Opinion By No war is cheap. The true cost of war extends far beyond the battlefield. It is measured not only in bombs dropped, missiles fired, tanks destroyed, or military victories claimed, but in human lives lost, families shattered, economies weakened, and opportunities sacrificed. While nations often justify war in the name of security, sovereignty, […]
Achimugu Bags African Brands Personality Award for Advancing Consumer Protection in Aviation
By George Ozalla Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr. Michael Achimugu, has been honoured with the 2026/2027 African Brands Personality Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to consumer protection and passenger rights advocacy in Nigeria’s aviation industry.The award was presented to Achimugu on June 29, […]
Customs PR Officers Sweep Top Honours as 50 Graduate from NCCSC Gwagwalada
By George Ozalla Two officers from the National Public Relations Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have emerged as the Overall Best and Second Best Graduating Students as the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, graduated 50 senior officers from Senior Course 14/2026.Chief Superintendent of Customs Ridwan Yusuf was named the Overall […]
Continental Win for Nigeria as Ojukwu Emerges ANPMN Vice-President
By George Ozalla Nigeria has secured a strategic leadership position in Africa’s anti-torture architecture following the election of the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Anthony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, as Vice-President of the African National Preventive Mechanisms Network (ANPMN).Ojukwu was elected during the Fourth Annual Conference of the Network held on […]
NCC Emerges Third Best Performing Federal MDA in BPSR 2026 Assessment
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been ranked as the third best-performing Ministry, Department and Agency (MDA) of the Federal Government in the 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR).The ranking followed a comprehensive evaluation of federal MDAs using key performance indicators, including the […]
Japan Supports Families Facing Extreme Hunger in Northeast Nigeria
By Chiaka Orjiako WFP NIGERIA As food insecurity reaches alarming levels across northern Nigeria, the Government of Japan has provided critical support to help vulnerable families facing extreme hunger through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).Years of conflict, displacement and economic hardship have devastated livelihoods in the Northeast, leaving millions dependent on humanitarian assistance. […]
PFIPC Controversy Deepens as Prince Adeniyi Levels Explosive Allegations Against Gbajabiamila, Demands Independent Probe
By George Ozalla A fresh controversy has erupted over the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) following a press conference by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who challenged the disclaimer issued by the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, denying knowledge of the agency and called for an independent investigation into […]
Oluremi Tinubu’s Akara Remark: Before We Mock, Let Us Think
Editorial By Chukwudi George Ozalla The outrage that greeted the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s remarks about starting small businesses such as frying akara, roasting corn or making kuli-kuli says more about our mindset than it does about her statement.Many Nigerians interpreted her comments as being insensitive to the country’s economic realities. Others turned them […]
Phone Manufacturers Ready to Establish Factories in Nigeria Will Get Presidential Waivers, Says NCC Board Chairman
By George Ozalla Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Chief Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe, has assured global smartphone manufacturers of presidential support and special investment incentives if they establish production facilities in Nigeria, declaring that the Federal Government is prepared to remove major barriers to local device manufacturing.Olorunnimbe made the commitment […]
Tinubu Appoints Namdas BCDA DG, Names Obahiagbon, Reappoints Umeoji as NDPHC Executive Directors
By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of former House of Representatives spokesman, Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas, as the new Director General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA), while also appointing former Edo lawmaker, Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon, as Executive Director, Strategy and Commercial of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), […]
