by George Ozalla Nigeria’s leadership class convened at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre on Thursday for the 18th edition of the Leadership Newspaper Annual Conference and Awards, a high-profile event recognizing excellence in governance, public service, corporate innovation, arts, and national impact. The venue was filled with governors, lawmakers, diplomats, business leaders, youth […]
Economic Empowerment Critical to Lasting Peace, Defence Minister Musa Tells Stakeholders
by George Ozalla Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Gwabin Musa Rtd, has said sustainable peace and national stability can only be achieved when military and security operations are strengthened by deliberate investments in economic empowerment, social stability, and human development, stressing that security interventions alone cannot address the root causes of internal displacement and […]
Afreximbank Approves $100 Million Facility to Upgrade Bahamas Road Infrastructure
by George Ozalla The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a $100 million receivables discounting facility for Bahamas Striping Group of Companies Ltd to support road construction and rehabilitation projects across the Bahamas.The financing, announced in Nassau on February 11, 2026, is expected to fund the rehabilitation and construction of more than 320 kilometres of […]
Customs Assures Onion Farmers of Support, Pledges Removal of Non-Tariff Barriers
by George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has assured onion farmers and export stakeholders of the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to dismantling non-tariff barriers, address operational bottlenecks and collaborate with relevant agencies to create a more enabling export environment.Adeniyi gave the assurance on Monday, 9 February 2026, when he received members of the […]
Chaos Erupts as Umahi Defends N3.245 Trillion Works Budget at Senate
by George Ozalla Proceedings at the National Assembly turned heated on Wednesday as the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, defended the Ministry’s proposed N3.245 trillion capital budget for the 2026 fiscal year before the Senate Committee on Works.The session, presided over by the committee’s Vice Chairman, Senator Rufai Hanga of Kano Central, examined the […]
NHRC Assured of Lawmakers’ Support to Strengthen Citizens’ Rights
by George Ozalla The House of Representatives Committee on Human Rights has commended the National Human Rights Commission for its 2025 performance, describing it as impactful despite limited resources and a complex human rights environment.Hon. Peter Abiola Makinde, Chairman of the Committee, made the commendation during the Commission’s 2025 budget defence and presentation of its […]
Ministry of Defence Defends ₦3.15 Trillion 2026 Budget Before National Assembly
By Chukwudi George Ozalla The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Defence at the National Assembly in Abuja to defend its proposed ₦3.15 trillion allocation in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, amid lawmakers’ demands for accountability, measurable outcomes, and strengthened collaboration among security agencies.Leading the delegation, Minister of Defence […]
City Boy Movement Denies Obi Cubana’s Resignation, Disowns Alleged Comment on
by George Ozalla The City Boy Movement in the Southeast has dismissed as false viral social media claims that its regional coordinator, Chief Dr. Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has resigned from the group.The movement described the reports as misleading and urged members of the public to disregard them.According to a press statement […]
Edu Hosts Former New York Mayor Adams, Seeks Stronger U.S.–Nigeria Partnership
by George Ozalla Dr. Betta Edu on Sunday hosted the immediate past Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, at her residence in Abuja, where discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between Nigeria and the United States across security, health, humanitarian response, and economic development.Adams, a former police officer and two-term President of the New York […]
PANDEF Felicitates Tonlagha at 50, Hails His Life of Purpose
By George Ozalla The Pan-Niger Delta Forum has congratulated the Chief Executive Officer of Maton Engineering Nigeria Limited, Engr. Mathew Tonlagha, on the occasion of his 50th birthday, describing his life as one marked by resilience, grace and impactful service to society.The message was conveyed in a congratulatory letter signed by the National Chairman of […]
