By George Ozalla Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, played host to an evening of laughter and conviviality on Sunday, July 12, 2026, as renowned comedian MC Bob staged the 2026 edition of his annual comedy show, The Lies They Told Us When We Were Young. The event attracted an […]
NHRC Commends Security Agencies Over Rescued Ibadan Pupil, Demands Freedom for All Kidnap Victims
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has commended security agencies for the successful rescue of the abducted pupil of Oriire School in Ibadan, Oyo State, describing the operation as a welcome development, while urging authorities not to relent until every Nigerian still held by kidnappers regains freedom.The Commission said although the rescue […]
Soludo Rejects Blogger’s Apology, Insists on Legal Action Over False Reports
By George Ozalla Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has rejected the public apology offered by blogger Ejike Ofoegbu over a series of false reports published about him and members of his family, insisting that the apology cannot erase the damage allegedly caused by the fabricated publications.The state government said the apology came only […]
NCC Deepens Dig Once Policy, Moves to Establish Cost Based Framework for Duct Sharing
By George Ozalla Photo Caption L-R: Prof. Olalekan Yinusa, Executive Director, Policy, Strategy and Research, Nigeria Governors’ Forum; Mr. Ayuba Shuaibu, Director, Policy, Competition and Economic Analysis, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Engr. Nadungu Gagare, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy; and Dr. Helen Aderibigbe Adeniyi, Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, […]
Nigeria, U S Deepen Security, Trade Partnership as Top Diplomats Meet in Abuja
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their longstanding bilateral relationship, with renewed emphasis on security cooperation, trade, investment, regional stability, and economic development following a high level diplomatic meeting in Abuja.The discussions took place on Monday when Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola […]
Police Arraign Late Lucky Adimike’s Two Children, One Other Over Alleged Murder
By George Ozalla The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arraigned two children of the late Lucky (Godwin) Adimike alongside another suspect before the FCT High Court 13 over the alleged murder of the businessman at his residence in the Guzape District of Abuja.The defendants, Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony, Adimike Chinyere Stephany and Comfort Ajibade, […]
Customs Pledges Support for Legitimate Businesses
By George Ozalla Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to facilitating legitimate trade and supporting compliant businesses, assuring Renaissance Africa Energy Limited of sustained collaboration to promote investment, energy security and national economic growth.Adeniyi gave the assurance when the management of Renaissance Africa Energy Limited, led […]
No Hiding Place for Traffickers as Nigeria, Spain Tighten the Net
By Prosper OKOYE Human traffickers and migrant smugglers are expected to face tougher, more coordinated enforcement following the conclusion of a four-day workshop aimed at strengthening transnational investigations into Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and Smuggling of Migrants (SOM), organised by the Foundation for the Internationalization of Public Administrations (FIAP). Javier Leon, Deputy Team Leader at […]
Olorunnimbe: States’ Support Key to Successful Rollout of Emergency Number 112
By George Ozalla The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Chief Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe, has said the active support of state governments and effective collaboration among emergency response agencies are critical to the successful nationwide rollout of Nigeria’s unified National Emergency Number, 112.Olorunnimbe made the submission during a meeting between […]
Akpabio: Out-of-Home Media Bill Will Restore Professionalism
By George Ozalla The Senate has passed the Chartered Out-of-Home Media Practitioners of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2026, a landmark legislation aimed at regulating the practice of out-of-home media in Nigeria, promoting professionalism and providing a comprehensive legal framework for practitioners in the outdoor advertising industry.The bill, titled A Bill for an Act to Establish the […]
