By George Ozalla In a press statement made available to newsmen yesterday, Frank Tietie, Esq., a Nigerian human rights lawyer, stated that he has accepted an invitation to serve as a judge in the Inaugural Moot Court Competition organized by the Community Court of Justice of ECOWAS (ECOWAS Court). According to Tietie, the competition is […]
PSC, NDPC Seal Data Protection Pact for Police Recruitment
By George Ozalla The Police Service Commission (PSC) has taken a significant step towards ensuring a credible and transparent recruitment process for cadets and constables into the Nigeria Police Force. According to a press release by the PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, the PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd mni), led […]
NCC Orders Banks to Stop USSD Charges from Accounts
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed deposit money banks (DMBs) to stop deducting charges for unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) transactions directly from customers’ bank accounts. Instead, these charges will now be deducted from users’ mobile airtime, effective June 3, 2025. Each USSD session will attract a charge of ₦6.98 per […]
NHRC Calls for Collective Action to Protect Children
By George Ozalla The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu OFR SAN, has called for collective action to ensure the safety and well-being of all children in Nigeria. Speaking on the occasion of the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, Dr. Ojukwu emphasized the need for stakeholders […]
CBAAC Annual Dialogue Highlights Power of Cultural Diplomacy
By George Ozalla The Center for Black African Arts & Civilization (CBAAC) Tuesday held its Annual Pan African Intercultural Dialogue in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the Ministry’s premises in Abuja. The well-attended event, powered by The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy themed “Cultural Diplomacy and African Unity: […]
NCS Clarifies Shooting Incident Video, Says Matter Was Addressed in 2019
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has responded to a video circulating on social media that shows a shooting incident involving its operatives. In a statement released on June 3, 2025, the NCS clarified that the incident occurred on February 17, 2019, at the Shagamu Interchange in Ogun State. According to the Service, […]
Sesame Street Didn’t Have to Go Woke!
By Frank Tietie Children’s Television programming and production must be a matter of public concern, and governments and parents cannot leave it entirely to ideologically driven groups in society. The ongoing controversy about dressing up the characters of Sesame Street in Pride colours to mark the Pride Month of June is significant because children should […]
APC Slams Amaechi, Atiku, and El-Rufai Over “Self-Serving” Power Grab Allegations
By George Ozalla According to Felix Morka, Esq., National Publicity Secretary of the APC, these individuals are desperate to regain power for selfish reasons. “Amaechi, Atiku, and El-Rufai are united in desperation for self-serving power,” Morka stated. “They failed to eradicate poverty during their tenure and are now criticizing President Tinubu’s efforts.” The APC noted […]
Birth Registration Revolution
By George Ozalla In a landmark move, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), National Population Commission (NPC), National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), and Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) have joined forces to scale up birth registration and legal identity for children under five in Nigeria. The partnership, formalized at a two-day high-level engagement […]
“Amaechi’s 60: A Night of Glitz, Gratitude, and Grandeur”
By George Ozalla Memorable Saturday, May 31st, 2025, marked a grand finale of Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi’s week-long 60th birthday celebration. The evening event, held at the large Transcorp Event Center in Abuja, was attended by past and present leaders from across party lines, the Conference of Former Assembly Speakers, former first ladies, media […]
