By Ndudirim Silvia Iloka The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved an extension of the timelines for the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the 2027 general elections following its meeting held on Thursday at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja.The party’s Deputy National […]
Eyiboh’s Purported Suspension Triggers Rift in Esit Eket APC Ward
By George Ozalla Tension is rising within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 9, Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, following a disputed move to suspend Rt. Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, a development that is now drawing legal threats and widening cracks in the local structure of the party.The controversy took a […]
Adeniyi Charges Wrestlers to Win Medals at African Championship in Egypt
By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs and President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Adewale Adeniyi, has urged members of the national wrestling team to aim for podium finishes as they prepare for the African Wrestling Championships scheduled for May in Alexandria, Egypt.Adeniyi gave the charge when he hosted the athletes, coaches and officials at […]
Obi Meets Jonathan, South East Leaders on 2027, Calls for Competence-Driven Leadership
By George Ozalla Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has held a high-level consultation with former President Goodluck Jonathan, alongside prominent South East leaders, as part of ongoing engagements ahead of the 2027 general elections.Obi said the meeting formed part of his continued consultations with key national figures, noting that […]
Customs, NDLEA Set Up Joint Committee to Tighten Drug Enforcement
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have agreed to set up a joint committee to address gaps in their operations and improve coordination in the fight against drug trafficking.The decision followed a meeting between the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the Chairman of NDLEA, […]
Lar Picks APC Nomination Form for 2027 Reps Race
By George Ozalla Hon. Beni Lar has picked the nomination and expression of interest forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Langtang North and South Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, formally setting in motion her return bid to the National Assembly.The purchase of the […]
Oborevwori, Omo-Agege Rift Deepens as Ughelli Incident Raises Fresh Questions Ahead of 2027
By George Ozalla The political atmosphere in Delta State is tightening following the fallout from Ughelli, where actions linked to party structures have stirred fresh tension around Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege.What happened in Ughelli has not been dismissed as routine party activity. Those watching events closely say the manner […]
Afreximbank Unveils Anthology Spotlighting Emerging African, Caribbean Writers
By George Ozalla The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has unveiled a new literary anthology titled Instances of Exceptional Moments of Hunger, bringing together a new generation of writers from Africa and the Caribbean in a project aimed at expanding the reach of voices from the Global Africa community.The collection, developed under its Creative Africa Nexus […]
Omo-Agege Sets Out Jobs, Investment Drive in Senate Comeback Plan
By George Ozalla Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has spoken on his decision to seek a return to the Senate, laying out a plan he said is driven by service, experience and a clear focus on the needs of his people.He said his comeback bid is rooted in what he described as a long-standing […]
20% Equity Allocation Demand Dominates Abuja Oil Sector Conference Deliberations
By George Ozalla Stakeholders in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector have intensified calls for expanded indigenous ownership of national oil assets, with a firm demand for 20 per cent equity allocation to Nigerians in the ongoing 50 oil block bids submitted to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC.The Nigerian Local Content Conference, NLCC, convened […]
