Category: News

Nigeria, U.S. Forces Kill ISIS Deputy Leader Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki in Lake Chad Operation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has announced the killing of Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, identified as the second-in-command of ISIS, during a joint military operation conducted by Nigerian forces and the United States Africa Command in the Lake Chad region. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the operation was executed after what he described as “meticulous planning and successful execution” by the armed forces of both countries. Ebienfa disclosed that the slain terrorist commander was allegedly responsible for several recent attacks…

BRICS Meeting: Nigeria Calls for Fairer Global Order, Stronger African Representation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria has called for urgent reforms of global governance institutions and stronger representation for Africa in international decision-making, declared that the continent can no longer remain excluded from permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council. The call was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Umar Ahmed, during the 18th BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi, India. Delivering Nigeria’s national statement at the high-level meeting chaired by S. Jaishankar, Ahmed said the world was facing increasingly complex and interconnected challenges that require…

Okiro Builds Mosque at Police Secondary School Minna, Earns Emir’s Honour

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Former Inspector-General of Police and ex-Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Mike Mbama Okiro, has been commended for promoting religious harmony and national unity following the construction of a mosque at Police Secondary School, Minna, in Niger State. The commendation was contained in a statement by Amb. Prince Sixtus Opara, Media Aide to Chief Mike Okiro, who described the project as a symbol of tolerance, inclusion, and peaceful coexistence in a diverse society like Nigeria. Chief Okiro, a Christian from Southern Nigeria, was said to have funded and completed the…

FCT Police Dismiss Viral Claims of Herdsmen Influx in Gwagwalada

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging an influx of Fulani herdsmen into Anguwan Dobi in Gwagwalada Area Council, describing the claims as misleading and capable of causing unnecessary panic among residents. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Josephine Adeh, said police operatives were immediately deployed to the community and adjoining areas after the videos and reports surfaced online. According to the Command, security personnel conducted assessments and investigations within the affected area…

Navy Hands Over Five Suspected IPOB/ESN Members to DSS in Anambra

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has handed over five suspects linked to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Eastern Security Network (ESN), and other alleged criminal elements to the Department of State Services (DSS) in Anambra State for further investigation. The suspects were arrested by personnel of Naval Outpost Onitsha deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Amiyi following intelligence reports connecting them to suspected criminal activities in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state. According to the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, preliminary investigations identified one of the…

Nigeria Begins 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for Rwandan Citizens

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of a 30-day visa-free entry policy for citizens of Rwanda visiting Nigeria, following a directive announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the Africa CEO Forum held in Kigali. The Nigeria Immigration Service said all necessary arrangements had been concluded to ensure immediate enforcement of the policy across the country’s international airports, land borders, and seaports. The Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja.   Under the bilateral arrangement, Rwandan nationals are now…

Nigerian Navy Busts Illegal Fuel Supply Ring, Seizes 123,000 Litres of Suspected AGO in Rivers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has sustained its crackdown on crude oil theft and illegal petroleum activities in the Niger Delta with the dismantling of a major black-market fuel supply ring in Rivers State. The operation, conducted on Thursday by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, targeted suspected economic saboteurs operating within the Okrika general area of the state. According to the Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the anti-crude oil theft patrol led to the discovery of a warehouse around Okochiri Kingdom in Okrika…

FCT Police Reactivates “Operation Sweep FCT” to Strengthen Security in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The FCT Police Command has reactivated a joint security initiative known as “Operation Sweep FCT” as part of renewed efforts to curb criminal activities and enhance safety across the Federal Capital Territory. The operation was officially flagged off on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Eagle Square, with collaboration from sister security agencies and support from the FCT Administration led by the Minister, Nyesom Wike. According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the initiative is designed to strengthen visibility policing, deter crime, and ensure rapid, coordinated responses to security…

Emporium Reporters’ Lukman Babalola Emerges HallowMace 2026 Outstanding Parliamentary Reporter (New Media)

Abubakar Yusuf

Lukman Laleye Babalola of Emporium Reporters Online and Emporium Magazine has emerged winner of the Most Outstanding Parliamentary Reporter (New Media) category at the HallowMace National Legislative Awards 2026. Babalola, who is also a member of the National Assembly New Media Forum and Publisher/CEO of Emporium Reporters Online, Emporium Magazine, and Emporium Online TV, was honoured for his consistent excellence in parliamentary journalism and sustained coverage of Nigeria’s legislative proceedings. The recognition celebrates his contributions to legislative reporting, media advocacy, and efforts toward strengthening accountability and public information within the…

Police Dismiss Officers Over Kidnapping, Robbery, Extortion in Rivers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has intensified its internal cleansing efforts with the dismissal, arrest, and prosecution of officers allegedly involved in kidnapping, armed robbery, extortion, stealing, and abuse of office in Rivers State and surrounding areas. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Force said the action reflects its renewed commitment to discipline, accountability, and institutional reform under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu. According to the statement, the affected officers allegedly betrayed the ethics and…