Day: August 14, 2026

By George Ozalla Nigeria and the United States have moved to strengthen their defence and security partnership following high-level bilateral talks in Washington D.C. focused on military cooperation, intelligence sharing and joint efforts to combat terrorism and other security threats. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), led a high-powered Nigerian delegation to […]

By George Ozalla Former Deputy President of the 9th Senate and Delta Central Senatorial District candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has alleged that armed men attacked members of his party during a political tour of Usiefrun in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, describing the incident as an […]

By George Ozalla The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has strengthened its regulatory framework for blood and blood products in Nigeria, with the agency saying the move is aimed at ensuring their safety, quality, availability and affordability. NAFDAC said the initiative had received the support of the Minister of Health […]

By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised concern over the growing use of hate speech, intimidation, incitement and divisive rhetoric ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that unchecked inflammatory statements could threaten human rights, peaceful coexistence and democratic participation. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, […]

By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted an alleged international wildlife trafficking operation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, rescuing two live lion cubs and arresting three suspects allegedly connected with the illicit movement of the animals. The operation, which took place on August 4, 2026, was carried out by the Special […]