Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

New FCT Police Commissioner Vows Zero Tolerance for Crime, Promises Proactive Security Strategy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The newly appointed Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP (Prof.) Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has pledged a firm crackdown on criminal activities, declared that crime will have no place under his leadership. Addressing journalists during his inaugural press briefing, Sanusi expressed gratitude to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for entrusting him with the role. He described his appointment as a mark of confidence and assured residents of his commitment to diligent and professional service. The Commissioner stated that he has officially taken over leadership…

FG Disburses N32bn to Boost Primary Healthcare, Targets 5,000 Facility Expansion

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of over N32 billion under the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) to strengthen primary healthcare centres (PHCs) across Nigeria, as part of efforts to improve access to quality and affordable healthcare. The approval was granted at the 14th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting and the first quarter 2026 session of the BHCPF, held on March 24, 2026, in Abuja. The BHCPF serves as a key financing mechanism of the Federal Government aimed at ensuring predictable funding, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs, and expanding access…

CDS Pushes Border Synergy, Local Defence Production at JDWC Inaugural Lecture

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has outlined a strategic shift in Nigeria’s military posture, stressing that strengthened border security and indigenous defence production are central to the nation’s future security architecture. Speaking at the inaugural lecture of the Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre (JDWC) on Tuesday, the CDS said the Armed Forces are advancing deliberate policies aimed at boosting self-reliance and deepening regional cooperation to tackle evolving security threats. He revealed that the military is prioritising local defence manufacturing through the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria and other…

FG, Global Partners, Private Sector Unite to Drive Education Investment, Reform

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to attract private sector and global investment into Nigeria’s education sector as part of a broader strategy to accelerate reforms and boost national productivity, innovation, and inclusive economic growth. Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, made this known at a CEO Breakfast Roundtable on Private Sector and Philanthropy Dialogue on Education held in Lagos. The engagement was convened under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), a key plank of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The roundtable brought together…

FRSC Records Zero Crashes as ‘Operation Safe Kugbo’ Restricts Over 300 Trucks

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recorded zero road traffic crashes involving articulated vehicles along the busy Kugbo outbound corridor in Abuja, following the enforcement of its ongoing operation tagged Operation Safe Kugbo. The initiative, which commenced on March 19, 2026, has led to the restriction of over 300 articulated vehicles and trucks from operating during peak traffic hours, significantly improving safety and traffic flow in the area. The operation was conceived by the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, as part of proactive measures to reduce road crashes in line…

Nigeria Customs, AfCFTA Partner to Fast-Track Small Traders’ Access to Cross-Border Markets

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its drive to boost small-scale cross-border trade through a strategic engagement with the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat on the implementation of the Simplified Trade Regime (STR). The high-level meeting, held on March 23, 2026, at the Service’s headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, centred on practical steps to simplify customs procedures and expand opportunities for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) operating across borders. Representing the Comptroller-General of Customs, the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Tariff and Trade, Caroline Niagwan, reiterated the Service’s…

Niger Police Arrest Multiple Suspects Over Armed Robbery, Kidnapping Plot, Illegal Mining

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has recorded a series of major breakthroughs in its ongoing fight against crime, with the arrest of several suspects linked to armed robbery, kidnapping, illegal mining, and theft across different parts of the state. In a statement issued on March 25, 2026, the Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed that four suspects were arrested on March 14 at about 12:30 p.m. in the Hayin-Dikko Gurara area following credible intelligence on criminal activities around Dikko junction. The suspects—Aliyu Hassan (20), Sha’aban Suleiman (18), Muhammed Abba…

Media Strategist, Nelson Ogbu Declares for Benue Assembly Seat on ADC Platform

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A respected media strategist and grassroots politician, Patriot Nelson Ogbu, has formally declared his intention to contest for a seat in the Benue State House of Assembly under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a significant development in the political landscape of Ado State Constituency. Ogbu, a former two-time Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Samuel Ortom, entered the race with extensive experience in governance, communication, and public service. Popularly known as “The Patriot,” he is widely regarded for his integrity, resilience, and commitment to…

Navy Hands Over Two Suspected Stowaways to Immigration in Lagos

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has handed over two suspected stowaways rescued from a merchant vessel, MV Seaspan Lahore, to the Nigeria Immigration Service in Lagos. The handover, carried out on Monday, 23 March 2026, was conducted by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft to officials of the Lagos Ports/Marine Command of the immigration service in Apapa. According to naval authorities, the suspects were discovered in the early hours of Thursday, 19 March 2026, during routine security checks while the vessel was navigating near the Lagos Fairway Buoy. The individuals were found…

NHRC Demands Prosecution Over Sexual Violence at Alue-Do Festival in Ozoro

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of perpetrators involved in reported cases of sexual violence against women and girls during the Alue-Do cultural festival in Ozoro. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, strongly condemned the incidents, described them as “unacceptable and the height of barbarism in the modern world.” He stressed that such acts constitute a grave violation of the privacy, dignity, and fundamental human rights of victims. Ojukwu maintained that no cultural practice should override the rights guaranteed under…