Year: 2025

By George Ozalla The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva, wanted over alleged involvement in a case of conspiracy, corruption, and dishonest conversion of public funds amounting to $14,859,257. According to an official statement from the EFCC’s Head […]

By George Ozalla High Chief Martin Nwabueze (Ichie Akubudike) has congratulated Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo on his victory in the November 8, 2025 Anambra governorship election, describing the outcome as a triumph for progress and the people. In a statement personally signed by him, Nwabueze said the victory was not just for one man or […]

Special report By Chukwudi George Ozalla As the Igbo saying goes, “Onye kwe, chi ya ekwe” — he who agrees, his personal god agrees. The proverb came alive at the APGA victory celebration hosted by High Chief Martin Nwabueze in his palatial home in Umudioka, a man admired for his generosity, numerous empowerment schemes, and […]

By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the Federal Government to deepen collaboration with international partners to halt the wave of killings across Nigeria, warning that terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) are driving an agenda to Islamise the country. Executive Secretary […]

George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority have pledged to strengthen collaboration to combat illicit trade and enhance regional economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made this known on Monday, 3 November 2025, during a high-level visit to the […]

By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on his re-election, describing it as a clear affirmation of his visionary and purposeful leadership. According to a State House press statement signed by the President, Soludo’s overwhelming victory at the polls marks him as the third governor in […]

By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to host the maiden edition of the Digital Awareness and Sensitization Fora, aimed at strengthening innovation, inclusion, and policy direction for Nigeria’s digital future. According to a press statement signed by Nnenna Ukoha, Head of Public Affairs at the NCC, the event is scheduled […]

George Ozalla The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has moved to reinforce its legal authority in managing bank failures under the recently enacted Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation Act No 33 of 2023. The Corporation said the new framework limits the ability of courts to issue certain orders that could obstruct its statutory functions, including reimbursing […]

George Ozalla Charles Chukwuma Soludo has secured a second term as Governor of Anambra State following the November 8, 2025 governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that Soludo, running on the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) ticket, garnered 422,664 votes and was declared winner after winning all 21 local government areas of […]

George Ozalla Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested three persons for alleged vote buying during Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State. According to officials of the anti-graft agency, the arrests were made in separate locations following intelligence reports that some individuals were distributing cash to induce voters. The suspects were […]