Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

Gov Okpebholo urges students to strive for excellence as MTN Foundation donates learning materials

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on students in the state to approach their education with curiosity, passion, and a commitment to excellence.   The Governor’s message was conveyed by the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Barr. Onome Goodness Briggs, during the distribution of school bags to Junior Secondary One (JSS1) students of St. Maria Goretti Junior Secondary School, Benin City.   Barr. Briggs expressed gratitude to the MTN Foundation for its generosity in providing learning materials to students, acknowledging the donation as a…

Atiku accuses Tinubu, APC of undermining Democracy, warns of growing authoritarianism

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of systematically eroding Nigeria’s democracy through political suppression and institutional manipulation. Atiku made the statement during a national conference organized by the Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development on January 27, where civil society organizations gathered to deliberate on the sustainability of democracy in Nigeria. Speaking at the event, Atiku expressed deep concern over what he described as the APC’s increasing monopoly on power. He alleged that the ruling party was stifling opposition…

First Lady Remi Tinubu commissions NITDA-RHI ICT Centre in Kwara, advances digital inclusion nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria’s First Lady and Chairperson of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned a state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Community Centre at the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin. The initiative, executed in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), aimed to expand digital literacy and empower Nigerians, particularly women and youth. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Senator Tinubu lauded NITDA for its efforts in bridging the country’s digital divide and emphasized the importance of ICT in fostering economic growth and inclusion. “So far,…

Customs partners National Sports Commission to host African Volleyball Inter-Club Women’s Championship

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bid to revitalise sports and provide meaningful engagement for Nigerian youths, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has sought the collaboration of the National Sports Commission (NSC) to host the prestigious African Volleyball Inter-Club Women’s Championship in Abuja. During a courtesy visit to the NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, on Monday, 27 January 2025, CGC Adeniyi underscored the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to using sports as a tool to promote national pride, foster unity, and create youth development opportunities. He praised the NSC’s leadership, expressing confidence that Nigeria’s…

EDO TRIBUNAL: PDP challenges 16.7% of polling units, admits limited scope of petition

Lukman Laleye Babalola

At the resumed hearing of the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal in Abuja on Tuesday, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) acknowledged that its legal challenge to the outcome of the 2024 governorship election only concerns 765 polling units out of the total 4,198 in the state, representing 16.7% of the total units.   This admission came from the PDP’s legal team and its star witness, as they presented their case before the three-member tribunal led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi. The PDP and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, are contesting specific aspects…

CP Niger Receives 343 newly passed-out Police Constables, charges them on Discipline, Professionalism

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, has received 343 newly passed-out Police Constables from the Police Training School, Minna, urged them to uphold professionalism, discipline, and integrity in their service.   Represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Administration, DCP Aminu M. Garba, CP Danmamman welcomed the Constables at the State Police Headquarters, Minna, congratulated them on successfully completing their six-month training. Addressing the new officers, he emphasized the importance of discipline and professionalism, warned them against any form of misconduct. He reiterated the Nigeria…

Maritime University; You Have Touched the Base With Us Government Ekpemukpolo Tompolo Appreciates President Tinubu

Lukman Laleye Babalola

By Our Reporter.     The Chairman, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), and Ibe Ebidouwei of Ijaw nation, High Chief (Dr) Government Oweizide Ekpemukpolo has sent a message of gratitude to Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the signing into law an act establishing the Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta state.   In a letter of appreciation released on Wednesday and signed by the security expert , he lauded the political will of the President on behalf of especially, His Majesty Pere Oboro- Gbaraun II, Aketekpe Agadagba, Council of…

Islamophobia, Misinformation Behind Opposition to Shari’ah in Ekiti – MURIC

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has attributed the opposition to the establishment of a Shari’ah panel in Ekiti State to Islamophobia, misinformation, and collective amnesia. The group stated that these factors have fueled unnecessary tension and resistance against the initiative.   In a statement released on Wednesday, 29th January 2025, MURIC’s Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, argued that hostility towards Islamic principles and a historical pattern of misrepresenting Islamic policies were responsible for the backlash.   “In view of the thick cloud of tension over the Shari’ah controversy…

APC Chieftain condemns attacks on Ganduje, urges end to political vendetta

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senior Special Assistant on Public Enlightenment to the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Chief Oliver Okpala, has condemned the recent attacks on Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the APC and Chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).   Chief Okpala criticized the Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, for allegedly engaging in a smear campaign against Dr. Ganduje following his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   In a statement released on Monday, Chief Okpala…

Edo Election Tribunal: PDP Faces Setback as Witnesses Fail to Appear

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has reprimanded the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, for failing to produce key witnesses in their petition challenging the outcome of the September 21, 2024, governorship election.   At the resumed hearing on Tuesday, counsel for the PDP and Ighodalo, Mr. Adetunji Oyeyipo, SAN, informed the tribunal that most of their proposed witnesses were unable to attend due to “travel disruptions.” He appealed for an adjournment, pledging to present witnesses at the next sitting.   “My lords, we undertake…