Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

NNPCL woos global Investors at CERAWeek, highlights Nigeria’s Oil and Gas potential

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has urged global investors to explore the vast opportunities in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, citing robust regulatory reforms and investment-friendly policies that have transformed the country into an attractive investment hub. The Executive Vice President, Upstream, NNPC Ltd, Mr. Udy Ntia, made this call on Tuesday during a session at the 2025 CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, Texas, United States. Speaking on the theme “Spotlight: Attracting Investment for Oil and Gas,” Ntia emphasized that Nigeria is well-positioned as a stable…

El-Rufai’s Defection a Betrayal – APC Professionals …insist nothing is beyond resolution

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The APC Professional Network, an umbrella body for professionals within the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed disappointment over the defection of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, calling it a “massive betrayal.”   Despite El-Rufai’s sudden move to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the group insists that the matter is not beyond resolution and calls for unity within the party.   In a statement signed by its President General, Victor Walsh Oluwafemi, on Monday, the group acknowledged El-Rufai’s significant contributions to the APC but described his departure as unexpected…

Customs dismantles smuggling network, seizes 34,470 litres of PMS in Adamawa-Taraba border raid … CGC orders public auction at subsidised rate

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 34,470 litres of smuggled Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) along the Adamawa-Taraba border corridors, dealing a major blow to transnational smuggling networks. Acting on credible intelligence, Customs operatives seized 1,149 jerrycans of PMS along with a specially modified transport vehicle valued at ₦4 million, bringing the total duty-paid value of the confiscated items to ₦37.78 million.   Addressing journalists in Jalingo, Taraba State, on Thursday, March 13, 2025, the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, described the operation as a strategic response to the…

Thelema Lion Foundation, NHRC Host 2025 Women Arise Symposium to Empower Vulnerable Women

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Thelema Lion Foundation, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), organized the 2025 Women Arise Symposium to mark International Women’s Day. Themed “Accelerating Action Towards Uplifting Vulnerable Women in Nigeria,” the event focused on empowering women through financial support and skill acquisition. Dr. Tony Ojukwu, Executive Secretary of NHRC, was represented at the event by Hajia Rabi Anwar, Director of Legal Services and Enforcement. He emphasized the need to protect vulnerable populations, particularly women and children, and commended Thelema Lion Foundation for its humanitarian efforts. He also…

IGP Egbetokun reaffirms commitment to Press Freedom, strengthens partnership with Media

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to press freedom and the protection of civic space in a democratic society. This reaffirmation came during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, to the IGP at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. The visit underscored the importance of fostering collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the media to enhance transparency, accountability, and the dissemination of factual information to the…

Land Dispute: Lawyer sues EFCC Chairman, IGP, AGF, demands N500million compensation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Abuja-based lawyer, Alexander Oketa, has filed a lawsuit against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, alongside the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Chief Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), over an alleged illegal takeover of a disputed land in Abuja.   The case, which centered on a land dispute between Jona Brothers Construction Limited and Chief Michael Adeojo, Chairman of Elizade Motors, has escalated following claims that EFCC operatives forcefully sealed off the property at Plot 680-689, Cadastral…

NCC, USPF, ITU, UK FCDO partner to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), through the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK FCDO), has reiterated its commitment to bridging the digital divide in Nigeria. Speaking at the Industry-Focused Stakeholder’s Engagement Session held at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, highlighted the critical role of partnerships in delivering sustainable telecommunication infrastructure to unserved and underserved communities. Themed “Strengthening Partnership for Sustainable Telecommunication…

Military eliminates 74 terrorists, rescues 61 hostages in sweeping operations across Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria have intensified crackdown on terrorism, insurgency, and criminal activities, achieving significant victories in various military operations across the country.   Major General Markus Kangye, Director, Defence Media Operations (DMO), disclosed in a statement that between February 5 and March 13, 2025, troops neutralized 74 terrorists, arrested 130 suspected criminals, and rescued 61 kidnapped victims in different regions. Additionally, 31 oil thieves were apprehended, while numerous illegal refining sites and criminal hideouts were dismantled.   In the Northeast, sustained military operations led to the surrender of…

Niger Police Command presents ₦51million to families of fallen officers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has disbursed cheques worth over ₦51 million to 30 families of police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2023. The Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, presented the cheques on behalf of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) as part of the Force’s welfare initiative. The payments, totaling ₦51,539,621.45, were drawn from key police welfare schemes, including the Group Life Assurance, Group Personal Accident, and IGP Family Welfare Schemes. These initiatives aimed to provide financial relief and support to…

NiDCOM seeks probe into Nigerian TikTok Worker’s mysterious death in Kenya

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called for a thorough investigation into the death of Ms. Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi, a Nigerian TikTok content moderator employed by Teleperformance, a social media contracting firm in Kenya.   Ms. Olubunmi, who had been working with the company since 2022, was found dead in her Nairobi apartment last week after being absent from work for three days. Reports indicated that her body was discovered in a decomposing state, raising concerns over the circumstances surrounding her untimely demise.   In response, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa,…