By George Ozalla The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has commended Senator Osita Ngwu of Enugu West for awarding 250 million naira in scholarships and bursaries to students from Enugu State. The ceremony held in Enugu brought together educational stakeholders, community leaders, parents and beneficiaries to celebrate the gesture aimed at expanding access […]
Bolt, FRSC Push Road Safety Awareness in Abuja
By Ikechukwu Onwuka Bolt, a leading ride hailing platform, has partnered with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to strengthen road safety awareness among its drivers and courier riders operating within the Federal Capital Territory.The initiative was highlighted during a sensitisation programme held in Abuja where officials of the road safety agency engaged Bolt driver […]
Gunmen Attack Amaechi’s Convoy, Burn ADC Office in Rivers
By George Ozalla Armed men suspected to be political thugs on Friday attacked the convoy of former Rivers State governor and leader of the African Democratic Congress in the South-South, Chibuike Amaechi, in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State after earlier setting ablaze the party’s ward office in his community.The incident occurred along the […]
Deputy Speaker Refutes Allegations Over NYSC and Law School Records
By George Ozalla The Office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, has rejected claims by a coalition of civil society groups suggesting irregularities in his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) participation and attendance at the Nigerian Law School. The coalition, led by the Civil Society […]
NCC Presents ₦472 Billion 2026 Budget to National Assembly, Lawmakers Commend Telecom Growth
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) appeared before the Joint Committees on Communications of the Senate and the House of Representatives in Abuja to defend its ₦472 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year, outlining its revenue expectations, sector priorities and strategic interventions as lawmakers pressed the regulator for clarity on utilisation […]
Akwaaba Cultural Festival: Ghana’s Gateway to Heritage, Creativity and Economic Growth
Special Feature By Chukwudi George Ozalla Ghana opens its doors to the world each year through the Akwaaba Cultural Festival, a celebration of music, fashion, food, art and heritage that transforms Accra into a vibrant cultural hub and highlights the vast economic and social potential of cultural tourism across Africa. The word Akwaaba, meaning welcome […]
LAJA Calls for Unity, Professional Commitment at First Meeting of the Year
By George Ozalla The League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja has called on its members to strengthen unity, professionalism and commitment to the practice of journalism as the association held its first meeting of the year in the Federal Capital Territory.The meeting, presided over by the President of the association, Ikenna Okonkwo, with Princess Ekwi […]
House of Representatives Approves ₦140 Billion Budget for SEDC
By George Ozalla The House of Representatives has approved the ₦140 billion budget proposal for the South East Development Commission (SEDC) following a defence of the proposal before the House Committee on the South East Development Commission in Abuja. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Mark Okoye, presented the strategic priorities, […]
CBAAC and Ogidi Studios Rally Nigeria’s Creative Sector to Promote Early Childhood Development
By George Ozalla Nigeria’s creative industry has been called upon to harness the power of storytelling, music, film and digital media to shape the early years of the nation’s children. At a national gathering convened by the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation in partnership with Ogidi Studios and supported by the World […]
NABDA Shifts Nigeria’s Innovation Landscape Under Prof. Mustapha
Special Feature Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla Nigeria’s National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has steadily transformed the country’s scientific and technological landscape, establishing itself as a central hub for innovation under the leadership of Director-General Professor Abdullahi Mustapha. Since his appointment in 2020 and his subsequent reappointment for a second term, Prof. Mustapha has positioned […]
