Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

Proposed N100,000 Minimum Wage Reflects Impact of Tinubu’s Reforms — TMSG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the recent proposal by state governors to raise the national minimum wage to N100,000 as evidence of the impact of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms on state finances. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group said the development underscores what it called improved liquidity across the sub-national governments since the implementation of the administration’s reforms. According to the group, the current position of governors marks a shift from 2024, when states reportedly resisted the…

Tinubu Right on Opposition’s “Cluelessness”, Says TDF

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A pro-government group, The Democratic Front (TDF), has backed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent remarks on Nigeria’s opposition, insisting that opposition parties lack clear vision and credible policy alternatives ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group accused opposition figures of repeatedly criticising government policies without offering “workable alternatives” to support their positions. TDF said the opposition has consistently relied on what it described as exaggerated claims and disputed data to challenge the Tinubu administration’s…

NDLEA Intercepts Massive Opioid Shipments in Taraba, Arrests 75-Year-Old Dealer in Ebonyi, Others in Nationwide Crackdown

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major breakthrough in its nationwide offensive against drug trafficking networks, intercepting large consignments of opioids concealed in building materials in Taraba State and arresting multiple suspects including a 75-year-old man in Ebonyi State and four female drug dealers across Edo, Imo, Kano, and Gombe States. According to a statement by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media and Advocacy, of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, operatives acting on credible intelligence on Saturday, 6 June 2026, intercepted a truck loaded with building materials…

Police Rescue Abducted Mother, Twin Sons in Ibadan, Neutralise Two Suspected Kidnappers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the safe rescue of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, who were abducted on June 3, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, disclosed this in a statement issued from Force Headquarters, Abuja, on June 6, 2026, noting that the victims were rescued at about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday during a coordinated operation by the Force Intelligence Department Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT). According to the police spokesman, Mrs. Adegoke and her…

Operation DELTA SENTINEL: Nigerian Navy Intercepts 135,000 Litres of Illegal Fuel, Disrupts Rivers Creek Smuggling Network

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has recorded another significant operational success under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, intercepting more than 135,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and disrupting illicit fuel transportation networks operating across waterways in Rivers State. The operation was carried out by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER during separate anti-crude oil theft patrols in the Onne and Abonema general areas, reinforcing ongoing efforts to combat oil theft and illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta. The Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed the…

Operation ENDURING PEACE Foils Multiple Kidnappings, Rescues Victims in Plateau and Kaduna

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have thwarted multiple kidnapping attempts and rescued several victims in coordinated operations across Plateau and Kaduna states, reinforcing ongoing efforts to secure highways and communities from criminal elements. The successful operations, conducted within the last 48 hours, saw troops respond swiftly to distress calls, leading to the rescue of kidnapped passengers and the disruption of criminal activities in various locations within the Joint Operations Area. In one of the operations, troops of Sector 6 deployed in Sopp District of Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau State,…

Nigeria, EU to Deepen Investment Ties as 10th Business Forum Holds in Lagos

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The European Union and the Federal Government of Nigeria have announced plans to convene the 10th edition of the Nigeria–EU Business Forum in Lagos on 25 June 2026, in a renewed push to strengthen trade, investment, and economic cooperation between both parties. Now in its tenth edition, the Forum has grown into a major platform for advancing economic diplomacy between Nigeria and Europe, bringing together policymakers, investors, and business leaders to translate dialogue into practical partnerships and investment outcomes. The 2026 edition is expected to focus on mobilising private capital,…

NITDA Pushes for Clarity as Interior Ministry Advances Paperless Governance Through Digital Records System

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has intensified its oversight of Nigeria’s digital transformation efforts, following a quality assurance visit to the Ministry of Interior to assess the performance of its Electronic Content Management System (ECMS) and earlier Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). The visit focused on evaluating the real-world effectiveness of the ministry’s digitisation efforts at key document entry points, particularly within departments that serve as primary gateways for incoming official correspondence. During the inspection, the NITDA team observed scanning operations across multiple departments, where incoming physical documents…

NITDA: Collaboration, Inclusion Key to Responsible AI Ecosystem Development in Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated that building a responsible and sustainable Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem in Nigeria goes beyond regulatory frameworks, stressing the need for strong collaboration, inclusivity, and coordinated action among all stakeholders. Speaking during a panel session on “Accountability, Governance and Institutional Coordination” at the Omnivers Africa Summit 3.0, Dr. Amina Sambo Magaji, Director of Information and Communications Technology at NITDA, underscored the agency’s commitment to driving the implementation of Nigeria’s National AI Strategy through strategic institutional partnerships, development of digital infrastructure, talent cultivation,…

First Lady Hosts Young Tech Innovators as NITDA Reaffirms Commitment to Girls in ICT

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday hosted young female tech innovators at the State House Banquet Hall during a dinner marking the celebration of National Girls in ICT Day, in a renewed demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to digital inclusion for girls. The event featured the presentation and recognition of awards and certificates to outstanding participants who recently completed an intensive technology training programme organised under initiatives of the National Information Technology Development Agency in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications,…