By George Ozalla African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a $500 million term loan facility with the Central Bank of Tunisia, acting on behalf of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Tunisia, to support the country’s key socio-economic and fiscal priorities.The agreement was signed at Afreximbank’s headquarters during a meeting attended by the […]
Senate Reconvenes Tuesday to Consider State Police Bill
By George Ozalla The Senate will reconvene on Tuesday for an emergency plenary session to consider and pass the Constitution Amendment Bill seeking the establishment of state police across the country following the failure of an earlier attempt due to the inability of the chamber to meet the required quorum.The emergency sitting is expected to […]
4 Years Is Not 40 Years and 8 Years Is Not 80 Years
By “Power is transient; leadership is judged not by how long it is held, but by how responsibly it is used within the brief window of time called tenure.” — John Dramani Mahama, former President of Ghana Time has a quiet way of humbling power.Four years in office can feel endless when one sits behind […]
Nwankwor Bags AMTY Philanthropy Award
By George Ozalla United States-based pediatric critical care specialist and frontline All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for the Orumba North and South Federal Constituency seat in the forthcoming general election, Dr. Odiraa Nwankwor, is set to receive the Philanthropist of the Year Award at the 2026 Anambra Man of the Year (AMTY) Awards in […]
Telecom Ownership Transfers Above 10% Now Require NCC Clearance, CAC Declares
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have introduced a stricter regulatory framework for ownership changes in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, making it mandatory for telecom operators and investors to obtain prior approval from the NCC before any transfer of shares amounting to 10 per cent or more can […]
Award Inspires Me to Do More, Says Ike as Church Honours Her for Humanitarian Service
By George Ozalla Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has been honoured with the 2026 Humanitarian and Service Award by the Laity Council of All Saints Catholic Church in recognition of her contributions to journalism, public service and humanitarian causes.The honour was conferred on the veteran journalist during […]
Emporium Leadership Lecture to Examine Digital Media’s Role in Democracy
By George Ozalla Royalprince Media Services, publishers of Emporium Reporters, Emporium Magazine and Emporium Online TV, has announced that the maiden edition of the Emporium Leadership Lecture and Awards 2026 will hold on June 25 at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Headquarters Auditorium, Maitama District, Abuja.The event, which coincides with the 10th anniversary of […]
CP Orutugu Condemns Okpoko Twin Infants’ Death, Orders Investigation
By NEWSCOUNT The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips, PhD, has described the discovery of the lifeless bodies of twin infants in a drainage channel at Okpoko as a disturbing case of man’s inhumanity to man and a gross violation of the sanctity of human life.In a statement signed by […]
Nwankwo Pledges Quality Representation as He Receives APGA Certificate of Return
By George Ozalla Hon. Ferdinand Dozie Nwankwo, popularly known as Onye Ndozi, has received his Certificate of Return as the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District, formally setting the stage for his participation in the forthcoming senatorial election.The certificate was presented at the APGA Regional Office in Awka during a […]
Tinubu Extends Tenure of Customs CG Adeniyi by Six Months
By George Ozalla President Bola Tinubu has approved a six-month extension of the tenure of the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi.The extension, which follows the expiration of his first extension scheduled for August 1, 2026, will now keep him in office until February 2027.According to the Presidency, the decision is to […]
