Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

FG Launches Mine-Tech UniPod to Drive Innovation, Industrial Growth in Universities

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has unveiled the Mine-Tech UniPod at Nasarawa State University as part of efforts to reposition Nigerian universities as centres of innovation, industrial competitiveness and technology-driven economic growth. The initiative was launched on Saturday on behalf of Vice President Kashim Shettima by the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa. According to the Federal Ministry of Education, the project was developed through collaboration involving the Federal Ministry of Education, United Nations Development Programme, Tertiary Education Trust Fund and the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. The government said the…

FCT Police Clarify Custody Status of Rescued Siblings After Wuye Assault Incident

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has clarified that Ms. Ilebaye Odiniya Emmanuel and her two younger brothers rescued during a domestic violence incident in Wuye, Abuja, are currently under police protective custody and not detained as being speculated online. According to a statement issued on Friday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the victims — Ilebaye Odiniya Emmanuel, 27, Godson Emmanuel Odiniya, 14, and Devin Emmanuel Odiniya, 10 were taken to Yabisam Hospital, Lugbe, alongside their father, Hon. Emmanuel Odiniya, who also sustained injuries…

Nigerian Navy Recovers 1,600 Litres of Illegal Diesel in Rivers Forest Raid

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft and illegal refining activities with the recovery of about 1,600 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) during an operation in Rivers State. The operation, conducted under Operation DELTA SENTINEL by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship SOROH, followed credible intelligence on the movement and concealment of illegally refined petroleum products within Okolomade Community in Abua-Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State, bordering Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. According to a statement issued on Friday by…

Julius Berger Retains West Africa’s Top Construction Honour

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Leading engineering and construction giant Julius Berger Nigeria PLC has once again emerged as the Best Construction and Infrastructure Company of the Year (West Africa), clinching the prestigious recognition for the second consecutive year at the 2026 West Africa Innovation Awards held in Lagos. The company outshined other major players in the region’s construction sector, including Micheleti Construction Ghana Limited and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, to secure the coveted award. Chairman of the Awards Organising Committee, Canmil Chineme, said the recognition was reserved for brands that have demonstrated excellence…

Nigeria, Morocco Deepen Ties on Gas Pipeline, Trade, Fertiliser Cooperation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Kingdom of Morocco have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors including energy, trade, and agriculture. This was disclosed following a telephone conversation held on Friday between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, both ministers described the discussions as warm and productive, while reaffirming the longstanding friendship between both countries…

NiDCOM Mourns 6-Year-Old Nigerian Girl Who Died in Canada

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of 6-year-old Amna Ayomide Bennett in Canada. In a statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit of NiDCOM, on Saturday in Abuja, Dabiri-Erewa condoled with the bereaved family following reports that the young girl died after reportedly falling from the 28th floor of an apartment building located at 200 Chalkfarm Drive in Canada. The NiDCOM boss described the incident as painful and heartbreaking, noting that…

FG Launches $500m Annual Research Fund to Boost Innovation, Knowledge Economy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has approved the establishment of the National Research and Innovation Development Fund (NRIDF), a landmark initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria into a globally competitive, innovation-driven economy through sustained investment in research, science, and technology. The approval was announced by the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, following the Federal Executive Council meeting held in Abuja. Describing the initiative as a “game changer,” the Minister said the Fund would address fragmentation within Nigeria’s research ecosystem by creating a coordinated framework linking universities, research institutes, industry, and government to…

FCT Police Rescue Woman Allegedly Assaulted by Father in Abuja Estate

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command has rescued Ms. Ilebaye Odiniya Emmanuel following an alleged physical assault by her father, Hon. Emmanuel Odiniya, at Royal Anchor Estate, Wuye, Abuja. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the incident occurred at about 12:00 a.m. on May 9, 2026, after the Command received a distress call reporting an ongoing assault at the residence. Adeh disclosed that a patrol team from the Wuye Division, supported by operatives of the Department…

2027: Oyo APC Guber Aspirant Ololade Bakare Submits Nomination Form, Unveils Development Agenda

Lukman Laleye Babalola

An aspirant for the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Ololade Usman Bakare, has officially submitted his nomination form at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. Bakare, a cybersecurity expert, arrived at the APC national headquarters alongside some of his supporters and political associates to complete the submission process ahead of the party’s screening exercise. Speaking with journalists shortly after the submission, Bakare reaffirmed his commitment to providing purposeful leadership and progressive governance for the people of Oyo State if elected governor…

NUJ FCT Council Mourns FRCN Journalist Gwamkat Gwamzhi

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of staff of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Headquarters, Gwamkat Gwamzhi, described her passing as a painful loss to the journalism profession and the nation. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the Secretary of the Council, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, the NUJ FCT Council said the late broadcaster was a dedicated media professional who contributed immensely to the growth of broadcasting and public information in Nigeria through years of committed service…