Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

NUJ FCT Chairman Urges Journalists to Prioritise Mental Health Amid Rising Workplace Pressure

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has urged journalists in the Federal Capital Territory to pay closer attention to their mental health amid the increasing pressure associated with media practice. Ike made the call on Monday during the 2026 NUJ FCT Press Week Health Walk held in Abuja, where she noted that the theme of the exercise, “Mental Health and Stress Management in High-Pressure Work Environments,” reflects the everyday challenges faced by journalists. According to her, media professionals in Abuja operate under…

ARI Communities Endorse Patriot Nelson Ogbu for ADO Assembly Seat Ahead of 2027

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Leaders, elders, youths, and stakeholders from the Ulayi, Ijigban, and Ekile communities, collectively known as the ARI Axis in ADO Local Government Area, have endorsed Patriot Nelson Ogbu as their preferred candidate for the ADO State House of Assembly seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made on Sunday during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting convened to deliberate on the political future and development priorities of the ARI communities. Speaking during the meeting, stakeholders described Nelson Ogbu as a credible, people-oriented, and dependable leader with the vision and…

Nigerian Navy, UAE Strengthen Maritime Security Partnership in Gulf of Guinea

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening strategic maritime cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of efforts to strengthen security across the Gulf of Guinea and protect critical international trade routes. This was disclosed by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Idi Abbas, during a meeting with the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Saylem Saeed Alshamsi. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, discussions during the meeting focused on enhancing maritime domain awareness, shipbuilding collaboration, naval…

Senator Moro Commissions Healthcare Centre, Water Project in Benue South, Promises More Development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate Minority Leader and senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Abba Moro, has commissioned a newly constructed and fully equipped Primary Healthcare Centre at Udegi-Ito in Obi Local Government Area and a PCI water project at Okpoga in Okpokwu LGA, assured residents of continued delivery of people-oriented projects across the district. Speaking during the commissioning ceremonies held on Saturday and Sunday, Senator Moro said his mission was to bridge the infrastructural deficit in Benue South, which he attributed to years of neglect and abandonment by the Benue State Government.…

APC Governorship Aspirant Bakare Condemns Abduction of Students, Teachers in Oyo, Demands Swift Rescue

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Ololade Usman Bakare, has strongly condemned the abduction of students and teachers in Ahoro-Esinele community in Orire Local Government Area of the state. Bakare described the attack on the school as “barbaric, unacceptable and intolerable,” urged security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure the safe rescue of the victims from captivity. In a statement issued on Monday, the APC chieftain expressed sympathy with the affected families and the host community, calling for calm amid the growing tension surrounding…

Massive Crowd Endorses Akpabio as APC Returns Senate President Unopposed

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Monday emerged as the unopposed candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. The senatorial primary, held at Methodist School Ukana in Ukana West II Ward, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, witnessed a massive turnout of party faithful, supporters and constituents who gathered to affirm Akpabio’s candidacy. Although he was the sole aspirant for the ticket, residents and APC supporters thronged the venue in what observers…

Jonathan to Headline Abuja Anti-Disinformation Summit, Receive DICAN Statesmanship Award

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has confirmed his participation in the forthcoming Diplomatic, Security, Trade and Investment International Conference in Abuja, where he will also receive the prestigious DICAN International Award for Statesmanship and Global Peace. The high-level conference, themed “Information Warfare (FIMI): Strengthening Global Security, Trade and Investment Through Collaborative Truth: Role of Diplomacy, Intelligence and Media,” is scheduled to hold on May 20, 2026, at the Rotunda Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja. Organisers said the former president accepted the honour in recognition of…

African Digital Leaders Storm Abuja for Galaxy Backbone Infrastructure Tour

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Delegates from 11 African countries are expected in Abuja for a high-level continental engagement on digital transformation, with Galaxy Backbone Limited set to host participants for a strategic tour of its digital infrastructure facilities. The three-day engagement, themed “Building Africa’s Digital Foundations Together,” will hold from May 19 to 21, 2026 at the Abuja Continental Hotel. The event is being organised in collaboration with Co-Develop, Smart Africa, and MicroSave Consulting, and is expected to convene policymakers, technology leaders, development partners, and digital transformation stakeholders from across the continent. According to…

MURIC Condemns Alleged Violation of El-Rufai’s Rights, Demands ICPC Explanation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the alleged treatment of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, while in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), describing the development as “deplorable, unjustifiable and unacceptable.” In a statement issued on Monday by its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Islamic human rights organisation expressed concern over allegations that one of El-Rufai’s wives was prevented from giving him food during detention. MURIC said it relied on a viral video circulating online in which El-Rufai’s…

EU, UNODC, ECOWAS Back Nigeria’s 2026–2030 Drug Control Plan, Laud NDLEA’s Anti-Narcotics Drive

Lukman Laleye Babalola

International partners including the European Union (EU), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have reaffirmed their support for Nigeria’s renewed war against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking under the proposed National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP) 2026–2030. The assurances were given on Monday during the opening of a two-day NDCMP Consultative Forum organised by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Abuja. Representing the EU delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Deputy Head of Delegation, Mr. Zissimos Vergos,…