Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

NIS Warns Nigerians Against Fraudulent Migration Schemes, Human Trafficking

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Immigration Service has warned Nigerians against falling victim to fraudulent migration schemes and human trafficking, raising concerns over the growing activities of criminal networks involved in irregular cross-border movements across the country. The warning was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Service Public Relations Officer, DCI AS Akinlabi, who said vulnerable persons, particularly young women and girls, are increasingly being targeted through fake promises of employment, education, sponsorship, and better opportunities abroad. Akinlabi noted that many victims of such deceptive schemes often end up subjected…

Presidential Primary: Benue North East APC Rallies Massive Support for Tinubu — Senator Udende

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senator representing Benue North East Senatorial District, Emmanuel Memga Udende, led members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the district in casting massive votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the party’s presidential primary election. Addressing supporters at the Ukum Local Government Headquarters in Sankera, Senator Udende, who chairs the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes, praised President Tinubu’s administration for what he described as significant achievements in Benue State and across Nigeria. He highlighted ongoing infrastructure development, improvements in the economy, and the appointment of Benue…

Tinubu Accepts APC Presidential Ticket, Vows to Consolidate Reforms Ahead of 2027 Polls

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally accepted his nomination as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the 2027 general election, pledging to deepen ongoing reforms and place Nigeria on what he described as an “irreversible path” of economic growth and national development. Speaking on Sunday at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, the President said his administration had laid the foundation for a more stable economy and stronger democratic institutions, while acknowledging that many Nigerians still face economic hardship and insecurity. Tinubu said the…

SERAP Demands Full Disclosure of Beneficiaries in $460m Abuja CCTV Project

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, to immediately disclose the identities of all local contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors and other entities that benefited from payments under the controversial $460 million Abuja CCTV Project. In a statement issued on Sunday, SERAP said the demand followed fresh disclosures by the Federal Ministry of Finance in response to contempt proceedings initiated by the organisation over alleged non-compliance with a court judgment ordering transparency on the project.…

NDLEA Arrests 63-Year-Old Chinese Grandma with 31kg Cannabis at Lagos Airport, Seizes N2.1bn Opioids

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 63-year-old Chinese woman, Ting Hung Kiong, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 31 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. The suspect, said to have naturalised in Malaysia, was apprehended by NDLEA operatives on May 17, 2026, shortly after arriving in Lagos from Thailand via Dubai aboard an Emirates Airline flight. According to the agency, she was intercepted at the Terminal 2 Arrival Hall with two large travel boxes containing…

FG Rolls Out New Hypertension Policies, Urges Nigerians to Check Blood Pressure Regularly

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has rolled out new policies and guidelines aimed at strengthening the early detection, management and prevention of hypertension across the country, as health experts called on Nigerians to embrace routine blood pressure checks to combat the “silent killer.” The Head of Cardiovascular Diseases and Tobacco Control under the Division of Non-Communicable Diseases at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Malau M. Toma, disclosed this during a public awareness road walk held in Abuja to commemorate the 2026 World Hypertension Day. Speaking during the event,…

Five Oyo APC Governorship Aspirants Reject Primary, Demand Tinubu’s Intervention

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Five governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have rejected the outcome of the party’s governorship primary held on May 20, 2026, describing the exercise as flawed, chaotic and lacking in credibility. In a communiqué jointly signed by the aggrieved aspirants, the contenders condemned the conduct of the primary, alleging widespread irregularities, intimidation of delegates, manipulation of the process and logistical failures across the state. The communiqué was signed by former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan; Dr. Ololade Usman Bakare; Barrister Akeem…

NIMC Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Identity, Expands Drive for Digital Public Infrastructure

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Identity Management Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to building a robust and inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) aimed at strengthening governance, enhancing national security, and improving public service delivery across Nigeria. In a statement issued by the Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, the Commission disclosed that it is deepening reforms to expand Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem and ensure wider adoption of secure identity systems across both public and private sectors. The statement noted that the Director-General/CEO of NIMC, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, represented by the Head of Infrastructure…

Galaxy Backbone CEO, Ibrahim Adeyanju, Distributes Food Packages to Ogbomoso Residents

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Residents of Ogbomoso were on Saturday morning filled with joy as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Backbone Limited, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, distributed food packages to widows and less-privileged members of the community. The outreach programme, tagged “Food Relief Package for Widows and the Less Privileged,” was held at the Old Eid Prayer Ground, opposite LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The event attracted a large crowd of beneficiaries, who trooped out in numbers to receive the food items. The distribution was carried out without consideration for…

Guber Hopeful, Ololade Bakare Mobilises Massive Support for Tinubu at Oyo APC Primary

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State and gubernatorial aspirant, Ololade Usman Bakare, has mobilised party faithful, stakeholders, youths and women groups across the state in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the party’s presidential primary election. Bakare, who participated in the primary election at Ward 4, Ibadan South-West Local Government Area, described the exercise as a significant step towards deepening internal democracy and sustaining progressive governance in Nigeria. Speaking with journalists shortly after the exercise, Bakare said the overwhelming support recorded for President Tinubu…