Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

AMMC pledges support for NUJ FCT’s infrastructure, Journalists’ village project

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) has pledged to support the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, in enhancing infrastructure for journalists and advancing the proposed Journalists’ Village initiative.   AMMC Coordinator, Chief Felix Amechi Obuah, made this known on Tuesday while receiving the NUJ FCT Chairperson, Ms. Grace Ike, and her executive members during a courtesy visit to the Council’s corporate headquarters in Abuja.   Obuah lauded the crucial role of the media in promoting transparency, accountability, and public education, noting that AMMC remains open…

APC not coercing lawmakers – Bamidele …… Says Defections herald Government of National Unity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Tuesday said the recent wave of defections by federal lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress (APC) reflected growing national consensus and signaled that the party is now running a government of national unity.   Bamidele made the assertion at the Senate Chamber of the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, during the formal defection of all federal lawmakers from Kebbi State to the APC.   Present at the event were the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje; Kebbi State Governor, Alhaji Nasir Idris;…

FIRS Chairman inaugurates Joint Technical Committee, seeks deeper synergy with RMAFC

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, hosted a delegation from the Internal Revenue Monitoring Committee (IRMC), a sub-committee of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), at the FIRS Headquarters in Abuja. Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Adedeji emphasized the critical importance of sustained collaboration between RMAFC and FIRS, noting that such synergy contributes significantly to strengthening Nigeria’s revenue generation framework and, by extension, the national economy.   “As revenue-generating institutions, our shared responsibility is to ensure…

Abuja Muslim Forum seeks improved welfare for 2025 Hajj Pilgrims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Abuja Muslim Forum has called on the Nigerian government, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), and other relevant stakeholders to prioritize the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage.   In a statement signed by the Amir, Alh. Abdulrazaq Ajani, the forum expressed gratitude for the efforts already made by the government and NAHCON in preparing for the pilgrimage. However, it emphasized the need for further attention to the well-being of the pilgrims, urged that their comfort and safety be given the utmost priority.   The…

Research is the foundation for real change — NITDA DG ….. Calls for strategic partnerships in digital innovation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a renewed drive to harness innovation for national development and youth empowerment, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has emphasized the critical role of research in shaping effective policies and driving real transformation in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. Inuwa made this known during a working visit by a delegation from Lancaster University, United Kingdom, led by Professor Kirk Semple, Director of International Research, to NITDA’s corporate headquarters in Abuja.   The meeting focused on deepening collaboration under the Research and Innovation Partnership…

Prof Emenyonu hails TY Buratai Literary Award to Cyprian Ekwensi as historic honour

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Renowned African literary scholar, Professor Ernest N. Emenyonu, has lauded the T.Y. Buratai Literary Initiative (TYBLI) for honouring legendary Nigerian author, Cyprian O.D. Ekwensi, with a posthumous award, described it as a “historic honour” and a “timely intervention” in Nigeria’s literary development. The award, conferred under the TYBLI Young Adult Literature category, was announced by the Initiative as part of its efforts to celebrate literary pioneers whose works have shaped the nation’s cultural and educational landscape. In a letter addressed to the Chairman of TYBLI and the Tukur & Tukur…

Gov Okpebholo orders arrest of Neo Black Movement President over alleged Forgery, revokes group’s land title

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Olorogun Ese Kakor, President of the Neo Black Movement (NBM) of Africa, over alleged forgery of official government documents. In a petition directed to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, the Governor accused Kakor of fraudulently producing documents that falsely claimed state government authorization to provide assistance to schools in Edo South Senatorial District. Describing the act as criminal and deceitful, Governor Okpebholo…

VON DG Jibrin Baba Ndace initiates strategic partnership with NIIA to boost Public Diplomacy ,Global Engagement

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace, has initiated a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) during a collaborative visit to the Institute’s Director General, Professor Eghosa Osaghae.   The visit marked the formal introduction of two key platforms: the “NIIA Forum” and the “VON CEO Guest and Forum.” These initiatives are designed to foster informed dialogue on national and international issues of mutual concern.   This collaboration seeks to strengthen engagement between Nigeria’s premier foreign policy think tank and…

British High Commission partners CAC to digitise Century-Old Legacy Records

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has secured the support of the British High Commission in its drive to digitise legacy records, some of which dated back to 1912. This development was confirmed on Monday during a courtesy visit to the CAC headquarters in Abuja by a delegation from the British High Commission, led by Mr. Chris Okeke, Head of the Government Team. Welcoming the delegation, the Registrar-General and CEO of the CAC, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN, expressed appreciation for the partnership and described the digitisation initiative as a strategic move…

10th House achieves record Legislative Milestones in Two Years – Speaker Abbas

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has said the 10th National Assembly has been extraordinarily proactive and productive since its inauguration in June 2023, recording unprecedented legislative output in its first two years. Speaker Abbas made the disclosure on Monday during the inaugural Policy Dialogue on the Legislative Agenda of the House, held in Abuja. The event, which brought together top government functionaries, development partners, civil society organisations, and members of the diplomatic corps, was organised by the Office of the Speaker in collaboration with…