Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

MPAC Demands Justice for Lynched Kaduna Woman, Warns Against Rising Mob Violence

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has condemned the brutal lynching of Ummulkhairi, a Muslim woman and mother of four, in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, describing the incident as a grave miscarriage of justice and a dangerous sign of growing mob rule in the country. In a statement issued by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, the organisation expressed outrage over the killing of Ummulkhairi, who was reportedly accused of child kidnapping before being attacked and murdered by a mob. MPAC said the victim, a teacher, wife and mother, was denied…

EMAN Urges Moral Rebirth, Peaceful Coexistence at Hijrah 1448AH Lecture in Okene

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The El Birru Muslim Association of Nigeria (EMAN) has called on Muslims and residents of Ebiraland to embrace moral transformation, peaceful coexistence and productive living as part of the lessons of the Islamic New Year. The call was made by the Chairman of the Hijrah 1448AH Activities Committee, Alhaji Abu Imam Onizeiza (Dan-Amana Ebira), during the Hijrah Lecture, Launching of the Islamic Calendar and Awards Ceremony held at the Ohinoyi Palace Conference Hall, Okene, Kogi State. Addressing participants, Alhaji Abu Imam said the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was not…

FMITI Targets $1tn Economy, Unveils 2026 Strategy for Industrial Growth and Investment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has outlined an ambitious roadmap to accelerate industrialisation, expand trade, attract strategic investments and position Nigeria towards achieving a $1 trillion economy. This was the focus of the Ministry’s 2026 Top Management Retreat held in Abuja from June 22 to 23, themed “From Policy to Performance: Driving Industrial Growth, Trade Expansion and Investment Outcomes.” Speaking at the retreat, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, said the Ministry was shifting its focus from policy formulation to measurable economic…

Abba Moro Hails Nwogu’s Rivers Senate By-Election Victory, Credits PDP Resurgence

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate Minority Leader and senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Senator Abba Moro, has congratulated the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olaka Nwogu, on his victory in the Rivers South East Senatorial District by-election. In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Emmanuel Eche-Ofun John, on Monday, Moro described Nwogu’s triumph as a reflection of the growing popularity and acceptance of the PDP among voters. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Nwogu winner of the Saturday by-election after he secured 47,961 votes, defeating the All…

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Refugee Protection, Durable Solutions at World Refugee Day 2026

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting, including and empowering refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other vulnerable groups, as stakeholders gathered in Abuja to commemorate World Refugee Day 2026. The event, themed “Until Everyone Is Safe,” was marked by a High-Level Dialogue on Refugee Protection, Solutions and Solidarity held at the ECOWAS Commission Auditorium in Asokoro, Abuja. The gathering brought together government officials, diplomats, development partners, humanitarian organisations, civil society groups and refugee representatives to discuss sustainable solutions to displacement challenges. Representing President Bola Ahmed…

The North, the columnist and bandits By Lasisi Olagunju

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Sometimes, a matter one thinks is pregnant with an elephant delivers only a rat.   Last week, I was on my knees begging Northern Nigeria to save Nigeria from a catastrophe already visible on the horizon. The piece was a code, a shock treatment meant to reset a misbehaving social cell that has become dangerously comfortable with its afflictions. It was the columnist’s own war against terror and its offspring; it was his way of pleading for the release of abducted Yoruba schoolchildren and their teachers held captive in the…

Navy Hands Over Five Suspected Stowaways Bound for India to Immigration Service

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft has handed over five suspected stowaways rescued from a merchant vessel to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal migration and strengthen maritime security. The handover took place on Monday, June 22, 2026, following the rescue and preliminary investigation of the suspects who were discovered aboard MT CHINAFRIE HAPPINESS. According to the Navy, the five men were found concealed in the rudder compartment of the vessel on June 17, 2026. They were subsequently evacuated safely and taken to…

Pro-Democracy Group Defends N110bn National Assembly Spending, Warns Against Undermining Parliament

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A pro-democracy organisation, the Advocates of Social Justice for All (ASJA), has defended the controversial N110 billion expenditure by the National Assembly on official vehicles and support allowances for lawmakers, urging critics and civil society organisations to respect the constitutional independence of the legislature. The group’s position follows a recent judgment by a Federal High Court in Lagos which declared unlawful the expenditure of N110 billion appropriated for the procurement of official vehicles and support allowances for members of the 10th National Assembly. Justice Yellim Bogoro had ruled that the…

Kogi Govt Thwarts Retaliatory Strike, Recovers AK-47 Rifles, Ammunition

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Kogi State Government has announced the interception of a cache of arms and ammunition allegedly destined for criminal elements operating within and around the state, thwarting what authorities described as a planned retaliatory attack by bandits and other criminal networks. The breakthrough followed a coordinated security operation involving local security operatives under the Kogi State security architecture, the Hybrid Forces operating under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army. In a statement issued on…

Navy Uncovers 63,290 Litres of Illegal Diesel, Seizes Vehicle in Rivers Forest Operation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has recorded another major breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on crude oil theft and illegal refining activities, recovered 63,290 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, and seizing a vehicle linked to the illicit trade in Rivers State. The operation, carried out under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, was executed by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH following credible intelligence on the movement and storage of illegally refined petroleum products within the Orashi Forest corridor in Okolomade Community, Abua-Odual Local Government…