By George Ozalla The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has imposed a N6 million sanction on Saudi Airlines over consumer protection-related infractions, in a move aimed at enforcing compliance with aviation regulations and safeguarding the rights of passengers travelling to and from Nigeria.The regulatory authority said the sanction became necessary after the airline failed to […]
2027: Tinubu Will Not Win Re-election, Ameh Predicts, Backs Obi’s Chances in North, South
By George Ozalla The Acting National Chairman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) and former National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Peter Ameh, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will not secure a second term in office in the 2027 presidential election, expressing confidence that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter […]
Passage of State Police Bill Reflects Need for Security Reform, CUPP Warns Against Hasty Implementation
By George Ozalla The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has described the National Assembly’s passage of the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish State Police as a significant step in Nigeria’s efforts to address worsening insecurity, while cautioning that the reform must not be implemented hastily without adequate safeguards.In a statement signed by its […]
NCC Launches Women in Leadership Programme to Boost Female Representation in Telecoms
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a Women in Leadership Programme aimed at strengthening female leadership within Nigeria’s telecommunications industry and creating a structured pathway for women to occupy more strategic decision-making positions across the sector.The initiative, unveiled in Abuja, forms part of the Commission’s broader commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion […]
ICPC Moves to Institutionalise Anti-Corruption Studies in Nigerian Law Schools
By George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has intensified efforts to institutionalise anti-corruption education within Nigeria’s legal education system with the convening of a follow-up curriculum development workshop in Kano aimed at producing a draft anti-corruption curriculum for the Nigerian Law School.The workshop, which builds on an earlier engagement […]
Johnny Urges Tinubu to Increase Funding for Youth Empowerment, SME Agencies
By George Ozalla The Director General of the National Council for Civil Society Organisations (NACCSO) and Vision-One Leadership Development Initiative (VOLDI), Rt. Comrade Emmanuel Johnny, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to increase funding and improve logistics for federal agencies responsible for youth empowerment, entrepreneurship development and support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), […]
Nigeria Customs, Netherlands Customs sign historic alliance on trade facilitation and border security
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Customs Administration of the Kingdom of the Netherlands have entered into a joint declaration aimed at strengthening cooperation on trade facilitation, border security, capacity building, and the fight against transnational organised crime.The agreement was signed on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, in Brussels by the Comptroller-General […]
Sanusi II, Kaigama Call for Stronger Role of Traditional and Religious Institutions in Promoting Social Cohesion
By George Ozalla The expansive conference hall of the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, wore an atmosphere of purpose and reflection on Thursday as traditional rulers, religious leaders, policymakers, development partners, academics, civil society organisations, media practitioners and members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) gathered for the 2026 National Social Cohesion Dialogue. Conversations before […]
Youth Unemployment Fueling Insecurity, Extremism Across Nigeria, Stakeholders Warn
By George Ozalla Stakeholders at a national summit on violent extremism and human rights violations have raised concerns over the growing link between youth unemployment and insecurity in Nigeria, warning that millions of young people remain vulnerable to recruitment into criminal and extremist networks due to limited economic opportunities.The warning was issued in Abuja during […]
Senate Passes Historic State Police Bill Amid Rising Insecurity
Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla The Senate on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, passed the State Police Bill, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to reform its security architecture and address growing concerns over insecurity across the country.The bill was passed during plenary presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio after lawmakers considered […]
