Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

Renewed Hope for Pensioners as PTAD implements Pension Harmonisation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has announced the implementation of pension harmonisation for eligible pensioners under the Federal Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), effective from May 2026, in a move aimed at promoting equity, fairness and improved welfare for retirees. In a statement signed by PTAD’s Head of Corporate Communications, Olugbenga Ajayi, the Directorate said the harmonisation policy was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in August 2025 and subsequently incorporated into PTAD’s 2026 pension budget in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. PTAD described the development as a…

FG’s New Contract Variation Policy to Save Costs, Boost Transparency – TMV

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has commended the Federal Government’s newly introduced policy on contract variation and augmentation across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), describing it as a major step toward enhancing transparency, accountability and cost efficiency in public procurement. The group noted that the new policy centralizes the processing of contract variations under the supervision of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), which will serve as a clearing house for all requests before they are forwarded to approving authorities such as the Federal Executive Council (FEC), Ministerial Tenders Boards,…

Tinubu’s Re-Emergence as APC Flagbearer Will Consolidate Reforms, Says TMV

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s emergence as the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general elections as a well-deserved victory that will help consolidate the administration’s ongoing reforms. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, the group said the economic reforms introduced by President Tinubu since assuming office on May 29, 2023, were necessary despite the temporary hardship experienced by Nigerians. According to the group, the removal of fuel subsidy and the…

Klub 98 Initiative Urges Swift Action for Release of Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren, Teacher

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Klub 98 Initiative has appealed to the Federal Government, Oyo State Government, security agencies, and other stakeholders to intensify efforts towards securing the safe release of schoolchildren and their teacher reportedly abducted in Oyo State and still being held captive. In a statement issued by the Vice President of the organization, Mrs. Blessing Obodoechie Mozie, the group expressed profound shock and concern over the incident, describing it as a reprehensible act that threatens the safety and well-being of children and educators. The organization called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…

Tinubu Commissions Key Health Infrastructure, Launches 145 Tricycle Ambulances Nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned a series of critical health infrastructure projects across Nigeria and launched 145 tricycle ambulances to strengthen emergency medical response services as part of activities marking the third anniversary of his administration. The projects, executed across the six geopolitical zones, span primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare institutions and are aimed at improving healthcare delivery and health outcomes for Nigerians. Speaking virtually during the nationwide commissioning on Friday, President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing affordable and quality healthcare for all Nigerians, describing the projects…

Moji Makanjuola at 70: Women Groups Celebrate Journalism Icon, Advocate Gender Inclusion

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A coalition of women groups in Abuja on Tuesday honoured veteran broadcaster and former President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Chief Mrs. Moji Makanjuola, with a grand reception to celebrate her 70th birthday. The colourful gathering attracted dignitaries, media practitioners, women leaders, and advocacy groups, including Women of Worth Global, INWOAD, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Commonwealth Business Women Africa (CBW-Africa), Ego Beke Foundation, Maryam Babangida Centre for Women Development, National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), and several other…

Nigerian Navy Warns Public Against Fake Recruitment Exercise

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has alerted members of the public to a fake recruitment advertisement circulating on social media, falsely claiming that a Nigerian Navy Replacement 2025/2026 exercise is ongoing. In a disclaimer notice issued on Friday, the Navy described the publication as fake, misleading and unauthorized, warning Nigerians not to engage with individuals behind the fraudulent scheme. According to the statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Nigerian Navy does not conduct recruitment or replacement exercises through WhatsApp numbers, personal phone lines or unofficial…

Army Declares MASSOB Directive on Civil War Memorials Illegal, Warns Against Unauthorised Gatherings

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Headquarters of Operation UDO KA has declared as illegal a directive allegedly issued by the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), instructing churches in the South-East and parts of the South-South to hold memorial services for victims of the Nigerian civil war. In a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 82 Division Nigerian Army, the military described the directive as provocative and capable of disrupting the peace currently enjoyed in the region. Operation UDO KA stated…

APC Primaries: Media Attacks Against Yilwatda Politically Motivated — Aide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Abimbola Tooki, Special Adviser to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Media and Information Strategy, has condemned what he described as a deliberate campaign of calumny against his principal ,Professor Nentawe Yilwatda following the just concluded APC primaries. In a statement made available to journalists, Tooki said the attacks were being sponsored by aggrieved individuals dissatisfied with the outcome of the primary elections across the state. According to him, democratic contests naturally produce winners and losers, noting that while winners celebrate, it is expected that unsuccessful…

Akpabio Congratulates Tinubu on 3rd Year in Office, Hails Reforms , Economic Agenda

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his third year in office, commended what he described as bold reforms and strategic leadership under the Renewed Hope Agenda. In a statement personally signed by him and released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio lauded the President for what he called three years of “focused governance” that have produced landmark policies and projects aimed at repositioning Nigeria for growth and development. He noted that key areas…