Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

Renowned Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello, passes away at 84

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim community is mourning the loss of Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello, a revered Islamic scholar, preacher, and humanitarian, who passed away at the age of 84. The news of his death was confirmed by his close associate, Sheikh Taofeeq Akeugbagold, who expressed heartfelt condolences and called for prayers in his honor. Born in Ibadan, Sheikh Bello began his remarkable journey in Islamic scholarship at the tender age of nine. He moved in with his uncle, who managed an Islamic school, and quickly displayed an extraordinary passion for learning. By…

Don’t Give us Port Harcourt Refinery Prototype, Arewa Youths tell Kyari

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Arewa Youths Initiative for Energy Reforms (AYIFER) has urged the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari, to ensure the Kaduna refinery is rehabilitated to world-class standards and not modeled after the Port Harcourt refinery.   In a statement signed on Friday by the group’s National Coordinator, Alhaji Bashir Al’Amin, and General Secretary, Engr. Gideon Yakubu, AYIFER called for a modern, fully functional petrochemical refinery akin to the Dangote refinery in Lagos. They described the Port Harcourt refinery, which has faced…

Abuja Muslim Forum delegation visits Hajiya Rahma Musa Sani, Alhaji Ishaq Kunle Sani

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Abuja Muslim Forum (AMF), under the leadership of its Amir, Alhaji AbdulRazaq Ajani, visited Hajiya Rahma Musa Sani and Alhaji Ishaq Kunle Sani yesterday in Utako and Dawaki District, respectively. The delegation, comprising prominent AMF members, visited Hajiya Rahma Musa Sani, popularly known as The Living Martyr, to show solidarity following her miraculous escape from a kidnapping ordeal. In his remarks, the AMF Amir praised her courage and reliance on Allah, which has become a source of motivation for many Muslims dealing with insecurity challenges. In her response, Hajiya…

House of Reps decries Extortion, Harassment at Security Checkpoints on Onitsha-Enugu Expressway

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has expressed deep concern over the excessive number of security checkpoints along the Onitsha-Enugu Expressway, described them as a breeding ground for harassment and extortion of commercial drivers and travelers. During Thursday’s plenary, lawmakers adopted a motion sponsored by Hon. Amobi Oga, who highlighted the plight of road users subjected to delays, bribe demands, and other inconveniences by security personnel stationed at these checkpoints. Hon. Oga revealed that the 105-kilometer route between Onitsha and Enugu has approximately 28 checkpoints, averaging one every 3.7 kilometers. He described…

CAC partners AMMBAN to formalise unregistered Business,boost Financial Inclusion

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has partnered with the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) to advance the formalization of unregistered businesses and enhance financial inclusion across the country.   This announcement was made during a meeting in Abuja, where the Registrar-General/CEO of CAC, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, who was represented by Director Compliance Justin Nidia Biraol. Magaji emphasized the importance of business registration as a key driver for economic growth, highlighting the Commission’s dedication to supporting businesses at every level, from local to multinational.   Dr.…

Revolutionizing Corporate Administration: Hussaini Ishaq Magaji’s Achievements as CAC Registrar-General ,By Lukman Laleye Babalola

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Since his appointment as Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on October 16, 2023, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN, has implemented groundbreaking reforms aimed at transforming Nigeria’s corporate landscape. His tenure has been marked by strategic innovation, digital transformation, and enhanced service delivery, positioning the CAC as a critical driver of economic growth and formalization in Nigeria. One of Magaji’s standout achievements is the deployment of an AI-powered business registration interface designed to streamline operations and reduce registration time to an unprecedented five minutes. The enhanced online portal now allows…

Nigerian Coast Guard Bill faces strong opposition,as Navy, Lawmakers, CSOs ask Senate to reject proposal

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A proposed Bill to establish the Nigerian Coast Guard has sparked widespread opposition from key stakeholders, including the Nigerian Navy, lawmakers, and civil society organizations (CSOs). The Bill, introduced by Senator Wasiu Eshilokun (APC-Lagos), seek to create a full-fledged military service under the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, but critics argued that it would lead to unnecessary duplication of functions, stretch limited resources, and fail to address Nigeria’s maritime security challenges effectively.   At a public hearing held by the Senate Committee on Marine Transport, Rear Admiral Olusegun Ferreira,…

Kaduna Customs Command records 98% Revenue Growth, rakes over ₦28 Billion in 2024

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a remarkable achievement, the Kaduna Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has recorded a 98.79% increase in revenue generation from January to November 2024. The Command successfully collected ₦28,404,099,930.73, marking a significant leap from the ₦14,288,006,824.04 generated during the same period in 2023.   This surge in revenue is highlighted by the Command’s unprecedented performance in November 2024, when it exceeded ₦4 billion in a single month, the first time in its history.   Ridwan Yusuf, Public Relations Officer, Kaduna Area Command in a release said the revenue…

Future Pathway Foundation empowers over 1,000 Women with Cash Grants in Niger State

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Humanitarian intervention aimed at alleviating the economic challenges faced by Nigerians, the Future Pathway Foundation, spearheaded by Hajia Saadatu Sani Musa, has empowered no fewer than 1,000 women across the Zone B Senatorial District of Niger State. The beneficiaries, drawn from nine local government areas, received cash grants to provide a lifeline amidst the current economic realities.   The initiative, which underscored the foundation’s commitment to supporting vulnerable groups, targeted women from local governments including Suleja, Tafa, Gurara, Munya, Kuta, Chanchaga, Paiko, Kagara, and Bosso. These women were carefully selected…

FCT NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel celebrates Grace Ike’s Historic Election

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The FCT NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel has congratulated Comrade Grace Ike on her historic election as the first female Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council.   In a statement signed by the Secretary, Raphael Oni, and Assistant Secretary, Ediri Oyibo, the Chapel described Comrade Ike’s emergence as a landmark achievement for the union and a victory for women in leadership.   Comrade Ike, a veteran journalist with over 16 years of experience, has previously served as the Chairperson of the House of Representatives Press Corps and Vice…