By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released N7.61 billion to nine Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) for the payment of retirement benefits to 4,237 retired officers across the country.The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, announced the development on Tuesday during a dialogue with retired officers of the Service, where he disclosed that the […]
From Bills to Impact: How Akpabio Is Advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda
Analysis By Olumide Bajulaiye Since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June 2023, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has positioned the Senate as a critical partner in implementing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. While the Executive formulates and implements policies, the legislature provides the legal framework that enables those policies to succeed. […]
Power Ministry Unveils Productive Energy Initiative to Boost Agriculture, Rural Economy
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The Federal Government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector through expanded access to electricity, with a strong focus on boosting food production, reducing post-harvest losses and stimulating economic activities in rural communities.The initiative, known as the Productive Use of Energy (PUE), is designed to ensure that […]
“Effective Representation Is Measured By Tangible Legislative Accomplishments,” Says Aguocha
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Senate has passed and concurred to the bill establishing the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ikwuano, bringing to a successful conclusion the legislative process for the creation of the new federal health institution in Abia State.According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Media Team of the Rt. Hon. Obi […]
Ichie Akubudike Rallies Umudioka People To Preserve Cultural Heritage Ahead Of Mkpikpa Festival
By George Ozalla High Chief Martin Nwabueze (Ichie Akubudike) has renewed his call for the preservation of the cultural heritage of Umudioka Ancient Kingdom as preparations gather momentum for the 2026 Mkpikpa Festival, one of the community’s most revered traditional celebrations.The respected traditional title holder urged sons and daughters of Umudioka, the ten villages that […]
Akpabio and His Architecture of Vision
Opinion By Ken Harries Esq “Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others,” observed Jonathan Swift. Every generation encounters leaders who solve today’s problems, but far fewer produce leaders who design tomorrow’s possibilities. The true measure of visionary leadership lies in the ability to recognise opportunities long before they become obvious, to […]
Ogbuefi Live In Abuja Gets Bamijo Nwa Jesus’ Endorsement
By George Ozalla Preparations for Ogbuefi Live in Abuja have received a major boost following a courtesy visit by the organisers to popular comedian and entertainer, Bamijo Nwa Jesus, who threw his weight behind the much anticipated comedy show.The visit forms part of activities lined up to build awareness ahead of the event, which is […]
U.S. Election Monitoring Must Go Beyond Polling Day, Says Ameh
By George Ozalla Former National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Peter Ameh, has called on the United States to ensure that its proposed monitoring of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections extends beyond election day to cover the entire electoral process, stressing that sustained international engagement is crucial to safeguarding the country’s democracy.Reacting to the […]
Najomo Advocates Strong Economic Regulation To Enhance Air Connectivity, Fair Competition
By George Ozalla The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has called for stronger economic regulation in Nigeria’s aviation industry, stressing that effective oversight is critical to enhancing air connectivity, ensuring seamless airline-airport integration, promoting fair competition, and driving sustainable growth across the sector.Najomo made the call while presenting a paper titled, […]
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of 48 Properties Linked to Malami to FG
By George Ozalla The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government after holding that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) established that the assets were reasonably suspected to have […]
