*Special Feature* By George Ozalla Today, families around the world celebrate Father’s Day, a special occasion that honors the selfless love, dedication, and responsibility of fathers in our lives. Father’s Day has its roots in the United States, where Sonora Smart Dodd, inspired by the success of Mother’s Day, wanted to honor her father, William […]
NASS Poised to Make Mr President’s Visit on June 12 a Law – says Almustapha, Tinubu has done well- Hon Akinlayo
By George Ozalla Hon. Aliyu Ibrahim Almustapha, the Honorable Member representing Wurno/Rabah Federal Constituency of Sokoto State and Chairman, House Committee on Alternative Education, has reaffirmed the fact that the National Assembly plans to make it a tradition for the President to jointly sit with federal lawmakers on June 12 to address the nation to […]
Ojukwu Hails Tinubu Over Prof. Nwosu’s National Honor By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has extended its warmest congratulations to the Federal Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for recognizing the invaluable contributions of Prof. Humphrey Nwosu to Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary, Dr. Tony […]
Benue Caucus Slams Gov Alia Over Sponsorship Claims
By George Ozalla The Benue State National Assembly Caucus held a press briefing on Thursday, June 12, 2025, where they vehemently denied allegations made by Governor Hyacinth Alia that members of the caucus are sponsoring attacks in the state. Senator Abba Patrick Moro, the Senate Minority Leader representing Benue South Senatorial District, described the governor’s […]
CUPP Slams Tinubu’s FCTA Over N39bn ICC Renovation, Accuses Administration of ‘Self-Glorification’
By Newscount The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has strongly criticized the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) over its decision to spend N39 billion on refurbishing the Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC). According to CUPP, this expenditure is a clear example of misplaced priorities and a quest for self-glorification by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. […]
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFRAT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OFDEMOCRACY DAY, 2025
THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025 Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. Presiding National Assembly Officers Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON – SENATE PRESIDENTRt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON – SpeakerSenator Jibrin Ibrahim Barau, CFR – DEPUTY SENATE PRESIDENTRt. […]
“Protecting Human Rights Key to Sustainable Democracy – NHRC”
By George Ozalla As Nigeria commemorates its 26 years of uninterrupted democracy, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the government at all levels to prioritize the protection of human rights and human lives. According to the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, the Commission is concerned about rising insecurity and […]
The June 12 Legacy: Nigeria’s Democratic Future
*Relection* By George Ozalla Nigeria’s democratic journey has been marked by numerous challenges, but prospects for a better future exist if key actors resolve to turn a new leaf. June 12, a significant day in Nigeria’s democratic history, commemorates the struggles and sacrifices of democracy advocates. The annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, widely regarded […]
NPC, NASRDA Partner on Census
By George Ozalla The National Population Commission (NPC) and the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) have entered into a partnership to support the upcoming biometric Population and Housing Census. The partnership was sealed during a meeting between the Chairman of NPC, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, and the Director-General of NASRDA, Dr. Matthew Olumide […]
“Cultural Tourism Drives Africa’s Economic Revival” Says Adamu-Augie
By George Ozalla The Center for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC), in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, and the Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), yesterday commenced its Annual International Conference. The two-day event, taking place at Julius Berger Hall, University of Lagos, is being powered by the […]
