Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

TDF Slams Bode George Over Criticism of Judiciary, Defends Appeal Court Ruling on ADC Crisis

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Democratic Front (TDF) has condemned former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy National Chairman (South), Chief Olabode George, over his criticism of the judiciary following a recent Court of Appeal ruling on the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing his allegations as reckless, unfounded and an attempt to blackmail the courts. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Danjuma Mallam Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group said the judiciary merely acted as a constitutional arbiter in a matter brought before it by aggrieved members of the ADC. The Court…

Tinubu’s Reforms Lift Nigeria’s Net Foreign Reserves to $40bn, TSF Declares

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has said Nigeria’s net foreign reserves have surged from about $3 billion in 2023 to over $40 billion within three years, describing the development as strong evidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms are restoring confidence in the nation’s economy. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Ahmad Sajoh, and Secretary, Danjuma Sada, the Forum said the remarkable growth represents one of the most significant improvements in Nigeria’s external financial position in recent history. According to the group, the increase reflects the success…

TMV Hails UBEC for Disbursing N100bn Unaccessed Education Grants to States

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has commended the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) for mobilising and disbursing N100 billion in previously unaccessed matching grants to states, describing the move as a landmark achievement in advancing basic education across Nigeria. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, the group praised UBEC for releasing the funds despite the inability of several state governments to provide the required counterpart funding needed to access the grants. TMV said the initiative aligns with UBEC’s 2025–2031 Strategic Blueprint and reflects…

11 Arrested as Niger Police Recover Stolen Car, Cows, Toy Guns

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects in separate operations across the state, recovering a stolen vehicle, two suspected stolen cows, three toy guns, dangerous weapons, suspected cannabis and 16 ATM cards. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a crime bulletin issued on Tuesday, stating that the arrests were made in connection with offences ranging from vehicle theft and robbery to thuggery and cattle rustling. According to the police, two suspects, Dauda Saidu, 23, of Dindare village in Kaduna State, and Hassan…

IGP Disu Decorates 30 Newly Promoted Senior Police Officers, Charges Them on Integrity, Leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Rilwan Disu on Tuesday decorated 30 newly promoted senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force, comprising 13 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 17 Commissioners of Police (CPs), urged them to justify their elevation through exemplary leadership, integrity and commitment to public service. The decoration ceremony, held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, marked the formal assumption of the officers into their new ranks following their recent promotions. Addressing the officers, IGP Disu described their promotion as both an honour and…

IGP Disu Orders Intelligence-Driven Policing, Reveals Arrest of 1,198 Suspects Nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed strategic commanders across the country to intensify intelligence-led policing, warning that evolving security threats require proactive strategies, continuous operational reviews and stronger collaboration with other security agencies. Speaking on Tuesday at the monthly conference with strategic senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja, the IGP said the country’s security environment remains challenging despite notable successes recorded in recent months. He stressed that terrorism, kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, cult-related violence,…

Nigeria, Germany Hold High-Level Talks to Deepen Strategic Partnership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria and Germany are set to strengthen their longstanding diplomatic and economic ties as the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, hosts Germany’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Johann David Wadephul, for high-level bilateral consultations in Abuja on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the meeting is aimed at reviewing existing bilateral relations and exploring new areas of cooperation between both countries. The ministry said the consultations would assess progress in implementing existing agreements…

Nigerian Navy Foils Illegal Refinery Expansion, Recovers 104,000 Litres of Suspected Stolen Crude in Rivers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria military has recorded another major breakthrough in the fight against crude oil theft as the Nigerian Navy thwarted the expansion of an illegal refining network and recovered about 104,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. The operation, carried out under Operation DELTA SENTINEL by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny, followed credible intelligence that led operatives to criminal facilities hidden within the Wakama/Bolo and Aworkiri communities. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Naval…

Police Bust Pipeline Vandalism Syndicate, Arrest Seven, Recover 285 NNPC Pipelines in Adamawa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against economic sabotage with the arrest of seven suspected pipeline vandals and the recovery of 285 pieces of vandalized Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) pipelines in Adamawa State. The operation was carried out by operatives of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering in collaboration with the IGP X-Squad, following credible intelligence received on July 9, 2026. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie…

FG Urges Nigerians to Support Breastfeeding as World Breastfeeding Week 2026 Begins

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW) has called on Nigerians to strengthen support for breastfeeding as the country joins the global community to commemorate the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) from August 1 to 7. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry said this year’s theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works,” underscores the need to build on proven strategies that have improved breastfeeding practices while advancing better nutrition, food security and poverty reduction. The Ministry described breastfeeding as the foundation…