Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

Nigerian Navy Busts Illegal Fuel Supply Route, Seizes 103,500 Litres of Suspected AGO in Rivers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has uncovered a major link in the illicit petroleum distribution network in the Niger Delta, intercepting approximately 103,500 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Rivers State. The seizure was made by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER under Operation DELTA SENTINEL during a routine security patrol around the APS Limited Jetty in Woji, Rivers State. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, naval personnel observed a wooden boat attempting to discharge its…

2026 World Drug Day: NDLEA, UNODC Unveil Weeklong Activities, Intensify Crackdown on Drug Cartels

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have unveiled a weeklong programme of activities to commemorate the 2026 World Drug Day, while reaffirming their commitment to intensifying efforts against drug trafficking networks and substance abuse across Nigeria.   The announcement was made during a joint press briefing held at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja on Friday, where the anti-narcotics agency declared that it would continue targeting criminal networks and their financial structures to weaken the illicit drug trade. Speaking at…

FG Backs Federal College of Agriculture, Kirikasama, Pledges Sustained Support for Agricultural Education

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the establishment and growth of the Federal College of Agriculture, Kirikasama, in Jigawa State, describing the institution as a strategic investment in Nigeria’s quest for food security, youth empowerment and agricultural transformation. The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Adamu Abubakar Dabban, gave the assurance during an oversight visit to the site of the proposed college in Kirikasama Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Dr. Dabban said the Federal Government would continue to provide the necessary support…

NYSC, Partners Empower Young Entrepreneurs with N12.5m Grants, DG Eyes Economic Transformation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Olakunle Nafiu, has reaffirmed the Scheme’s commitment to producing a generation of youths capable of driving Nigeria’s economic transformation, as beneficiaries of its entrepreneurship programme received grants worth N12.5 million. 5 Speaking at the grants presentation ceremony under the NYSC Foundation in Abuja, Brigadier General Nafiu said the Scheme would continue to equip young Nigerians with the skills, resources and opportunities needed to become self-reliant and contribute meaningfully to national development. He noted that the NYSC’s Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship…

Nigeria Signed Ethiopia Prisoner Transfer Deal to Protect Citizens, Not Free Inmates — FG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has defended its recent Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, saying the arrangement is aimed at allowing convicted Nigerian inmates to complete their jail terms in Nigeria under more humane conditions. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ Special Assistant on Communication and New Media, Dr. Magnus Eze, the government also dismissed as fake a viral list claiming that 136 Nigerians were incarcerated in Ethiopian prisons, describing the figures and some of the offences attributed to…

Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire Renew Commitment to Stronger Ties as Nwaobiala Presents Letters of Credence

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire have renewed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, regional integration and economic cooperation as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, His Excellency Ezenwa Chukwuemeka Nwaobiala, formally presented his Letters of Credence to the Ivorian President, Alassane Ouattara. The presentation ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace in Abidjan on Thursday, June 18, 2026, marking the official commencement of Ambassador Nwaobiala’s diplomatic assignment in Côte d’Ivoire following his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Accompanied by his wife, Lady Chidinma Nwaobiala, the Nigerian envoy conveyed the warm…

Information Minister, NSA Push National Security Communication Framework, Seek Stronger Media-Security Partnership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, have called for stronger collaboration between security agencies and the media as a critical component of Nigeria’s efforts to tackle insecurity and strengthen national resilience.   The call was made on Thursday at the National Security Summit organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) under the theme, “Media and Security Agencies as Partners in Nation Building.”   Speaking at the summit, Mohammed…

Speaker Abbas Celebrates Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele at 51, Praises Economic Reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, on his 51st birthday, describing him as a brilliant technocrat whose expertise continues to add value to Nigeria’s economic management. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Speaker Abbas commended Oyedele’s contributions to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that his leadership in fiscal policy and tax reforms has been instrumental in advancing key economic…

Biraidu Deserves Its Turn, Says Ex-Kogi Commissioner Ejigbo, Seeks Mandate for Development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A former Kogi State Commissioner for Rural Development, Hon. Daniel Oneal Ejigbo, has declared his intention to represent the people of Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, promised to deploy his wealth of experience and extensive network to attract development projects, employment opportunities and federal interventions to the constituency. Ejigbo, who served for over a decade at the National Assembly and was twice appointed Commissioner for Rural Development in Kogi State, said he possesses the legislative experience, governance expertise and strategic connections needed to effectively champion the interests…

Deputy Speaker Kalu Backs Youth Enterprise, Awards N500,000 Grants to 74 Young Entrepreneurs

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the National Assembly to creating an enabling legal and institutional environment for entrepreneurship to thrive, as he announced N500,000 grants for 74 young entrepreneurs at the Youth Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (YEEP) 2026 Summit in Abuja. Speaking at the summit on Thursday, Kalu emphasized that deliberate investment in youth capacity, skills development, and enterprise remains essential to Nigeria’s future growth and prosperity. The event was organized by Activate Success International Foundation and…