by George Ozalla Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Wednesday presented a N517.54 billion Appropriation Bill to the Nasarawa State House of Assembly as the 2026 fiscal plan, describing it as a “Budget of Strategic Consolidation.” The budget is aimed at expanding economic development, improving infrastructure, intensifying urban renewal, and strengthening social protection across the state. […]
SPEECH DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, ENGR. ABDULLAHI A. SULE, CON, FNSE, FNMGS, FNIPR, EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF NASARAWA STATE, ON THE OCCASION OF THE PRESENTATION OF YEAR 2026 FISCAL APPROPRIATION BILL TO THE NASARAWA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, LAFIA: WEDNESDAY, 26TH NOVEMBER, 2025d
Protocol: It is with a sense of responsibility that I stand before you today to present the 2026 Fiscal Appropriation Bill in compliance with section 121(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). This is my seventh Budget presentation since my assumption of Office in 2019. This annual engagement reflects […]
Tinubu Declares National Security Emergency, Orders Massive Recruitment into Security Agencies by George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency and directed an immediate expansion of personnel across the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services in response to what he described as an urgent national […]
Obi Urges Europe to Support Africa’s Development
By George Ozalla Peter Obi has called for stronger cooperation between Europe and Africa, particularly Nigeria, to promote sustainable development and stability across the continent. Obi made the appeal during a series of meetings at the European Parliament yesterday with members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home […]
Nasarawa Assembly Passes Multi-Door Courthouse Bill into Second Reading
By George Ozalla The Nasarawa State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed into second reading a bill seeking to establish the Nasarawa State Multi-Door Courthouse as part of broader efforts to expand access to justice and strengthen peaceful dispute resolution across the state. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Dr. Danladi Jatau, announced the progression […]
Akpabio Leads Senate Delegation to Condole With Family of Late Sen. Ezea
by George Ozalla The President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, on Tuesday led a large delegation of lawmakers to the Abuja residence of the family of the late Senator Okechukwu Ezea, where they offered prayers, sympathy, and institutional support to the bereaved household. The 10th Senate had earlier adjourned plenary to enable members participate […]
NCS Board Confirms New Management Appointments
by George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service Board has approved a new round of management appointments and special promotions at its 64th Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, with key decisions taken to reinforce leadership, improve operational capacity and strengthen personnel development across the Service. The meeting, chaired by the Minister of Finance […]
Family Protests Erasure of First Indigenous Commandant from Police College Records By George Ozalla The family of the late Aneto Umeadi Oyeoka Chinwuba has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over what it described as the deliberate removal of his name and historical record as the first indigenous Commandant of the Nigeria Police College, Ikeja. The […]
NCS Boss Adeniyi Orders Mandatory Drug Test
George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has announced that all incoming recruits of the Nigeria Customs Service will undergo a mandatory drug test as part of the ongoing recruitment exercise. He made this known on Friday during the closing session of the CGC’s 2025 Conference in Abuja, stating that the Service has concluded […]
LAJA Hails Prince Arthur Eze on Birthday, Extols His Philanthropy and Service
By George Ozalla The League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja LAJA has congratulated prominent philanthropist and industrialist Prince Engr Arthur Eze, OFR on his birthday, describing him as one of Anambra’s indeed, Nigeria’s most distinguished sons whose generosity and commitment to human development continue to uplift communities across Nigeria and beyond. In a press statement […]
