Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

FG Commissions Expanded Abuja Premier Warehouse to Boost Health Supply Chain Nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has commissioned the expanded Abuja Premier Warehouse, a major health logistics facility designed to strengthen the storage and distribution of medicines, vaccines, and other essential health commodities across Nigeria. The facility, commissioned on Monday, complements the 22 Central Medical Warehouses across 21 states funded by the Global Fund to improve healthcare delivery and ensure commodity security nationwide. Representing the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, at the commissioning ceremony, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Daju Kachollom, said the project marks a significant…

Islamic New Year: Speaker Abbas Urges Muslims to Embrace Love, Tolerance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has called on Muslims across Nigeria to uphold the values of love, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence as they celebrate the commencement of the Islamic New Year 1448 After Hijra (AH). In a goodwill message marking the beginning of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, Speaker Abbas urged the Muslim Ummah to renew their commitment to the worship of Allah and strengthen bonds of unity among themselves and with adherents of other faiths. The message, signed by his…

Apapa Customs Seizes 1.8 Tonnes of ‘Canadian Loud’, Expired Drugs Worth ₦12.8bn

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on smuggling and other illicit activities with the seizure of 1.81 tonnes of Cannabis Sativa, popularly known as “Canadian Loud,” and expired pharmaceutical products valued at over ₦12.78 billion. The seizures were made through intelligence-led operations conducted by officers of the Command in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and other relevant security agencies. According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Chief Superintendent of…

Team Europe Explores Kannywood’s Role in Driving Jobs, Skills, Social Change in Northern Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A delegation of European diplomats has visited Kano Film Village to gain first-hand insight into how Kannywood is creating jobs, building skills and expanding economic opportunities for young people across northern Nigeria, while also using entertainment as a platform for social change. The delegation, led by the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, included ambassadors and deputy heads of mission from Denmark, Spain, Italy, France, Czechia, Finland, Belgium and Austria. The team was received by the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Films and Video Censorship Board,…

NHRC Condemns Killing of Retired Major General in Captivity, Calls for Urgent State Police Reform

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has strongly condemned the abduction and killing of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while in bandits’ captivity, describing the incident as a grave violation of the fundamental rights to life and personal security. In a statement issued by the Commission’s Executive Secretary, Chief Tony Ojukwu, the NHRC expressed deep sorrow over the death of the retired military officer despite reported efforts by the Katsina State Government and security agencies to secure his release. Ojukwu described the tragic incident as a disturbing reflection of Nigeria’s…

African Child Day: NHRC Raises Alarm Over Child Exploitation, Trafficking and Abuse

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for urgent and concrete measures to protect Nigerian children from exploitation, trafficking, violence, child labour, and other forms of abuse. The Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, made the call ahead of the commemoration of the 2026 International Day of the African Child, stressing that Nigeria’s future depends on children having access to quality education in a safe and supportive environment. Ojukwu urged governments, institutions, communities, and other stakeholders to move beyond promises and take practical steps to safeguard the rights,…

Nigerian Navy Uncovers Hidden Crude Oil Theft Site, Recovers 17,000 Litres in Delta

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has recorded another major breakthrough in its ongoing fight against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, uncovering a camouflaged storage site containing about 17,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Delta State. The discovery was made under Operation DELTA SENTINEL by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA following credible intelligence on suspected illegal oil activities around the Ugbokodo Creek axis. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the operation was supported by aerial surveillance and…

FG Courts Private Investors to Power Healthcare Facilities Across Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to attract private sector investment into the healthcare sector as part of plans to ensure reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity supply for health facilities nationwide. Speaking at the National Healthcare Electrification Investor Matchmaking Forum held in Lagos on Monday, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, said access to stable electricity remains critical to improving healthcare delivery and achieving better health outcomes across the country. The forum, organised under the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative (NPHI), brought together…

IGP Disu Seeks Stronger Traditional Institutions Partnership, Reassures Officers on State Police Reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has called for stronger collaboration between traditional institutions, security agencies, and local communities to enhance peace, security, and development across Nigeria. Speaking during a working visit to Jigawa State on Monday, the IGP emphasized the importance of traditional rulers in intelligence gathering, conflict resolution, community engagement, and early warning systems, describing them as critical partners in the nation’s security architecture. The visit featured a courtesy call on the Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, participation in the 8th Executive Committee Meeting of the…

NiDCOM Celebrates Ajayi, OG Anunoby for Outstanding Global Sporting Feats

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended Nigerian sprint sensation Ajayi Kayinsola and British-Nigerian basketball star OG Anunoby for their remarkable achievements on the global sporting stage.   In a statement issued in Abuja on June 15, 2026, Dabiri-Erewa described both athletes as shining examples of Nigerian excellence, resilience, and global impact. She praised Ajayi, an athlete from Ikorodu, Lagos State, for his rapid rise in world athletics, highlighting his historic qualification for the 100m final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships the…