Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

Nigeria Military Repels ISWAP Attack on FOB Logomani, Rescues Abductees, Arrests Terrorist Logistics Suppliers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria military, under Operation HADIN KAI, has recorded fresh operational successes in the North-East, including the successful repulsion of an ISWAP attack on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Logomani in Borno State, the rescue of abductees, the arrest of suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and the recovery of arms, ammunition and illicit items. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, troops sustained aggressive operations across the theatre through intelligence-led missions, search-and-rescue operations and coordinated security efforts aimed at…

NYSC DG Felicitates 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 Corps Members, Urges Commitment to Entrepreneurship, National Unity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has congratulated the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 Corps Members on the successful completion of their one-year mandatory national service, urging them to remain committed to national unity, integrity, and entrepreneurship. In a farewell message issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the NYSC Director General commended the corps members for their dedication, patriotism, and invaluable contributions to national development during their service year. The DG praised the corps members for their diligence and selfless service…

Abbas Stops Bid to Summon Tinubu as Budget Funding Crisis Divides Reps

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A major crack emerged in the relationship between the Executive and the House of Representatives on Tuesday as lawmakers engaged in a heated debate over the poor implementation of approved budgets, with Speaker Tajudeen Abbas stopped an attempt to summon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to explain the delays. The tense session exposed growing frustration among lawmakers across party lines over what they described as the persistent non-release of funds for projects already approved in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 Appropriation Acts. The controversy began when Hon. Benedict Etanabene, representing Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie…

Police Zone 7 Backs NAWOJ’s WINSEC 2026 Summit, Pledges Full Support

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, Victor Olaiya, has pledged the full support of the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 for the forthcoming Women in Security (WINSEC) Summit 2026, describing the initiative as a timely platform that will strengthen collaboration among security agencies, the media and other critical stakeholders in advancing national security and development. Olaiya gave the assurance while receiving the leadership of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), led by its National Chairperson, Comrade Aisha Ibrahim, during a courtesy…

Niger Police Arrest 34 Suspects, Nab Wanted Thug, Recover Stolen Motorcycle, Goats

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has arrested 34 suspects in a series of coordinated operations across the state, targeting thuggery, armed robbery, theft, illegal mining and other criminal activities. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed in a release issued on Wednesday that the arrests followed intelligence-led raids and patrols conducted between July 4 and 7 in Minna, Mokwa and other parts of the state. According to him, police operatives attached to Tudun-Wada Division arrested 10 suspects during raids on identified criminal hideouts at Kafintella, Sauka-Kahuta and Building…

FG Moves to Strengthen Critical Care, Seeks Sustainable Financing, PPPs for Public Hospitals

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening emergency and intensive care services across Nigeria through sustainable healthcare financing, expanded health insurance coverage, improved infrastructure, workforce development and stronger public-private collaboration. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made this known on Wednesday while declaring open the 11th Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Intensive and Critical Care Society of Nigeria in Abuja. Speaking on the conference theme, “Sustainable Financing for Intensive Care in Public Hospitals in Nigeria,” Salako described sustainable…

Nigeria Navy Dismantles Illegal Crude Oil Storage Network, Recovers 39,500 Litres in Rivers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria military, through the Nigerian Navy, has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft with the discovery and recovery of about 39,500 litres of suspected stolen crude oil from an illegal storage facility in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. The operation, carried out under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, was executed by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny following credible intelligence on illegal crude oil activities around Okpokiri Community within the base’s area of operations. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by Abiodun Folorunsho, Director of…

2027: City Boy Movement Will Deliver Maximum Victory for Tinubu, Says Akpabio

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed confidence that the City Boy Movement will play a decisive role in securing a landslide victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Wednesday while receiving a delegation of the City Boy Movement on a courtesy visit to his office at the National Assembly, Akpabio praised the group’s commitment to mobilising support for Tinubu’s re-election bid, describing it as a fast-growing political force with nationwide influence. “The City Boy Movement is like a wind blowing across…

NHRC Honours EU Deputy Ambassador, Hails Strong Human Rights Partnership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has honoured the Deputy Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Zissimos Vergos, at a send-forth ceremony marking the successful completion of his diplomatic mission in the country. Speaking at the event held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Chief Tony Ojukwu, described the occasion as one of mixed emotions, saying the Commission was saddened by Vergos’ departure but delighted that he was moving on to greater responsibilities where his passion for human rights and…

NASRDA Expands to 28 Centres, Launches Indigenous Rocket as Adepoju Marks Two Years

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Matthew Olumide Adepoju, has marked his second anniversary in office with a review of achievements highlighting major infrastructure expansion, indigenous space technology breakthroughs, institutional reforms, and strengthened international partnerships. A statement issued on Wednesday by the DG’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Olayode Abdurasaq Oluwole, said NASRDA has expanded to 28 centres and laboratories across Nigeria, making it the most geographically distributed space agency in Africa. According to the statement, since his confirmation by the Nigerian…