Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

FG Seeks Stronger Partnership with Faith-Based Organisations to Boost Security, National Unity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with faith-based organisations as part of efforts to enhance national security, promote peaceful coexistence and drive sustainable development. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria led by Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah during a courtesy visit to his office. Tunji-Ojo said the administration remained committed to nation-building through inclusive governance, strategic reforms and improved internal security, noting that Nigeria had made significant progress over the…

Audi Highlights NSCDC’s Frontline Role in Protecting Nigeria’s Critical National Assets

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has reaffirmed the Corps’ pivotal role in safeguarding Nigeria’s Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI), describing the responsibility as central to national security, economic stability, and crisis management. Speaking during a lecture at the National Defence College in Abuja titled, “Protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure During Crisis Management: Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Perspective,” Audi said the NSCDC has evolved into a proactive, intelligence-driven security agency committed to protecting strategic…

Navy Dismantles Extortion Syndicate, Frees Fishermen, Commuters from Criminal Network in Bonny Creeks

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy said it has disrupted an extortion syndicate operating along the Bonny Creek axis of Rivers State, restoring freedom of movement for fishermen, commuters and residents who had been subjected to persistent intimidation and illegal levies. In a statement on Tuesday, Navy spokesperson, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said the operation was carried out by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny in collaboration with troops of the Nigerian Army following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected criminals operating from a hideout in Asaramatoru Community. According to the…

First Lady Remi Tinubu Unveils IT Academy, Dialysis Centre, Rolls Out Food Bank in Jigawa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday unveiled the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Academy, a modern clinic and dialysis centre in Hadejia, Jigawa State, and launched the North-West phase of the National Community Food Bank Programme aimed at tackling food insecurity and malnutrition. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Senator Tinubu described the projects as clear evidence of the commitment of the federal and Jigawa State governments to improving infrastructure, expanding access to quality healthcare and investing in education and the future of young Nigerians. She said the state-of-the-art clinic and…

Nigeria, UNDP Reaffirm Partnership on Africa’s Development, Women’s Leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration on Africa’s development, democratic governance, women’s leadership, youth empowerment and regional economic integration. This was the outcome of a meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the UNDP Regional Director for Africa, Ahunna Eziakonwa, in Abuja on Monday. According to a statement signed by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the Minister congratulated Eziakonwa on her appointment as United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, describing the elevation as a source of pride for…

IGP Commissions Two Modern Police Divisional Headquarters in Abuja to Boost Security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday commissioned two newly constructed modern divisional headquarters in Durumi and Galadimawa in the Federal Capital Territory, as part of efforts to strengthen policing infrastructure and improve security. The commissioning was carried out on the IGP’s behalf by Assistant Inspector General in charge of Zone7,AIG Victor Olaiya, who described the projects as a major step towards enhancing the operational capacity of the Nigeria Police Force and improving service delivery to residents of the FCT. Speaking at the ceremonies, AIG Olaiya said the…

DHQ Hosts AU Military Staff Committee Induction, Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Continental Security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has hosted the induction and orientation programme for members of the Military Staff Committee (MSC) of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) in Abuja, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to promoting peace, security and stability across Africa. Speaking at the opening ceremony on Monday, the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, represented by Air Vice Marshal Idi Sani, welcomed delegates from AU member states and expressed appreciation to the African Union Commission for selecting Nigeria to host the strategic capacity-building programme. Oluyede said Africa continues…

Group Urges DSS, Police to Arrest, Probe Prince Adeyemi Over Alleged PFIPC Impersonation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Centre for Transparency and Accountability in Governance (CTAG) has called on the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force, and other anti-corruption agencies to immediately arrest and investigate Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi over alleged impersonation, dissemination of false information, blackmail, and attempts to undermine public institutions. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its Executive Director, Comrade Sunday Itodo, the group described as “reckless and scandalous” the allegations made by Adeyemi against the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, insisting that the…

Troops Rescue 10 Abducted NECO Candidates, Teachers After ISWAP Attack on Borno School

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have rescued 10 National Examinations Council (NECO) candidates and teachers abducted by suspected ISWAP terrorists during an attack on a secondary school in Lassa community, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The victims were kidnapped on Monday, June 29, 2026, when the terrorists stormed the Technical Secondary School, Lassa, at about 9:00 a.m. while students were writing their NECO examination. The insurgents abducted several candidates and teachers before fleeing into the surrounding bush. According to a statement issued by the Acting Military Information…

269 More Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa as Second Air Peace Flight Lands in Lagos

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The Federal Government has received another 269 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa, as efforts intensify to bring home citizens affected by the country’s June 30 deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave. The returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard an Air Peace evacuation flight from Johannesburg at 10:48 a.m. on Tuesday. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the latest evacuation brings the total number of Nigerians repatriated under the ongoing exercise to 335, following the arrival of 66…