Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

NOA, EFCC partner to launch nationwide campaign against online investment fraud

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bold move to tackle the growing menace of cyber-enabled investment and virtual asset fraud, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have unveiled plans for a nationwide sensitisation campaign targeted at educating Nigerians particularly the youth on the dangers of online financial scams.   The announcement was made during a public lecture hosted by the EFCC to commemorate the African Union Anti-Corruption Day in Abuja. The Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, said the joint campaign will be rolled out across selected…

Customs PR goes beyond perception — NPRO Maiwada tells Bingham University Students on Strategic Visit

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its commitment to youth engagement and professional mentorship as it hosted 400-level students of Mass Communication and Media Studies from Bingham University, Abuja, on an academic excursion to its Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The visit, led by senior lecturer and communication strategist, Mr. Sebastian Abu, was part of the university’s efforts to expose students to the real-world workings of public relations within national institutions. It provided a hands-on learning experience aimed at bridging the gap between classroom theory…

Senate demands Accountability from NNPCL Over N210trn Audit Query …Clarifies funds are unaccounted for, not stolen …Insists GCEO Ojulari must appear before Public Accounts Committee

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has clarified that the N210 trillion flagged in audit reports spanning 2017 to 2023 as a financial infraction against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is unaccounted for, not stolen. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Aliyu Wadada Ahmed (Nasarawa West), stated this during an investigative session with top management staff of NNPCL on Thursday. He reaffirmed that the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the company, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, must appear before the committee to address the audit concerns. The committee had earlier,…

Akpabio hails Governor Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory ….. Says It’s a Triumph of Democracy and the People’s Will

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on his victory at the Supreme Court which affirmed him as the duly elected governor following the September 2024 gubernatorial election.   In a personally signed congratulatory message, Senator Akpabio described the verdict as a triumph of democracy and a validation of the wishes of the people of Edo State.   “What the apex court in the land has done is to affirm the will and wishes of the overwhelming majority of the…

NCC begins crackdown on Telecom Vandalism, partners NUJ on Public Awareness

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced the enforcement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Executive Order which criminalises the vandalism, theft, and obstruction of critical national infrastructure, including telecommunications facilities.   This was disclosed by the Commission’s Head of Public Affairs, Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, during a courtesy visit by the executive members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, to the NCC headquarters in Abuja. She represented the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Aminu Maida.   Mrs. Ukoha expressed concern over the…

Customs, NAFDAC inaugurate Joint Committee to enforce 2024 Anti-Illicit Drugs MoU

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have inaugurated a Joint Implementation Committee to enforce the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both agencies in 2024.   The official inauguration took place on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, during a courtesy visit by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, to the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja.   The MoU, signed on November 14, 2024, during the second day of the…

SEDC charts new course for Regional growth in first 150 Days — Mark Okoye

Lukman Laleye Babalola

  The Managing Director of the Southeast Development Commission (SEDC), Mr. Mark Okoye, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to delivering inclusive and impactful development across the Southeast, stated that its first 150 days in office have been focused on laying a solid institutional and strategic foundation.   Okoye made this known while addressing journalists shortly after a meeting with the Senate Committee on the Southeast Development Commission at the National Assembly in Abuja on Thursday.   He explained that the Commission has spent the last five months developing a comprehensive…

FG reaffirms commitment to Nigeria-France agreements on Trade, Security, and Education

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the strategic partnership between Nigeria and France, with renewed focus on cooperation in trade, security, education, infrastructure, and culture.   This reaffirmation came during a meeting between the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, held at the Tafawa Balewa House, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja.   Highlighting the strong historical ties between both nations since Nigeria’s independence in 1960, Odumegwu-Ojukwu described France as one of Nigeria’s most consistent and reliable…

FG reappoints Babagana Mustapha as Health Records Registrar, sets new Digital Reform mandate

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reappointed Alhaji Babagana Mustapha as Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Health Records Officers Registration Board of Nigeria (HRORBN), with a directive to deepen digital reforms and align training standards with national healthcare objectives.   The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, who presented the letter of reappointment on behalf of the government, commended Mustapha for his outstanding first-term performance, especially in digitizing the board’s registration processes.   “When your tenure ended and you were considered for renewal,…

Supreme Court affirms Okpebholo’s Victory, Governor calls for unity, inclusive Governance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Thursday, July 10, 2025, affirmed Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State, bringing an end to all legal disputes arising from the 2024 governorship election.   In his reaction to the judgment, Governor Okpebholo described the ruling as not just a legal victory, but a reaffirmation of the mandate freely given by the people of Edo State. He said the moment mark a fresh chapter in the state’s political history one grounded in unity, inclusiveness, and accelerated development.   Governor…