Author: George Ozalla

George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority have pledged to strengthen collaboration to combat illicit trade and enhance regional economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made this known on Monday, 3 November 2025, during a high-level visit to the […]

By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on his re-election, describing it as a clear affirmation of his visionary and purposeful leadership. According to a State House press statement signed by the President, Soludo’s overwhelming victory at the polls marks him as the third governor in […]

By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to host the maiden edition of the Digital Awareness and Sensitization Fora, aimed at strengthening innovation, inclusion, and policy direction for Nigeria’s digital future. According to a press statement signed by Nnenna Ukoha, Head of Public Affairs at the NCC, the event is scheduled […]

George Ozalla The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has moved to reinforce its legal authority in managing bank failures under the recently enacted Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation Act No 33 of 2023. The Corporation said the new framework limits the ability of courts to issue certain orders that could obstruct its statutory functions, including reimbursing […]

George Ozalla Charles Chukwuma Soludo has secured a second term as Governor of Anambra State following the November 8, 2025 governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that Soludo, running on the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) ticket, garnered 422,664 votes and was declared winner after winning all 21 local government areas of […]

George Ozalla Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested three persons for alleged vote buying during Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State. According to officials of the anti-graft agency, the arrests were made in separate locations following intelligence reports that some individuals were distributing cash to induce voters. The suspects were […]

By George Ozalla Deputy Inspector-General of Police Benjamin Okolo on Friday urged political actors, candidates and residents of Anambra State to maintain peace and order during the governorship election held on Saturday. Speaking at a security briefing in Awka ahead of the poll, DIG Okolo, who coordinated police operations for the exercise, appealed to all […]

By George Ozalla Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has presented to the State Executive Council a draft budget estimate of ₦820.49 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, representing an increase of about ₦215.96 billion from the previous year’s proposal. According to a press statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, the 2026 […]

By George Ozalla Researchers from the Guest Artist Space (GAS) Foundation on Thursday embarked on a cultural discovery tour of the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) in Lagos, exploring opportunities for partnership and joint research on African art and heritage. The visiting delegation was received by CBAAC Director-General, Hon. Aisha Adamu […]

By George Ozalla The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive materials across the 21 local government areas of Anambra State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. According to a press statement signed by the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Queen Agwu, the exercise began on Thursday at the Central Bank of Nigeria branch […]