By George Ozalla The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi II, has praised the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, describing his leadership of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and contributions to community development as a source of pride to the Ife Kingdom and the Modakeke community.The monarch spoke during the annual Eid-el-Kabir gathering hosted by […]
Senate Mourns Oyo School Kidnap Victims, Warns Against Politicising Insecurity
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday expressed grief over the abduction of teachers and students in Oyo State, describing the incident as a national tragedy and calling on security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the release of those still in captivity.Akpabio spoke at the resumption of Senate plenary […]
Ginger Blight: NBRDA, BOA Advance Joint Action as Mustapha Seeks Research–Finance Link
By George Ozalla Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, Director-General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), on Monday held a meeting with the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Mr. Ayo Sotinrin, at the agency’s headquarters, where both institutions moved to deepen collaboration aimed at addressing the ginger blight outbreak affecting production and […]
Nwankwo: Experience and Structure in Anambra Central Contest
Feature By Chukwudi George Ozalla Few political contests in Anambra Central draw the kind of attention the senatorial seat attracts. The senatorial district’s election cycle brings conversations in communities, party meetings, markets and town unions about who carries the experience, reach and consistency to represent the zone at the National Assembly. Hon. Ferdinand Dozie Nwankwo […]
Delta Central Politics: The Unshaken Influence of Ovie Omo-Agege
Political Feature By Chukwudi George Ozalla “Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those doing it.” — Chinese proverb Few political figures in Delta State have managed to sustain relevance across shifting political tides the way Senator Ovie Augustine Omo-Agege has done. His political journey has moved through the Senate, leadership positions […]
NDC Disowns Social Media Primary Results, Summons NEC Meeting
By Prosper Okoye The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the public to disregard results circulating on social media following its nationwide primary elections, insisting that only the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) is authorised to announce the outcome. In a statement issued on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, said the results […]
Fake Facebook Page Not Linked to Customs, Public Warned
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned members of the public against a fake Facebook page operating under the name “Customs Authority,” describing it as a fraudulent platform created to impersonate the Service and deceive unsuspecting individuals.In a public alert issued by the NCS, the Service said the page is not affiliated […]
YPP Ready for 2027 as Party Picks Female Presidential Candidate — Adedotun
By Prosper Okoye The Young Progressives Party (YPP) is united and ready to compete for power in the 2027 general election following the successful conclusion of its national convention and presidential primary, Federal Capital Territory Chairman Abraham Simon Adedotun said on Saturday. Speaking after the convention in Abuja, Adedotun said disagreements that emerged during the […]
“Beyond Children’s Day, We Must Invest in Their Future” — Ugochi Otti
By Prosper Okoye Hundreds of children across Abia State have benefited from an outreach programme marking Children’s Day, with organisers calling for sustained investment in child welfare beyond commemorative celebrations. The Abia Children’s Day Outreach 2026 provided educational materials, healthcare support, feeding programmes, recreational activities and gift items to participating children, many of whom came […]
“Being a Child in Nigeria Is Increasingly Risky” — Child Protection Advocate
By Prosper Okoye Child protection advocate and Founder of Saffron Social Development Global Foundation (SaffronSDGF), Opeyemi Ebulu-Eyuruntari, has warned that being a child in Nigeria is becoming increasingly dangerous amid rising cases of kidnappings, violence, abuse and other threats affecting children across the country. Speaking in a statement to mark the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, […]
