Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

Nigeria Assumes Presidency of Global Disarmament Conference, Sets Agenda on Nuclear Security, CD Reform

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria has formally assumed the Presidency of the Conference on Disarmament (CD), the world’s sole multilateral disarmament negotiating forum, in a move that underscores the country’s commitment to international peace, security, and multilateral diplomacy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued by its Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, noting that Nigeria officially took over the presidency on May 26, 2026. The statement said the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, had approved two key thematic priorities to guide the country’s tenure. According to Ebienfa, the…

NSCDC Mining Marshals Commander Alleges Police Plot to Arrest, Eliminate Him Over Illegal Mining Crackdown

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals,ACC Attah Onoja, has accused operatives of the Nigeria Police Force’s Force Intelligence Department (FID) of orchestrating a campaign to tarnish his reputation and allegedly plotting his arrest and possible elimination due to his sustained crackdown on illegal mining activities across the country. According to a report by Sahara Reporters, Onoja dismissed allegations linking his team to the diversion of N2 billion and the alleged cover-up of the death of an NSCDC officer, describing the claims as fabricated…

Photo News: Madonna University Students Explore Nigeria’s Digital Future on NITDA Study Tour

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Students of the International Relations Department of Madonna University gained valuable insight into Nigeria’s digital transformation efforts during an educational visit to the headquarters of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Welcoming the delegation on behalf of the Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the Director of Corporate Planning and Strategy, Dimie Wariowei, highlighted the agency’s pivotal role in driving Nigeria’s digital economy and shaping policies that impact millions of citizens. He explained that NITDA’s contributions to national development often occur behind the scenes, stressing that many Nigerians benefit daily from…

Reps Endorse Nigerian-Born UK Candidate for ICJ Seat, Back Akande’s Global Justice Agenda

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind the candidacy of Nigerian-born international law scholar, Dapo Akande, for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the 2027–2036 term. The endorsement was announced on Wednesday by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, during a courtesy visit by Akande and officials of the British High Commission to the National Assembly in Abuja. Kalu described Akande’s nomination by the United Kingdom as a significant recognition of the contributions of Nigerians to global legal scholarship and…

FG Equips NSCDC Mining Marshals with Eight Gun Trucks, Unveils Two-year Scorecard

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has strengthened the operational capacity of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps) Mining Marshals with the deployment of eight newly acquired armoured gun trucks, as part of efforts to intensify the fight against illegal mining across the country. The initiative was unveiled during a symbolic commissioning ceremony in Abuja, alongside the presentation of a compendium titled “The Guardians of Nigeria’s Solid Minerals: Two Years of Commitment and Service by the Mining Marshals.” Speaking at the event, the Minister of Solid…

Nigerian Navy Hands Over Suspected Militant Collaborator to DSS After Arrest in Calabar Waterways

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Department of State Services (DSS) has received a suspected militant collaborator from the Nigerian Navy following intensified security operations aimed at curbing criminal activities along the Calabar waterways, according to a statement signed by Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, Director of Naval Information. The suspect, Mr. Ime Edet Ekiko, popularly known as “Pastor Ime,” was arrested on 24 May 2026 by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) VICTORY deployed at a newly established security outpost on Dayspring Island in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State. According to…

Nigeria, Bangladesh Deepen Bilateral Cooperation as Energy, Trade, Security Talks Advance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with fresh discussions centered on energy cooperation, trade expansion, security collaboration, and multilateral engagement. This was disclosed during a courtesy visit by the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria, His Excellency Miah Md. Mainul Kabir, who was received in Abuja on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD. The meeting also welcomed the recent election of Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister,…

Foreign Affairs Ministry Mourns Ambassador Beatrice Uwani Danladi

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the death of Ambassador Beatrice Uwani Danladi, a distinguished career diplomat and Director of the Southern African Affairs Division, who passed away on May 29, 2026, after a prolonged illness. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the Ministry described Ambassador Danladi’s death as a significant loss to Nigeria’s diplomatic community and the Foreign Service. Born in Kaduna State in 1974, Ambassador Danladi graduated in Political Science from the University of Abuja before joining…

NEPZA, 20 Other Agencies to Join FG’s Revenue Optimisation Platform for Enhanced Transparency

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and 20 other Federal Government agencies have committed to integrating the Revenue Optimisation and Assurance Platform (RevOP) and the Federal Treasury e-Receipt (FTe-R) system as part of efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability, and efficiency in government revenue management. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NEPZA, Olufemi Ogunyemi, disclosed this after a meeting held in Abuja between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, and chief executives of 21 affected government agencies. The Revenue Optimisation and Assurance Platform,…

PHOTO NEWS: Humanitarian Ministry, Interra Networks Explore Partnership on National Poverty Reduction System

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has expressed its readiness to collaborate with stakeholders to advance the implementation of the One Humanitarian One Poverty Reduction System (OHOPRS), a unified framework designed to strengthen humanitarian interventions and poverty reduction efforts across Nigeria. The Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, stated this while receiving a delegation from Interra Networks Limited, a digital inclusion organization, during a courtesy visit to the ministry in Abuja. The delegation presented its interest in partnering with the ministry…