By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has presented an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator Certificate (UOC) to Mekatron & Persones, authorising the company to commence Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operations in Nigeria.The certificate was presented on June 10, 2026, at the Authority’s corporate headquarters in Abuja by the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), […]
Democracy Day: We Will Reach Our Destination With Your Support, Says Akpabio
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has urged Nigerians to remain united, resilient and actively involved in nation-building as the country marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance.Akpabio, in a Democracy Day message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, commended Nigerians for sustaining democracy […]
Emergency Landing Near Asaba Road: NCAA Grounds Aircraft
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed an incident involving an aircraft that made an emergency landing on a roadway near Asaba, Delta State, before subsequently departing the scene without prior regulatory clearance. According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, the aircraft […]
Gold Reef Villa Headlines MC Bob’s Comedy Show
Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla Gold Reef Villa, the property and hospitality brands founded by businessman and philanthropist High Chief Ifekudu, has emerged as the headline sponsor of the forthcoming edition of MC Bob’s Magnificent Comedy Show, a development that has further raised interest in an event already commanding attention within business, entertainment and […]
NCC Names Emiko Interim Chair of DBI
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has appointed Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as Interim Chairman of the governing board of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), in a move aimed at strengthening the institute’s role in Nigeria’s digital economy drive.The Commission also named Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner for Technical Services, and Ms. Rimini Makama, […]
Senate Raps SEDC Over Questionable Spending, Gives Okoye One-Week Deadline
By George Ozalla The Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) has given the Managing Director of the commission, Mark Okoye, until June 23 to provide detailed records of how funds released to the agency have been utilised, following what lawmakers described as unsatisfactory explanations on expenditure made so far.The directive was issued […]
Obuah and the Senate Quest
Special Feature By George Ozalla Chief Felix Obuah DSSRS, widely known in Rivers political space as Go-Around, remains one of those political actors whose name has moved through party administration, public service and business engagement over the years. His current senatorial ambition has once again placed him in the centre of political discussions within his […]
PANDEF Chair Igali, Dickson: Forum Reaffirms Role in National Cohesion, Commends NDC
By George Ozalla The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), a prominent socio political and regional advocacy platform representing stakeholders across the oil rich Niger Delta, has restated its commitment to national cohesion, dialogue driven engagement, peace building and democratic stability in Nigeria, as it continued its consultations with political leaders and institutions across the country.Over […]
Abbas, Isiaka, Adeniran, Ndubuaku Lead Push for Statistics Reform at National Assembly Hearing
By George Ozalla Stakeholders across government institutions, civil society organisations, research bodies, professional associations and development partners on Monday June 8, 2026 converged at the National Assembly Complex for a public hearing on the Statistics Bill, 2025, with strong support emerging for the repeal of the Statistics Act, 2007 and the establishment of a modern […]
Nigeria backs stronger African voice in ICC ahead of 2026 election
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening African representation in global institutions as it received Kenya’s candidate for the upcoming International Criminal Court (ICC) judicial elections. The Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, hosted Kenya’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Isaac Keen Parashina, alongside Hon. Lady […]
