By Prosper Okoye Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) traders on Tuesday elected new market officials in their first-ever use of electronic voting, marking a shift from the manual system that had long been criticised for irregularities. The poll drew strong participation despite initial resistance to the process. About 502 traders were accredited, while 392 cast […]
Tinubu Removes Edun, Appoints Oyedele
By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a cabinet shake-up removing Edun as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy and appointing Oyedele as his replacement.According to a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Akume, the directive takes immediate effect, with handover processes expected […]
NAWOJ Celebrates Moji Makanjuola at 70
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has celebrated former president of the association and veteran broadcaster, Moji Makanjuola, as she marks her 70th birthday, describing her as a defining figure in Nigerian journalism and a steadfast advocate for women in the media.According to a press statement signed by the National Chairperson, […]
APC Unveils Timetable for 2027 General Elections
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, outlining a series of steps expected to guide the party’s internal processes in the build-up to the polls.The development was announced in Abuja, where the party set out a comprehensive framework covering major […]
APGA Moves to Reposition Party Structure, Adopts Option A4 for Primaries in South East
By George Ozalla The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has taken a bold step toward restructuring its internal electoral process with the adoption of the Option A4 system for party primaries at its South East Zonal Stakeholders’ Meeting held at the International Convention Centre, Awka, as part of broader preparations aimed at strengthening internal democracy […]
Convener of NLCC and ACCE, Akueche Urges Tinubu to Prioritize Oil-Producing Regions in Oil Block Allocations
By George Ozalla with Ndudirim Silvia Iloka Calls for stronger inclusion of Nigeria’s oil-producing regions in the ownership and participation structure of the oil and gas industry gained renewed momentum on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Abuja, as stakeholders pushed for reforms in upstream petroleum governance and access to strategic assets.The position was made at […]
NCC, CBN Sign MoU on Fraud Prevention, Consumer Protection
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening consumer protection, improving payment system integrity and curbing electronic fraud across Nigeria’s digital and financial sectors.The agreement was signed in Abuja alongside the inauguration of two joint committees on Payment Systems […]
NCC Board Meets IGP in Abuja Over Telecom Infrastructure Security
By George Ozalla The Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has strengthened engagement with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in a renewed effort to secure telecommunications infrastructure across the country.The meeting, held in Abuja, brought together the Chairman of the NCC Board, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe, and the Executive Vice Chairman, Dr Aminu Maida, with […]
Who Really Chooses Nigeria’s Leaders?
Opinion By Chukwudi George Ozalla “Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote.” – George Jean Nathan Nathan was a sharp-tongued American drama critic and editor known for his biting commentary on public life and civic responsibility.His piercing observations about public life, carry a warning that stretches beyond his time. He wrote […]
Nwankwor Presents Health-Centered Reform Blueprint At LAJA Interactive Session, Eyes Green Chamber
By Ndudirim Silvia Iloka and Tosin Adeniran Jasmine Suites, CBD, Abuja-FCT, had the quiet seriousness that often comes with political conversations that are not ceremonial. On Thursday, 16th April, select members of the League of Anambra Journalists, Abuja (LAJA) gathered there for an interactive session that quickly settled into deeper questions about representation and what […]
