Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

Police arrest Teen Suspect in Connection with Minna Homicide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has apprehended an 18-year-old suspect, Fatiyah Abdulhakeem, in connection with the murder of Mr. Adamu Jagaba and the theft of his vehicle. The incident occurred on 7th December 2024, at a block industry along Eastern Bye-pass, Minna. Reports indicated that Abdulhakeem, who worked as the victim’s car painter, attacked Jagaba with a knife and a stapler during a visit to discuss vehicle repairs. The victim was rushed to a hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after. According to the Niger State Police Public Relations Officer,…

NUJ FCT Council congratulates Jacob Edi on conferment of Traditional Title, Kakaki of Bassange

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has congratulated Hon. Jacob Edi, a former Chairman of the Council, on his conferment with the prestigious traditional title of Kakaki of Bassange in Kogi State.   In a press statement signed by the Council’s Secretary, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, the NUJ described the honor as a well-deserved recognition of Hon. Edi’s immense contributions to the development of the Bassange community and Kogi State at large through his exemplary service in the media and beyond.   The conferment ceremony will be performed by…

From Cabin Crew to Cockpit: Olanike Nafisat Balogun Becomes First Female Pilot in Nigeria Customs Service

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy Superintendent of Customs (Pilot) Olanike Nafisat Balogun has made history as the first female pilot in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), achieving a groundbreaking milestone in the aviation and public service sectors.   Balogun, who hail from Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State, began her career in 2002 as a Customs Assistant and cabin crew member in the NCS Airwing Unit. Her journey to the cockpit was fueled by unwavering determination, advanced academic pursuits, and institutional support from the NCS.   Reflecting on her career, Balogun revealed that…

WCO,Nigeria Customs train Officers on Cutting-Edge Tools for Border Security and Trade Facilitation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The World Customs Organization (WCO), in partnership with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has concluded a five-day intensive workshop on Friday, December 6, 2024, aimed at enhancing border security and trade operations through advanced data-driven tools.   The workshop, titled “n-Ceen”, was hosted at the Trade Modernisation Project Office in Abuja and focused on equipping customs officers with innovative skills in data gathering and analysis. This initiative is part of efforts to bolster national security and improve enforcement strategies.   In her speech,the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs for ICT/Modernisation, DCG…

Nigeria Customs Service strengthens Global Trade Ties with India, others through Landmark CMAA Agreement

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant step toward enhancing international trade relations, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has signed a landmark Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement (CMAA) with Indian Customs.   The strategic partnership, signed on November 17, 2024, aimed to streamline trade operations, improve enforcement of customs laws, and foster greater collaboration between the two nations to tackle cross-border challenges such as smuggling and tax evasion. The agreement is part of the NCS’s broader efforts to strengthen global alliances and modernize its operations to facilitate legitimate trade while securing Nigeria’s borders.   The…

JBPT Sector II foils Arms Smuggling attempt, seizes 6 Rifles, 1,125 Cartridges

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Joint Border Patrol Team (JBPT) Sector II, Southwest Zone, has thwarted an arms smuggling operation, confiscating six pump-action rifles and 1,125 live cartridges concealed in sacks of cassava flakes. Addressing journalists at the Customs Training College, Ikeja, Deputy Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu revealed that the smuggled firearms were uncovered on December 3, 2024, following a suspicious incident along the Okerete-Odo bush path in Oyo State. “A patrol team observed a man abandoning a Toyota Camry saloon car and fleeing into the bush. Upon inspection, the vehicle contained six rifles with…

Aliyu Ilias honored as JCI Senator for Outstanding Service to Humanity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Dr. Aliyu Ilias, a renowned Economist, Analyst and Customer Management Experience expert, has been conferred with the prestigious title of JCI Senator. This recognition, the highest level of membership in Junior Chamber International (JCI), acknowledged his exceptional contributions to humanity through JCI Aso, a leading chapter of JCI Nigeria under the global JCI network.   The conferment ceremony took place during the JCI Aso 2024 Investiture held in Abuja. Aliyu Ilias was awarded Senator Number 83543 in a grand event attended by prominent JCI leaders, including JCI Nigeria Executive Vice…

Edo Governor offers Employment to Daughter of Late NLC Chairman

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has extended a gesture of support to the family of the late Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State Chapter, Comrade Anthony Kaduna Eboigbodin, by offering automatic employment to his daughter.   Governor Okpebholo made this announcement during a condolence visit to the deceased’s family, where he was accompanied by the Acting NLC Chairman in Edo State, Comrade Bernard Joman Egwakhide, alongside other leaders of organized labor and civil society organizations. The Governor expressed his condolences and lamented the circumstances surrounding the…

NITDA partners Ministry of Education to Drive Digital Literacy across Nigeria’s Schools

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has launched an ambitious initiative to embed digital literacy across all levels of Nigeria’s education system.   The partnership, unveiled during a courtesy visit to the Honorable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, by the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, and his management team, seek to prepare Nigerian youth for a digital-driven future. As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the initiative targeted 70% digital literacy in the short term and 95%…

Nigerian Doctor, Bolu Ogunyemi elected President of Canadian Medical Association

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigerian-born Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, a clinical associate professor of medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland, has been elected as the president-elect of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).   Dr. Ogunyemi, a practicing dermatologist in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and a visiting specialist in Labrador City since 2018, secured victory in an election held between November 20 and December 4, 2024. He competed against Dr. Susan MacDonald, a prominent advocate for palliative care.   Following CMA’s approval, Dr. Ogunyemi will officially take up the role of president-elect and is slated to become…