Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

CGC Adeniyi advocates Charity and Community Service at Ramadan Iftar

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has urged officers and stakeholders of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to embrace charity, discipline, and community service as core values, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan.   Speaking on Wednesday, March 21, 2025, at the grand Iftar organised by Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) Limited at the NCS Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, Adeniyi emphasized the importance of selflessness and social responsibility.   He noted that Ramadan offered an opportunity for reflection and empathy towards the less privileged, added that fasting foster a…

FAAC distributes ₦1.7 Trillion revenue to Federal, State, and Local Govts for February 2025

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of ₦1.678 trillion in revenue among the federal, state, and local governments for February 2025.   This was disclosed in a communiqué issued after the March 2025 FAAC meeting in Abuja, which was chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and attended by the Accountant General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi.   The total distributable revenue of ₦1.678 trillion was sourced from the following: Statutory revenue: ₦827.633 billion Value Added Tax (VAT): ₦609.430…

NAHCON refutes allegations of Nepotism, reaffirms commitment to transparency and staff welfare

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has dismissed recent media allegations of nepotism and internal discord, asserting its commitment to transparency, due process, and staff welfare.   In response to reports suggesting that NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, appointed his son as a Personal Assistant within the Commission, NAHCON’s Principal Information Officer, Shafii Sani Mohammed, described the claims as “unfounded and lacking any basis in truth.” He reiterated that all appointments and assignments within the Commission strictly adhere to established civil service procedures.   Addressing concerns raised by…

NHRC declares National Action Plan a Game-Changer, condemns parade of Suspect

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has described Nigeria’s National Action Plan (NAP) for the promotion and protection of human rights as a transformative policy document that deserves full support from stakeholders. Speaking at an Inter-Agency Consultative Workshop in Abuja, NHRC Executive Secretary Dr. Tony Ojukwu, emphasized that the NAP is a comprehensive framework that aimed to address human rights gaps, promote protection, and ensure compliance with national and international human rights standards.   Dr. Ojukwu commended the Federal Government for adopting the NAP and allowing NHRC to serve as…

IGP deploys 38 Commissioners of Police to boost security nationwide … Orders 9 CPs to State Commands, 29 to Police Formations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a strategic move to enhance security across the country, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the deployment of 38 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to various State Commands and Police Formations.   The deployment, aimed at strengthening intelligence-led policing and crime prevention, includes 9 CPs assigned to key state commands and 29 CPs posted to specialized police formations to reinforce law enforcement operations nationwide.   The newly posted CPs for state commands are: CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba – Zamfara State CP Bretet Emmanuel Simon – Taraba…

NNPC retail empowers female mechanics at She-Fix 2025, advocates Gender inclusivity in Technical Fields

Lukman Laleye Babalola

NNPC Retail Limited (NRL) has reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusivity and women’s empowerment with the successful hosting of She-Fix 2025, a landmark event dedicated to recognizing and supporting women in the automotive, technical, and energy sectors. The initiative, which also commemorated International Women’s Day (IWD), took place at The Stable Center, Surulere, Lagos, drawing over 300 participants.   With the theme “Driving Diversity and Powering Progress,” the event underscored the critical role women play in fostering innovation, national development, and economic growth. Participants engaged in hands-on technical demonstrations, interactive…

Customs seizes $193,000 hidden in yogurt carton at Abuja Airport

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted $193,000 in undeclared foreign currency, cleverly concealed inside a yogurt carton at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The interception, which took place on Thursday, March 20, 2025, was the result of intelligence gathering and a detailed baggage check on an inbound passenger. Addressing journalists at the airport’s International Wing, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Olumide Adebisi, disclosed that the suspect, Kamilu Abdullahi Sarina (40), arrived in Nigeria onboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight No. 951 from Jeddah,…

NUJ FCT Secretary, Jide Oyekunle, loses father at 76

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, has lost his father, Elder Samuel Ayanlola Oyekunle.   Elder Oyekunle passed away in the early hours of Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Ibadan after a brief illness. He was 76 years old and hailed from Ilua Community, Okeho Local Government Area of Oyo State.   A respected community leader, Elder Oyekunle was the former Chairman of the Nigeria Professional Photographers Association (NPPA), Oyo State, Iseyin Branch. He was widely known for his dedication to the…

AFN intensifies onslaught against Terrorists, Oil Thieves, Criminals Nationwide ….. As Troops neutralize over 200 terrorists, arrest 221 suspects, rescue 251 kidnap victims in 10 Days

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has continued its relentless offensive against terrorists, bandits, oil thieves, and other criminal elements across the country, neutralized scores of insurgents, arrested collaborators, and rescued kidnapped victims in various operations.   The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this during the bi-weekly press briefing held at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, today, Thursday, 20th March 2025. He highlighted the significant achievements recorded by the military between March 10 and 20, 2025, as troops, in collaboration with hybrid forces and other security…

Ministers, WHO applaud Customs’ landmark CSR initiative to transform Communities …. As CGC Adeniyi pioneers groundbreaking education and social development drive

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bold step towards national development, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched an ambitious Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, “Customs Cares,” aimed at transforming communities through education, healthcare, and infrastructure development. The high-profile launch, held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Government Secondary School, Wuse Zone 3, Abuja, drew top government officials, including the Ministers of Finance, Education, and Youth Development, as well as representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO). Speaking at the event, Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi described “Customs Cares” as a strategic response…