By: Godknows Igali On June 13th, 2025, a day after Nigeria’s newfound “Democracy Day” celebrations, citizens across the country gathered in various cities to honour a truly remarkable milestone – the 90th birthday of the venerable Prince Sam Oruru Amuka-Pemu. Counted among the pioneering set of journalists in Nigeria, a prolific writer and publisher, Amuka-Pemu […]
ICPC Secures Conviction of Immigration Staff Through Court in Employment Fraud
By George Ozalla The Independent Corruption Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Mr. Saifullahi Haruna, an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), for involvement in employment fraud. The conviction followed a petition received by the ICPC against Haruna. According to the ICPC, Haruna fraudulently obtained N140,000 in installments […]
Seyi Vodi’s 50th Birthday Dinner Yesterday
By Sam Hart I sat quietly at Seyi Vodi’s 50th Birthday Dinner Yesterday. The event was held at the Main Hall of the International Conference Centre, Abuja — the most spacious and prestigious venue in the city. And it was packed. A former president of a foreign nation was in attendance. Nigeria’s Vice President was […]
“Obi Redirecting Goodwill to Serve the Needy”
By George Ozalla Former Anambra State Governor and former Presidential Candidate of Labour party has expressed heartfelt gratitude to all his Well-Wishers on his 64th Birthday.Obi expressed gratitude for the outpouring of goodwill and birthday wishes on his 64th birthday. In his message, he reiterated a longstanding practice of redirecting celebrations toward causes that uplift […]
A Statement issued by the Labour Party Senate Caucus of the National Assembly against the threat to Life issued by the Governor of Edo State on Mr Peter Obi for visiting Edo State:
The attention of the Labour Party Senate Caucus has been drawn to the disturbing and shocking statement of threat made by the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo openly threatening the life of Mr Peter Obi that his security will not be guaranteed if Peter Obi ever visited Edo State again […]
ICPC FCC to Partner Against Corruption
By George Ozalla ICPC and Federal Character Commission is set to join forces against job racketeering in different organisations. To this end,The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Federal Character Commission (FCC) are launching a joint task force to tackle job racketeering in Nigeria’s public sector. This collaboration aims to […]
An Open Letter to the Governor of Edo State: On the Dangers of Political Intolerance and the Recklessness of Public Threats
Dear Governor Monday Okpebholo, Greetings in the name of the common good. I watched with growing concern and a deep sense of civic duty the video clip of your remarks at a recent public event, where you received decampees from the opposition PDP into the APC. Your statement, now widely circulated on social and traditional […]
ICPC Arraigns Adamawa Officials Over Alleged Diversion of WB Funds
By George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned two officials from Adamawa State, Popoona Samuel and Arama Davies Gyandi, before a Federal High Court in Yola. The officials are accused of diverting funds meant for the rehabilitation of schools affected by insurgency in Adamawa State. These funds were […]
“NUJ FCT Press Week Kicks Off with Prayers at NASFAT Mosque”
By Amaka Okwudili The 2025 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council Press Week began on Friday with a congregational prayer at NASFAT Mosque in Utako, Abuja. Acting Zonal Missionary Imam of NASFAT FCT, Imam Marouf Farouji, urged NUJ leadership to remain dedicated to serving humanity and upholding journalism principles. Imam Farouji emphasized the importance […]
“NCS Boss Adeniyi Launches Renovation of Ajegunle”
By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on Thursday, July 17, 2025, commissioned the newly renovated Christ Assembly Nursery and Primary School in Ajegunle, Lagos. The project was undertaken by the Tincan Island Port Command as part of the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) “Customs Cares” Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. CGC Adeniyi […]
