by George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said the National Assembly will not allow itself to be coerced or pressured into passing an electoral law that could undermine the integrity and stability of Nigeria’s democratic process.Akpabio spoke in Abuja amid sustained public criticism over amendments to the Electoral Act, particularly the Senate’s […]
NCC, NDPC Sign MoU to Strengthen Data Protection in Telecom Sector
by George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission and the Nigerian Data Protection Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening the enforcement of data privacy and protection within Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, as digitisation continues to deepen across the country.The agreement, signed on February 5, 2026 at the NCC headquarters in Abuja, establishes a […]
Nigeria, Niger Customs Move to Unlock Transit Bottlenecks, Strengthen Border Security
by George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service and the Niger Republic Customs Administration have agreed on renewed measures to ease transit bottlenecks, strengthen border security and boost cross-border trade, following the approval by President Bola Tinubu for the provision of safe corridors and guaranteed passage for trucks awaiting clearance to the Republic of Niger.The Comptroller-General […]
Shettima Says South East Is Too Important to Be Left to Chance as Vision 2050 Is Unveiled in Enugu
by George Ozalla Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led federal and regional leaders to Enugu for the South East Development Commission Summit and Regional Stakeholders’ Forum, where a long-term development blueprint titled South East Vision 2050 was formally unveiled as a framework for coordinated economic transformation of the region.Shettima, who represented President Bola […]
Ikeja Electric Dismisses Online Allegations, Defends CEO and Board Chairman
by George Ozalla Ikeja Electric has dismissed as false and malicious a publication circulating on social media platforms, including WhatsApp, which alleges impropriety against the company and attempts to defame its Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Folake Soetan, and its Board Chairman, Dr. Kola Adesina.The electricity distribution company, in a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday, […]
Malicious Social Media Post Against Nwankwo Dismissed as False
by George Ozalla A political media platform, FDN Media, has dismissed as false and malicious a social media publication circulating under the name Grace Ayeke, which targets Hon. Dozie Nwankwo, popularly known as Onye Ndozi, and levels allegations against stakeholders of the All Progressives Grand Alliance in Njikoka Local Government Area.In a statement issued on […]
Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill, Retains INEC Discretion on Results Transmission
by George Ozalla The Senate on Wednesday passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 after hours of clause by clause consideration, setting the stage for the harmonisation of the legislation with the House of Representatives ahead of transmission to the President for assent.The most contentious issue during the debate was the proposal to make real […]
NCC, NSCDC Caution Contractors Over Fibre Cable Damage
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have warned construction firms and road contractors against actions that damage fibre-optic cables, describing the growing incidents as a serious threat to Nigeria’s digital economy and public services.The agencies said frequent fibre cuts caused by excavation and road construction have […]
SEDC Summit Opens in Enugu as Region Charts Path to Shared Prosperity
Special News Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla Enugu State became the centre of decisive regional development on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 as the South East Development Commission Vision 2050 Stakeholders’ Summit opened at the International Conference Centre. Policymakers, technocrats, politicians, academia, business leaders, cultural and entertainment figures, civil society actors, international guests, and development partners […]
Prince Eze and Nwabueze Lead Dunukofia Stakeholders to Consensus on Council Zoning
by Chukwudi George Ozalla A quiet sense of purpose settled over the palatial residence of High Chief Jim Martins Nwabueze, Ichie Akubudike and Agubuzo Na Dunukofia at Ugwueze Umudioka on Monday, 2 February 2025, as political leaders, traditional figures and stakeholders from across the local government area gathered for an evening of consultation and consensus […]
