Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

Obasanjo, Makinde, Others Storm Ile-Ife as Ooni Installs Amosun’s Wife as Yeye Moremi Oodua

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The ancient city of Ile-Ife came alive on Saturday as dignitaries from across the country gathered for the installation of Chief Mrs. Olufunsho Amosun as the Yeye Moremi Oodua by the Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The colourful ceremony, held at Afenworo Square opposite the Ooni’s Palace, also marked the 60th birthday celebration of the philanthropist and founder of the Uplift Development Foundation, according to a statement issued by the Director of Media and Public Affairs at the palace, Otunba Moses Olafare. Among the dignitaries present was former President Olusegun Obasanjo,…

Nigerian Navy Storms Dayspring Island, Dismantles Militant Hideout in Cross River

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on maritime crime, recording a major operational success against militant networks operating along the Calabar–Oron channel in Cross River State. In a statement issued on Friday, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho said personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory and Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka carried out coordinated clearance operations on Dayspring Island following a spike in kidnappings and related criminal activities in the area. According to him, the operation was reinforced by the establishment of a forward security outpost at Idung 1, also…

Nigerian Navy Destroys Illegal Refineries, Foils Oil Theft Operations in Rivers and Bayelsa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft and illegal refining in the Niger Delta, recording significant operational successes in coordinated missions across Rivers and Bayelsa states. The Director of Naval Information, Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, noting that personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER carried out a targeted operation on May 1, 2026, in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State. Acting on credible intelligence, the team deployed two gunboats with 20 personnel under its Anti-Crude Oil Theft (Anti-COT)…

Zacch Adedeji… leading clear vision for smarter revenue, stronger institution By Aderonke Atoyebi

Lukman Laleye Babalola

I sat through the opening address at the commissioning of the Nigeria Revenue Service headquarters with a mix of curiosity and cautious optimism. Government speeches often lean heavily on ceremony and praise, but this one felt different. It was deliberate, structured, and most importantly, anchored in policy implementation and formulation. It did not just celebrate a building. It attempted to explain a shift in how Nigeria thinks about revenue, governance, and institutional delivery. What stood out immediately was the framing. The Executive Chairman did not present the headquarters as a…

FG Begins Nationwide Inspection of Infrastructure Projects, Flags Off North West Tour

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has commenced a nationwide inspection of key infrastructure projects, beginning with the North West region, in a renewed push to ensure quality delivery, transparency, and timely completion under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The Federal Ministry of Works, in a statement signed by its Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed A. Ahmed, said the exercise commenced along the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Highway corridor on Thursday as part of a broader assessment of ongoing federal projects across the country. The inspection team, led by the Engineers’ Representative, Engr. Chukwuma Kalu,…

Deputy Speaker’s Wife Denounces Fake Social Media Post, Issues Warning to Perpetrators

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Dr. Ezinne Kalu, wife of Benjamin Kalu, has dismissed as false a viral social media post falsely attributed to her, in which she was alleged to have made damaging remarks about her husband. The controversial post, shared via a Facebook account identified as “Team OUK,” purportedly quoted Dr. Kalu making a series of harsh allegations and personal attacks. However, she has firmly distanced herself from the publication, described it as fabricated and misleading. Reacting to the development, Dr. Kalu stated: “The accusations in this message against me are completely false,…

NITDA Partners Galaxy Backbone to Provide Subsidised Cloud Services for Startups

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) to deliver subsidised sovereign cloud services to startups participating in the iHatch programme. The development was disclosed in a statement signed by Hadiza Umar, Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations at NITDA, who said the collaboration is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital ecosystem through improved access to critical infrastructure. The partnership, facilitated through NITDA’s Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), focused on promoting data sovereignty, digital inclusion, and indigenous innovation. Under…

FG Disowns Fake Diplomatic Recruitment Notice, Warns Nigerians Against Fraudsters

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria has issued a strong disclaimer distancing itself from a fraudulent recruitment message circulating online, which falsely claims to offer employment into the Nigerian Diplomatic Service. According to the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the message is fake, misleading, and the handiwork of unscrupulous individuals seeking to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. The fraudulent notice allegedly informs recipients that they have been shortlisted for diplomatic appointments and instructs them to make payments for the processing of a so-called “credence note.” He clarified that Nigerian…

Nigeria Summons South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner Over Anti-Foreigner Protests

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government of Nigeria has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa following rising tensions linked to recent protests against foreign nationals in the country. In a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday, the meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The engagement is aimed at addressing Nigeria’s concerns over developments that could strain the long-standing diplomatic relations between both countries. According to the statement signed by the Ministry’s Spokesperson,…

NOA Celebrates Information Minister Mohammed Idris at 60, Hails Leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has congratulated the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on his 60th birthday, praised his leadership in effectively communicating government policies, programmes, and activities. In a statement signed by the Deputy Director, Media and Communication, Paul Odenyi, the agency’s Director-General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, conveyed heartfelt felicitations to the minister and commended his dedication to advancing Nigeria’s national reorientation agenda in line with broader development goals. Issa-Onilu described Idris as a focused and forward-looking leader whose commitment to public service has strengthened the information…