By George Ozalla Africa must move from food security to food power by building stronger agricultural value chains, expanding access to finance, improving market connections and investing in the infrastructure required to turn its vast agricultural resources into economic strength, stakeholders at the ninth Agriculture Summit Africa have said. The two-day summit, convened by Sterling […]
‘Democracy Dies When Citizens Withdraw, Remain Silent’ – Ojukwu
By George Ozalla The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Tony Ojukwu, SAN, has urged Nigerians to actively participate in the 2027 general elections, warning that democracy suffers when citizens withdraw from the electoral process and remain silent. Ojukwu made the call as Nigeria joined the global community to commemorate the […]
Najomo on His Birthday: The Captain Who Does Not Sit Still
Tribute By Chukwudi George Ozalla Capt. Chris Ona Najomo marks his birthday today, and it is a fitting occasion to reflect on the man and the energy he brings to his work. At the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), he is constantly on the move, checking, listening, meeting stakeholders, asking questions and following up on […]
NASS Transmits Constitution Amendment Bill To 36 State Assemblies
By George Ozalla The National Assembly has transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, to the Houses of Assembly of the 36 states for consideration and approval. The transmission, carried out on Wednesday, September 16, by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, marks the next stage […]
NCS Seizes 56 Containers, Adeniyi Vows to Protect Farmers, Manufacturers
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized 56 containers containing prohibited and improperly declared goods with a combined duty-paid value of N5.53 billion at the Port Harcourt Area II Command, Onne, Rivers State. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, while briefing journalists and inspecting […]
NAFDAC, PCC Team Up Against Fake Products
By George Ozalla The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) are to deepen cooperation in the fight against counterfeit, substandard, falsified and unwholesome regulated products in Nigeria. The Chief Commissioner of the PCC, Hon. Bashir Abubakar, stated this during a courtesy visit by a delegation […]
“Give Me Your Demands, I Will Carry the Journal,” Ezike Tells Anambra South
By Chikaodi Chukwuleta As political activities gather pace ahead of the 2027 general elections, Hon. Chukwuma Tagbo Ezike, who has emerged as the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for Anambra South Senatorial District, has outlined his plans for the district and promised to maintain direct contact with constituents if elected to the Senate. In an […]
APM Chairman Confirms PDP Absorption, Begins Polling Agent Mobilisation Ahead of 2027
By Chikaodi Chukwuleta The Anambra State Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in the state, Eminent Uzochukwu, has confirmed the absorption of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the APM, saying the development was concluded at a meeting in Abuja. Uzochukwu disclosed this at the APM […]
Okolo: The Energetic Grassroots Leader Ready to Do Things Differently
Political Feature By George Ozalla Hon. Nonso Okolo, popularly known as Okwuluora, is stepping into the 2027 contest for the Awka North and South Federal Constituency seat with the experience of a grassroots politician and a stated determination to approach representation differently. Contesting on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Okolo has built […]
NCS Spends N70bn On CSR, Says Adeniyi
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has spent N70 billion on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects across the country, Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has disclosed. Adeniyi made the disclosure on Monday in Modakeke, Osun State, while speaking with journalists during the commissioning of the renovated Ife Girls High School, Ile-Ife, carried […]
