Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

Police Academy Cadets Triumph at 2026 Campus Debate Championship, IGP Disu Hails Intellectual Excellence

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has congratulated cadets of the Nigeria Police Academy following their victory at the 2026 RIL Campus Crown Awards Debate Competition, where they outperformed participants from various tertiary institutions across Kano State. The cadets emerged champions after a keenly contested debate that showcased some of the brightest students from universities and other higher institutions in the state. Their performance was marked by exceptional eloquence, analytical reasoning, intellectual depth, and public speaking skills, earning them the competition’s top prize. The RIL Campus Crown Awards is…

Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC Records 25.65% Drop in Road Crashes Nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced a significant reduction in road traffic crashes and related casualties during its 2026 Eid-el-Kabir Special Patrol Operations, recording one of its most successful festive-season safety campaigns in recent years. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by the Corps Public Education Officer, Deputy Corps Commander Osondu Ohaeri, the Corps disclosed that road traffic crashes nationwide dropped by 25.65 per cent, decreasing from 191 cases recorded during the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir period to 142 in 2026. The operational report also showed a 22…

Akpabio: I Never Promised Return Tickets for Senators Who Lost Primaries

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has denied reports claiming he promised to secure senatorial tickets for lawmakers who lost in the recent primary elections of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President described the reports as misleading and a distortion of his remarks. According to the statement, Akpabio neither made nor authorised any promise guaranteeing tickets for senators affected by the outcome of the party primaries. The statement explained that…

MURIC Urges South-West Govts to Empower Amotekun, OPC Against Rising Bandit Threat

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on governments across the South-West to strengthen local security structures, including the Amotekun Corps, the Oduduwa Peoples Congress (OPC), and Iru Ekun vigilante groups, to stem the growing threat of banditry in the region. In a statement issued on Friday by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Islamic human rights organisation expressed concern over the recent attack on Esiele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, where bandits reportedly killed a teacher and abducted seven teachers alongside 39 pupils. MURIC…

Navy Busts Illegal Fuel Cache, Recovers 92,660 Litres of Diesel in Rivers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has recorded another major operational success in its fight against crude oil theft and illegal petroleum activities, recovering 92,660 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, in Rivers State. The recovery was made under Operation Delta Sentinel, following credible intelligence that led personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH to Okolomade Community in Abua-Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State, along the Rivers–Bayelsa border corridor. According to a statement issued by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, aerial…

Niger Police Arrest 10 Suspected Thugs, Recover Weapons, Cannabis in Crackdown on Crime

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected miscreants in separate operations aimed at curbing thuggery, robbery, and other criminal activities across the state. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, operatives attached to the Tactical Support Team on June 4, 2026, foiled an attempted robbery along the Kwari-Begger/Maitumbi axis in Minna after spotting a group of armed youths allegedly trying to dispossess passengers in a tricycle of their valuables. Three suspects identified as Sadiq Ibrahim (25), Abdulazeez Ahmed (25), and Ibrahim Abdullahi (26), all residents…

Military Neutralises Terrorists, Arrests Informants, Rescues Victims Nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has recorded significant operational successes across the country, neutralising terrorists, arresting criminal collaborators, rescuing kidnapped victims, and recovering weapons and ammunition during coordinated military operations conducted between May 28 and June 4, 2026. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing in Abuja, highlighting the achievements of various military task forces operating across the six geopolitical zones. According to the military, troops of Operation HADIN KAI in the North-East arrested several suspected terrorists, kidnappers,…

ACOE Honours NEPZA Boss Ogunyemi for Leadership, Media Engagement, Free Trade Zone Reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, has been honoured with the Award of Exemplary Leadership Qualities in Public Service by the Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE) in recognition of his contributions to the development of Nigeria’s free trade zones and commitment to transparent public communication. Speaking during the award presentation ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, Ogunyemi disclosed his long-standing relationship with the media profession, revealing that he worked as a columnist and contributor to veteran journalist Sam…

NITDA Endorses NiRA’s 2026 Expansion Plan to Boost .ng Domain Adoption

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has approved the 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Business Plan of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), reaffirming its commitment to accelerating Nigeria’s digital economy through increased adoption of local internet domains. The approval was granted during a strategic meeting at NITDA headquarters in Abuja, where NiRA President, Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, led members of the association’s board to present the organisation’s 2026 vision to NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa. Following the endorsement, both organisations pledged to strengthen collaboration to ensure the successful implementation of…

AfDB Backs Humanitarian Reforms, Poverty Reduction Agenda of Humanitarian Ministry

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has expressed support for the reform agenda of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction (FMHAPR), aimed at tackling multidimensional poverty, addressing humanitarian challenges, and improving social protection delivery across Nigeria. The commitment was made during a meeting between the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, and an AfDB delegation that visited the Ministry in Abuja. Speaking during the engagement, Dr. Doro called on the Bank to support the Ministry’s efforts to address the growing challenges of…