Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

Navy Busts Illegal Fuel Cache, Recovers 92,660 Litres of Diesel in Rivers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has recorded another major operational success in its fight against crude oil theft and illegal petroleum activities, recovering 92,660 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, in Rivers State. The recovery was made under Operation Delta Sentinel, following credible intelligence that led personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH to Okolomade Community in Abua-Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State, along the Rivers–Bayelsa border corridor. According to a statement issued by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, aerial…

Niger Police Arrest 10 Suspected Thugs, Recover Weapons, Cannabis in Crackdown on Crime

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected miscreants in separate operations aimed at curbing thuggery, robbery, and other criminal activities across the state. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, operatives attached to the Tactical Support Team on June 4, 2026, foiled an attempted robbery along the Kwari-Begger/Maitumbi axis in Minna after spotting a group of armed youths allegedly trying to dispossess passengers in a tricycle of their valuables. Three suspects identified as Sadiq Ibrahim (25), Abdulazeez Ahmed (25), and Ibrahim Abdullahi (26), all residents…

Military Neutralises Terrorists, Arrests Informants, Rescues Victims Nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has recorded significant operational successes across the country, neutralising terrorists, arresting criminal collaborators, rescuing kidnapped victims, and recovering weapons and ammunition during coordinated military operations conducted between May 28 and June 4, 2026. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing in Abuja, highlighting the achievements of various military task forces operating across the six geopolitical zones. According to the military, troops of Operation HADIN KAI in the North-East arrested several suspected terrorists, kidnappers,…

ACOE Honours NEPZA Boss Ogunyemi for Leadership, Media Engagement, Free Trade Zone Reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, has been honoured with the Award of Exemplary Leadership Qualities in Public Service by the Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE) in recognition of his contributions to the development of Nigeria’s free trade zones and commitment to transparent public communication. Speaking during the award presentation ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, Ogunyemi disclosed his long-standing relationship with the media profession, revealing that he worked as a columnist and contributor to veteran journalist Sam…

NITDA Endorses NiRA’s 2026 Expansion Plan to Boost .ng Domain Adoption

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has approved the 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Business Plan of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), reaffirming its commitment to accelerating Nigeria’s digital economy through increased adoption of local internet domains. The approval was granted during a strategic meeting at NITDA headquarters in Abuja, where NiRA President, Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, led members of the association’s board to present the organisation’s 2026 vision to NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa. Following the endorsement, both organisations pledged to strengthen collaboration to ensure the successful implementation of…

AfDB Backs Humanitarian Reforms, Poverty Reduction Agenda of Humanitarian Ministry

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has expressed support for the reform agenda of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction (FMHAPR), aimed at tackling multidimensional poverty, addressing humanitarian challenges, and improving social protection delivery across Nigeria. The commitment was made during a meeting between the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, and an AfDB delegation that visited the Ministry in Abuja. Speaking during the engagement, Dr. Doro called on the Bank to support the Ministry’s efforts to address the growing challenges of…

Oyo Muslim Community Rejects Kidnappers’ Sharia Demand, Organises Special Prayer for Abducted Schoolchildren

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Community of Oyo State has strongly distanced itself from recent Sharia-related demands reportedly made by abductors holding victims in the state, insisting that criminals and terrorists cannot speak on behalf of Muslims or Islam. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Ishaq Kunle Sanni, and Secretary-General, Alhaji Murisiku Abidemi Siyanbade, the community condemned attempts by kidnappers to justify their criminal activities with religious rhetoric. According to the group, Islam unequivocally forbids kidnapping, terrorism, extortion, and all forms of violence against innocent citizens, stressing…

APRA, NAMPA Seal Partnership for Landmark 2026 Effective Communicators Conference in Namibia

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The African Public Relations Association (APRA) and the Namibian Press Agency (NAMPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly host the 2026 Effective Communicators Conference (ECC), a major continental gathering aimed at redefining the role of communication in Africa’s development agenda. The agreement followed an earlier invitation extended by NAMPA to APRA to co-host the conference, which is scheduled to hold from July 14 to 17, 2026, at The Dome in Swakopmund, Namibia’s renowned coastal resort city. The conference, themed “Communication Reconsidered: A Driving Force for Constant Progress,”…

FCT Police Foil Kidnapping Attempt in Abuja, Recover AK-47 Rifle, Ammunition

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt in the Byazhin area of Abuja, rescuing two residents unharmed and recovering an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and other exhibits after a fierce gun battle with suspected kidnappers. According to a statement issued on Friday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit acted on credible intelligence reports about the presence of suspected kidnappers around the Redeemed Church area of Byazhin, near Paze Hills. The operation, which took place at…

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Social Protection as HoPE CT Beneficiaries Hail Impact in Imo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening people-centred social protection programmes aimed at reducing poverty and improving the livelihoods of vulnerable Nigerians. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, gave the assurance during the Household Prosperity and Empowerment Cash Transfer (HoPE CT) Beneficiary and Stakeholder Engagement held at the Ahiajoku Convention Centre in Owerri, Imo State. The engagement brought together beneficiaries, government officials, traditional rulers, development partners, community representatives, and other stakeholders to assess the impact of the HoPE CT Programme across the…