Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

NDLEA, US-DEA Smash Transnational Drug Network, Arrest Billionaire Kingpin and Two Female Accomplices

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), working in close collaboration with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (US-DEA) and other international law enforcement agencies, has dismantled a major transnational drug trafficking and money laundering syndicate operating across Europe and Nigeria. The operation, described as a coordinated multi-country sting, led to the arrest of alleged billionaire drug baron, Amadi Simon, in Switzerland, alongside two female accomplices identified as 34-year-old Jecinta Amara Ikechi and 28-year-old Blessing Ngozi Amadi. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that Jecinta was…

Humanitarian Ministry, Correctional Service Launch Joint Committee on Rehabilitation, Reintegration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has inaugurated a Joint Technical Committee on Strategic Collaboration with the Nigeria Correctional Service as part of efforts to strengthen rehabilitation and reintegration programmes across the country. Speaking during the inauguration held at the ministry’s conference room in Abuja on Wednesday, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Olubunmi Olusanya, said the initiative is designed to deepen inter-agency cooperation and promote sustainable reintegration efforts within the nation’s correctional system. Olusanya noted that the collaboration would help improve rehabilitation programmes for inmates and…

ZLP Chairman Demands AGF’s Resignation Over Deregistration Suit

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Chairman of the Zenith Labour Party, Dan Nwanyanwu, has called for the resignation of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice over claims that the party failed to meet constitutional requirements to remain registered. Addressing a press conference at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Thursday, Nwanyanwu accused the Attorney General of misleading the court by allegedly stating that the party did not win any elective positions and should therefore be deregistered. According to him, the suit was instituted by a group identified as…

Education Ministry Inaugurates Boards, University Principal Officers, Polytechnic Rector

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Education has inaugurated chairmen and members of governing boards of key education agencies, principal officers of the newly established Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship, Bama, as well as the new Rector of Federal Polytechnic N’Yak-Shendam, in a move aimed at deepening reforms and strengthening governance in the education sector. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at the TETFund Auditorium, Maitama, Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the appointments reflected the Federal Government’s commitment to repositioning education as a critical driver of national…

FG Unveils National Roadmap to Strengthen Midwifery, Reduce Maternal Deaths

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has rolled out a comprehensive national roadmap aimed at strengthening midwifery services and improving maternal and newborn healthcare outcomes across Nigeria. Speaking at a ministerial press briefing to commemorate the 2026 International Day of the Midwife in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, said the government had embarked on deliberate and strategic initiatives to enhance the capacity of midwives and tackle maternal and child mortality nationwide. Represented by the Director of Hospital Services, Dr. Abisola Adegoke, the minister described midwives…

IGP Disu, INEC Chairman Seal Security Pact Ahead of Ekiti, Osun Polls, 2027 Elections

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has sealed a strategic security partnership with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) aimed at ensuring peaceful, credible, and violence-free elections across the country. Disu made the pledge on Wednesday while hosting the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), and his delegation at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where both institutions aligned on a comprehensive roadmap for election security ahead of the Ekiti and Osun off-cycle polls, forthcoming bye-elections, and the 2027 general elections. The high-level meeting, attended by the Force Management…

CDS Tasks Troops on Intensified Offensive Against Terrorism in Southern Kaduna

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has charged troops of the 2 National Mission Force Brigade to intensify their operations against terrorism and other security threats in Southern Kaduna and its environs. The directive was given during an operational visit to the Brigade headquarters in Samaru Kataf, Kaduna State, where the CDS assessed the unit’s combat readiness and operational challenges. General Oluyede stated that the visit was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen military effectiveness in tackling insecurity, including terrorism, kidnapping, cattle rustling and related criminal activities…

Nigeria, US Launch Defence Working Groups to Deepen Security Cooperation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria and the United States have formally inaugurated Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups (DITWGs) in Abuja as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral security cooperation under the 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap. The initiative is aimed at enhancing joint responses to terrorism, insecurity, and broader regional instability, while improving institutional capacity within Nigeria’s defence architecture. Speaking at the inauguration, head of the United States delegation, Mr. Cate Dave, said the establishment of the working groups would bolster strategic planning and operational effectiveness. He noted that strengthening defence institutions remains critical to…

FCT Police Bust Kidnap Syndicate, Kill Two in Gun Battle, Arrest One

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have dismantled a six-man kidnapping syndicate operating around Abuja, killing two members and arresting one suspect during a gun battle in the Karshi axis. The operation, carried out on May 3, 2026, followed credible intelligence on the activities of the gang at a hideout located along the FCT–Nasarawa border, according to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh. She noted that the suspects opened fire on sighting operatives, leading to a fierce exchange. In the ensuing confrontation, the gang leader,…

Nigeria Pushes Stronger Diaspora Engagement at IMRF 2026 in New York

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting its citizens abroad while leveraging the economic and intellectual potential of its diaspora, as the country took a leading role at the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF 2026) in New York. The Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, made this known while co-chairing Roundtable 3 on Diaspora Engagement at the high-level global forum held at the United Nations Headquarters. Speaking during the session, Dr. Doro described Nigeria’s diaspora as a vital partner in national development, citing their…