Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

NDLEA arrests India-Bound Brothers with 5kg Cocaine at Lagos Airport, seizes drugs nationwide in major operations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded major breakthroughs in its nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking, arresting two brothers John Abugu, 43, and Kenneth Abugu, 31 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, for attempting to smuggle 5 kilograms of cocaine to India.   The suspects were apprehended on Thursday, April 3, 2025, during a special operation based on credible intelligence. The illicit drug was ingeniously concealed within the walls of their suitcases. The duo claimed to be travelling for medical reasons.   On the same…

Afrimash unveils USSD code to curb sale of adulterated chicks, empowers poultry farmers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bold step to combat the widespread issue of adulterated day-old chicks in Nigeria’s poultry industry, agritech firm Afrimash has launched a dedicated USSD code 349791# to help farmers verify the authenticity of chicks before purchase.   The initiative, developed in collaboration with global non-profit organization Acumen, is aimed at protecting poultry farmers especially those in rural areas from financial losses caused by substandard or fake chicks.   Speaking during the launch, Afrimash CEO Ayoade Oyedotun described the service as a breakthrough for smallholder farmers.   “Poultry farmers have…

VON DG Jibrin Baba Ndace Joins Global Broadcasters at NAB Show 2025 in Las Vegas

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace, is currently participating in the 2025 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Conference and Workshop taking place in Las Vegas, United States.   The global broadcast event, which runs from April 5 to 9, is themed “The Technology, The Trend, The Future.” brought together key players in the media industry to explore cutting-edge trends including artificial intelligence, cloud visualisation, the creator economy, and sports streaming.   Mallam Ndace’s participation reflected VON’s commitment to deepening broadcast collaborations and forging strategic…

Soludo clinches APGA Governorship Ticket, picks Ibezim as running mate for 2025 Anambra Election

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Anambra State Governor ,Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has been unanimously nominated as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the upcoming November 8, 2025, gubernatorial election in Anambra State. The affirmation took place during the party’s primary election held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, where 3,168 delegates from 326 wards across the state endorsed Soludo through a “yes” or “no” vote. Out of 3,175 accredited delegates, 3,172 voted in favour of the incumbent governor, with only four invalid votes…

Speaker Abbas condemns Plateau attacks, describes killings as senseless and barbaric

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has strongly condemned the recent coordinated attacks on several communities in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing the killings as senseless and barbaric.   The affected communities Ruwi, Manguna, Daffo, Josho, and Hurti—were reportedly attacked by armed assailants, leading to the death of many residents and injuries to several others, including women and children.   In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, and issued on Saturday, April 5,…

NHRC issues strong Advisory to Law Enforcement on Freedom of Expression Violations …. Calls for end to arbitrary arrests, misuse of Cybercrime Act

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a stern advisory to law enforcement agencies across the country, urged them to uphold the fundamental right to freedom of expression and desist from arbitrary arrests, intimidation, and harassment of citizens, especially journalists, activists, and human rights defenders. The advisory, signed by the NHRC’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Tony Ojukwu (SAN), was released in Abuja on Friday during the presentation of the Commission’s March Human Rights Complaints Dashboard. “In line with international human rights norms, law enforcement agencies must refrain from interfering with…

NNPCL unveils new senior management team to drive strategic reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced the appointment of a new eight-member Senior Management Team, following the confirmation of Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari as Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and the constitution of the company’s Board of Directors.   Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., Olufemi Soneye, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, said the new appointments take immediate effect and are aimed at accelerating the company’s transformation into a commercially-driven energy conglomerate.   Leading the new management team is the GCEO,…

Ojulari assumes leadership at NNPC Ltd, vows to build on Kyari’s legacy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has officially entered a new phase of leadership as Mr. Bayo Ojulari took over as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) from Mr. Mele Kyari.   The handover ceremony, held on Friday at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, marked a smooth transition at the helm of Nigeria’s foremost oil company. Ojulari, in his address, lauded Kyari’s impactful tenure and reaffirmed his commitment to consolidating on the achievements recorded under the outgoing GCEO.   He noted that while the responsibilities ahead are substantial,…

FG hails NYSC Digital Transformation in Tackling Certificate Racketeering

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has applauded the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for its digital transformation initiative, which has significantly curbed certificate racketeering among foreign-trained graduates, particularly within West Africa. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, gave the commendation on Thursday when the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.   Dr. Alausa noted that the Scheme’s proactive and technology-driven mobilisation process has been instrumental in detecting and preventing the influx of fake academic credentials into the national service system. He also…

Nigeria Customs Service issues first PAAR under B’Odogwu System

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully issued the first Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) under the new B’Odogwu Trade Management System, marking a major milestone in the modernization of Customs operations. In a statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, the NCS highlighted that this achievement follows strategic engagements between the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso. The discussions reaffirmed the commitment of both institutions to enhancing trade processes, boosting revenue collection, and fostering improved…