Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

Nigerian Navy Busts Rice Smuggling Ring, Intercepts 130 Bags in Badagry

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on smuggling activities with the interception of 130 bags of foreign parboiled rice during a targeted operation along the Badagry waterways in Lagos State. The seizure was carried out by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry as part of ongoing efforts to combat smuggling and other forms of economic sabotage within Nigeria’s maritime domain. In a statement issued on Friday, the Director of Naval Information, Abiodun Folorunsho, said the operation followed credible intelligence on the activities of smugglers operating within FOB…

Troops Neutralise Three Terrorists, Recover Arms in Zamfara

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recorded another major operational success against terrorists in Zamfara State, neutralising three suspected terrorists and recovering a cache of arms and ammunition during a fighting patrol. The operation, conducted in the early hours of Thursday, targeted terrorist hideouts in Kaura Namoda and Birnin Magaji Local Government Areas as part of sustained efforts to deny criminal elements freedom of movement across the state. According to the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu…

PGF Dismisses Rumours of Uzodimma’s Removal as Chairman

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) has dismissed as false and misleading reports alleging the removal of the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, as chairman of the forum. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Director-General of the forum, Folorunso S. Aluko, described the report circulating on some media platforms as baseless, misleading, and completely devoid of truth, insisting that no decision was taken against the PGF chairman. Aluko stated that no meeting of the forum was held where such a resolution was considered or adopted, adding that the PGF…

Niger Police Arrest Suspects Over Sexual Offences, Rape, Political Billboard Vandalism

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force ,Niger State Command has arrested several suspects over alleged cases of sexual offences involving minors, rape, and destruction of political campaign materials in different parts of the state. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, operatives attached to Bosso Division arrested a 37-year-old suspect, Isah Usman, over allegations of engaging in unlawful sexual acts involving minors in the Angwan Biri area of Minna. Police said the suspect allegedly lured boys aged between 13 and 15 years with…

Troops Repel ISWAP Attack on FOB Magumeri, Neutralise Scores, Recover Arms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have successfully repelled an attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Magumeri in Borno State, neutralising scores of insurgents and recovering a cache of arms and ammunition. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Media Information Officer of OPHK, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the terrorists launched the attack in the early hours of May 7, 2026, attempting to infiltrate the military base under poor visibility conditions. The statement noted that although the…

NEPZA, NAFDAC Deepen Partnership to Tighten Regulation of Pharmaceuticals in Free Trade Zones

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have renewed their partnership aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight of pharmaceutical products and consumables produced within the nation’s Free Trade Zones (FTZs). The renewed collaboration was announced during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NEPZA, Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, at the Authority’s headquarters in Abuja. Prof. Adeyeye said the visit was part of efforts to reinforce cooperation between…

Nigeria Embassy in Beijing Honours Victorious Football Team, Highlights Sports Diplomacy Gains

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Beijing, China, has hosted a special reception in honour of the Nigerian football team that emerged champions at the just-concluded Flames Beijing World Cup, in a celebration that highlighted the growing impact of sports diplomacy in advancing Nigeria’s image abroad. The event was attended by a representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, alongside embassy officials, members of the Nigerian student community, supporters, and players who represented Nigeria at the amateur international tournament featuring participants largely from the…

PHOTO NEWS: IGP Disu Tours EIB Group Facilities to Deepen Police Technological Capacity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, during a working visit to EIB Group led by its Chairman, Bright Echefu, where he toured key facilities including EIB Stratoc Limited, Idu; Poctova; Briech UAS, Kuje; and Giga Forensics, Idu, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the technological and operational capabilities of the Nigeria Police Force. The visit underscored the Force’s commitment to leveraging innovation, forensic advancement, surveillance systems, and strategic private-sector partnerships to enhance policing and national security.

IGP Disu Pledges Transparent, Accountable Police Force Amid Ongoing Reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed his commitment to building a more transparent, accountable and people-centred Nigeria Police Force, declared that institutional integrity and openness will remain at the heart of ongoing reforms within the Force. The Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday following an emergency conference with Commissioners of Police and members of the media at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre. Addressing senior police officers and journalists, the IGP said transparency must remain the foundation of…