Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

Niger Police Command presents ₦51million to families of fallen officers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has disbursed cheques worth over ₦51 million to 30 families of police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2023. The Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, presented the cheques on behalf of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) as part of the Force’s welfare initiative. The payments, totaling ₦51,539,621.45, were drawn from key police welfare schemes, including the Group Life Assurance, Group Personal Accident, and IGP Family Welfare Schemes. These initiatives aimed to provide financial relief and support to…

NiDCOM seeks probe into Nigerian TikTok Worker’s mysterious death in Kenya

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called for a thorough investigation into the death of Ms. Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi, a Nigerian TikTok content moderator employed by Teleperformance, a social media contracting firm in Kenya.   Ms. Olubunmi, who had been working with the company since 2022, was found dead in her Nairobi apartment last week after being absent from work for three days. Reports indicated that her body was discovered in a decomposing state, raising concerns over the circumstances surrounding her untimely demise.   In response, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa,…

NSC hails Nigeria Customs’ role in securing CAVB 2025 Women’s Volleyball Championship hosting rights

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed deep appreciation to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its crucial support in securing the hosting rights for the CAVB 2025 Women’s African Club Volleyball Championship, set to take place in Abuja from April 1 to 14, 2025.   In a letter of appreciation dated March 17, 2025, and personally signed by the Director-General (DG) of NSC, Honourable Bukola Olopade, the Commission acknowledged the pivotal role played by the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, in facilitating Nigeria’s successful bid. The Customs Service…

Nigeria Customs intercepts over $1.1 million, SR135,900 undeclared foreign currency at Kano Airport

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a total of $1,154,900 (One Million, One Hundred and Fifty-Four Thousand, Nine Hundred US Dollars) and SR135,900 (One Hundred and Thirty-Five Thousand, Nine Hundred Saudi Riyals) in undeclared foreign currency at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA).   The seizure occurred during a routine baggage check on an inbound passenger, Hauwa Ibrahim Abdullahi, who arrived on Saudi Airline Flight SV401 from Saudi Arabia. During the physical examination of her luggage, customs officers discovered the undeclared money concealed inside packs of palm-date fruits, locally…

CGC Adeniyi hosts Volleyball Federation delegation, assures support for Continental Tournament

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) commitment to fostering sports development as he hosted a delegation from the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVF) at the Customs Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, on Friday, March 7, 2025.   The delegation, led by NVF President Engineer Musa Nimrod, was also joined by the Benin Republic Volleyball Federation President, Ali Yaro. The CGC expressed delight at the growing prominence of the upcoming continental volleyball championship, which has attracted significant interest from clubs across Africa. CGC Adeniyi described…

Nigeria Customs Service launches ‘Customs Cares’ Initiative to boost Community Development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bid to enhance community engagement and contribute to national development, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has established a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Unit and launched the “Customs Cares” initiative. The new program aims to foster inclusive growth and provide sustainable support to communities across the country. According to a statement issued by the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, the initiative reflects the Service’s commitment beyond its traditional roles of trade facilitation, revenue generation, and border security. The “Customs Cares” initiative will focus…

IGP Egbetokun orders major shake-up in Police leadership, posts 25 Senior Officers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a strategic move aimed at repositioning the Nigeria Police Force for enhanced service delivery, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has approved the immediate redeployment of 25 senior officers across various commands and departments.   The latest shake-up included the posting of seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to key operational zones and 18 Commissioners of Police (CPs) acting in the capacity of AIGs, pending confirmation by the Police Service Commission (PSC).   The seven officers promoted to AIGs and their new postings are: AIG Margaret Ochalla…

IWD 2025: Fabulous Minds Women Initiatives, IPCR champion Women as Catalysts for Change

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In commemoration of International Women’s Day 2025, Fabulous Minds Women Initiatives (FMWI), in collaboration with the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), has emphasized the crucial role of women in driving social change and fostering inclusivity. The event, themed “Women As Agents of Change,” held on March 8 in Abuja, brought together professionals from various fields for a roundtable dialogue on gender equality, advocacy, and strategic partnerships between men and women to accelerate progress. Panelists included Mrs. Omosehin Romoke, an educational consultant; Mrs. Theodora Obayojie, a strategic writer and…

Tinubu’s 2027 Victory Certain with Strong Political Backing — Dr. Bashir Lamido

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Pioneer Leader of Arewa Summit International, Dr. Bashir Lamido, has dismissed the possibility of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu losing his re-election bid in 2027, citing the formidable political figures rallying behind him.   Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the Abuja Expo and Ruhe Global Resources International Education Fair held on Wednesday in Abuja, Lamido emphasized that the support of influential politicians such as former Zamfara State Governor Abdul’aziz Yari, former Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu, APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, and former Delta State Governor James…

Immigration Rivers Marine Command seeks stronger collaboration with Oil and Gas FTZ Command

Lukman Laleye Babalola

On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, the Comptroller of Immigration, Rivers Marine Command, Onne, Comptroller E. Eneh, paid a courtesy visit to the Customs Area Controller of the Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Command, Comptroller A.M. Alkali, at his office.   During the meeting, Comptroller Eneh emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration between the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), particularly due to the proximity of both Commands and the need for enhanced synergy in port operations.   In his response, Comptroller Alkali acknowledged the…