By George Ozalla The House of Representatives has taken a poignant step towards reforming Nigeria’s financial legal framework by calling for a review of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) Act. The House of Representatives Committees on Finance and Public Assets during a public hearing on Tuesday to discuss a bill targeted at repealing the […]
Peter Obi Decries N700,000 Fee Imposed on Anambra Traders
By George Ozalla Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the alleged demand of ₦700,000 from traders to reopen their shops at the Onitsha Head Bridge Market. Obi described the action as “insensitive” and called on authorities to reconsider the charge. “I recall visiting the Head Bridge Market […]
No Boxing Gloves for Lawmakers, Says Akpabio: NASS Focused on National Development”
By George Ozalla Senate President Godswill Akpabio has emphasized that lawmakers were elected to foster policies that promote national development, not to engage in confrontation with the Executive. Speaking in an upcoming feature documentary to mark two years of the Bola Tinubu administration, Akpabio stressed the importance of cooperation between the National Assembly and the […]
PLAN Pays Courtesy Visit to SP’s Chief of Staff, Explores Partnership with APC
By George Ozalla On Monday, a delegation of the Progressive Legislative Aides, Nigeria PLAN paid a courtesy visit to Francis Chinedu Akubueze Esq., the immediate past Senate Clerk who was appointed Chief of Staff to Senate President; Senator Godswill Akpabio upon his retirement. The PLAN delegation was led by its Director General Comrade Kayode Lawal, […]
Tinubu Pledges Support to Ukachukwu, Hands Over APC Flag
By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has thrown his weight behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Anambra State, Evangelist Nicholas Ukachukwu, and his running mate, Senator (Dr) Uche Ekwunife. On Monday, Tinubu presented the APC flag to the duo at the State House in Abuja, signaling his full support and confidence […]
100 Days of Progress: SEDC MD Briefs Tinubu
By George Ozalla Mark Okoye II, the pioneer Managing Director of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), recently celebrated 100 days in office with a courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. During their meeting, Okoye II briefed the President on his accomplishments so far, future road map, seeking guidance and continued support for the […]
Senate PAC Summons NNPC Auditors: A Quest for Transparency
By George Ozalla The Senate Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned four external auditors of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) to appear before it on May 27, 2025, to clarify certain contentious issues regarding the NNPC’s audited statement of accounts for the period 2015-2018. The summoned auditors represent the firms FOA, PIVC, MUKTHAR Dangana […]
NCC to Service Providers: Notify Consumers about Major Outages
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has mandated telecom licensees in Nigeria to inform consumers of major service outages on their networks through media channels, stating the cause(s) of the service interruption, and the area(s) affected by the service interruption/outage, as well as the time that would be taken to restore […]
“₦100m Gesture: Prince Ukachukwu Blesses All Saints Cathedral”
By Newscount Prominent businessman and APC gubernatorial flag bearer for Anambra 2025, Prince Dr. Nicholas Ukachukwu, has donated ₦100 million to All Saints Anglican Cathedral in Onitsha, Anambra State. The generous contribution was made to support the cathedral’s ongoing projects and community outreach programs. The donation was announced during a well-attended church service at the […]
The Blazing Cost: Tackling Fire Outbreaks in Nigeria’s Economy
By Michael Adedotun Oke Fire outbreaks pose an increasingly urgent threat to Nigeria, inflicting devastating losses on lives, property, and the national economy. From bustling city markets to critical financial institutions and vital agricultural farmlands, the recurrence of infernos demands immediate and coordinated action from all stakeholders. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has witnessed […]
