By George Ozalla The Special Adviser on Strategy and Communications to Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Godwin Anaughe, has challenged Hon. Francis Waive to provide evidence to support his claim that Omo-Agege asked him to withdraw or drop the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ovwian Bill to pave the way for the Federal Polytechnic, Orogun. Anaughe, in a […]
Afreximbank Brings Trade Finance, Compliance Experts Together to Advance AfCFTA
By George Ozalla The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is to bring together leading trade finance and compliance practitioners in Gaborone, Botswana, for its first combined Trade Finance Seminar and Compliance Forum, as the bank seeks practical solutions to challenges affecting intra-African trade and the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The landmark […]
Musa Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Global Peacekeeping at UNGA
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its role in international peacekeeping and security efforts, saying the Federal Government is determined to restore and expand the country’s active footprint in global peace and security operations. General Musa stated this on Tuesday in New […]
Beyond Guns: NHRC Proposes Justice-Centred Roadmap for Peace in Africa
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for a shift from predominantly military responses to insecurity in Africa, advocating a justice-centred approach that addresses the social, economic and institutional conditions contributing to conflict and instability on the continent. The Commission made the call in a paper presented at the 2026 African […]
NCS Concludes 2025 Recruitment Screening, Records Improved Process
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has concluded the final phase of its 2025 recruitment exercise, with shortlisted candidates completing documentation, physical fitness assessments and medical screening at the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Gwagwalada, Abuja.The two-week exercise, which commenced on Monday, September 7, 2026, ended on Saturday, September 19, with candidates drawn […]
Akwa Ibom @39: Aspirations of Our Forebears Are Being Fulfilled, Says Akpabio
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said the creation of Akwa Ibom State 39 years ago was the fulfilment of the long-held aspirations of the state’s founding fathers and the people who campaigned for its creation. Akpabio stated this in a goodwill message to the government and people of Akwa Ibom […]
