Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

Police Bust Human Trafficking, Fraud Syndicate in Abuja, Rescue 30 Foreign Nationals

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a transnational human trafficking and fraud syndicate operating within the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring communities, rescued 30 foreign nationals and arrested13 suspects linked to the criminal network. The operation, carried out by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), followed intelligence reports on the disappearance of several foreign nationals within Nigeria under suspicious circumstances. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, investigations revealed that the syndicate specialised in luring vulnerable youths from West African countries, particularly Mali and Gabon,…

IGP Disu Storms Oriire Communities, Deploys More Tactical Teams for Abducted Victims’ Rescue

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has visited communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following the deadly attack and abduction incident that occurred in the early hours of Friday, May 15, 2026. During the visit, the IGP expressed deep concern over the incident and extended condolences to families of victims who lost their lives during the attack, assuring residents that the Nigeria Police Force was fully committed to rescuing all abducted persons and restoring peace to the affected communities. Disu was accompanied by the Commissioner of…

2027: MURIC Rejects Makinde’s Alleged Christian Successor Plan

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has rejected what it described as an alleged attempt by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to install a Christian successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Executive Director of MURIC, Ishaq Akintola, accused the governor of pursuing what he called a religious agenda aimed at sidelining Muslims in the political affairs of Oyo State. Akintola argued that after Makinde’s eight-year tenure as a Christian governor, power should naturally shift to a Muslim in the interest…

Customs Launches Smart Declaration Platform to End Airport Delays

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System (SCADS) at the International Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, in a move aimed at improving passenger clearance, boosting compliance and enhancing Customs operations across Nigeria’s international airports. The platform, unveiled on Monday, is designed to simplify baggage declaration for inbound international passengers by enabling advance declarations before arrival. Customs authorities say the initiative will reduce manual bottlenecks, improve transparency in revenue assessment and speed up passenger processing at airports. Speaking during the official launch, the…

NUJ FCT Chairman Urges Journalists to Prioritise Mental Health Amid Rising Workplace Pressure

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has urged journalists in the Federal Capital Territory to pay closer attention to their mental health amid the increasing pressure associated with media practice. Ike made the call on Monday during the 2026 NUJ FCT Press Week Health Walk held in Abuja, where she noted that the theme of the exercise, “Mental Health and Stress Management in High-Pressure Work Environments,” reflects the everyday challenges faced by journalists. According to her, media professionals in Abuja operate under…

ARI Communities Endorse Patriot Nelson Ogbu for ADO Assembly Seat Ahead of 2027

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Leaders, elders, youths, and stakeholders from the Ulayi, Ijigban, and Ekile communities, collectively known as the ARI Axis in ADO Local Government Area, have endorsed Patriot Nelson Ogbu as their preferred candidate for the ADO State House of Assembly seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made on Sunday during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting convened to deliberate on the political future and development priorities of the ARI communities. Speaking during the meeting, stakeholders described Nelson Ogbu as a credible, people-oriented, and dependable leader with the vision and…

Nigerian Navy, UAE Strengthen Maritime Security Partnership in Gulf of Guinea

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening strategic maritime cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of efforts to strengthen security across the Gulf of Guinea and protect critical international trade routes. This was disclosed by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Idi Abbas, during a meeting with the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Saylem Saeed Alshamsi. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, discussions during the meeting focused on enhancing maritime domain awareness, shipbuilding collaboration, naval…

Senator Moro Commissions Healthcare Centre, Water Project in Benue South, Promises More Development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate Minority Leader and senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Abba Moro, has commissioned a newly constructed and fully equipped Primary Healthcare Centre at Udegi-Ito in Obi Local Government Area and a PCI water project at Okpoga in Okpokwu LGA, assured residents of continued delivery of people-oriented projects across the district. Speaking during the commissioning ceremonies held on Saturday and Sunday, Senator Moro said his mission was to bridge the infrastructural deficit in Benue South, which he attributed to years of neglect and abandonment by the Benue State Government.…

APC Governorship Aspirant Bakare Condemns Abduction of Students, Teachers in Oyo, Demands Swift Rescue

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Ololade Usman Bakare, has strongly condemned the abduction of students and teachers in Ahoro-Esinele community in Orire Local Government Area of the state. Bakare described the attack on the school as “barbaric, unacceptable and intolerable,” urged security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure the safe rescue of the victims from captivity. In a statement issued on Monday, the APC chieftain expressed sympathy with the affected families and the host community, calling for calm amid the growing tension surrounding…

Massive Crowd Endorses Akpabio as APC Returns Senate President Unopposed

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Monday emerged as the unopposed candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. The senatorial primary, held at Methodist School Ukana in Ukana West II Ward, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, witnessed a massive turnout of party faithful, supporters and constituents who gathered to affirm Akpabio’s candidacy. Although he was the sole aspirant for the ticket, residents and APC supporters thronged the venue in what observers…