by Ebele Ofodile Hundreds of residents of Lilu community in Ihiala Council of Anambra State yesterday converged on the Anambra Government House, pleading for urgent intervention following a spate of violent attacks that have left at least 20 of their kinsmen dead. The delegation, which included youths, elderly men, and women, presented a solemn front, […]
NCS Extends Deadline for Fast Track Migration to AEO Programme
by George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has extended the deadline for migration from the Fast Track Scheme to the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme to 31 January 2026, moving from the previous cut-off of 31 December 2025, according to a press release signed by Abdullahi Maiwada, Deputy Comptroller of Customs and National Public […]
FCT Court Remands Former Minister Ngige Over Corruption Charges
Blessing Adebayo A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Gwarinpa on Friday ordered the remand of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Ngige, at the Kuje Correctional Centre following his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on allegations of corruption, contract fraud and abuse of office. Ngige was brought […]
FG Makes Tax ID Mandatory for Bank Accounts From January 2026
by George Ozalla The Federal Government has confirmed that a Tax Identification Number will become a compulsory requirement for taxable Nigerians to operate bank accounts from January 1, 2026, in line with the Nigeria Tax Administration Act signed into law earlier this year. The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, […]
ICPC Refutes Claim of Holding Amnesty International Staff Hostage
by George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has dismissed as false a media report alleging that its operatives attacked or invaded the Abuja office of Amnesty International or held any staff of the organisation hostage. This clarification came according to a press statement signed by the Commission’s spokesperson, J. Okor […]
Broadband Expansion Set to Redefine Nigeria’s Economic Landscape
by George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has intensified efforts to reposition broadband infrastructure as a central driver of national growth, placing high-speed connectivity at the core of Nigeria’s economic reorganisation. Through a series of targeted regulatory actions, strategic collaborations and nationwide expansion programmes, the commission is pursuing a digital future where fast, reliable […]
PSC Opens Portal for Recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables
by George Ozalla The Police Service Commission on Thursday announced the opening of its recruitment portal for the enlistment of fifty thousand constables into the Nigeria Police Force in line with the presidential directive issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strengthen community policing and deepen internal security across the country. The Commission said the […]
Chukwu (Delaw) Rolls Out SMART Blueprint, Pledges Contract Governance for AMAC
by George Ozalla The conference hall of Jasmine Hotel in the Central Business District of Abuja carried a quiet hum of anticipation on Wednesday December 10, 2025 as Comrade Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu, popularly known as Delaw and the All Progressives Grand Alliance candidate for the Abuja Municipal Area Council chairmanship, addressed the League of Anambra […]
Ojukwu Says Nigeria Must Deepen Commitment to Human Rights as NHRC Marks 30 Years
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission marked its 30th anniversary on World Human Rights Day in Abuja on Wednesday with a city walk that drew staff, civil society groups, diplomats, media practitioners and residents. Beginning at Eagles Square, the procession moved through the Central Business District toward the NHRC headquarters in Maitama, with […]
Akpabio Says National Mood Informed His Quiet 63rd Birthday
by George Ozalla The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday marked his 63rd birthday without any elaborate ceremony, saying the atmosphere in the country did not call for celebration. The only formal observance was the cutting of a birthday cake presented by his staff and aides shortly after plenary, with a few senators […]
