Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

NSCDC Mining Marshals, Ankpa Traditional Council Unite to End Illegal Coal Mining in Kogi

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals and the Ankpa Traditional Council have forged a strategic partnership to combat illegal coal mining and promote responsible mineral exploitation in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State. The resolution was reached during a courtesy visit by the National Commander of the NSCDC Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) John Onoja Attah, to the palace of the Ejeh of Ankpa and Chairman of the Ankpa Traditional Council, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Abubakar Yakubu Ahmed. During the visit, ACC Onoja…

Senate Moves to Compel Facebook, X, TikTok, Others to Open Offices in Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s digital regulatory framework by advancing a bill that would require global social media platforms and other major data-driven technology companies operating in the country to establish physical offices within Nigeria. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko (Delta North), was the subject of a public hearing organised on Thursday by the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security. The bill seeks to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, by mandating social media platforms, data controllers and data processors operating…

FCT Police Foil Car Theft Attempt at NFIU, Arrest Suspect with Fabricated Master Key

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has foiled an attempted car theft at the premises of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) in Maitama, Abuja, arresting a suspected vehicle thief allegedly caught with a fabricated master key. The incident occurred at about 12:35 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, after an NFIU staff member alerted the police upon noticing an unfamiliar individual attempting to gain access to a parked vehicle within the agency’s premises. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP…

JUST IN: Tinubu Approves Expansion of Nigeria Army to 12 Divisions, Orders Recruitment of 28,000 Personnel

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigeria Army from eight to 12 divisions and authorised the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel in a major move aimed at strengthening the country’s security architecture and enhancing military operational effectiveness. The approval, announced in a State House statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, forms part of the administration’s broader efforts to modernise the Armed Forces and improve their capacity to tackle Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. According to the statement, the…

NITDA, NAWOJ Partner to Advance Women’s Digital Inclusion, Digital Skills Nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) have agreed to collaborate on promoting women’s digital inclusion and expanding digital literacy across Nigeria as part of efforts to support the country’s digital transformation agenda. The partnership was announced during a courtesy visit by a NAWOJ delegation, led by its National President, Comrade Aishatu Ibrahim, to the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE. The visit also served to introduce the forthcoming Women in Security (WINSEC) Summit and Awards 2026. Represented by the Director…

Police Induct Commissioners into Conflict Management Institute as Executive Leadership Training Ends

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has concluded its two-day Executive Leadership Training Programme for Commissioners of Police with the formal induction of participants into the Institute of Conflict Management and Negotiation Analysts (ICMNA) as Certified Conflict Management and Negotiation Professionals (CPs). The training programme, organised by the Department of Training and Development, was themed: “Enhancing Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Thought Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Public Relations and Excellence in the Nigeria Police Force.” The initiative was designed to strengthen the strategic leadership capacity of Commissioners of Police by equipping them with…

NCITI Opens in Enugu as FG Unveils $50bn Investment Commitments, Targets $1tn Economy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating Nigeria’s industrialisation, boosting trade competitiveness and attracting sustainable investments, announcing that it has facilitated more than US$50 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments as part of efforts to build a US$1 trillion economy. The announcement was made by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, at the opening of the Executive Session of the 17th National Council on Industry, Trade and Investment (NCITI) in Enugu on Wednesday. According to the minister, Nigeria has also recorded US$6.1 billion…

Trump’s Letter Validates Nigeria’s Anti-Terror Gains, Says FG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has described a letter from United States President Donald J. Trump to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as international recognition of Nigeria’s progress in the fight against terrorism and insurgency, saying it signals a stronger security partnership between both countries. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, made the remarks during a live television interview in Abuja on Wednesday, where he said the correspondence acknowledged the achievements of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies in tackling insecurity. According to the minister, the letter goes…

Yilwatda Defends Tinubu’s Reforms, Dares Opposition to Offer Alternatives

Lukman Laleye Babalola

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has defended the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, challenging opposition parties to move beyond criticism and present practical alternatives to the country’s economic challenges. Yilwatda made the remarks through Hon. Daniel Rejenieju at the 10th National Assembly Award Dinner held on Wednesday at the House of Representatives Complex, National Assembly, Abuja. According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, the APC chairman said many opposition politicians had also…

Nigeria Customs Debunks Fake Recruitment Update, Warns Public Against Scam

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dismissed as fake a purported recruitment update circulating on some social media platforms, urging Nigerians to disregard the misleading publication. In a public notice, the Service clarified that the recruitment information did not originate from the NCS and should not be relied upon. The Service advised members of the public to obtain only verified information through its official communication channels to avoid falling victim to misinformation or recruitment scams. According to the NCS, its official social media handles are: Facebook: Nigeria Customs Service; Instagram:…