By Uloma Peace Okorie Former Lagos State Governor and now President Bola Ahmed Tinubu narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in December 1999, an incident that claimed four lives and marked one of the earliest security shocks of his administration in Lagos State.The attack reportedly occurred while Tinubu was being driven back from official engagements in […]
China-Based Anambra Central Indigenes Back Onye Ndozi for Senate
By George Ozalla Anambra Central indigenes and business leaders resident in Guangzhou, China, have thrown their weight behind former federal lawmaker, Hon. Ferdinand Dozie Nwankwo, popularly known as Onye Ndozi, for the Anambra Central Senatorial election, describing him as the candidate best suited to represent the district in the National Assembly.The endorsement was announced at […]
Promise to Hand Over Power to a Younger Nigerian in 2031,’ Youth Leaders Tell 2027 Presidential Aspirants’
By George Ozalla The Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has called on all presidential aspirants seeking the support of young Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general election to publicly commit themselves to a generational leadership transition that would see power handed over to a younger, competent and patriotic […]
Credible Elections Are a Fundamental Human Right, Not a Privilege – Ojukwu
By George Ozalla The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, has declared that credible elections are a fundamental human right and not a privilege, stressing that the significance of June 12 lies in its enduring lesson on democratic accountability and respect for the will of the people.Ojukwu stated this in […]
NCC Highlights Network Expansion, Consumer Compensation at 109th Board Meeting
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that mobile network operators across the country are implementing major infrastructure expansion projects, with more than 12,000 additional coverage and capacity sites planned to improve service delivery and customer experience nationwide.The Commission made this known in a communiqué issued following its 109th Board Meeting held […]
Aguocha: Building Continuity in Representation and the Politics of Trust
Feature By George Ozalla Hon. Obi Aguocha has steadily carved out a visible place in Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly as the representative of Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State under the Labour Party. His 2023 victory was read in many parts of the constituency as a political break from the familiar order, shaped […]
Customs Unveils Special Operations Against Vegetable Oil Smuggling
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to launch intelligence-driven special operations targeting the smuggling of vegetable oil into the country as part of efforts to protect local investments, safeguard jobs and strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value chain.The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a meeting with stakeholders in the […]
NCAA Presents UAS Operator Certificate to Mekatron & Persones
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has presented an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator Certificate (UOC) to Mekatron & Persones, authorising the company to commence Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operations in Nigeria.The certificate was presented on June 10, 2026, at the Authority’s corporate headquarters in Abuja by the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), […]
Democracy Day: We Will Reach Our Destination With Your Support, Says Akpabio
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has urged Nigerians to remain united, resilient and actively involved in nation-building as the country marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance.Akpabio, in a Democracy Day message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, commended Nigerians for sustaining democracy […]
Emergency Landing Near Asaba Road: NCAA Grounds Aircraft
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed an incident involving an aircraft that made an emergency landing on a roadway near Asaba, Delta State, before subsequently departing the scene without prior regulatory clearance. According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, the aircraft […]
