by George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 20 diverted transit containers with a combined duty paid value of N769,533,666 across the Kano and Jigawa axis, following intelligence-driven enforcement operations aimed at curbing cargo diversion and protecting government revenue.The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed the seizures during a press briefing in Kano […]
NUJ FCT Mourns Colleague Olatuyi, Calls for Justice
by George Ozalla The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Federal Capital Territory Council, has announced the death of one of its members, Mr. Sunday Olatuyi, who died after being knocked down by a vehicle at the Lugbe Bus Stop in Abuja, describing the incident as tragic and avoidable and demanding justice through the prosecution of the […]
Akpabio Defends Executive–Legislature Partnership
by George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Friday defended the sustained collaboration between the 10th National Assembly and the Executive arm of government, insisting that the relationship was guided by national interest and constitutional responsibility.Akpabio spoke at the joint sitting of the National Assembly convened for the presentation of the 2026 Appropriation […]
Anambra People Media Group commends NPC chairman on Nwosu’s appointment
by George Ozalla The Anambra People Media Group has commended the Chairman of the National Population Commission, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, Talban Wushishi, over the appointment of Mr. Stanley Nwosu as Special Assistant on Media, describing the decision as timely and well considered.In a statement released on Friday, the group praised Dr. Yusuf for his foresight […]
Tribute to a Great and Remarkable Man @ Two Years With The Lord.
His Excellency Okwadike Chukwuemeka Ezeife CON, PhD Harvard As we mark the anniversary of your passing, I am reminded of the profound impact you had on my life, the entire family and the lives of countless others. Your legacy of love, kindness, and generosity continues to inspire us all. You were a true lover of […]
Archbishop Nzekwesi Urges True Service to God at Jesus Is Alive Crusade in Anambra
By Ebele Ofodile The Archbishop of Jesus Is Alive Ministry, Eziowelle, Anambra State, Onyekachukwu Nzekwesi, has emphasised the need for people to genuinely know Jesus Christ and serve God in truth and in spirit, warning against distorted representations of faith and urging believers to embrace the authentic message of the gospel.Nzekwesi made the call while […]
PANDEF Applauds Oil Sector Reforms, Urges Greater Niger Delta Inclusion
by George Ozalla PANDEF has welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and urged the Federal Government to deepen the changes with broader Niger Delta inclusion and urgent environmental action. At a news briefing in Abuja on Friday, the Pan‑Niger Delta Forum described recent leadership changes in key petroleum regulatory […]
NHRC Mourns Veteran AIT Producer Shola Aiyebola
by George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Shola Aiyebola, a veteran television producer with Africa Independent Television, describing his passing as a profound loss to the media industry and Nigeria’s human rights community. The Commission said it received the news of Aiyebola’s death with shock and […]
CSOs oppose Akpabio’s call to restore police escorts for lawmakers
By Prosper Okoye Civil society groups in Nigeria have criticised a call by Senate President Godswill Akpabio for the return of police security personnel to members of the National Assembly and other senior public officials. The criticism followed Mr Akpabio’s appeal to President Bola Tinubu to review his recent directive withdrawing police operatives attached to […]
2026 Budget: National Assembly, Executive Must Work in Concert for Nigeria’s Progress — Akpabio
by George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for sustained constitutional cooperation between the National Assembly and the Executive as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a Joint Sitting of the National Assembly in Abuja. Speaking at the special session, Akpabio said the presentation of the budget went […]
