Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

NiDCOM applauds Voke Ogueh on US Presidential Award for Excellence

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has applauded Voke Ogueh (Gbemre) on her remarkable achievement as a recipient of the US President’s Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).   In a congratulatory message issued by the Commission’s Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, on behalf of the Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, NiDCOM described the award as a testament to the invaluable contributions of Nigerians in the diaspora to global development.   Dabiri-Erewa commended Voke for her dedication, passion for lifelong learning, and innovative approach…

Gov Fubara Orders LG Chairmen to Handover to HLGAs ….. Assures Rivers Residents of Commitment to Rule of Law

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has directed outgoing local government chairmen across the 23 councils to hand over the administration of their councils to Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) by Monday, March 3, 2025.   The directive followed the recent Supreme Court judgment, which outlawed caretaker arrangements in Nigeria’s local government system.   Governor Fubara made this announcement during a statewide broadcast from Government House, Port Harcourt, on Sunday evening. He emphasized that the measure was necessary to ensure smooth governance while awaiting fresh elections to be conducted…

CGC Adewale Adeniyi bags Sun Newspaper Public Service Award ….. unveils Community Development Initiatives

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has been honoured with the Sun Newspaper Public Service Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contributions to national development.   The award ceremony, held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Lagos, attracted prominent dignitaries, including Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, APC National Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, and several captains of industry and royal fathers.…

Moro Ojomo visits NiDCOM, pledges to empower Nigerian Youths

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigerian-born American football player, Moro Ojomo, has pledged to invest in Nigerian youths by establishing a youth academy to prepare them for global sports competitions, including the 2028 Olympics. Ojomo made the promise during a visit to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Headquarters in Abuja, where he was received by the Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, alongside his family. Dabiri-Erewa applauded Ojomo for his remarkable achievement in winning the 2025 National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, described him as an inspiration to young Nigerians.   “This…

South-South Women applaud Akpoti-Uduaghan, caution Senate against Gender Discrimination

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Souuth-South women on Friday commended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, for her courage, boldness, and contributions to national development, describing her as a hero and source of inspiration. In a statement issued in Asaba, Delta State, by the Chairman of South-South Women in Politics, Chief Rita Okonji, the group urged the Senate Committee on Ethics not to make recommendations influenced by special interests, warning against decisions that could plunge Nigeria into pain and tragedy. The women condemned the alienation of female politicians, gender-based discrimination, and bullying in the political…

Gov Okpebholo hails Senator Oshiomhole on Honorary Doctorate Award

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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated Comrade Senator Adams Oshiomhole on the conferment of an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Political Science by Edo University, Iyamho.   In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Saturday, Governor Okpebholo described the award as a well-deserved recognition of Senator Oshiomhole’s immense contributions to the development of Edo State and Nigeria.   The Governor praised Oshiomhole’s unwavering dedication to public service, patriotism, and leadership, which have left a lasting impact on the state.   “This prestigious honor is…

Niger SSG reaffirms Government’s commitment to Agricultural Revolution

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, has reaffirmed the state government’s unwavering commitment to sustaining Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s agricultural revolution.   In a congratulatory message celebrating Governor Bago’s recognition as Best Governor of the Year 2024 in Agriculture by the Sun Publishing Company, the SSG highlighted the governor’s dedication to making agriculture a cornerstone of his administration’s development agenda.   Alhaji Usman stated that Governor Bago’s administration has introduced innovative policies and programs, resulting in significant investments in modern farming techniques, irrigation systems,…

Ramadan: NOA DG urges Nigerians to pray for peace, National Development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has urged Nigerians, particularly Muslim faithful, to use the sacred month of Ramadan to pray for peace, unity, and the overall development of the country.   Issa-Onilu made this call in his 2025 Ramadan message to the nation, emphasizing the importance of collective prayers and spiritual devotion in fostering national cohesion.   He encouraged Muslims to maximize the spiritual opportunities of Ramadan through self-reflection, acts of charity, and increased devotion, in line with Islamic teachings.   “For the development…

Ramadan: NUJ FCT urges spiritual reflection, unity among Journalists

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has extended heartfelt Ramadan greetings to Muslim journalists in the FCT, urging them to embrace compassion, unity, and self-discipline during the sacred month.   In a statement signed by the Secretary of the Council, Jide Oyekunle, the Council Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, described Ramadan as a period of deep spiritual reflection and an opportunity to renew commitment to service, truth, and fairness in journalism.   “During this month of fasting and prayer, may our hearts be filled with gratitude…

NYSC DG Bags Fellow of Nigerian Army Resource Centre

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, has been conferred with the prestigious Fellow of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja. The certificate of investiture was presented to General Ahmed by the Director General of the Centre, Major General Garba Ayodeji Wahab (rtd), at a ceremony held at the Centre. Speaking at a lecture that preceded the investiture, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede, represented by Major General Ayoola Aboaba, emphasized the Nigerian Army’s commitment to establishing measures and mechanisms…