By George Ozalla The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has disclosed that Nigeria’s solid minerals sector generated ₦68.1 billion in revenue alongside over $800 million in new investments, as ongoing reforms continue to reposition the industry away from the long-standing pit-to-port export model.Alake made the disclosure on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, at […]
May Day: Akpabio Hails Nigerian Workers’ Resilience, Patriotism
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerian workers on the occasion of the 2026 International Labour Day, commending their resilience, hard work and patriotism despite the challenges they face in the course of their duties.This was contained in a May Day congratulatory message personally signed by him.In the […]
May Day: NUJ FCT Chairman Raises Alarm Over Insecurity, Poverty
By George Ozalla The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called for urgent and sustained action to tackle insecurity and poverty, describing both as major threats to decent work and national productivity.In a statement to mark the 2026 Workers’ Day, Ike said the theme of this year’s […]
Najomo Tasks New Aviation Safety Inspectors on Professionalism, Ethics
By George Ozalla The Director-General of Civil Aviation (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has charged newly recruited Aviation Safety Inspectors and Technical Personnel to uphold professionalism and maintain high ethical standards in the discharge of their duties.He gave the charge during an inaugural meeting with the new officers at the NCAA Annex Conference Hall in Ikeja, […]
APC Extends Sale of Forms, Submission Deadline for 2027 General Elections
By Ndudirim Silvia Iloka The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved an extension of the timelines for the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the 2027 general elections following its meeting held on Thursday at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja.The party’s Deputy National […]
Eyiboh’s Purported Suspension Triggers Rift in Esit Eket APC Ward
By George Ozalla Tension is rising within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 9, Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, following a disputed move to suspend Rt. Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, a development that is now drawing legal threats and widening cracks in the local structure of the party.The controversy took a […]
Adeniyi Charges Wrestlers to Win Medals at African Championship in Egypt
By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs and President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Adewale Adeniyi, has urged members of the national wrestling team to aim for podium finishes as they prepare for the African Wrestling Championships scheduled for May in Alexandria, Egypt.Adeniyi gave the charge when he hosted the athletes, coaches and officials at […]
Obi Meets Jonathan, South East Leaders on 2027, Calls for Competence-Driven Leadership
By George Ozalla Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has held a high-level consultation with former President Goodluck Jonathan, alongside prominent South East leaders, as part of ongoing engagements ahead of the 2027 general elections.Obi said the meeting formed part of his continued consultations with key national figures, noting that […]
Customs, NDLEA Set Up Joint Committee to Tighten Drug Enforcement
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have agreed to set up a joint committee to address gaps in their operations and improve coordination in the fight against drug trafficking.The decision followed a meeting between the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the Chairman of NDLEA, […]
Lar Picks APC Nomination Form for 2027 Reps Race
By George Ozalla Hon. Beni Lar has picked the nomination and expression of interest forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Langtang North and South Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, formally setting in motion her return bid to the National Assembly.The purchase of the […]
