By: George Ozalla The recent incident after the presentation of former President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s memoir, where a young man was brutally assaulted by an overzealous loyalist, serves as a stark reminder of the lingering remnants of military dictatorship in Nigeria. This disturbing event highlights the need for loyalists, security operatives, and personal aides of […]
*The Difference is Clear: Protecting the Senate from Political Manipulation, Not Rewarding Falsehood*
By: Senator Onyekachi Peter Nwebonyi (Senate Deputy Chief Whip) Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki’s appeal for transparency and institutional protection is noted, but his attempt to draw a parallel between his own past case and the current false allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio is fundamentally flawed. The two situations are worlds apart in context, substance, […]
ECONOMICS GROWTH IN ACTION: 150 CONSTITUENTS BENEFIT FROM PROF. OROGBU’S EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE
Prof. Oby Lilian Orogbu (Ada Dị Ebube), member representing Awka North and South Federal Constituency, has empowered 150 constituents through her Poultry Farming Business initiative. The program, held on February 28, 2025, at the CWO CANA House in Awka, provided participants with comprehensive training, resources, and financial support to establish sustainable poultry farming ventures. This […]
House of Representatives, National Assembly Press Release
For Immediate Release HOUSE OF REPS INVESTIGATIVE HEARINGS ON OIL COMPANIES’ OUTSTANDING DEBTS TO THE FEDERATION Abuja-FCT | Sunday, March 2, 2025 – The House of Representatives, through its Committee on Public Accounts, is commencing a series of investigative hearings aimed at addressing significant outstanding debts owed by several oil companies to the Federation Account.This […]
HURIWA TO NUC, ICPC, EDUCATION MINISTER: University of Calabar must never become a Cesspool of Corruption and Inefficiency*
In a far-reaching media statement by the prominent civil Rights advocacy Group; HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA), has lamented that the once reputable beacon of academic excellence, the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has deteriorated into an institution plagued by alleged systemic corruption, administrative inefficiency, and an alleged blatant disregard for the welfare of […]
“The Power of Observation: A Call to Action in a World of Noise.”
_Opinion_ By: George Ozalla ” The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela In a world dominated by noise and chatter, I find solace in the art of listening, observing, watching, and writing. There’s something profound about absorbing information, processing it, observing people […]
Customs C-G Adeniyi Warns Tax Reform Bills Could Eliminate NCS Calls for Partnership
By: George Ozalla-Abuja Nigeria The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, has raised concerns that the proposed tax reform bills being considered could create jurisdictional conflict and effectively exterminate the agency.Speaking at a Public Hearing organized by the House of Representatives Committee on Finance with the support of Policy And Legal […]
Akpabio-Natasha: Let’s Protect the Institution, Not Individuals
I have watched from afar the recent development in the Senate between the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Senator from Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. It is a development that has made me sad because of its overall negative effect on the integrity, sanctity, image, and public perception of the institution. I believe that every […]
Tinubu’s Government Approves New Police Academy, Fed. Uni. for Akwa Ibom
By: George Ozalla -Abuja, Nigeria In a significant development for Akwa Ibom State, the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has approved the establishment of a new Police Academy in Ikot Ekpene. This disclosure was made by Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, who revealed that the academy will augment the already-approved Federal […]
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT TINUBU ASSURES NIGERIANS OF IMPROVED ECONOMY AS HE SIGNS THE HISTORIC N54.99 TRILLION BUDGET OF RESTORATION President Bola Tinubu said Friday in Abuja that disciplined focus and diligence would be the benchmarks for implementing the historic “2025 Budget of Restoration.” He said the N54.99 trillion budget, which he signed into law, is based on […]
