Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

MURIC urges Nigerian muslims to await Sultan’s announcement before starting Ramadan

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on Nigerian Muslims to wait for the official announcement from the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, before commencing the 2025 Ramadan fast.   In a pre-Ramadan message released on Friday, MURIC emphasized the need for unity and synergy among Muslims, aligning with the position of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA).   According to the statement signed by the Founder and Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the NSCIA has instructed Muslims to look out for the…

NiDCOM, IOM strengthen partnership on Migration, Diaspora Engagement

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on migration management and diaspora engagement.   Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, made this known during a strategic meeting with Ms. Paola Pace, Acting Chief of Mission, IOM, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Dabiri-Erewa lauded IOM’s consistent support, especially in developing and implementing the National Diaspora Policy, aimed at harnessing the potential of Nigerians in the diaspora for national development. She disclosed that plans are underway to review…

MURIC hails Falana’s legal move against IBB, backs Posthumous declaration of Abiola as President

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has applauded prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), for his plan to take legal action against former military head of state, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), over the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.   The Islamic human rights group also backed the call for the posthumous declaration of Chief MKO Abiola as Nigeria’s president, following IBB’s recent admission that Abiola won the historic election.   This was disclosed in a press statement issued on Thursday, February 27, 2025, by the Executive…

NSCIA announces Moonsighting for Ramadan 1446 AH, urges Muslims to look out for Crescent

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on the Muslim Ummah across the country to look out for the crescent moon on Friday, 28th February 2025, to determine the commencement of the 1446 AH Ramadan fast.   The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Secretary-General of NSCIA, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, (Kuliyan Sokoto), on behalf of the President-General of the Council and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar.   According to the Council, the moon sighting will mark the end of Sha’aban…

Tinubu pledges Pro-Business reforms, assures Airtel Chairman of Investor-Friendly Environment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment, pledged to implement regulatory reforms that align with global best practices to attract more investors into Nigeria.   The President made this pledge on Thursday during a meeting with the Chairman of Airtel, Sunil Bharti Mittal, at the State House, Abuja. The meeting was part of ongoing engagements to strengthen economic cooperation between Nigeria and India following discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.   President Tinubu highlighted the critical role of the telecommunications sector in…

Dabiri-Erewa Congratulates Adedosu on Black History Month Recognition

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Mr. Adebayo Adeniyi Adedosu on his recognition at the Black History Month Awards Ceremony organised by the Toronto Police Service in partnership with The British Methodist Episcopal Church.   In a statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit at NiDCOM, Dabiri-Erewa described the award as a testament to Mr. Adedosu’s heroism, commitment to excellence, and dedicated service to his community.   The NiDCOM Chairman lauded Mr. Adedosu for making Nigeria proud…

Diaspora Partnership Crucial to Nigeria’s Sports Development – Dabiri-Erewa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has reiterated the importance of diaspora involvement in the development of Nigeria’s sports sector. Dabiri-Erewa stated that the country’s sports landscape could witness significant growth if the knowledge, skills, and investment potential of Nigerians abroad are fully harnessed. She made this assertion in Lagos while receiving Super Bowl champion Morotoluwa Ojomo, who was warmly welcomed by NiDCOM officials at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja. Ojomo, a Nigerian-born American football star and member of the victorious Philadelphia team in…

NYSC partners Data Protection Commission to combat Identity Theft

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a pool of data privacy processing professionals in Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC). The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, made this known when the National Commissioner/CEO of NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, paid him a courtesy visit at the NYSC Headquarters in Abuja.   Brigadier General Ahmed emphasized that the Scheme, as a data-compliant agency, would ensure effective partnership with NDPC to safeguard data privacy and combat identity theft. He further…

NITDA trains 1000 civil servants on IT project clearance to boost digital transformation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In line with the federal government’s commitment to digital transformation and efficient service delivery, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced the training of 1000 civil servants from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on Information Technology (IT) Project Clearance processes.   The capacity-building programme, held at the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN) in Kubwa, Abuja on Tuesday, 25th February 2025., aim to enhance participants’ skills in collaborative planning, budgeting, and management of ICT systems. The training targets ICT, Budget, Finance, and Planning Officers in Federal Public…

AGF commissions NHRC Kebbi Office, seeks Stakeholders’ support for Human Rights Protection

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has inaugurated the Kebbi State Office of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Birnin Kebbi, calling on stakeholders to support the Commission in its efforts to safeguard human rights across the country. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Fagbemi commended the NHRC for its unwavering commitment to protecting human rights, both nationally and internationally. He emphasized the Commission’s independence as enshrined in Section 6(3) of the National Human Rights Commission (Amendment) Act, 2010, which ensures…