Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

Birthday Celebration Ends in Tragedy as Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment for Friend’s Death

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has sentenced Ekang Philip Bassey to life imprisonment for the death of his friend, Emeka Nnonifu, following a violent altercation during a birthday celebration in Kubwa, Abuja. The judgment was delivered by Justice M. S. Idris of FCT High Court 25 in Suit No. FCT/HC/CR/330/2024, after the court found Bassey guilty of culpable homicide under Section 224 of the Penal Code. According to the FCT Police Command, the incident occurred on January 6, 2024, when the deceased attended a birthday party organised by…

FG Commends Successful NECO CBT Rollout, Promises Inclusive Digital Examination System

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has applauded the successful rollout of the National Examinations Council (NECO) Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), describing it as a significant step towards enhancing examination integrity and accelerating digital transformation in Nigeria’s education sector. The commendation came after the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, monitored the examination in Abuja and expressed satisfaction with the seamless conduct of the exercise. According to the minister, the examination was conducted without technical glitches, while candidates adapted well to the new…

Built Environment Professionals Take Centre Stage at CBE 2026 Awards

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Professionals across Nigeria’s built environment sector were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to national development at the 2026 edition of the Celebrities & The Built Environment (CBE) event. The gathering brought together architects, engineers, builders, surveyors, quantity surveyors, estate valuers and other industry stakeholders in an evening dedicated to recognising the professionals whose work shapes the nation’s physical landscape. Welcoming guests, Convener Akinfenwa Mobolaji D. said the event was created to spotlight the often-overlooked experts behind the country’s infrastructure and urban development. “Tonight is about you—the professionals who design, build,…

Philip Shaibu Fulfils Promise, Awards NIS Scholarships to Three NUJ FCT Correspondents

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has fulfilled his pledge to support the professional development of journalists by awarding scholarships to three members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Correspondents’ Chapel. The beneficiaries—Princess Joy Omagha Idam, Odion Abdulrazak Musa, and Okoro Chukwudi are among participants currently undergoing the Institute’s Basic Certificate Course at the Athletes Development Centre in Abuja. The scholarship award coincides with the full resumption of academic activities at the Institute’s training centres in Abuja, Edo and…

NYSC DG Urges Corps Members to Embrace Entrepreneurship for Financial Independence

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has urged Corps Members to embrace entrepreneurship and vocational skills as a pathway to achieving lasting financial independence. Nafiu gave the advice during an interactive session with the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Corps Members deployed to Niger State, currently undergoing their orientation course at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Kubwa, Abuja, due to the ongoing renovation of the Niger State camp. He encouraged the Corps Members to take full advantage of the NYSC Skills Acquisition and…

PSC Releases Names of 50,000 Successful Police Constable Recruits

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the release of the names of successful applicants in the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force. The Commission said the development follows the successful conclusion of a comprehensive, inclusive, equitable and transparent recruitment exercise conducted in collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Nigeria Police Force, Federal Character Commission, Ministry of Police Affairs, State Career and Counselling Departments, and the Police Community Relations Committee. According to a statement issued by the PSC’s Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Torty…

TMSG Links Tinubu’s Infrastructure Gains to Procurement Reforms, Cites ₦1.1tn Savings

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has attributed the significant infrastructure development recorded under President Bola Tinubu’s administration to ongoing public procurement reforms, saying the initiatives have improved efficiency, transparency and value for money in government spending. The group made the assertion following Vice President Kashim Shettima’s disclosure that the Federal Government’s procurement reforms saved the country more than ₦1.1 trillion in 2025. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, TMSG said the reforms had streamlined the contract award process, reduced bureaucratic bottlenecks…

Oyo Rescue Operation Unsettles Opposition Ahead of 2027, TDF says

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Democratic Front (TDF) has described the successful rescue of 44 pupils and teachers abducted by terrorists in Oyo State as a major security breakthrough, claimed the operation has weakened the opposition’s attempt to use insecurity as a campaign issue ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Wale Adedayo, the group expressed delight over the rescue of the victims, who were kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, 2026. TDF commended the security agencies for what it described…

Oyo School Rescue Validates Tinubu’s Intelligence-Led Security Strategy — TSF

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has described the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State as a major victory for Nigeria’s security forces, saying the operation validates the Federal Government’s intelligence-led and inter-agency security strategy. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Ahmad Sajoh, and Secretary, Danjuma Sada, the Forum said the safe recovery of the victims after 56 days in captivity, without the payment of ransom or loss of innocent lives, demonstrated the professionalism and operational effectiveness of the security agencies…

Ajaokuta Gas Supply Deal Signals Fresh Push to Revive Steel Complex – TMSG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the newly signed gas supply agreement between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Ajaokuta Steel Company as a significant milestone in the Federal Government’s efforts to revive the long-dormant steel complex. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group said the agreement demonstrated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to fulfilling his promise to restore the 46-year-old steel plant and reposition it as a catalyst for Nigeria’s industrialisation. According to TMSG, the Memorandum…