By Amaka Okwudili Drama unfolded at the National Assembly in Abuja Tuesday, when armed security personnel blocked suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from entering the premises. Senator Natasha, representing Kogi Central, had vowed to resume her legislative duties following a court ruling asking the Senate to recall her. Senator Natasha was accompanied by prominent activists like […]
Tackling Illicit Financial Flows in Nigeria: Key Stakeholders Unite
By George Ozalla In a bid to tackle ever increasing spate of illicit financial flows, various key stakeholders have gathered at the National Conference on Illicit Financial Flows in Abuja to brainstorm on workable action plans. Holding at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, the two-day high-level conference kicked off tuesday with the Executive Chairman of […]
“Empowering Nigeria’s Youth Key to National Development, Say Umeh, Kwarra, Others”
By George Ozalla At an event held, Wednesday, in Abuja organized by the National Population Commission (NPC) and UNFPA marking World Population Day, the Chairman Senate Committee on National Population and National Identity, Senator Victor Umeh, during his goodwill message emphasized the need for accurate and disaggregated data for effective youth empowerment and resource allocation. […]
Retired Police Officers Planned Protest Ill-advised: Says PSC
By George Ozalla Police Service Commission Reacts to Planned Protest by Retired OfficersThe Police Service Commission has noted the plan by retired Police Officers across the nation to embark on a planned protest over issues that are already receiving the attention of relevant Government Agencies. The Commission says the intended protest at a time there […]
ICPC Case: Court Remands Civil Defense Officer
By George Ozalla A Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the remand of an Officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Mr. Jubrin Buba, at the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Kuje. This follows Mr. Buba’s failure to appear for trial in forgery allegations leveled against […]
Vodi Marks Golden Jubilee in Grand Style
By George Ozalla Seyi Vodi, the acclaimed Nigerian fashion designer and founder of Vodi Group, marked a monumental milestone – his Golden Jubilee – celebrating his 50th birthday in grand style. The glittering event took place at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja over the weekend. It was indeed a occasion of […]
Senate Calls for Immediate Implementation of 4% FOB Policy
By George Ozalla The Joint Committee on Customs and Excise of National Assembly has called for the immediate implementation of the 4% Free On Board (FOB) policy on Monday 21st July, 2025. The committee also directed the Nigeria Customs Service to submit monthly performance reports on the 2024 budget. This resolution followed an interactive session […]
Brain Behind Indigenous MRAP
Meet Major General Victor Okwudili Ezugwu, the first Nigerian to develop military vehicle capable of resisting laπdmines. Major Ezugwu, a native of Ohebe Nsukka town in Igbo-etiti Local Government Area of Enugu state pioneered Nigeria’s first indigenous MRAP vehicle, driven by patriotism and ẞattlefield experience. In his remarks, Ezugwu said; “I challenged our tradesmen to […]
“UNCLE” SAM AMUKA-PEMU AND THE MIGHTY PEN@ 90 YEARS”
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 […]
