Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla Gold Reef Villa, the property and hospitality brands founded by businessman and philanthropist High Chief Ifekudu, has emerged as the headline sponsor of the forthcoming edition of MC Bob’s Magnificent Comedy Show, a development that has further raised interest in an event already commanding attention within business, entertainment and […]
NCC Names Emiko Interim Chair of DBI
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has appointed Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as Interim Chairman of the governing board of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), in a move aimed at strengthening the institute’s role in Nigeria’s digital economy drive.The Commission also named Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner for Technical Services, and Ms. Rimini Makama, […]
Senate Raps SEDC Over Questionable Spending, Gives Okoye One-Week Deadline
By George Ozalla The Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) has given the Managing Director of the commission, Mark Okoye, until June 23 to provide detailed records of how funds released to the agency have been utilised, following what lawmakers described as unsatisfactory explanations on expenditure made so far.The directive was issued […]
Obuah and the Senate Quest
Special Feature By George Ozalla Chief Felix Obuah DSSRS, widely known in Rivers political space as Go-Around, remains one of those political actors whose name has moved through party administration, public service and business engagement over the years. His current senatorial ambition has once again placed him in the centre of political discussions within his […]
PANDEF Chair Igali, Dickson: Forum Reaffirms Role in National Cohesion, Commends NDC
By George Ozalla The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), a prominent socio political and regional advocacy platform representing stakeholders across the oil rich Niger Delta, has restated its commitment to national cohesion, dialogue driven engagement, peace building and democratic stability in Nigeria, as it continued its consultations with political leaders and institutions across the country.Over […]
Abbas, Isiaka, Adeniran, Ndubuaku Lead Push for Statistics Reform at National Assembly Hearing
By George Ozalla Stakeholders across government institutions, civil society organisations, research bodies, professional associations and development partners on Monday June 8, 2026 converged at the National Assembly Complex for a public hearing on the Statistics Bill, 2025, with strong support emerging for the repeal of the Statistics Act, 2007 and the establishment of a modern […]
Nigeria backs stronger African voice in ICC ahead of 2026 election
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening African representation in global institutions as it received Kenya’s candidate for the upcoming International Criminal Court (ICC) judicial elections. The Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, hosted Kenya’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Isaac Keen Parashina, alongside Hon. Lady […]
Ejigbo: Where Survival Competes With Nature
By Prosper Okoye The first thing that catches the eye in Ejigbo is not what is there, but what is missing. Along dusty roads that wind through the ancient Yoruba town in Osun State, tree stumps protrude from the earth like unfinished sentences. In some places, bare patches of land stretch toward the horizon where […]
Enikanolaiye takes charge as foreign affairs minister of State.
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye has officially resumed duties as Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, marking a return to the ministry where he built a distinguished diplomatic career spanning more than three decades. The former Permanent Secretary and recent Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Foreign Affairs and International […]
NCAA Intensifies Passenger Protection Drive as Kano Stakeholders Address Boarding Complaints
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has stepped up regulatory engagement across its operational offices with renewed focus on passenger protection, compliance monitoring, and improved coordination within the aviation sector.In its latest intervention, the NCAA Kano Regional Office convened a stakeholder engagement meeting involving key aviation and border control agencies to address […]
