Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

Reps probe ₦498.7m unpaid Bird flu claims, move to reshape Nigeria’s livestock sector

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has launched a major investigation into the Federal Government’s inability to pay ₦498.7 million in compensation to 307 poultry farmers who lost their birds to avian influenza outbreaks between 2021 and 2023, signalling renewed legislative urgency to reform Nigeria’s livestock industry.   Chairman of the House Committee on Livestock Development, Hon. Wale Raji, announced the probe during a public hearing on six livestock-related bills at the National Assembly in Abuja. The bills, aimed at establishing new livestock institutions and strengthening animal production and veterinary capacity, formed…

Salako unveils Blueprint to strengthen Nigeria’s health system at 2025 Joint Annual Review

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has unveiled an ambitious plan to reinforce Nigeria’s health system resilience, urged stronger collaboration, sustained investment, and faster reforms to deliver equitable and sustainable healthcare for all Nigerians.   Delivering his inaugural address on Thursday at the second day of the 2025 Joint Annual Review Meeting (JAR) in Abuja, Salako said the disruptive events of the past five years from the COVID-19 pandemic to shrinking donor support from the U.S., U.K., and Germany have exposed deep vulnerabilities…

Sen Onyesoh reaffirms commitment to fairness as Senate screens FCC Chairman, 37 Others

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs on Thursday screened 38 nominees for appointment as Chairman and Commissioners of the Federal Character Commission (FCC).   The exercise, held at the National Assembly, was presided over by the Committee Chairman, Senator Allwell Heacho Onyesoh (Rivers East), following President Bola Tinubu’s request for the Senate to confirm the nominees. The request was presented during plenary on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, and referred to the committee for further legislative action.   In line with Senate procedures, the nominees underwent a detailed…

Tunji-Ojo urges Innovation, better Service Delivery in Insurance Sector

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has called on operators and regulators in Nigeria’s insurance industry to intensify efforts toward innovation and improved service delivery to policyholders.   Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the call on Thursday while receiving the management team of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), led by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ayo Omosehin, during a working visit to his office in Abuja.   Tunji-Ojo urged NAICOM to encourage insurance companies to design more creative and responsive products that meet the needs of Nigerians, stressed that innovation is…

Diaspora Investors forge new pathways for national development at NDIS 2025

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The 8th Nigerian Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) opened in Abuja with a clear message: the Nigerian diaspora is a powerful engine for innovation, enterprise and sustainable development. Organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) in partnership with the Nigerian Diaspora Summit Initiative (NDSI), the three‑day event, themed “Fast‑Tracking Regional and National Development by Mobilising Diaspora Investment,” attracted more than a thousand participants in person and a substantial virtual audience. In her opening address, NDIS Coordinator Dr Badewa Adejugbe‑Williams described the summit as “a bridge connecting ideas, people and opportunities.” She…

Tinubu to Editors: Let verification be your anchor, professionalism your guide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

0 ofPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerian editors to uphold the highest standards of journalism by prioritising verification, balance, and professionalism in their work, stressing that responsible media remains vital to democracy and national cohesion.   Delivering his opening address at the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) Annual Conference held at the State House, Abuja, the President commended the media’s historical role in defending democracy, saying journalists have long been at the forefront of Nigeria’s struggle for justice, freedom, and good governance.   “Verification must be your anchor; balance…

Gov Abdulrazaq seeks stronger Diaspora–State collaboration to drive development … Unveils NGF Investopedia for Informed Investment Decisions

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The 8th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) opened in Abuja on Tuesday with renewed calls for deeper collaboration between Nigerians in the diaspora and state governments to accelerate inclusive growth and sustainable national development. The two-day summit, themed “Fast-Tracking Regional and National Development by Mobilising Diaspora Investment,” attracted top government officials, investors, entrepreneurs, and development partners committed to harnessing diaspora potential for economic transformation. In his goodwill message, the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq,represented by Mr. Eghosa M. Omoigui, Head of…

NDIS 2025: Shettima urges Diaspora to invest in Nigeria’s economic transformation — As FG unveils fresh incentives, affirms infrastructure, MSME, and digital economy reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to play a more active role in driving the nation’s economic renewal, describing their skills, capital, and global exposure as vital assets for building a prosperous and inclusive Nigeria. Delivering his keynote address at the opening of the 8th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS 2025) at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, Shettima represented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Dunoma Umar Ahmed said the Tinubu administration regarded the diaspora community as a strategic partner…

2026 Hajj: CSO seeks Tinubu’s intervention, urges loan to save Nigerian pilgrims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based civil society organisation in the Hajj and Umrah industry, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the 36 state Governors to urgently provide a financial bailout to prevent Nigerian intending pilgrims from missing the 2026 Hajj.   In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Ibrahim Muhammad, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for pre-Hajj preparations and attending the 5th Hajj and Umrah Conference in Jeddah, the organisation warned that Nigeria risk losing a significant portion of its Hajj quota if immediate…

Alaafin’s choice of Grand Imam divinely inspired, says Agunbiade

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A prominent member of the Oyo State Muslim community, Ambassador Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade, has commended the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abdul Hakeem Owoade Elewuetu I, for what he described as a “visionary and divinely guided” decision in appointing Barrister Bilal Akinola Husayn Akeugberu, popularly known as Barrister Bilaah, as the new Grand Imam of Oyo.   Agunbiade, in a statement issued in Ibadan on Wednesday, congratulated the new Grand Imam, described his selection as “well-deserved” and a reflection of his piety, scholarship, and service to the Muslim…