association has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing three of its distinguished members into key leadership positions in the country. The appointees are Mrs. Kemi Nana Nandap, whose tenure as Comptroller General of Immigration has been extended until December 2026; Mr. Babs Omotowa, appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), representing the North Central; and Prof. James A. Aribisala, who has been named as the Pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti. In a…

NNPCL welcomes new GCEO Bayo Ojulari, appreciates outgoing leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has welcomed the appointment of Mr. Bayo Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), following his selection by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The company also extended warm regards to the newly constituted Board of Directors.   In a statement issued by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi O. Soneye, NNPC Ltd. expressed gratitude to the outgoing GCEO, Mr. Mele Kyari, and former Board Members for their dedicated service to the company and the nation.   “Mr. Kyari’s leadership and tireless…

Deputy Senate President Barau mourns Galadiman Kano, attends burial

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has mourned the passing of Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Abbas Sunusi Bayero, who died on Tuesday night at the age of 92.   The late prince, father of Kano State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Abdullahi Abbas, was a senior member of the Kano Emirate Council and served for several decades.   In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Alhaji Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau described the late Galadiman Kano as an elder statesman whose…

JUST IN: Tinubu reshuffles NNPC leadership, appoints new Chairman, Group CEO

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a sweeping shake-up of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reconstituted the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, appointed new leadership to drive efficiency, investment, and energy reforms.   The President removed Chief Pius Akinyelure as board chairman and Mallam Mele Kyari as Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), along with all other board members appointed in November 2023. The announcement is contained in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy,   The newly appointed 11-member…

Uromi Killings: DSS arrests Two Key Suspects transfers them to Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested two principal suspects linked to the killing of 16 Nigerians of Northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The suspects were apprehended in Uromi following credible intelligence, while security agencies continue to track other key individuals involved in the tragic incident. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, had earlier disclosed during a condolence visit to Kano State on Monday that 14 suspects had already been arrested in connection with the killings. During the visit,…

Tribunal Judgment: Gov Okpebholo urges APC supporters, Edo residents to maintain peace

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal prepares to deliver its judgment on Wednesday, Governor Monday Okpebholo has called for calm, urged supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and residents of the state to uphold peace and unity.   In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the governor reassured the people of Edo State that the judicial process is an essential part of democracy and must be respected.   “We have witnessed a vibrant and competitive electoral process, and I…

Nigeria Customs debunks report on CGC Adeniyi’s tenure extension

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dismissed a report claiming that the tenure of Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has been extended.   In a statement issued on Monday, April 1, 2025, Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, National Public Relations Officer, clarified that the purported release, allegedly from the State House, is inaccurate and misleading. He emphasized that appointments and tenure extensions for the position of Comptroller-General of Customs are solely at the discretion of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, in accordance with the Nigeria…

Deputy Speaker Kalu appoints Sam Ifeanyi Hart as New Chief of Staff

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has appointed Sam Ifeanyi Hart, Esq., as his new Chief of Staff (CoS).   The announcement was made by Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, in a statement issued on Tuesday. Hart replaces Hon. Toby Okechukwu, who was recently appointed as the Executive Director, Projects, at the newly established South East Development Commission (SEDC).   Before this appointment, Hart served as the Special Adviser to the Deputy Speaker on Public Affairs. He has an…

National Police Day: Niger Police offers free medical outreach,Community programs

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In commemoration of the upcoming National Police Day on April 7, 2025, the Niger State Police Command has announced a series of activities, including a free medical outreach, community engagement programs, and sanitation exercises. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP W.A. Abiodun, the medical outreach will provide free medical tests, consultations, and, where necessary, prescription or distribution of essential medications. The initiative is aimed at promoting public health and strengthening the relationship between the Police and the communities they serve. The medical outreach…

NHRC condemns jungle justice in Edo, calls for justice and protection of citizens

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has strongly condemned the recent killing of 16 traveling hunters in Edo State, who were mistakenly identified as kidnappers and lynched by a mob.   In a statement, the Executive Secretary of NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, described the incident as horrific and a gross violation of human rights. He emphasized the dangers of mob justice and the urgent need for effective law enforcement to protect innocent lives.   “We commend Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, for his swift action in suspending the Commander of…