By George Ozalla A Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the remand of an Officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Mr. Jubrin Buba, at the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Kuje. This follows Mr. Buba’s failure to appear for trial in forgery allegations leveled against […]
Vodi Marks Golden Jubilee in Grand Style
By George Ozalla Seyi Vodi, the acclaimed Nigerian fashion designer and founder of Vodi Group, marked a monumental milestone – his Golden Jubilee – celebrating his 50th birthday in grand style. The glittering event took place at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja over the weekend. It was indeed a occasion of […]
Senate Calls for Immediate Implementation of 4% FOB Policy
By George Ozalla The Joint Committee on Customs and Excise of National Assembly has called for the immediate implementation of the 4% Free On Board (FOB) policy on Monday 21st July, 2025. The committee also directed the Nigeria Customs Service to submit monthly performance reports on the 2024 budget. This resolution followed an interactive session […]
Brain Behind Indigenous MRAP
Meet Major General Victor Okwudili Ezugwu, the first Nigerian to develop military vehicle capable of resisting laπdmines. Major Ezugwu, a native of Ohebe Nsukka town in Igbo-etiti Local Government Area of Enugu state pioneered Nigeria’s first indigenous MRAP vehicle, driven by patriotism and ẞattlefield experience. In his remarks, Ezugwu said; “I challenged our tradesmen to […]
“UNCLE” SAM AMUKA-PEMU AND THE MIGHTY PEN@ 90 YEARS”
By: Godknows Igali On June 13th, 2025, a day after Nigeria’s newfound “Democracy Day” celebrations, citizens across the country gathered in various cities to honour a truly remarkable milestone – the 90th birthday of the venerable Prince Sam Oruru Amuka-Pemu. Counted among the pioneering set of journalists in Nigeria, a prolific writer and publisher, Amuka-Pemu […]
ICPC Secures Conviction of Immigration Staff Through Court in Employment Fraud
By George Ozalla The Independent Corruption Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Mr. Saifullahi Haruna, an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), for involvement in employment fraud. The conviction followed a petition received by the ICPC against Haruna. According to the ICPC, Haruna fraudulently obtained N140,000 in installments […]
Seyi Vodi’s 50th Birthday Dinner Yesterday
By Sam Hart I sat quietly at Seyi Vodi’s 50th Birthday Dinner Yesterday. The event was held at the Main Hall of the International Conference Centre, Abuja — the most spacious and prestigious venue in the city. And it was packed. A former president of a foreign nation was in attendance. Nigeria’s Vice President was […]
“Obi Redirecting Goodwill to Serve the Needy”
By George Ozalla Former Anambra State Governor and former Presidential Candidate of Labour party has expressed heartfelt gratitude to all his Well-Wishers on his 64th Birthday.Obi expressed gratitude for the outpouring of goodwill and birthday wishes on his 64th birthday. In his message, he reiterated a longstanding practice of redirecting celebrations toward causes that uplift […]
A Statement issued by the Labour Party Senate Caucus of the National Assembly against the threat to Life issued by the Governor of Edo State on Mr Peter Obi for visiting Edo State:
The attention of the Labour Party Senate Caucus has been drawn to the disturbing and shocking statement of threat made by the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo openly threatening the life of Mr Peter Obi that his security will not be guaranteed if Peter Obi ever visited Edo State again […]
ICPC FCC to Partner Against Corruption
By George Ozalla ICPC and Federal Character Commission is set to join forces against job racketeering in different organisations. To this end,The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Federal Character Commission (FCC) are launching a joint task force to tackle job racketeering in Nigeria’s public sector. This collaboration aims to […]
