By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a significant milestone with the successful pilot deployment of the Electronic Currency Declaration Form (e-CDF) at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The pilot exercise, which commenced on April 9, 2025, showcased the system’s effectiveness in digitally capturing currency declarations, offering a more secure, efficient, and […]
“NNPCL Lays Off Over 200 Staff in Mass Purge”
By Newscount In a bid to restructuring, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has sacked over 200 staff members in a mass purge. Among those affected are notable figures such as Mr. Adegoke Adeyemi, Head of Exploration and Production; Mrs. Nneoma Nwosu, Senior Manager, Finance and Accounts; Engr. Ikechukwu Okoro, Deputy General Manager, Refineries […]
CELEBRATING THE 92ND POSTHUMOUS BIRTHDAY OF PROF. CHRISTOPHER UCHEFUNA OKEKE (April 30 1933 – January 5 2016)
By Ncheta Ndigbo Regarded as the father of Nigerian modernism, Prof. Uchefuna Christopher Okeke developed the unique style that became characteristic of what is now known as the Nsukka Art School, housed within the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). Born into a creatively gifted family on April 30 1933, […]
“PSC Chair Lauds Workers’ Commitment, Pledges Support”
By George Ozalla The Police Service Commission (PSC) has praised Nigerian workers for their dedication to national development and growth. In a press release signed by Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations, PSC Chairman DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, commended workers, particularly PSC staff and Nigeria Police Force officers, for their sacrifice and […]
Workers Day 2025: NHRC Sounds Alarm Over Nigerian Workers’ Plight
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sounded the alarm over the plight of Nigerian workers, who are grappling with unprecedented hardships due to the present economic challenges. Commemorating the 2025 International Labour Day, the NHRC Executive Secretary, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, expressed solidarity with workers, noting that their untiring commitment continues to […]
Unity Key to Success: PSC Ends 4-Day Induction Programme
By George Ozalla The Police Service Commission (PSC) has ended a 4-day induction programme for its Board Members in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. The programme, which began with a pre-induction dinner on Sunday and included presentations and discussions on Tuesday and Wednesday, aimed to enhance the effectiveness of the Commission. DIG Taiwo Lakanu, Honourable […]
“Agbomhere Blasts Sen. Natasha Over ‘Failed Plot’ to Denigrate Senate President”
By Newscount The South South Zonal Organizing Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Blessing Agbomhere, has criticized Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, over her alleged attempts to denigrate the Office of the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. Agbomhere described Senator Natasha’s recent satirical letter of apology as “laughable […]
Customs, Agencies Join Forces to Combat Border Crimes in Katsina
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified efforts to combat cross-border crimes in Katsina State through enhanced intelligence sharing and inter-agency collaboration. Comptroller Abba-Aji Idriss, Customs Area Controller of Katsina Command, emphasized the need for strengthened synergy among security agencies to address complex security challenges along Nigeria’s northern frontier. He described inter-agency […]
Akpabio’s Speech
The Role of Inter-regional Parliamentary Dialogues in Enhancing Economic Integration and Shared Development Among Global South Countries – With a Focus on Nigeria’s Interventions. A Presentation by me at the South-South Parliamentary Dialogue Forum in Rabat, Morrocco, today 28th April, 2025 In a world gripped by shifting tides and emerging uncertainties, the Global South stands […]
Akpabio Charges PSC to Reposition Police as Protectors, Not Predators
By George Ozalla The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has appealed to the Police Service Commission (PSC) to adopt policies that reposition the police as protectors, not predators, and as community partners, not isolated enforcers. Akpabio, who was represented by Deputy Senate President Dr. Barau Jibrin, CFR, reiterated the need for the police force to […]
