By George Ozalla The Kebbi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing affordable and reliable electricity to both investors and rural communities. Governor Nasir Idris, represented by Deputy Governor Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, made this assurance at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Strategic Roundtable Meeting in Abuja. The government aims to ensure every village […]
NHRC Reports 365,224 Human Rights Complaints in August
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has disclosed that it received a total of 365,224 complaints of human rights violations in August, with a significant rise in sexual and gender-based violence, killings, and abductions, particularly in the North-West region. This was revealwd at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja yesterday during the presentation […]
NNPCL GCEO Seeks Continental Cooperation to Secure Africa’s Energy Future
By George Ozalla The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has emphasized the need for stronger regional and continental collaboration to safeguard Africa’s energy resources. Ojulari made this call at the opening of the 2025 African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in Abuja, highlighting that energy […]
Nigerian Army Captures Notorious IPOB Commander, Rescues Kidnap Victims”
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, a notorious commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), popularly known as Gentle de Yahoo. He was captured on September 16, 2025, by troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade in a […]
“Customs Service Suspends 4% FOB Implementation
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has acknowledged a directive from the Federal Ministry of Finance to suspend the implementation of the 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imported goods, according to a press statement signed by Abdullahi Maiwada, Assistant Comptroller of Customs and National Public Relations Officer for the Comptroller-General of Customs. The […]
“Court Backs ICPC’s Investigative Powers in Kano Scholarship Funds Case”
By George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured a significant judicial victory in a case related to the administration of scholarship funds in Kano State. The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has dismissed attempts to restrain the Commission from carrying out its statutory mandate of […]
“Police Officers Must Understand Law, Ethics – PSC Chairman”
By George Ozalla The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu, has emphasized the importance of police officers having a thorough understanding of the law, police orders, and instructions. He also stressed the need for officers to develop attributes such as efficiency, courtesy, tact, integrity, and impartiality. DIG Argungu made this statement at […]
THE BIG STORY ON DEVELOPING NIGERIA’S AVIATION & AERO SPACE MANAGEMENT. DR. GANDUJE’S VISION FOR FAAN NRO HANGER TO REPOSITION NIGERIA AS REGIONAL AVIATION HUB FOR WEST & CENTRAL AFRICA.
Writes Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim, MFR Preface To Cover Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, a former Local Government Sole Administrator , in the federal capital territory during the military era, is a seasoned administrator, technocrat and bureaucrat per excellence. After obtaining his PhD, about 1976, he ploughed in his great intellect into deepening his Federal civil service […]
NHRC Hails Journalist’s Release, Demands Public Apology
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission has commended the release of Kebbi journalist Hassan Mai-Waya Kangiwa, who was detained for exposing the poor conditions at Kangiwa General Hospital. The Commission’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, described the detention as a blatant violation of human rights and freedom of expression. While welcoming the payment […]
GODSWILL AKPABIO: Unpacking the Uncommon Transformer on a Great Mission
By Ufok Ibekwe Esq Does the sun trumpet before it rises, or the ocean send notices before it breathes its tide upon the shore? What about the grass in the field? Does it apply for permission before it grows green? Some truths are self-evident. And so it is with leadership when it emerges in uncommon […]
