Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

Wadada Unveils Fresh Agenda to Revive Senate Inter-Parliamentary Committee

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, Senator Aliyu Wadada, has acknowledged concerns over the committee’s low level of activity in recent years, assuring that a new work plan has been adopted to reposition it for more effective engagement. Speaking with journalists after a committee meeting, Wadada admitted that concerns raised by members about the committee’s performance were legitimate, noting that the issues responsible for its inactivity had been identified during a closed-door session. “Of course, I feel concerned about it, but when we got into the details…

Nigeria Suspends Third-Party Visa Processing in U.S., Directs Applicants to Embassy, Consulates

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the immediate disengagement of Online Integrated Solution (OIS Services), the operator of Nigeria’s Visa Application and Submission Centers in the United States, from the collection and submission of visa applications on behalf of Nigerian diplomatic missions. The announcement, made in a statement on Thursday by the Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, said the decision takes immediate effect and affects all prospective travelers as well as Nigerians residing in the United States who require visas to enter Nigeria. According to the NIS,…

NHRC Raises Red Flag as 326,113 Human Rights Complaints Hit Nigeria in June, Urges Urgent Action to Protect Nigerians

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised serious concerns over the state of human rights in Nigeria, disclosing that it received 326,113 human rights complaints across the country in June 2026 and calling for urgent measures to protect citizens and strengthen accountability. Speaking at the presentation of the Commission’s June 2026 Monthly Human Rights Situation Dashboard in Abuja on Thursday, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC,Chief Tony Ojukwu welcomed representatives of the Nigeria military, the Police Service Commission (PSC), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and other government agencies, describing…

IGP Reviews Nationwide Security Operations as Police Arrest 14 Suspects, Rescue Five Kidnap Victims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant operational breakthroughs across 12 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), arrested 14 suspects, rescuing five kidnapped victims, recovering firearms, ammunition and stolen vehicles, while neutralised three armed suspects in a sustained nationwide crackdown on violent crime. The development was contained in the Daily Situation Report (SITREP) submitted to the Inspector-General of Police by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, covering major security incidents and operational outcomes recorded as of July 8, 2026. The report highlighted the commitment of…

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…